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Current 1L, 2L, and 3L law students at participating MAX Schools (over 80% of the ABA accredited law schools in the U.S.)

Complete MAX activities, ranging from quick surveys, to 10 minute learning modules, and MAX Events (via webinar or in-person) to automatically earn entries at https://askedna.accesslex.org/

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Empowering Families Scholarship

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The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark, PC

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February 12
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Enrolled in an accredited college or university pre-law course of study

3.5 GPA

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Diversity Scholars Award

Constangy’s Diversity Scholars Program recognizes law students who have demonstrated academic achievement; a commitment to diversity in their community, school or work environment; and personal achievements in overcoming challenges to reach goals.

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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

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February 15
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2nd-year student enrolled in an accredited law school

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship

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California Change Lawyers 3L Diversity Scholarships

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Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship

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Camden County Bar Association

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South Jersey, preferably Camden County, resident

Commitment to charitable, humanitarian and/or community service activities

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George F. Kugler, Jr. Award

This award is available to a second or third-year student attending any New Jersey law school. Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need as well as a history of and/or desire to work in public service law.

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Camden County Bar Association

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2L or 3L student attending any New Jersey law school

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Construction Law

The purpose of the Construction Law Scholarship is to promote the objective and standards of professionalism of the Houston Bar Association within the field of construction law.

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Houston Bar Association

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Attending a local law school to Houston, TX

Interested in construction law

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