WEST CHESTER, PA — AccessLex Institute has awarded its fourth annual MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship to LMU Loyola Law School student Emilia Zielinski, recognizing her participation in the organization’s financial education program for law students.
The $50,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a first-year law student who completes the full MAX by AccessLex Financial Foundations course and participates in at least two MAX events, the organization announced.
The scholarship is named in honor of former AccessLex Board Chair Hannah R. Arterian, who helped expand the MAX program and served as dean of Syracuse University College of Law for 13 years.
“When I decided to attend law school, one of my primary concerns was how I would finance my education,” Zielinski said in a statement. “The MAX by AccessLex program gave me the tools and guidance I needed to navigate the financial realities of law school with confidence.”
MAX by AccessLex is a free personal finance program available to students at nearly 200 American Bar Association-approved nonprofit and state-affiliated law schools. The program combines self-paced lessons, live events and one-on-one coaching with Accredited Financial Counselors.
According to AccessLex, the program offers nearly $400,000 in annual scholarship incentives to participating students.
Since its launch, MAX has distributed more than $3 million in scholarships while supporting law students with financial planning resources related to legal education, loan repayment and long-term financial management, the organization said.
Zielinski said the scholarship and financial education resources helped reduce the financial pressures associated with law school.
“Through the valuable insights I gained from the MAX modules and this generous scholarship, I have been able to focus more fully on my education and less on financial stress,” she said.
AccessLex Institute, headquartered in West Chester, focuses on legal education research, policy and financial capability programs designed to support aspiring lawyers throughout their academic and professional careers.
Support the local news that supports Chester County. MyChesCo delivers reliable, fact-based reporting and essential community resources—free for everyone. If you value that, click here to become a patron today.