Jacob Kovacs-Goodman (photo courtesy of Talkov Law)

Talkov Law has announced that Jacob Kovacs-Goodman is the winner of the 2020 Future of the Law Scholarship.

Scholarship applicants were asked to write a brief narrative of their background and interests and an essay on their ideas for the future of the law, emphasizing how innovation and technology can enhance access to justice for all Americans. Applicants were judged on overall writing ability, argument presentation and persuasion.

Kovacs-Goodman, a third-year Harvard Law School student, will receive a $1,000 merit-based scholarship based on his achievements and essay discussing technology and innovation in the traditionally outdated field of law.

“The future of law will burn brighter, especially if lawyers agree to wade into unfamiliar waters and bring new solutions to bear on their cases. Which, given law’s self-perception as a problem-solving field, should be an easy sell,” Kovacs-Goodman wrote in his essay.

Talkov Law President Scott Talkov said Kovacs-Goodman was a deserving recipient of the award.

“[I’m] pleased to offer this scholarship to such a dedicated and ambitious law student,” Talkov said.

Kovacs-Goodman is a California native and 2013 graduate of Stanford University. He is currently studying the intersection of law and technology.

The firm also selected Elizabeth Dayhuff to receive a $500 merit-based scholarship. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in May and will begin law studies this coming fall.

Applications are open for the 2021 Future of the Law Scholarship.

For information, visit talkovlaw.com/scholarship.