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California Chafee Grant Program

The California Chafee Grant Program gives free money to current or former foster youth enrolled in vocational school or college courses at least half-time and making satisfactory academic progress.

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

California Student Aid Commission

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

Enrolled in vocational school or college courses at least half-time and making satisfactory academic progress

Current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18 (see website for details about Kin-GAP)

Not have reached your 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year

Not have participated in the program for more than 5 years (whether or not consecutive)

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.

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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

Judge Iravani-Sani Public Interest Scholarship

In partnership with IABA National and IABA NorCal, the Judge Iravani-Sani Public Interest Scholarship will support a law student who is pursuing public service law. Candidates from across the country are eligible to apply. IABA would like to thank Judge Iravani-Sani for her generous contribution and for being a role model to Iranian-American law students.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Iranian American Bar Association Foundation 

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

Enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school

Full-time, Part-time, Evening or LLM student

Iranian American Bar Association Foundation (IABA) NorCal General Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a law student who has shown leadership or commitment to the advancement of the Iranian-American community. Scholarships can be used for general law school expenses, to cover the cost of summer positions, or to cover bar exam study expenses.  Applicants must have a connection to Northern California (via, employment, law school, or substantial prior residency).

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Bar Study
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Iranian American Bar Association Foundation 

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

Enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school

Full-time, Part-time, Evening or LLM student

Have a connection to Northern California (via, employment, law school, or substantial prior residency). 

Pines Federal Annual Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a current or incoming student interested in civil service, federal employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney.

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Sponsoring Organization:

 Pines Federal 

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

Students must be interested in civil service, employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney.

Enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school at the start of the fall semester.

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

The Ridge Ohio Scholarship

The Ridge Ohio strives to provide students with a passion to help struggling addicts and alcoholics recover, support through their college journey

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

The Ridge Ohio

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
August 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in a U.S. college or university for the upcoming semester.

KF&B Scholarship

This law firm scholarship was created to assist individuals as they continue their educational journey. Being a law student is not a requirement.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Kinney, Fernandez & Boire

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

Graduating high school senior or currently enrolled student at a U.S. College or University, including law school

U.S. Residents

Lozano Law Scholarship

Scholarship granted to the U.S. college student who creates the best video essay that elaborates on why they want to be a lawyer or pursue a career that reflects or highlights the positive impact of immigration in the community.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Lozano Law Firm PLLC

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

Incoming or current law student in U.S.

Commitment to positively impacting immigration in the community

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

Mapes Law Offices Scholarship

Students who have experienced first-hand the pressure of debt and how it shaped you, and how it has affected your plans for college are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Mapes

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Demonstrated financial need

Stewart J. Guss College Student Scholarship

This scholarship to help alleviate some of the financial pressure on promising students wishing to further their education at the college and university level.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Stewart J Guss Personal Injury Attorneys

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

College and university students

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

Johns Law Group – Law School Scholarship Contest

Johns Law Group looks to hear from the next generation of lawyers through their scholarship.

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

Johns Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
August 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Be enrolled at an accredited law school

Whitney Firm Legal Scholarship

Whitney, LLP is pleased to offer law students and undergraduate students a scholarship opportunity to help them in their pursuit of a legal education.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Whitney, LLP

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
August 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently pursuing or will pursue a J.D. or a qualifying undergraduate degree (pre-law, political science, or paralegal studies)

Enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited university

GPA of 3.0 or above

U.S. Citizen

LGT Regional Connection Scholarship

Levene Gouldin & Thompson is pleased to offer to a student from the Southern Tier of NY or the Northern Tier of PA who is currently enrolled (or enrolling) in an accredited Law School in the U.S.

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

Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP

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

Currently enrolled (or enrolling) in an accredited Law School in the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Peace Law Firm Disability Rights Advocacy Scholarship

This scholarship is open to current high school students, undergraduate and graduate students attending or enrolled in the semesters preceding or following the scholarship deadline. Scholarship money can cover school-related expenses and will be distributed directly to the winner’s school.

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

Peace Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
August 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited college or university 

NCAWA Sarah Parker Scholarship

NCAWA provides scholarships to deserving female students attending the state’s law schools.  This award has been named in honor of retired Chief Justice Sarah Parker of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. 

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (NCAWA)

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
August 2
Eligibility Requirements:

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.

Alford & Associate Students in Need Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student interested in a career in law who can demonstrate the need for financial assistance

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

Alford & Associates

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
August 4
Eligibility Requirements:

A need for financial assistance and an annual family income of under $50,000 

Pursuing a degree in pre-law or humanities 

A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Enrolled at an accredited college or university for the upcoming semester

Deborah J. Broyles Diverse Scholars Program

The Deborah J. Broyles Diverse Scholars Program provides an award and a summer associate position to two law students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The award is to be used to defray necessary expenditures related to the recipient’s legal education and will be paid in addition to the summer associate salary.

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

ReedSmith/McKesson

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
August 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Matriculated at an ABA-accredited law school

Strong academic scholarship

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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

Legal Ethics Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate an understanding of the issue of barratry and a dedication to ethical legal practices.

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

James Kennedy, P.L.L.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
August 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled at an accredited law school or in a pre-law program at a U.S. college or university

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

3.0 GPA

James Kennedy Law Legal Ethics Scholarship

The practice of barratry is all too common among attorneys in the United States, and this sponsor works to stand up against unethical practices while fighting to protect people’s rights. Through this scholarship, they are working to ensure that the next generation of attorneys will uphold these standards.

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

James Kennedy, P.L.L.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
August 13
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Enrolled at an accredited law school or in a pre-law program at a U.S. college or university for the upcoming semester

3.0 GPA

Herbert Law Office Scholarship

The student who can best explain their motivation for wanting to go into law will be awarded this scholarship.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Herbert Law Office 

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

Enrolled in a U.S. college or university

Moral Responsibility and the Application of Law Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who submits a short video discussing an attorney’s moral responsibility in the application of the law.

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

Koffel, Brininger, and Nesbitt

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

3.0+ GPA

Enrolled in, or accepted into an accredited U.S. institution

Carlile Law Firm, LLP Scholarship for Students

This annual scholarship opportunity is aimed at promoting the study of law and related fields. The firm prides itself on its client-centered approach, focusing on the unique needs of each client with Confidence, Courage, and Determination.

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

Carlile Law Firm, LLP

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

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident.

Accepted into an accredited undergraduate program focusing on pre-law or related fields, or proof of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited law school for the upcoming semester.

GPA 3.0.

Gold Law Firm Scholarship for Students

This scholarship is designed to help cover expenses for students accepted into any accredited institution in the United States.

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

Gold Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$999
Application Deadline:
August 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Must be accepted to attend school as a pre-law undergraduate or as a first-year law student in the upcoming semester

3.0 GPA

Genco Injury Attorneys Scholarship Opportunity For Students

This scholarship intended to help defray expenses for pre-law undergraduates or first-year law students that have been accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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

Genco Injury Attorneys 

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the fall semester

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Elmore Law Office Annual Scholarship

This scholarship aims to assist with expenses for students accepted into any accredited school in the United States.

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

Elmore Law Office

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Enrolled in, or accepted to an accredited law school within the U.S

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Arent Fox Diversity Scholarship

The goal of this scholarship is part of the firm's efforts to increase diversity as well as increase diversity in the legal profession.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Arent Fox

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
August 15
Eligibility Requirements:

2L at an ABA accredited Law School in the U.S.

Member of a diverse population that historically has been underrepresented in the legal profession

Authorized for work in the U.S.

Brylak Law Safety Scholarship for College Students

This annual firm scholarship grants a U.S. college student who submits the best essay or creates best video and explains how lawyers make the world a safer place.

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

Brylak Law

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

U.S. college student

Fielding Law Group Scholarship

Encourage students to understand their personal motivation for a career in the legal field. A scholarship to the U.S. college student who creates the best video essay that elaborates on why they want to be a lawyer.

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

Fielding Law Group

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

Currently attending or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Liebenhaut Law Scholarship

A U.S. college student who creates the best video essay to convey their personal motivation for a career in the legal field will be awarded this scholarship.

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

Liebenhaut Law

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

U.S. college student

Pursuing a career in law

Champion the Cause Law School Scholarship

O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble awards this annual scholarship to law students attending or planning to attend law school.

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

O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
August 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school student

Russell and Lazarus Safety Scholarship for College Students

This annual law firm scholarship provides a grant to a U.S. college student who creates the best video essay that elaborates on how lawyers make the world a safer place.

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

Russell and Lazarus

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

Currently enrolled in high school or college and plan to pursue any type of post-secondary degree

18 and under must have parental consent

Record 1-2-minute video-prompt specified

Massachusetts Nurses Association Disability Scholarship

College students who submit the best video essay explaining what they have learned from a family member or loved one suffering with a disability will win this scholarship.

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

Jonathan M. Feigenbaum, Esquire

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Have a family member that has an occupationally impairing disability

Work in the public sector or have a family member who works in the public sector

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

Silver Scholar Program - 2L

Scholarship is awarded for second-year law school students which is designed to increase diversity within the firm and the legal profession. Students selected to be Silver Scholars will receive a summer associate position at Proskauer and be eligible for a cash award payable in installments.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Proskauer

Award Maximum:
$30,000
Application Deadline:
August 15
Eligibility Requirements:

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

Credello College Scholarship

Create a fun and informational video of yourself explaining your take on themes provided below. Leaning on your personal experiences and keeping it original will be the key to win!

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

Credello

Award Maximum:
$7,000
Application Deadline:
August 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or accepted students at an accredited U.S. College or University

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Applicants must be age 18 or older, or the age of majority in his/her state of residence if older than 18

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

Built to Succeed Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship

Scholarship is for full-time second year law students at ABA-accredited law schools who are selected as Sidley summer associates. Scholarship recipients will be selected from among the eligible applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities and who also have demonstrated exceptional ability.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Sidley Austin LLP

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
August 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time 2L law student at an ABA- accredited law school

Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities

Demonstrated exceptional ability, including through areas such as contributions to diversity initiatives or to diversity and inclusion more generally, or ability to overcome adversity, or other extraordinary contributions or accomplishments

Turco Muñoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship

The Turco Muñoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship supports the education of those who intend to professionally help with the domestic violence crisis through a tuition payment to the school of the scholarship recipient.

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

Turco Legal

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
August 19
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Victim advocacy experience serving domestic violence survivors

Applicable field of study

Genuine intention to serve survivors of domestic violence post-graduation

Law Enforcement Family Member Scholarship

One university or law school student who is a family member of a law enforcement officer will be awarded a scholarship.

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

Fales & Fales, PA

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

Accepted, or enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
 

Family member who is or was an active duty member of law enforcement

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Break the Habit Distracted Driving Scholarship

The Break The Habit Distracted Driving Scholarship is scholarship meant to promote discussion and reflection on the dangers surrounding distracted driving and driving habits. Students are encouraged to reflect on why they’ve given into distraction or why others around them have succumbed to distraction and create a piece advocating against such an act.

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

Megeredchian Law

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

Entering or attending an accredited university or law school

U.S. citizen

GPA 3.0 

Lemon Law Experts Scholarship

The Lemon Law Experts have represented thousands of consumers throughout the State of California for over a decade. Our firm has a strong connection to our community and is committed to helping the next generation of attorneys. We are excited to offer one scholarship every year. 

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

Consumer Law Experts, PC

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

Current law student at an accredited U.S. law school, or undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university who has applied to or will apply to law school

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 3.0 GPA 
 

Gerald Miller Aspiring Criminal Defense Lawyer Law Student Scholarship

The Aspiring Criminal Defense Lawyer Law Student Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance and empower future legal professionals to overcome challenges they may encounter during their studies.

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

Gerald Miller P.A.

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
August 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a citizen of the United States.

Must be currently enrolled, or planning to enroll, as a full-time student in an accredited law college or university within the United States.

Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Must have plans to establish their own law firm or solo law office after completing their education.

Whitmarsh Family Law, PC Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is for students attending school in the fall as either a pre-law undergraduate or a first-year law student. It is intended to help cover the cost of education and related expenses.

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

Whitmarsh Family Law, PC 

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

3.0 GPA.

Innovation in Tax Policy

This scholarship was created to award and support a student with creative and inventive ideas for new tax policy.

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

Cross Law Group

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

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

3.0 GPA

Accepted to or enrolled in an educational institution in the U.S. for the upcoming semester.

Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to shine a spotlight on the problem of cyberbullying and raise awareness about how to prevent it.

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

McCready Law

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
August 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants may be a high school senior planning to attend college or a currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or law student at a college or university in the U.S.

Must be in good academic standing

Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

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.

Chief Justice Roderick Ireland Leadership and Juvenile Justice Scholarship Award

The Honorable Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland Leadership and Juvenile Advocacy Award seeks to support the development of students who have exhibited a commitment to developing strong leadership skills and a passion for juvenile advocacy. In his honor, the MBLA established this annual award for such students who have demonstrated their commitment to juvenile justice and who have exhibited outstanding leadership.

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

Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

A Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association member

Fletcher “Flash” Wiley MBLA Legacy Scholarship Award

The Fletcher “Flash” Wiley Award seeks to support the development of students who, like Past MBLA President Fletcher “Flash” Wiley, display academic and professional excellence, exhibit a commitment to diversity and inclusion through leadership and volunteerism, and demonstrate a conviction to “lift as they climb.”

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2L (or the equivalent in a dual-degree J.D. program) enrolled and in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school

Demonstrate exceptional commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion and demonstrate interest in the professional development and success of others

Be a MBLA member

Demonstrate a commitment to practicing law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

All American Car Review/Essay Scholarship

To help capable Americans get into institutions of their choice, CarHP is doing its part to facilitate financial support for students who might be missing out on quality education. The "All-American Car Review/Essay Scholarship" aims to offer financial aid to students, with the help of an exciting and competition-free challenge. 

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

CarHP

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Secure admission in any approved undergraduate/postgraduate course in any reputed US educational institute

18 years old or older

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

Equity and Inclusion Scholarship

The Equity and Inclusion Scholarship funds tuition scholarships for law students who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, Asian American, Pacific Islander, or other person of color who demonstrates an interest in working in an area of natural resources and energy law. 

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

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law

Award Maximum:
$6,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

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

Alaska Bar Association Law School Scholarship

The Alaska Bar Association offers law school scholarships to current first- or second-year law students who demonstrate ties to Alaska, and an intent to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.

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

Alaska Bar Association

Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

1L or 2L law student

Demonstrate ties to Alaska with the intent to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.

Citywide Law Scholarship

Citywide Law Group offers this scholarship to a current or aspiring law student to assist with the financial hardship law school can be.

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

Citiwide Law Group

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time U.S. law school or college student

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

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