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Ole Miss Law Alumni Establish $50K Scholarship for Students
Scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers for aspiring lawyers
Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:35am
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A scholarship endowment from University of Mississippi law alumni aims to make legal education more accessible for aspiring lawyers.University TodayRecent alumni of the University of Mississippi School of Law, John Keith Perry Jr. and Ravonda L. Griffin of Perry Griffin PC Attorneys at Law, have established a $50,000 scholarship endowment to support law students. The scholarship, renewable for up to six semesters, is designed to address the rising costs of legal education and provide holistic support to deserving students.
Why it matters
Scholarships like this one play a crucial role in making legal education more accessible, especially as tuition and living expenses continue to climb. By investing directly in future legal talent, law firms can build goodwill, create a pipeline of potential associates, and promote diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.
The details
The Perry Griffin PC Attorneys at Law Scholarship Endowment is awarded to full-time law students at the University of Mississippi who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for up to six semesters as long as recipients maintain good academic standing. Perry and Griffin, both Ole Miss Law alumni, credit their experiences at the university with shaping their professional paths and are now reinvesting in the next generation of lawyers.
- The scholarship was established in March 2026.
The players
John Keith Perry Jr.
An alumnus of the University of Mississippi School of Law and co-founder of Perry Griffin PC Attorneys at Law.
Ravonda L. Griffin
An alumna of the University of Mississippi School of Law, holding degrees in accountancy and education, and co-founder of Perry Griffin PC Attorneys at Law.
Perry Griffin PC Attorneys at Law
A law firm serving clients across Tennessee and north Mississippi in areas like criminal defense, family law, and civil rights.
What’s next
Individuals and businesses interested in supporting the Perry Griffin PC Attorneys at Law Scholarship Endowment can send a check to the University of Mississippi Foundation or donate online.
The takeaway
The commitment of alumni like Perry and Griffin to invest in the future of the legal profession through scholarship endowments highlights the important role that law firms and their partners can play in addressing the rising costs of legal education and promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal field.
