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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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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

Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship

The County Prosecutors Association of the State of New Jersey, Inc. offers several scholarships aimed at law students and college and graduate students.

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Accepted for admission to a law school

New Jersey resident

Interest in law enforcement with an emphasis in Domestic Violence and Hate Crimes prosecutions

Demonstrate financial need

Robert A. McNew Law Student Scholarship

This association scholarship is geared toward a current law student who is a Federal Bar Association Law Student Associate Member in good standing. Academic achievement will be considered.

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Federal Bar Association

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November 1
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Federal Bar Association member in good standing

Demonstrate academic achievement

Participation in the FBA, law school, community activities

IMLA Charles W. Thompson Jr. Local Government Law Scholarships

Since 1935, International Municipal Lawyers Association has been devoted to promoting excellence in the practice of local government law, through publications, conferences, online resources, amicus support and an active community of local government lawyer members. Named in honor of Charles Thompson, local government law lecturer, county attorney, and long-time Executive Director of IMLA, the IMLA Scholarships are an extension of IMLA’s activities, by encouraging law students to pursue the study of local government law and expanding the ranks of local government practitioners.

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International Municipal Lawyers Association

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December 31
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First-year law and second-year law students, currently enrolled at an accredited law school in the U.S. (must provide enrollment verification).

References from one or more local government lawyers or law professors confirming interest and promise in the area of local government law.

William S. Bullinger Scholarship

In memory of William S. Bullinger, a respected practitioner who tirelessly advanced the Association’s encouragement of professionalism, civility in practice, and dialogue between the Bench and Bar. The award is based primarily on economic need, although other criteria including academic promise and an interest in the subject matter of the Federal Circuit’s legal community are considered.

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Federal Circuit Bar Association

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April 15
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Pursuing a J.D. degree at any law school accredited by the American Bar Association

Show a demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

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

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