Law School 
Scholarship Databank

Black or Latinx

Admitted to an ABA accredited law school

Incoming 1L or 2L

Maintain a 2.6 GPA

Plan to become licensed to practice law in IL, employed by a governmental entity, law firm, and/or sole practitioner in Will County and actively practice law within Will County.

Rising 2L students

Diverse law students

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

Law student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

Seek to practice law in one of Latham’s U.S. offices

Completed your first year of a full-time J.D. program by the application deadline

Academic and leadership achievements

Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity in the legal profession

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

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 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.

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.

Planning to be enrolled full time in an eligible, accredited, professional or graduate degree program at a US university 

Must be a New American

30 years of age or younger as of the application deadline

Must be pursuing first master’s, professional or academic doctorate degree

Woman

Non-U.S. Citizen or non-immigrant visa to the U.S. (international student)

Full-time student at a U.S. accredited institution located within the U.S., intending to return to her home country to pursue a professional career

3.5 GPA

Applicants must be or identify as a woman

Enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited U.S. institution 

Demonstrated resilience in overcoming life challenges beyond their control, such as socioeconomic status, discrimination, limited academic resources or opportunities or other adverse circumstances (preferred)

First in family to attain a bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Hail from or lead single parent households (preferred)

1L law student at an ABA accredited law school in good standing

Demonstrate a record of academic and professional achievement

Contribute meaningfully to diversity and inclusion through their involvements in law school or other community efforts and initiatives

STEM background and sincere interest in intellectual property law at Fish & Richardson

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.

Enrolled in or have applied to a full-time graduate program at a "premier university"

Christian Religion

Must demonstrate intended vocational field has a significant impact on society, and yet appears to be underrepresented by Christians

Law student

Diverse 1L with consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, Citizenship, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable law

Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion

Be enrolled Full-Time at an accredited graduate institution ONLY in California or New England

Graduate School and Law School

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient

Strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement

Must have completed at least one semester or quarter of course work to apply, and be seeking the Master’s (J.D.) as their terminal degree

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

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

Admission as an incoming 1L to an ABA Accredited law school

Commitment to work in the south (AL, AK, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, TN, TX, VA) in civil rights law for 8 years after graduation

Commitment to 2 years in a guaranteed post-law fellowship

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

Pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields

African-American or Black

Current 1L, 2L, and 3L law students at participating MAX Schools (over 80% of the ABA accredited law schools in the U.S.)

Complete MAX activities, ranging from quick surveys, to 10 minute learning modules, and MAX Events (via webinar or in-person) to automatically earn entries at https://askedna.accesslex.org/

Legal U.S. Residents (or lawful permanent residents) currently residing in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

Pursuing a full-time graduate program of 2 years or longer at a university in the U.S.

Pursuing one of the following degrees: MD, MBA, JD, MPP/MPA, MPH, MS/MA in the social science or STEM

First-year graduate student for the academic year following the scholarship deadline

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5    

U.S. citizen or DACA recipient   

Enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America

Strong academic qualifications and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the U.S.

Graduate students in natural resources management, law or policy programs are strongly encouraged to apply

Rising 2L Law student

A student of color, LGBT, a person with a disability or whose background or experience would otherwise contribute to the diversity of Vedder Price and the legal profession

1L students at participating MAX Schools

Complete the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attend at least two MAX events. Visit https://askedna.accesslex.org to learn more.

Legal U.S. Residents (or lawful permanent residents) currently residing in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico