At the Law Offices of Robert P. Luber, family law must evolve alongside the families it serves. The phrase “best interests of the child” has long guided family court decisions, but what does that mean in today’s world of diverse and complex households?
This $1,000 scholarship invites students to reimagine how the law can better protect and support children growing up in non-traditional families.
Modern Families, Evolving Law: Redefining the “Best Interests of the Child”
Families today take many forms—same-sex parenting, blended households, cohabiting partners, and chosen families, among others. Explore how legal systems can better reflect and respond to these realities in a 1000-word essay. We encourage you to consider:
- Legal gaps affecting LGBTQ+ or non-biological parents
- The role of cultural competency in custody decisions
- Innovative case studies, particularly from Massachusetts family courts
- Ideas for reforming laws to reflect today’s diverse family structures
We’re looking for bold, thoughtful submissions that reflect a commitment to equity and innovation in family law.
Who Can Apply
- U.S. high school seniors (with proof of college acceptance)
- Students currently enrolled in accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college programs
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
What to Submit
- Essay: 1000 words
- Resume (with contact info)
- Transcript
- College acceptance letter (for high school applicants only)
File Naming Requirements
Submit all your documents to [email protected]
All files must be submitted as PDFs and named as follows.
- Essay: Peter_Tuann_LuberLaw_Scholarship_2026.pdf
- Resume: Peter_Tuann_Resume.pdf
- Transcript: Peter_Tuann_Transcript.pdf
- Acceptance Letter (if applicable): Peter_Tuann_AcceptanceLetter.pdf
Submissions that do not follow these naming requirements will not be considered.
Submission Deadline
All materials must be submitted by February 26, 2026.
We’re excited to hear your ideas on how family law can better serve every kind of family. Your voice matters—and your vision can help shape a more inclusive future.
