Asim K. Desai Memorial Trial Academy Scholarship


The IADC Foundation started a Trial Academy scholarship in honor of Asim K. Desai, beloved IADC member and two-time Trial Academy faculty member. The scholarship will cover tuition and room and board for a worthy candidate who works for a small firm (30 or fewer attorneys), solo practice, person of color, member of an underrepresented group, or works for a government or non-profit entity.

If you know of a candidate, please encourage them to apply. Click for the guidelines and application form. Applications are due by April 15, 2024.

Asim’s law firm, Gordon & Rees, funded the first year of the scholarship. We are raising funds to enable the scholarship to continue for several years. To give, go to the donation page on the IADC Foundation website, and where is says “My donation is for” choose “Asim Desai Memorial Trial Academy Scholarship” from the drop down menu.