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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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 Pines Federal 

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$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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The Ridge Ohio

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$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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Kinney, Fernandez & Boire

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
August 1
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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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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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Mapes

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$1,000
Application Deadline:
August 1
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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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Stewart J Guss Personal Injury Attorneys

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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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Johns Law Group

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August 1
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Be enrolled at an accredited law school

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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Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP

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August 1
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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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Peace Law Firm

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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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North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (NCAWA)

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$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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Alford & Associates

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$2,000
Application Deadline:
August 4
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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

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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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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Koffel, Brininger, and Nesbitt

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

3.0+ GPA

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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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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Aspiring Law Students
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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

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