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Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund Scholarship

This memorial scholarship is geared toward, preferably Jewish, women pursuing a graduate degree. Geographic hometown or school attendance required.

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

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Award Maximum:
$8,000
Application Deadline:
May 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Graduate degree

Jewish heritage preferred

Female

Hometown or attend school in the Greater Philadelphia area, including New Jersey and Delaware

Awards for tuition only and are sent to the school

CABA Scholarships

This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to law students of Cuban heritage.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Cuban American Bar Association

Application Deadline:
May 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Cuban heritage

Law student

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

May not be available- check with scholarship provider

Joel Stern Diversity Equity & Inclusion Pipeline Scholarship

The Joel Stern Diversity Equity & Inclusion Pipeline Scholarship seeks to provide financial support to students who contribute to the diversity of their law school student body as they pursue their legal career. The Joel Stern Diversity Equity & Inclusion Pipeline Scholarship program is open to second- and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, LGBT and female students.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

National Association of Minority Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF)

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L enrolled and in good standing at an ABA accredited HBCU school or law program anywhere in the United States OR enrolled in an ABA accredited law school in the state of Georgia.

African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, LGBT and/or Female

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

Jan Jancin Competition

These merit-based scholarships are directed toward recognizing rising, second and third year law students from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented racial or ethnic minorities. In addition, applicants must demonstrate an interest in, be engaged in activities related to, or be pursuing a career in Intellectual Property law. Institution must have at least one IP course.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L

Nominated by law school

Underrepresented racial or ethnic minority law student

Interested in pursuing a career in Intellectual Property

Houtan Scholarship

To aid in the increased exposure of the Iranian culture, the Houtan Foundation has established a scholarship for students from all origins – Iranian and non-Iranian – with an interest in promoting Iran’s great culture, heritage, language and civilization. The scholarship will allow recipients to make a difference in the society where they reside.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Houtan Scholarship Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
June 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending a graduate school or have been admitted to a graduate school

Speak, write, or read Parsi at minimum intermediate level

Academic achievement

Black Law Student Scholarship

Every semester, the Foray Firm offers a scholarship to one African American law student who demonstrates their passion and dedication to family law. 

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

The Foray Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 6
Eligibility Requirements:

African American student who is pursuing a law degree at an accredited law school

Holds membership with the Black Law Student Association

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

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

Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program

The Will County Bar Association in collaboration with the Black Bar Association of Will County, Latino Bar Association of Will County, Will County Women’s Bar Association and Spesia & Taylor Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce applications are currently being accepted for the Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program. The purpose of this Program is to encourage diversity within the Will County legal community by awarding a scholarship to an incoming first year Black or Latino Law Student.

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

Will County Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$41,500
Application Deadline:
June 13
Eligibility Requirements:

Black or Latinx

Admitted to an ABA accredited law school

Incoming 1L or 2L

Maintain a 2.6 GPA

Plan to become licensed to practice law in IL, employed by a governmental entity, law firm, and/or sole practitioner in Will County and actively practice law within Will County.

Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Scholarship (PRCUA)

The PRCUA recognizes the necessity of assistance for students of the Polish American community and has developed several financial vehicles to aid in the pursuit of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

PRCUA

Application Deadline:
June 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled full time in a graduate/professional degree program or sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled full-time in undergraduate study

Part-time graduate or professional students are eligible

Applicants must have a cumulative gpa of 3.0 or better on 4.0 scale (or 4.0 or better on 5.0 scale)

Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Korean American Scholarship

These foundation scholarships are offered to students of Korean heritage studying in the U.S. In addition, financial need and merit is taken into consideration. Open to seven regions in the U.S. and you must apply to the scholarship in the region where your school is.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Korean American Scholarship Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Korean American or a foreign student from Korea

Enrolled in a full-time program (undergraduate, graduate, HS) in the U.S.

Minimum GPA 3.0

Descendants of American veterans served during the Korean War may qualify for scholarships (applicable to selective regions)

The Law Office of John Dalton Diversity Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote diversity in the profession. The contest is open to all Black, Hispanic, Native North American, and Pacific Islander students accepted to or enrolled in law school. 

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Office of John Dalton

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

Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, or Pacific Islander. 

Must be currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S. 

Cole Schotz Diversity Scholarship

Cole Schotz P.C. created this scholarship with the intent to advance diverse law students.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Cole Schotz P.C.

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

2L student

Based in a state where Cole Schotz's offices are located

Involved in community service

Demonstrated leadership abilities and advancement of diversity in the legal profession

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Jewish Heritage Scholarship

This scholarship aims to recognize and support Jewish students who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills

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

Diamant Gerstein, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 2
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be Jewish

3.5 GPA

Enrolled at a college or university as either an undergraduate or graduate

The Legally BLK Fund

By providing financial assistance, mentorship and knowledge, the Legally BLK Fund seeks to redefine the future of the legal profession by reducing some of the barriers of entry for Black women. Our mission is to provide Black women with the tools, knowledge and confidence to achieve their legal aspirations. Legally BLK Fund’s vision is that Black women have the opportunity to succeed in the law school application process and beyond.

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

The Legally BLK Fund

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 3
Eligibility Requirements:

College student or graduate

Based in the U.S.

Self-identifying Black woman

Applying for entry into law school in the Fall term, not more than one to two years after the scholarship deadline

California Change Lawyers Scholarship

The Diversity Scholarship seeks to support newly admitted law students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession who have committed to attend a California law school.

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

California Change Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
July 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Diverse 1L student

ABA or CA accredited law school

Knights of Lithuania Scholarship

The Knights of Lithuania Scholarship Program is intended to help a worthy and deserving Knight obtain a college education. The Scholarship Program is intended to be a stimulus for young Lithuanian-Americans to join and be active in our organization.

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

Knights of Lithuania

Application Deadline:
July 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Knights of Lithuania Membership (at least 24 consecutive months)

Diversity in Law Minority Scholarship Contest

The aim of this scholarship award is to promote diversity within the legal profession.

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

Sutliff & Stout

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
July 26
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted student at an accredited law school or paralegal program

Diversity Fellowship for 2L Law School Students

The Weil 2L Diversity Fellowship Program is designed to increase the number of diverse attorneys who want to pursue careers at Weil.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Weil

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
August 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and have successfully completed the first semester of the first year of a full-time J.D. program

Intend to practice law in a city in which Weil has a U.S. office

No specific deadline available at last review, 8/31 is a placeholder. Check with scholarship provider for more details.

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

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

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

Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. Law School Diversity Scholarship

The law firm scholarship is designed to help law students who are in need of financial assistance achieve their academic and professional dreams.

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

Buckfire Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
October 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending law school

Member of an ethnic/racial minority group, or committed to diversity issues

U.S. Citizen

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Completed at least one semester of law school

WLAC/Rhoda and Judge Stuart Hing Scholarship

The Annual WLAC/Rhoda and Judge Stuart Hing Scholarship seeks to support a diverse returning law student with a demonstrated commitment to advocating on behalf of women, with leadership potential, who is engaged in the Alameda County legal community, and is able to attend the annual Judges' Reception to receive the scholarship. 

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Women Lawyers of Alameda County

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Diverse returning law student

Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of women

Actively engaged in the Alameda County Legal Community

AAML Illinois Chapter William Stewart Boyd Scholarship for African American Law Students

This scholarship is a one-time award to a second-year law student attending an Illinois Law School. It is named for the Hon. William Stewart Boyd, who has spent more than two decades as an Associate Judge for the Cook County Circuit Court, and who has agreed to mentor the scholarship winners.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Fellows of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 11
Eligibility Requirements:

Identify as African American.

Be enrolled on a fulltime basis as a 1L or 2L in an accredited Illinois Law School.

Justinian Law Scholarship

Scholarships are available to all second- and third-year full-time/day and all third and fourth-year part-time/evening students with a keen interest in Italian culture and history from any of the Illinois law schools. Merit and financial need will be taken into consideration.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Justinian Law Society 

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
October 18
Eligibility Requirements:

2L, 3L, or 4th year part-time at any Law School in Illinois

Interested in Italian culture or history

Interest in becoming member of the Justinian Law Society

Hellenic Bar Association (HBA) Foundation Scholarship

Offered to a second- or third-year law student, of Hellenic descent, from Illinois or enrolled in an Illinois law school

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
October 18
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L at an accredited law school

Of Hellenic descent

Illinois resident or attending law school in Illinois

HBZ Diversity Scholarship

This annual Diversity Scholarship is for a law student from an underrepresented community with ties to Contra Costa or Alameda County, CA.

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

Hartog, Baer, Zabronsky APC

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted to a law school accredited by the ABA or the bar association of the state in which the school is located

From a community that is underrepresented in the practice of law

Is from or resides in Contra Costa or Alameda County or is interested in practicing law in either county after graduation

Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in academics

Jerold S. Solovy Diversity Scholarship Award

This foundation scholarship is directed at diverse and deserving law students. Participation and leadership in supporting diversity-related programs as well as merit and financial need will be considered.

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

Diversity Scholarship Foundation

Application Deadline:
October 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Maintains 3.8 GPA

Legal community diversity volunteer work required

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the U.S. Each year, we invest in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to U.S. society, culture or their academic field.

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

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Award Maximum:
$90,000
Application Deadline:
October 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Planning to be enrolled full time in an eligible, accredited, professional or graduate degree program at a US university 

Must be a New American

30 years of age or younger as of the application deadline

Honorable Walter R. Stone 2L Excellence Fellowship

As part of an ongoing commitment to promote inclusion and diversity within the legal profession, Adler Pollock and Sheehan offers The Honorable Walter R. Stone Excellence Fellowship. The fellowship also provides a Summer Associate position.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Adler Pollock & Sheehan (AP&S)

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
November 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Residency in Massachusetts or Rhode Island and/or a strong commitment to reside in either state upon graduation

Strong academic achievement

Financial need

Vision of contributions to the profession and community after graduation

Demonstrated commitment to the community, relevant life experiences, resilience in overcoming obstacles, and proven leadership

James W. Stoudt Memorial Scholarship

This memorial foundation provides three scholarships, two of which are specifically dedicated to the support of historically underrepresented minority law students of African-American, Hispanic-American or Native American ancestry. Open to Pennsylvania residents in their second year of a full-time law school program or third year of a part-time program.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Pennsylvania Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending any one of the nine accredited law schools serving Pennsylvania

Must be or become law student members of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (free student membership)

Demonstrate financial need

Be in good academic standing

Black Law Student Scholarship - Spring

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

The Foray Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 8
Eligibility Requirements:

An African American student who is pursuing a degree in law and a demonstrated interest in family law

The student is enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Submit a video answering a prompt

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

First Generation Scholarship

Sponsors are looking for applicants who are first generation immigrants or the child of a first generation immigrant. The scholarship aims to empower and celebrate the individuality of immigrant communities.

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

Godoy Law Office

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program

3.0 or higher overall GPA

First generation immigrant or the child of a first generation immigrant

McDonald Worley Annual Scholarship

Award is seeking female students with diverse backgrounds of race, ethnicity, or faith and have demonstrated academic achievement and a commitment to community service in fields of science, math, engineering, technology, business and law to apply for this scholarship.

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

McDonald Worley

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 31
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Female

Diverse background

Demonstrated academic achievement

Commitment to Community Service

Wyrick Robbins Diversity Scholarship

The Wyrick Robbins Diversity Scholarship demonstrates our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within our firm and the legal profession by providing professional and financial support to law students at the outset of their legal careers.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Wyrick Robbins

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
January 3
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Diverse 1L with consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, Citizenship, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable law

Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion

Stoel Rives First-year Law Student Diversity Fellowship

The 1L Diversity Fellowship promotes the commitment to fostering diversity within the Stole Rivers firm and community.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Stoel Rives

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 5
Eligibility Requirements:

1L at an ABA-accredited law school in good academic standing

Ability to bring a diverse perspective to the firm because of your adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience, and life experiences

Demonstrate academic excellence, personal and professional accomplishments, commitment to community service, and meaningful contribution to the diversity of the legal profession

Involvement in leadership roles or opportunities where you have led others toward a common goal or project

1L Diversity Scholarship

These 1L Diversity Scholarship recipients will receive a paid position in the Summer Associate Program in one of four offices and a scholarship for 2nd year tuition and expenses.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 5
Eligibility Requirements:

1L law student

Diverse backgrounds

Committed to civic involvement that promotes diversity and will continue that commitment upon entering the legal profession

Committed to practicing in the location in which they are applying

Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program

A one-year fellowship provided to highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement and who clearly demonstrate leadership in their field.

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

Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation

Award Maximum:
$17,000
Application Deadline:
January 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Be enrolled Full-Time at an accredited graduate institution ONLY in California or New England

Graduate School and Law School

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient

Strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement

Must have completed at least one semester or quarter of course work to apply, and be seeking the Master’s (J.D.) as their terminal degree

Cooley Diversity Fellowship

As part of Cooley’s ongoing commitment to diversity, this diversity fellowship is offered to outstanding first year law school students.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Cooley Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
January 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school

Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is available for 1L students who are making a difference in the Hispanic Community.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund Board of Directors

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
January 24
Eligibility Requirements:

1L currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school

Blank Rome Diversity Scholars Program

This scholarship was established to attract outstanding diverse law students committed to promoting diversity to the legal community at large.

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

Blank Rome

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
January 24
Eligibility Requirements:

1L (day) or 2L (evening) student

Part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission racial/ethnic group, or

LGBTQ+ Community, or

Committed to diversity

The Inclusion & Diversity Fellowship program

The Inclusion & Diversity Fellowship Program offers a pathway for law students who are interested in the practice of antitrust and unfair competition law. In addition to a monetary stipend, the Fellow receives a year-long mentorship from a practicing antitrust or UCL lawyer and a summer internship in a government agency working on antitrust and unfair competition law matters. 

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

California Lawyers Foundation and the California Lawyers Association Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student currently enrolled full-time in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school. 

P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund

Pertti Lindfors, a Finnish-American attorney in San Francisco, established this scholarship to encourage cross-cultural study and understanding by law students in Finland and the U.S.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Finlandia Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 1
Eligibility Requirements:

American students who have completed at least one year of studies at a law school in the U.S. and who are currently enrolled or accepted to the law faculty of a Finnish university within the U.S. (or applied to and are awaiting acceptance)

OR Finnish Citizens who have completed at least one year of studies at a law faculty in Finland or in the EU and who are currently enrolled or accepted to an ABA law school within the U.S. (or applied to and are awaiting acceptance)

McAndrews Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship

Must be a qualified 1L student at an ABA-accredited law school and must possess a diverse background, a technical degree in science or engineering, and a commitment to pursuing a patent law career in Chicago to apply for this summer associates program.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

McAndrews

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

1L Law student attending an ABA accredited law school

Diverse background

Commitment to a patent law career

Intent to practice in Chicago

FMCBA Bar Preparation Scholarship

The Association provides scholarships to offset bar examination preparation expenses, for economically disadvantaged students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr. Bar Association (FMCBA)

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
February 8
Eligibility Requirements:

3rd year law student

Black

Taking FL bar exam

APIQWTC Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes those who are active in the APIQWTC community in pursuit of technical/professional training or higher education and encourages future leaders.

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

Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community (APIQWTC)

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
February 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Students pursuing any degree-granting program or certificate

Demonstrated involvement with the API Queer and Trans community

Future planned involvement in the API Queer and Trans community

JABA Educational Foundation Scholarships

This foundation scholarship is geared toward deserving law students including recent law school graduates with a commitment to community service. Financial need, adversity, merit and desire to practice in Southern California will be taken into consideration.

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

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school student and recent graduates

Commitment to serving the Japanese American community and/or the API community

Desire to practice law in the Southern California area

Financial need and academic achievement considered

Justice John F. Aiso Scholarship

This organization offers scholarships in varying amounts to deserving law students and recent law school graduates in furtherance of their legal education. Diverse populations dedicated to community service are encouraged to apply.

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

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school student and recent graduates

Commitment to serving the Japanese American community and/or the API community

Academic achievement considered

Financial need considered

Justice Stephen K. Tamura Scholarship

This bar association foundation offers scholarships to deserving law students and recent law school graduates in furtherance of their legal education. Japanese heritage, merit and financial need will be taken into consideration.

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

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students or recent law school graduates

Commitment to serving the local or Japanese American community and/or the API community

Adversity considered

Financial need and academic merit considered

Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship

The Foundation supports American students of Polish descent for graduate level studies at colleges and universities in the U.S.

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

Kosciuszko Foundation

Award Maximum:
$12,000
Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Graduate full-time studies

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

U.S. Citizen and Legal Permanent Residents (green card holders) of Polish descent

Elmer Yamamoto Civil Rights and Public Interest Scholarship

Deserving law students and recent law graduates with demonstrated commitment to community service, including but not limited to serving the Japanese American community.

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

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student or recent law graduate

Commitment to serving Japanese American community

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