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Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey

The HBA-NJ is committed to the advancement and progress of Hispanic-Americans in the legal profession. In furtherance of that effort, the HBA-NJ awards scholarships each year to eligible law students so they may continue their legal studies at Rutgers Law School-Newark, Seton Hall University Law School and Rutgers Law School-Camden and other area law schools.

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Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey

Application Deadline:
May 21
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled and attending an ABA approved law school in the U.S.

Law students

Hispanic Americans (at least one parent must be of Hispanic descent)

Are or have been residents of the State of New Jersey

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

Pearce Law Firm Empowering Women in Law Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to encourage and support outstanding achievement and leadership by example from women in the field of law.

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Returning Law Students
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Pearce Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a current female law student.

Successfully completed at least one semester of law school

Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0

Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship

Polsinelli’s Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Program's purpose is to integrate the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion with efforts to recruit the best candidates from diverse backgrounds who are in attendance at the nation’s top law schools.

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Returning Law Students
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Polsinelli

Application Deadline:
September 13
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student

In good standing

ABA accredited law school

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

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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Returning Law Students
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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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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

Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant, February

The grant honors Vernellia R. Randall, who has made a lasting contribution to the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation and has played a significant role in the effort to give women and minorities greater access to the justice system.

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Bar Study
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Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a parent with children under the age of 18 (special consideration given to students with multiple children, children under the age of 6, and children with special needs)

In last year of law school

Intend to practice law in Oregon

Sitting for the February Bar Exam

Diversity Bar Preparation Scholarship

WSAJ is committed to implementing strategies that will result in significant and measurable progress towards increasing diversity in the plaintiff's bar. To help achieve this endeavor, WSAJ has pledged scholarship monies to assist diverse individuals in covering the tuition cost of a Themis bar preparation course (or reimbursement for the tuition cost of the Themis bar prep program if applicant has already paid).

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Bar Study
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Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ)

Application Deadline:
October 18
Eligibility Requirements:

Identify as a historically disenfranchised or under-represented group (refers to individuals who self-identify with those groups historically discriminated against and or those groups that are historically under-represented in the legal profession based on disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression)

Demonstrated interest and intent to practice in the plaintiff’s bar

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

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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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

The Orlow Firm Scholarship

This award will recognize the potential of a socio-economic challenged student who has a vision of giving back to their community.

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

The Orlow Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
December 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. college or university

Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for member of historically underrepresented groups in the legal profession, as well as people identifying as a person with disabilities, openly LGBTQ, or military veterans in order to foster the advancement of diversity in the legal profession.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
January 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Student at any of the following schools who have completed their first year of law school and is currently enrolled for their second, third, or fourth year of law school.

  • UC College of the Law, San Francisco
  • University of San Francisco School of Law
  • Santa Clara University School of Law
  • University of California – Berkeley School of Law
  • Stanford Law School
  • Golden Gate University School of Law

Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program

Scholarships are awarded to students who are members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and who are exploring a career in IP law. Scholars engage with experts and leaders in the patent law field during the law school admissions process and throughout their law school experience.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law

Award Maximum:
$30,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend or plan to attend an ABA-accredited law school in the Fall semester

Identify as members of a racial or ethnic minority group that is currently underrepresented in the patent law profession

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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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

Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant, July

The grant honors Vernellia R. Randall, who has made a lasting contribution to the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation and has played a significant role in the effort to give women and minorities greater access to the justice system.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a parent with children under the age of 18 (special consideration given to students with multiple children, children under the age of 6, and children with special needs)

In last year of law school

Intend to practice law in Oregon

Sitting for the July Bar Exam

Helen B. and Lewis E. Goldstein Scholarship

With a focus on religious affiliation, immigrant status, and financial need, this scholarship can be used for law school and can be renewed.

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

Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Jewish students who are planning to enroll or already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university

Preference will be given to someone enrolled in a professional school such as a law school, business, or library/information science

Preference will also be given to a student who is an immigrant

Demonstrate financial need

Demonstrate academic merit

USLAW Law School Diversity Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to eligible, diverse law students and those who demonstrate a genuine commitment to DEI and social justice in their communities, or within their academic career, and demonstrate financial need to achieve their academic and professional dreams.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

USLAW

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 21
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant is from an underrepresented population and background, which includes but is not limited to, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native American or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, and/or multiple of the aforementioned racial identities, or who identifies as LGBTQ+.

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Applicant is currently attending an ABA-accredited law school 

George A. Straight Minority Scholarship

This award is provided annually in honor of George A. Strait, an exceptional law librarian and life-long member of the American Association of Law Librarians.

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

American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)

Application Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Degree candidates in an accredited library or law school

Members of a minority group

Intend to have a career in law librarianship

Demonstrate financial need

Law library experience

Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) National Scholarship Program

This national league scholarship is directed at league members entering the field of law. Applicants should be active within their communities and merit and financial need will be considered. Applicant must hold an individual or youth membership in the JACL.

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

Japanese American Citizens League

Application Deadline:
April 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Planning to attend full time at a college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning within the U.S. at the undergraduate or graduate school level in the Fall

JACL membership required

All ethnicities are welcome to apply

Allen County Bar Foundation Legal Opportunity Scholarship

This scholarship will assist students from Allen County, Indiana, or those who intend to work there, from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, enter or continue law school and prepare to join the legal profession. Applicants must be planning to take the LSAT and apply to law school, preparing to enter law school, or enrolled in law school. 

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

Allen County (Indiana) Bar Foundation

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

Undergraduate or law school student

Underrepresented racial or ethnic groups

From Allen County, Indiana or those who intend to work there

Willcox Savage Scholarship

For African American/Black law students or other historically marginalized racial or ethnic groups such as, but not limited to, Native American/Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern, Asian and Pacific Islander, who are long-time Virginia residents enrolled in a juris doctor program. Preference shall be given to first-year law students, students attending a law school in Virginia, and/or students from Hampton Roads.

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

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolling/enrolled in a JD program at an accredited law school in the U.S.

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Black or other historically marginalized racial or ethnic group

Virginia Resident

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