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Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA)

AABA recognizes the importance of fostering the growth of law students to improve the future development of the Asian Pacific American bar. AABA will award scholarships to deserving law students who are committed to advocating and improving their communities.

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Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

Application Deadline:
May 15
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Current law student

Annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition

The competition is designed to encourage scholarship and to acquaint students with the AALL and law librarianship. Essays may be on any topic related to legal history, rare law books, or legal archives.

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The Legal History and Rare Books (LH&RB) Section of the American Association of Law Libraries

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 15
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Currently enrolled in accredited graduate programs in library science, law, history, and related fields.

May not be available-check with scholarship provider

“Invest in Your Future” Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student preparing for their financial future.

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Speights Law

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Application Deadline:
May 30
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Accepted, or enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in the U.S. 

Community Leader Scholarship

This scholarship asks today’s students to define service and leadership in relationship to in-need communities.

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Duddy, Goodwin & Pollard

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$2,500
Application Deadline:
May 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Be in good academic standing

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

The Barnes Firm Legal Scholarship

This scholarship is for an applicant who is actively involved in their community.

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The Barnes Firm

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
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Accepted, or enrolled in ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 3.0 GPA 
 

Must demonstrate involvement in community activities

Georgelis Law Scholarship Award

This annual scholarship will be awarded to the most deserving incoming or present law school student. Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. recognizes that the increasing cost of graduate education can be a deterrent for those seeking to become a productive part of our society’s legal profession. We believe that no student, with the passion and vision to enrich the practice of law, should be denied this opportunity.

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Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C.

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May 31
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Currently enrolled law students or preparing to attend law school imminently at a law school within the U.S.

The Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship

Law students currently enrolled in the U.S. are eligible to apply for the Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship.

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Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
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Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S.

May not be available this year-please check with scholarship provider.

The Coelho Law Fellowship Program

Our mission is to bring together and foster the development of leaders from our disability community. In particular, we believe in creating a strong pipeline of law students with disabilities who will go on to serve as attorneys, judges, public policy professionals, and public servants. Our ultimate goal is to increase representation the legal profession.

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The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation

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Application Deadline:
April 30
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Students who identify as a person with a disability/disabled are encouraged to apply.

Currently enrolled in a community college, college, or university, or be a recent graduate

MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship

The MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to one 1L MAX participant who completes the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attends at least two MAX events. Entry is automatic, and the winner will receive a $50,000 scholarship toward their remaining law school tuition.

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AccessLex Institute

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

1L students at participating MAX Schools

Complete the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attend at least two MAX events. Visit https://askedna.accesslex.org to learn more.

Legal U.S. Residents (or lawful permanent residents) currently residing in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

Mike Eidson Scholarship

The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it.

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American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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Application Deadline:
May 1
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Rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) enrolled in an ABA accredited law school

Female

Demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer

Dedicated to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized

Must be an AAJ law student member

Richard D. Hailey AAJ Law Student Scholarship

This association scholarship is open to any minority or underrepresented student who demonstrates a commitment and interest in the proficiency of skills in trail advocacy to represent victims. Must demonstrate financial need.

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American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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May 1
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Law student entering their 1L, 2L, or 3L year

Minority

Demonstrated financial need

Demonstrates interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy

Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities

U.S. Graduate Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to graduate students of Armenian descent who clearly demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

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Armenian General Benevolent Union

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time graduate/professional students, enrolled at a college and university in the U.S.

Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above

Financial need

Byron Hanke Fellowship

The Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR) awards its Byron Hanke Fellowship to selected graduate students to implement research projects related to the development, management and governance of common interest communities and their community associations.

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Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR)

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

Enrolled in any graduate level program in U.S. or Canada

Rice, Murtha & Psora Scholarship

The leaders of tomorrow are working and often sacrificing to receive an education today. The purpose of the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student to apply towards college or law school costs and help that student realize his or her potential.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Law Offices of Randolph Rice

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

Current or prospective college or law student

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

Trial Advocacy Law Student Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates a commitment to the American Association for Justice and it's mission, a desire to represent victims, interest and skill in trial advocacy and financial need.

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Returning Law Students
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American Association for Justice

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$3,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
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Membership in the American Association for Justice

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