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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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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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Iranian American Bar Association Foundation 

Award Maximum:
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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). 

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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Mapes

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Demonstrated financial need

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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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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Whitney, LLP

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$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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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

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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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.

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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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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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.

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