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Capital City Lawyers Association Scholarship

Capital City Lawyers Association will award two scholarships to deserving law students who demonstrate a commitment to practicing in the Triangle area and using their legal training and skills to benefit low-income and/or traditionally underserved communities.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Capital City Lawyers Association

Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Deserving law students

Demonstrate a commitment to practicing in the Triangle area

Plan to use their legal training and skills to benefit low-income and/or traditionally underserved communities

No specific deadline available at last review. Check with scholarship provider for more details.

The Gladstein Law Firm Scholarship

A short essay on why you decided to become a lawyer is part of the application process for The Gladstein Law Firm Scholarship.

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Gladstein Law Firm

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

Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S.

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

There's Space for Everyone Scholarship

Nobody is better suited to change the way we look at the world than you, the leaders of tomorrow. You're not afraid to challenge authority and question the status quo in order to make the world an equitable and inclusive place for all people, no matter their age, ethnicity gender, gender identity, national origin, nationality, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 

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Extra Space Storage

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$3,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university during the Fall semester. 

U.S. Citizen 

Michigan Auto Law Diversity Scholarship

Scholarship provides financial support to diverse students who contribute to the diversity of the law school student body as they pursue their legal career.

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Michigan Auto Law Attorneys

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

Accepted to or currently attending an accredited law school in the U.S.

U.S. Citizen

Member of an ethnic or racial minority

3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or higher

Commitment to issues of diversity in their academic career

Personal Injury Legal Group Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the upcoming semester. 

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Personal Injury Legal Group

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

GPA 3.0

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Annual Harris Lowry Manton LLP Civil Justice Scholarship

The award is guided by the principle that everyone is equal under the law, and that all people should have access to justice and to ensure that the U.S. civil justice system is fair, just and open to all who need it.

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Harris Lowry Manton LLP

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

Incoming or current law student at an accredited law school for the Fall semester of the upcoming academic year

Hedding Law Scholarship

Hedding Law Firm, a Los Angeles criminal defense and DUI law firm is offering an annual scholarship for students who are currently attending or enrolled in  college or graduate school.

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Los Angeles Criminal Defenders

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$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited college, university, or a law school in the U.S.

Demonstrate a need for financial assistance

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

Bar Exam Stipend - Summer Bar Exam

NIBA seeks to increase the membership and participation of Native attorneys in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The purpose of the NIBA bar stipend is to aid graduating Native law students, who are committed to advancing the goals and visions of Native communities and people through legal representation and advocacy, with bar exam preparation for either of the Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State bar exams.

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Bar Study
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Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA)

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

Applicant must be set to graduate or have graduated from an accredited law school

Registered for the winter or summer Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington State Bar exams

Intend to work in the field of American Indian law or policy in the Northwest

Annual Civil Justice Scholarship

This annual award will be given to a student interested in any aspect of social or civil justice and is paid directly to the student's college or university.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Plattner Verderame, P.C.

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$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or will be enrolled in an accredited institution for the upcoming academic year

Proof of enrollment

One letter of recommendation from a current or previous professor

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

The Hartley Law Firm Scholarship Contest

This scholarship will be offered to a law school student. Applicants must explain the biggest challenge they've overcome and how this experience shaped and influenced who they are today.

 

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Sponsoring Organization:

The Hartley Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 2
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited law school in the U. S. 

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

Cabaniss Johnston Scholarship

The Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship’s aim is to recognize and assist academically outstanding second-year law students who are also Alabama residents, and, further, to help promising law students become lawyers who will make a positive impact on society.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Alabama Law Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
June 6
Eligibility Requirements:

2L student

Alabama resident

What Will Be Your Trademark? Scholarship

Our annual scholarship will be awarded to the community college, college, or law school student with the best story of what their “trademark” will be in life. It may be used for any expenses associated with a college education.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Mandour & Associates

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled community college, university, trade school, or law school student, or graduating high school senior

Sloat, Nicholson & Hoover, P.C. Scholarship

This scholarship award will go to an incoming or returning student enrolled in the Spring Semester. Scholarship funds will be directly disbursed to the winner’s school and may cover all school-related expenses.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Sloat, Nicholson & Hoover, P.C.

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
June 15
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L law student

US citizen or a permanent resident

Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school

3.0 GPA

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

Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship

A scholarship to help 2L and 3L law school students reach their goals.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Funk & Associates

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

Enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school.

Completed at least one year of legal studies.

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

The Harold Sullivan Scholarship

The Illinois Judges Foundation awards the Harold Sullivan Scholarship to one or more students attending an Illinois law school.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Illinois Judges Foundation

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

Does not have a close relative who is a judge.

Currently enrolled in an Illinois law school, with at least one academic year of law school remaining (incoming 1Ls not eligible).

Demonstrates community service or pro bono experience.

Demonstrates financial need.

Schaefer Halleen's Social Equity Scholarship

This biannual scholarship is awarded to motivated students who may need a little financial assistance to obtain their degree.

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

Schaefer Halleen

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted into an accredited college or law school in the U.S.

Interested in pursuing a degree that supports gender, religious, or racial justice, or any accredited program that advances the pursuit of justice for all people.

Schaefer Halleen’s Social Equity Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who are committed to advocating for and advancing justice for all.

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

Schaefer Halleen, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted into an accredited college or law school in the U.S.

Interested in pursuing a degree that supports gender, religious, or racial justice, or any accredited program that advances the pursuit of justice for all people.

Siegfried and Jensen Truth, Justice, and Fairness Scholarship

This scholarship is for a high-achieving student whose engagement with modern personal injury law benefits disenfranchised communities.

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

Siegfried and Jensen

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Keches Law Group Law Student Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a candidate (from a union family) pursuing a degree. We strongly believe a good education is a factor of future success and know financial hurdles prevent many from pursuing their dreams.

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

Keches Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted to, or currently enrolled in, an accredited school within the U.S.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Have a family member who is or was a member of a union

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

Advocates Scholarship, Spring

This scholarship shows The Advocates' commitment to continued learning throughout life and believe we better ourselves and our communities through education. We are committed to continued learning throughout life and believe we better ourselves and our communities through education.

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

The Advocates

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Incoming or current student enrolled in an accredited college or university the U.S.

Idaho Advocates Scholarship, Spring

The Advocates Injury Attorneys understand that law school can place a tremendous financial strain on both law students and their families. To help with the costs of attending law school, they are offering the Idaho Advocates Scholarship.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Advocates Injury Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited school located within the U.S.

Richard P. Noll Scholarship

The York County Bar has a long history of collegial practice in York County and offers two opportunities for current law students to experience the unique opportunities afforded in York County. The Richard P. Noll Scholarship was established with a bequest from the estate of one of York’s well-known attorneys.

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

York County (PA) Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$1,200
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Demonstrated financial need

From the greater York, Pennsylvania area

May not be available this year-please verify with scholarship provider

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