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Future Lawyers Scholarship

Having dedicated our lives to the legal profession we are excited to assist law students with expenses related to their college education. Each semester, the firm is offering an aspiring or current law student this scholarship opportunity. 

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Andrew Cores Family Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. law school 

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

U.S. citizen or permanent resident 

At least 17 years of age

Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship

The Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Pullan & Young

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Must have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated

Enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university within the U.S. for the upcoming semester

18 years or older

McGuire Law Firm Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is intended to help defray expenses for students that have been accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

McGuire Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen.

Accepted and will either be attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school. 

3.0 GPA.

Kasturi Law LLC Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is intended for either a pre-law undergraduate or first-year law student to help defray expenses.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kasturi Law LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Accepted and will either be attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester.

GPA 3.0.

Fernandez & Karney Annual Scholarship

This scholarship aims to assist with expenses for pre-law and 1L students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Fernandez & Karney

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen

3.0 GPA

George T. Waddoups & Associates Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to help cover expenses for students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

George T. Waddoups & Associates 

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States

3.0 GPA

Be accepted to and attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester.

Omni Law P.C. Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to support a pre-law undergraduate or a first-year law student.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Omni Law P.C.

Award Maximum:
$999
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States

3.0 GPA

Accepted as a pre-law undergraduate or enter law school in the upcoming semester

Fernandez Law Group Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to assist with expenses for pre-law undergraduates, or first-year law students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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Bar Study
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Fernandez Law Group

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in, or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Glotzer & Leib's Scholarship, Fall

Glotzer & Leib is a personal injury law firm serving accident victims in Southern California. We believe our mission to empower Californians goes beyond helping after an accident. Education empowers everyone. That's why we've launched the Glotzer & Leib Personal Injury Scholarship Fund.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Glotzer & Leib LLP

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or accepted and have committed to attend a specific college or university next semester

GoSkills #betheboss Scholarship

GoSkills is offering a scholarship in the fall and spring to females who want to start their own business.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

GoSkills

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Any female high-school or college student who wants to start her own business.

Toronto Personal Injury Scholarship, Fall

After an accident, many families have to make the difficult choice between paying expensive medical bills or funding a child’s college fund. Schiffman Personal Injury Lawyers help deserving scholars keep education within reach, no matter what curveballs life throws at them.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Schiffmann Personal Injury Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Enrolled in the U.S. or Canada

Alsandor Law Firm Scholarship

Annual scholarship for college students who creates the best video essay that elaborates on why they want to be a lawyer. Goals are to provide financial aid to a college student; encourage students to understand their personal motivation for a career in the legal field and inspire students to pursue a career in law.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Alsandor Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

College student

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

May Firm Bi-annual Scholarship Fund, Fall

The May Firm's scholarship goal is to provide students with assistance in obtaining a higher education, and taking some of the financial burden off of hard working students. This bi-annual scholarship will be provided to a student enrolled at either a community college or university.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The May Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled at either a Community College or University

Financial Education PSA Scholarship

The Financial Education PSA Scholarship's goal is to provide students with an outlet to educate their fellows in an area of financial literacy that interests them. You will write a public service announcement (PSA) addressed to your peers.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

High Rise Financial

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Current undergraduate or graduate student OR an incoming freshman at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Personal Growth Through Leadership Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to reward youth who have taken on a meaningful leadership role at schools and in their communities that changed their perspective on their future.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Vaughan & Vaughan 

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Good academic standing

The End to Stigma Within the Justice System Scholarship

We want to award a student who thinks critically about how stigma impacts the pursuit of justice. This scholarship should encourage the next generation to think critically about the ways they and their peers can work to reduce the stigma that parties pursuing justice face in court.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Winston Law

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

You are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States.

Good academic standing

Carole Bailey Scholarship

In commemoration of Carole Bailey, Chief Deputy Clerk of Administrative Services of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association, this scholarship is awarded to law students with a demonstrated commitment to public service.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
September 16
Eligibility Requirements:

ABA accredited law school student

Interested in public service legal career

Neal Davis Law Scholarship Essay Contest

Studying at the University of Texas not only prepared Neal Davis academically, but gave him the opportunity to meet his mentor, Dick DeGuerin. His collegiate experience shaped the lawyer Neal would become. What better way to pay that forward than by creating a scholarship opportunity for others?

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Neal Davis Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Registered at a U.S. trade school, college or university

Must be a U.S. Resident or Resident Alien

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship, Fall

This award opportunity is provided to students with demonstrated financial need who exhibit leadership, determination, and passion in their academic studies and personal lives. This scholarship is offered to one student each semester. 

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Goostree Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
September 17
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA of 3.0 or higher in most recently completed semester

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the fall semester

Annual household income of less than $75,000

Attorney Ambitions Scholarship

The Attorney Ambitions Scholarship is for students who want to carve out a career in a law-related profession

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Robinson Law

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be pursuing a law degree or law-adjacent discipline

Must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited university within the U.S. 

3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen

Barbara Jordan Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding female minority law student applicant from the Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex area.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. as a part-time or full-time student with good academic standing

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Female, minority law student from the DFW Metroplex or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Fred Finch Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding male minority law student applicant from the Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex area, or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. as a part-time or full-time student with good academic standing

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Male, minority law student from the DFW Metroplex or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex

Minimum GPA of 3.0

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation - Financial Need Minority Scholarships

Financial Need Minority Scholarships are awarded to minority law students who are from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, or attending law school in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Applicant's need, disadvantaged circumstances, community involvement, and other factors, in addition to merely academic standing, will be considered.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Part-time or full-time student with good academic standing at the law school (proof is required)

Minimum GPA of 2.5

JAG Corp US Navy (Ret.) Legal Education Scholarship

This foundation scholarship is geared to law students who reside in, or attend a law school in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In addition to the residency requirement, this is also a merit and need based scholarship. However, disadvantaged circumstance will be taken into consideration.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L minority law student currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school in the U.S., in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Currently serves or was honorably discharged from a branch of the U.S. military (valid DD214) OR is the child of a U.S. military veteran (valid DD214) OR is a current member of, or has been accepted and plans to enter, the U.S. JAG Corp.

Be one of the following: from the DFW Metroplex OR attend law school in the DFW Metroplex OR an African-American male or female law student that is from (born in or raised in) the state of Texas

Marie Trahan/Susman Godfrey Scholarship

This scholarship seeks an outstanding African American male or female law student born or raised in the state of Texas.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. as a part-time or full-time student with good academic standing

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Minority law student from the DFW Metroplex or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Phyllis Lister-Brown Memorial Scholarship

Formerly known as the Judge's Scholarship, the Phyllis Lister Brown Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a male or female minority law student who has excelled academically.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S., part-time or full-time student with good academic standing

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Minority law student from the DFW Metroplex or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex

Minimum GPA of 3.0

San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA) Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded to law students from a variety of backgrounds who have contributed to the betterment of the Latino community. The recipients of the scholarships are law students who have met criteria of community service, financial need, hardship and academic achievement.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Fund

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled in a J.D. program at an ABA accredited law school

Full-time law students who have completed their first or second year of law school and part-time students who have completed a sufficient number of units equivalent to the first year of law school

Scholarship applicants must have ties to San Diego or Imperial Counties

Justice for All Scholarship

This scholarship was created to help support individuals pursuing careers in legal, law enforcement, pre-law, or government who exhibit a passion for justice and equality.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Bettersworth Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 22
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited U.S college or university as an undergrad, graduate, or law student for the upcoming semester.

3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Pursuing a career in the legal profession, law enforcement, or are pursuing a degree in pre-law or government.

Legal Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship was created to recognize the effort and dedication of first-generation law and pre-law students.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Roberts PC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 22
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a first-generation student studying law or pre-law at an accredited school in the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

The Honorable Patricia Herron and The Honorable Ellen James Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving law student (or students) who demonstrate leadership potential, academic success, and a commitment to women’s issues, and show that they live in, intend to practice in, or a connection to Contra Costa County.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Contra Costa County Bar Association’s Women’s Section

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
September 23
Eligibility Requirements:

Completion of first year of law school.

Attend a Northern California Law School and intend to continue commitments to Contra Costa County after graduation.

Kashfian Law Scholarship

This award will be given to a current law student to recognize their past academic achievement and to encourage them to continue their efforts.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kashfian & Kashfian LLP

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 27
Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Be currently enrolled in an accredited law school

Have at least two semesters of law school remaining

Applicant must be active in the community or extracurricular activities

Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship

The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund is to support LGBTQ persons who are pursuing a law school degree.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Horizons Foundation

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
September 27
Eligibility Requirements:

IL, 2L, or 3L student enrolled at one of the following:

  • Golden Gate University School of Law (San Francisco, CA)
  • University of California at Berkeley, School of Law (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California at Davis, School of Law (Davis, CA)
  • The University of California College of the Law, fka Hastings College of the Law (San Francisco, CA)
  • University of Wisconsin Law School (Madison, WI)

Nancy O'Malley Scholarship

This scholarship was founded to honor CWL Past President Nancy O’Malley for her dedication and commitment to promoting California Women Lawyers and protecting all women and children in our society.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

California Women Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
September 27
Eligibility Requirements:

Current membership in California Women Lawyers

Demonstrate a commitment to issues affecting women and/or children in the community

Be in the top fifty percent of their law school class currently

Demonstrate financial need

J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship

This bar association's scholarship is geared toward supporting applicants who have financial need, strong academic achievement, and are active in their communities.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Registered and in good standing at an accredited law school

Must demonstrate financial need

Must demonstrate service to community and school

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Fernandez Law Scholarship Fund

The award is given to an immigrant or first-generation Hispanic pre-law or law student to be used toward tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Fernandez Law LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Pre-law or law student

Immigrant or first-generation Hispanic student

Minimum 2.75 GPA

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association Fund Scholarship

This scholarship is committed to help the advancement of Hispanic students attending a law school in Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Hispanic student

Attending Quinnipiac University School of Law, University of Connecticut School of Law, Western New England School of Law, or Yale Law School

Outstanding Citizen Scholarship

The Outstanding Citizen Scholarship and Essay Contest aims to give demonstrated community leaders and dedicated citizens an opportunity to pursue the education that will inform and better their causes. We are proud to sponsor the discussion on the topic of good citizenship, as well as to offer educational benefits to those individuals who demonstrate that they are outstanding citizens.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Maryland Criminal Defense Group Price Benowitz

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or (or will enroll this Fall) into an accredited post-secondary program (community colleges, private or public undergraduate colleges, and universities, private or public graduate degree programs, law programs, and business programs)

GPA 3.0 

Proven commitment to Citizenry, as demonstrated by their essay and resumé

McCraw Law Group First Responders Scholarship

Students with an unique appreciation for and perspective of first responders may apply for this scholarship.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The McCraw Law Group

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

West Coast Trial Lawyers Scholarship

West Coast Trial Lawyers is proud to offer financial help to students and their families in the form of scholarships.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

West Coast Trial Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Full or part-time college student

Currently attending a U.S. college or university

Must be following West Coast Trial Lawyers on social media.

Eskew Law 2025 Law School Scholarship

For this scholarship, you'll create an infographic depicting how cash bail practices undermine the presumption of innocence in the criminal legal system and lead to racially and economically disparate outcomes.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Eskew Law, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

NextLevel Student Scholarship, Spring

Through this Scholarship, higher education can be more accessible to law students who demonstrate academic excellence. The $1,000 NextLevel Law Scholarship is available to students each semester who are pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

NextLevel Law, P.C

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA of 3.5 or higher

Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Spring semester

Pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy

Animal Rescue Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity will be awarded to a caring individual who demonstrates their love for animals and a commitment to increasing animal welfare.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Aulsbrook Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Applying or enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the U.S.

In good academic standing

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Oscar W. Rittenhouse, Andrew K, Ruotolo, Jr., Harris Y. Cotton and the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarships to law students and college and graduate students.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Acceptance into law or graduate school

Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship

The County Prosecutors Association of the State of New Jersey, Inc. offers several scholarships aimed at law students and college and graduate students.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted for admission to a law school

New Jersey resident

Interest in law enforcement with an emphasis in Domestic Violence and Hate Crimes prosecutions

Demonstrate financial need

Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship

A New Jersey resident accepted for admission into a law school, with interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor and demonstrated financial need can benefit from this scholarship.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to a law school

Must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor

New Jersey resident

Demonstrate financial need

Caring Community Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to one student who has worked to make their community a better place.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Marcus & Mack Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the U.S.

U.S. Citizen

Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA.

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. Law School Disability Scholarship

The Disability Scholarship demonstrates the law firm’s commitment to helping students with disabilities or injuries who are in need of financial assistance for education purposes.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Buckfire Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending college or graduate school

U.S. citizen

Diagnosed disability

Completed at least one semester in college or university

Criminal Justice Changemaker Scholarship

Students applying should have an interest in pursuing a career in the criminal justice field for this scholarship opportunity.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Varghese Summersett PLLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Incoming or current law student in the U.S.

Interested in a criminal justice career.

First Generation College Student Scholarship

This scholarship hopes to alleviate some of the stress and difficulty of this journey for first-generation students by offering financial assistance. It is hoped that these funds will make higher education more attainable for those who are embarking on this journey. 

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Offices of David A. Kadzai, LLC

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
October 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a first-generation college student

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

California Consumer Attorney P.C.’s Annual Consumer Advocacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for those individuals who hold a commitment to excellence in advocacy on behalf of individuals.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

California Consumer Attorneys P.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled in an accredited California university, law school, or college.

Recipient must be 18 years of age by the beginning of fall semester and a resident of California or attending a school in California.

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