Skip to main content

Register Now for the Spring Sync Workshop

Contact Us
LinkedIn Logo
X/Twitter logo
Facebook Icon
instagram icon
youtube icon
tiktok icon
AccessLex logo AccessLex
Home Home
  • Focus Areas
    Academic and Bar Success Diversity Programs Financial Education Grant Programs Helix Bar Review Policy and Advocacy Research and Data
  • Resources
    AccessConnex Analytix The ARC Ask EDNA Diversity Pathway Program Directory JDEdge LexScholars #MakeTheCase MAX MAX Pre-Law Scholarship Databank Student Loan Calculator XploreJD
  • Student Center
    Aspiring Law Students Current Students Recent Graduates
  • Administrators
    Our Team MAX Administrators Pre-Law Services Publications Order Form
  • News and Events
    Student Events Events for School Professionals News Room
  • About Us
    History Board of Directors Leadership Team Our Member Law Schools
Focus Areas

Discover our areas of expertise and learn how we’re fulfilling our nonprofit mission.

Academic and Bar Success Diversity Programs Financial Education Grant Programs Helix Bar Review Policy and Advocacy Research and Data
A smiling woman wearing a grey jacket and white shirt holding a tablet computer

Top Notch Bar Prep

Resources

Check out our free tools for success from school selection through bar prep.

AccessConnex Analytix The ARC Ask EDNA Diversity Pathway Program Directory JDEdge LexScholars #MakeTheCase MAX MAX Pre-Law Scholarship Databank Student Loan Calculator XploreJD
Accesslex JDEdge Logo

Learn About JDEdge

Student Center

Explore free resources on the path from pre-law to legal professional.

Aspiring Law Students Current Students Recent Graduates
A smiling woman holds her laptop close to her body with the sun shining in the background

Graduate Resources

Administrators

Learn how AccessLex supports legal education professionals and their students.

Our Team MAX Administrators Pre-Law Services Publications Order Form
A pair of hands hovering over a laptop

Order Free Publications

News and Events

Catch up on AccessLex news and view our schedule of events.

Student Events Events for School Professionals News Room
A smiling man wearing a yellow sweater holds a tablet

Free Webinars

About Us

Learn more about nonprofit AccessLex Institute®.

History Board of Directors Leadership Team Our Member Law Schools
A compass where the arrow is pointing to the word "Mission"

Our Mission

Search

Law School 
Scholarship Databank

Don’t leave money
 in the Bank.

Smiling young adult with arms crossed standing in an office.
Smiling young adult with arms crossed standing in an office.

A scholarship can make all the difference.

Search over 800 carefully curated and vetted scholarship opportunities and writing competitions — totaling more than $3 million in aid.

Watch our video to learn tips and tricks for getting the most out of the Databank!

Scholarships
Writing Competitions
FAQs

Scholarships

Search
FILTERS
Close
FILTERS:

Scholarship Type

info
Filter by law school stage (see FAQs for details). x
  • Aspiring Law Students (1)
  • Bar Study (1)
  • Incoming Law Students (5)
  • Returning Law Students (12)

Award Amount

info
Filter by maximum dollar amount of scholarship. x
  • (-) $5,001 to $10,000 (13)
  • Up to $5,000 (27)
  • $10,001 to $15,000 (3)
  • $15,001 + (6)

Application Deadline Month

info
Filter by due date for application materials. x
  • January (1)
  • February (0)
  • March (2)
  • April (4)
  • May (2)
  • June (0)
  • July (1)
  • August (1)
  • September (2)
  • October (0)
  • November (0)
  • December (0)

Location

info
Filter by preferred or required applicant location. x
Search
  • No Location Required (5)
  • Alabama (0)
  • Alaska (0)
  • Arizona (0)
  • California (2)
  • Colorado (0)
  • Connecticut (0)
  • Delaware (2)
  • District of Columbia (0)
  • Florida (2)
  • Georgia (0)
  • Hawaii (0)
  • Idaho (0)
  • Illinois (0)
  • Indiana (0)
  • Kansas (0)
  • Kentucky (0)
  • Louisiana (0)
  • Maine (0)
  • Maryland (1)
  • Massachusetts (0)
  • Michigan (0)
  • Minnesota (0)
  • Mississippi (0)
  • Missouri (1)
  • Montana (0)
  • Nebraska (0)
  • Nevada (0)
  • New Hampshire (0)
  • New Jersey (3)
  • New Mexico (0)
  • New York (1)
  • North Carolina (0)
  • North Dakota (0)
  • Ohio (1)
  • Oklahoma (0)
  • Oregon (0)
  • Pennsylvania (1)
  • Rhode Island (0)
  • South Carolina (0)
  • South Dakota (0)
  • Tennessee (0)
  • Texas (1)
  • Utah (0)
  • Vermont (0)
  • Virginia (0)
  • Washington (0)
  • West Virginia (0)
  • Wisconsin (0)
  • Wyoming (0)
  • Puerto Rico (0)
  • Other (0)

Applicant Attributes

info
Filter by applicant characteristics and attributes. x
Search
  • (-) Women (13)
  • Affiliation (group, religion) (0)
  • Black (8)
  • DACA (2)
  • First Generation (2)
  • Heritage (6)
  • Indigenous/Native American (4)
  • International (1)
  • Latinx (10)
  • LGBTQIA (8)
  • Mental Disability (1)
  • Physical Disability (hearing, vision, mobility) (4)
  • Racial/Ethnic Minority Group (7)
  • Religious Affiliation (5)
  • Underrepresented (11)
  • Veteran (2)

Interest Area

info
Filter by legal, personal or professional topics. x
Search
  • Civil Rights & Social Justice (1)
  • Community Service (1)
  • Government & Political Law (1)
  • Intellectual Property (1)
  • Law Practice (1)
  • Litigation (1)
  • Personal Injury (1)
  • Tort Trial & Insurance Practice (1)
  • Victim Advocacy (1)
  • Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice (0)
  • Affordable Housing & Community Development Law (0)
  • Air & Space Law (0)
  • Alcohol Law (0)
  • Antitrust Law (0)
  • Business Law (0)
  • California Legal History (0)
  • Children & the Law (0)
  • Communications Law (0)
  • Constitutional Law (0)
  • Construction Law (0)
  • Criminal Law (0)
  • Disability Rights (0)
  • Dispute Resolution (0)
  • Diversity & Inclusion (0)
  • Domestic & Sexual Violence (0)
  • Education Law (0)
  • Entertainment & Sports Industries (0)
  • Environment, Energy & Resources (0)
  • Family Law (0)
  • Federalism (0)
  • Food and Drug Law (0)
  • Foreign Policy (0)
  • Health Law (0)
  • Immigration (0)
  • Infrastructure and Regulated Industries (0)
  • International Law (0)
  • Judicial Division (0)
  • Juvenile Justice & Advocacy (0)
  • Labor & Employment Law (0)
  • Land Use (0)
  • Law & Aging (0)
  • Law Library (0)
  • Leadership (0)
  • Liability and COVID-19 (0)
  • Native American Law & Tribal Governance (0)
  • Practice Management (0)
  • Pro Bono Work (0)
  • Professional Responsibility (0)
  • Public Contract Law (0)
  • Public Interest Law (0)
  • Public Law (0)
  • Real Estate Law (0)
  • Real Property, Trust & Estate Law (0)
  • Reproductive Rights (0)
  • Rule of Law (0)
  • Science & Technology Law (0)
  • Social Justice (0)
  • Taxation (0)
  • Transportation (0)

Essay Requirements

info
Filter by length of written application materials. x
  • Not Required (0)
  • Yes (length not specified) (2)
  • Yes - Less than 500 words (up to 1 page) (7)
  • Yes - 501-1000 words (1-2 pages) (3)
  • Yes - 1001-1500 words (2-3 pages) (1)
  • Yes - 1501-2000 words (3-4 pages) (0)
  • Yes - 2001 - 2500 words (4-5 pages) (0)
  • Yes - More than 2500 words (5+ pages) (0)

Need Based

info
Is financial need considered for this scholarship? x
  • Yes (5)
  • No (8)

Merit Based

info
Is academic performance part of this application? x
  • Yes (12)
  • No (1)

Transcript Required

info
Is an academic transcript required to apply? x
  • Yes (12)
  • No (1)

13 results

Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund Scholarship

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

More
Scholarship Type:
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

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.

More
Scholarship Type:
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

Cole Schotz Diversity Scholarship

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

More
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

Shumaker 2L Diversity Scholarship

Offered to an outstanding second year law student who is enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and who participates in the firm’s summer associate program, to assist in offsetting his or her law school expenses. The scholarship is in addition to the salary paid to the student for his or her Summer Associate position.

More
Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Shumaker Attorneys at Law

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
July 31
Eligibility Requirements:

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

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.

More
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.

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.

More
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

Shumaker 1L Diversity Scholarship

Offered to an outstanding first year law student who is enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and who participates in the firm’s summer associate program, to assist in offsetting his or her law school expenses. The scholarship is in addition to the salary paid to the student for his or her Summer Associate position.

More
Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Shumaker Attorneys at Law

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
January 17
Eligibility Requirements:

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

Diversity Scholarship Program

This scholarship is primarily designed to increase the number of diverse law students interested in summer and long-term employment with Nelson Mullins, the scholarship program fits squarely into the Firm’s commitment to inclusive excellence and robust diversity in all aspects of Firm life.

More
Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Nelson Mullins

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

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 

Linda J. Murphy Scholarship

Female law students who have dedicated themselves in a significant way to advancing the quality of life and stature of women in society through community service or otherwise.

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

The Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
March 22
Eligibility Requirements:

Current 1L or 2L Law student

Female

Enrolled at one of the four Missouri law schools (Washington University, Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri in Columbia or the University of Missouri-Kansas City) or Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale

Commitment to community service

Justice Marie L. Garibaldi Scholarships

This state bar association scholarship is awarded to female New Jersey resident students attending one of New Jersey’s three law schools or to a female New Jersey resident attending Columbia Law school. In addition to resident requirement, merit and financial need will be taken into consideration.

More
Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

New Jersey Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 10
Eligibility Requirements:

New Jersey resident students attending one of New Jersey’s three law schools (or a New Jersey resident attending Columbia Law School)

Female

Must demonstrate financial need

Must demonstrate academic merit

Rachel Krevans Scholarship

The Rachel Krevans Scholarship was established to encourage women to pursue careers in intellectual property law.

More
Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

ChIPs

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 14
Eligibility Requirements:

3L or 4L enrolled at a U.S. law school

Identify as a woman

Academically qualified

Demonstrate an interest in pursuing Intellectual Property

Helen W. Nies Memorial Scholarship

An award will be given in the memory of Helen W. Nies, former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Special considerations include encouraging the participation of women lawyers in the legal profession, recognizing the contributions of women lawyers to society in general, highlighting academic excellence, addressing need, and advancing the interest of women law students in intellectual property.

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

Federal Circuit Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolling for the upcoming academic year as a J.D. student, in any law school accredited by the ABA

Demonstrated financial need

Interest in Intellectual Property

May not be available, check with scholarship provider

Trial LawHER Scholarship

The Trial LawHER Scholarship was created to help a rising 3L female law student achieve her goal of becoming a plaintiff trial lawyer. This scholarship intends to elevate a rising woman leader in the plaintiff trial lawyer space and educate future trial lawyers around the importance and impact of settlement planning.

More
Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Milestone Consulting

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in a 3L law school program for the fall semester

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident who self-identifies as female

In good academic standing

Planning to become a plaintiff trial lawyer

Accesslex Institute Logo

10 North High Street
Suite 400
West Chester, PA 19380

 

 

  • Focus Areas
    Focus Areas
    Academic and Bar Success Diversity Programs Financial Education Grant Programs Policy and Advocacy Research and Data
  • Student Center
    Student Center
    Aspiring Law Students Current Students Recent Graduates
  • Administrators
    Administrators
    Our Team MAX Administrators Pre-Law Services Publications Order Form
  • News and Events
    News and Events
    Student Events Events for School Professionals News Room
  • About Us
    About Us
    History Board of Directors Leadership Team Our Member Law Schools
Resources
Helix Bar Review
Contact Us
Careers
Financial Highlights
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Accessibility Statement

Copyright © 2025. AccessLex Institute®, ACCESSLEX®, and other logos or product names herein are trademarks of AccessLex Institute®. All rights reserved.

Terms of Use Privacy Policy Accessibility Statement
LinkedIn Logo X/Twitter logo Facebook Icon instagram icon youtube icon tiktok icon

Copyright © 2025. AccessLex Institute®, ACCESSLEX®, and other logos or product names herein are trademarks of AccessLex Institute®. All rights reserved.