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Bucher Law Group Scholarship Contest

Editor's Note: This scholarship contest deadline has been extended.

Bucher Law Group iscommitted to recognizing and rewarding excellence in academic achievement and community leadership in the Lake Country region.  Lead by Paul Bucher, former District Attorney for Waukesha County, the Bucher Law Group announces its 1st annual scholarship Program.  Starting August 1st, students can visit the Bucher Law Group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bucherlawgroupllc  to find out more details and submit their application.

“Having worked many jobs to pay for my college educationand law degree, I know first-hand how difficult it came be to come up with the necessary funds for higher education,” said Bucher.  “We at Bucher Law Group are delighted to give back to our community and look forward to supporting higher education in the Lake Country for years to come.”

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The program is open to high school seniors or current college students between the ages of 18-24, who reside in the greater Waukesha or Lake Country area. Students must complete an application and submit a 500 characteressay describing their academic achievement and how they are giving back to the community of Lake Country and Waukesha. The top ten essays will be chosen and exceptswill be displayed on the Bucher Facebook Page. The top three essays that generate the most LIKES from friends and family will each win $500 towards their education.

Timeline: Contest submissions begin on Aug. 1 and concludes Sept. 30.

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For more information about the Bucher Law Group’sScholarship Program visit: www.facebook.com/bucherlawgroupllc.

About Bucher Law Group

Based in Delafield, Wis., the Bucher Law Group, LLC iscomprised of lawyers with more than 100 years of combined experience in a wide variety of legal practice and serves clients through the Great Waukesha and Lake Country area.  The firm’s specialties include criminal law, DUI/OWI, personal injury, workers' compensation,Social Security Disability and state and federal appeals. For more information on services from Bucher Law Group, LLC of Delafield, WI please visit their website at www.bucherlawgroup.com.###

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