Law School 
Scholarship Databank

2L at an ABA accredited Law School in the U.S.

Member of a diverse population that historically has been underrepresented in the legal profession

Authorized for work in the U.S.

2L enrolled in a full-time program at an ABA-accredited law school

U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession, including, law students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds

Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic achievement.  Demonstrate leadership qualities and active involvement in the community

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

Full-time 2L law student at an ABA- accredited law school

Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities

Demonstrated exceptional ability, including through areas such as contributions to diversity initiatives or to diversity and inclusion more generally, or ability to overcome adversity, or other extraordinary contributions or accomplishments

Enrolled in good standing as a second-year law student at an ABA-accredited law school in the J.D. class of 2026.

Belong to a group that historically has been underrepresented in the intellectual property legal profession.

Law student

Attend an American Bar Association accredited law school in the U.S.

Good academic standing

Demonstrated interest in working at Vinson & Elkins, joining the firm as a Summer Associate, and advancing the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

No specific deadline available at last review, 12/31 is a placeholder. Check with scholarship provider for more details.

Student at any of the following schools who have completed their first year of law school and is currently enrolled for their second, third, or fourth year of law school.

• UC College of the Law, San Francisco
• University of San Francisco School of Law
• Santa Clara University School of Law
• University of California – Berkeley School of Law
• Stanford Law School
• Golden Gate University School of Law

Law school

Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

1L member of a racial minority group historically underrepresented in the legal profession

Strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school student

Be interested in areas of the law that match the firm's practice areas and demonstrate strong legal writing skills

Committed to practicing law in the firm's locations to which the candidate is seeking a summer associate position (currently only available in Kansas City, Minneapolis, Phoenix and St. Louis)

1L (day) or 2L (evening) student

Part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission racial/ethnic group, or

LGBTQ+ Community, or

Committed to diversity

1L enrolled in a full-time program at an ABA-accredited law school

Demonstrate leadership qualities and active involvement in the community

Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession, including, law students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds

Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic achievement

Attend or plan to attend an ABA-accredited law school in the Fall semester

Identify as members of a racial or ethnic minority group that is currently underrepresented in the patent law profession

1L law student

Community-minded

1L

From diverse background

Shown academic excellence and commitment to diversity

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

A U.S. citizen or current U.S. resident

Incoming full-time student at an accredited law school

Exhibit leadership and be active within the community

Demonstrate commitment to the legal profession

Enrolled in or accepted into an accredited U.S. Law School

African American student with a family connection to enslavement in Georgia (who identify as descendants of the enslaved in Georgia) and be willing to articulate the connection