Law School 
Scholarship Databank

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

Graduate and Undergraduate programs

Female

Member, Daughters of Penelope or the Maids of Athena OR immediate family member/legal guardian is a member of the Daughters of Penelope or the Order of AHEPA (active, in good standing for a minimum of 24 continuous months prior to deadline)

Law School

Female

Preference given to those who have completed their 1L year

Resident of Western Pennsylvania 

May not be offered this year- check with scholarship provider.

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

Attend an accredited institution seeking an Associate's Degree or higher

Be enrolled with your respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska

Minimum 2.5 GPA out of 4.0

2L or 3L

Nominated by law school

Underrepresented racial or ethnic minority law student

Interested in pursuing a career in Intellectual Property

Applicant must be set to graduate or have graduated from an accredited law school

Registered for the winter or summer Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington State Bar exams

Intend to work in the field of American Indian law or policy in the Northwest

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Lesbian woman pursuing higher education with a commitment to impacting LGBTQ issues

Academic Achievement

Community service and leadership

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. 

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

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

Current 2L student

Members of underrepresented or minority groups

Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic credentials, demonstrated leadership abilities, and community involvement

Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to practice law after graduating from law school in the geographic area of one of our firm’s offices

Female student enrolled in a law school in North Carolina.

Leaders and/or active in your law school and community.

Exemplify the effective participation of women in the justice system and in public office, promoting the rights of women under the law and promoting and improving the administration of justice.

2L enrolled in a full-time program at an ABA-accredited law school

U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession, including, law students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds

Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic achievement.  Demonstrate leadership qualities and active involvement in the community

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

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.

Current law student

In good standing

ABA accredited law school

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

Law students recognized by any Native American community as being a Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native

Enrolled at any ABA accredited law school located in Arizona

Demonstrated academic achievement, student activities and community service

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

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

Completion of first year of law school.

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

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

Diverse returning law student

Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of women

Actively engaged in the Alameda County Legal Community

Successfully completed at least one year of law school, with at least one semester of law school remaining.

Demonstrated record of academic achievement.

Must demonstrate ties to Sonoma County.

Demonstrated commitment to increasing women’s access to legal services and/or involvement in the practice of law.

Self-identify as female

Demonstrate an interest and intent to practice in the plaintiff’s bar

Preparing the take the Washington State bar exam in the next year

Other criteria that will be considered include financial need, academic achievements, extracurricular and community activities, and life experiences

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

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

Applicants must be or identify as a woman

Enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited U.S. institution 

Demonstrated resilience in overcoming life challenges beyond their control, such as socioeconomic status, discrimination, limited academic resources or opportunities or other adverse circumstances (preferred)

First in family to attain a bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Hail from or lead single parent households (preferred)

Must be pursuing first master’s, professional or academic doctorate degree

Woman

Non-U.S. Citizen or non-immigrant visa to the U.S. (international student)

Full-time student at a U.S. accredited institution located within the U.S., intending to return to her home country to pursue a professional career

3.5 GPA

Law student

Female

Demonstrated academic success, community service and/or involvement in activities promoting women

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Female

Diverse background

Demonstrated academic achievement

Commitment to Community Service

Applicant must be set to graduate or have graduated from an accredited law school

Registered for the winter Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington State Bar exams

Intend to work in the field of American Indian law or policy in the Northwest

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

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 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

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

Current 1L student

Members of underrepresented or minority groups

Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic credentials, demonstrated leadership abilities, and community involvement

Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to practice law after graduating from law school in the geographic area of one of our firm’s offices

1L enrolled in a full-time program at an ABA-accredited law school

Demonstrate leadership qualities and active involvement in the community

Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession, including, law students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds

Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic achievement

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Demonstrated interest in real estate through courses, clubs, internships, experience

Demonstrated financial need

Likelihood of working in the New York metropolitan area upon graduation

1L Law student attending an ABA accredited law school

Diverse background

Commitment to a patent law career

Intent to practice in Chicago

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

Currently enrolled or planning to attend an accredited college or University 

minimum 2.50 GPA

Current high school senior, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the U.S. residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled or accepted into a two to five year post-secondary institution in the Spring

Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing

You must belong to a minority group to apply for this scholarship. Minority groups can include, but are not limited to, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and ethnicity.

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

Full-time college student in junior or senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university, with major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

GPA of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale (or equivalent on 5.0 scale)

Identify as a woman

Demonstrated leadership within the community

Law student enrolled full or part-time at University of Michigan Law School, Western Michigan Cooley Law School, Michigan State University College of Law, Wayne State University Law School, or University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Female

Good academic standing

Demonstrated leadership in advancing the position of women in society

Enrolled at an accredited law school in the U.S. 

Identify as Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, or other person of color

Demonstrate academic and leadership ability

2L students, enrolled in a full-time J.D. program at an ABA Accredited law school

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

New Jersey residents pursuing post-graduate advanced studies

Female student

Scholastic achievement and career service

Charitable endeavors

Attend an accredited law school

New Jersey resident

Demonstrate community service and financial need

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

Must have a San Francisco address and/or attend a school within one hundred miles of San Francisco

2L/3L