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Enjuris “Future Lawyer” Scholarship Video Contest

Annual scholarship to assist the next generation of lawyers. Create a short video on the theme "30-second law school survival guide" to enter.

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Enjuris (law firm)

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July 1
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Enrolled in an ABA-approved law school with valid student ID (or alternate proof of enrollment)

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County Scholarship

The WLASLO is pleased to offer annual scholarship awards that can be used to assist with living expenses, tuition, books, bar exam courses or as otherwise needed to further your legal education.

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Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo (WLASLO) County

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July 1
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Enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in law school

Demonstrated connection to San Luis Obispo County

California Change Lawyers Scholarship

The Diversity Scholarship seeks to support newly admitted law students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession who have committed to attend a California law school.

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California Change Lawyers

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July 12
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Diverse 1L student

ABA or CA accredited law school

Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarship

California Judges Foundation (CJF) offers a need-based scholarship to aspiring law students in California, created to celebrate the life of a young man who died at age 21. The mission of this award is to promote education and make a lasting impact on future generations devoted to the rule of law and equal access to justice.

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California Judges Association

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Application Deadline:
July 12
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Proof of full-time enrollment.

Submit a 2-minute video along with the application

Demonstrate financial need

Attending an ABA-Approved law school in California or any California resident attending an ABA-approved law school

“A Second Chance: How My Accident Changed My Goals for the Future” Scholarship

This scholarship strives to provide financial support to students whose lives underwent a dramatic transformation after a severe accident. 

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H&P Law

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Application Deadline:
July 15
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3.0 GPA.

Accepted to, or enrolled in a U.S. college, university, or graduate school.

John F. Moriarty Scholarship

This county bar association scholarship is geared toward any Hampden or Hampshire County resident (5 years or more) who has been admitted to or is attending a certified law school. Merit and financial need are also taken into consideration.

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Hampden County Bar Association

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Entering or already attending law school

Resident of Hampden or Hampshire County for at least 5 years

Demonstrate financial need

Demonstrate academic merit

Distraction-Free Driving PSA Scholarship

Every year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins law firm gives this scholarship to one deserving student who creates a video that discourages young drivers from using their cell phones when behind the wheel. 

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Loncar Lyon Jenkins

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Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university or graduate school.

3.0 GPA or higher

The Power of Online Communities Scholarship

This scholarship encourages students to think critically about the ways social media and other online forums have influenced the process of gathering evidence, communicating with witnesses, and sharing information about a case.

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Richmond \ Vona

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July 31
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Enrollment or acceptance to an accredited college, university or graduate school in the U.S.

3.0 GPA

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