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Janie Shores Scholarship

This foundation scholarship is directed at the next generation of women lawyers by supporting outstanding female Alabama residents in achieving their educational goals. Scholarship is both merit and financial need based.

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Alabama Law Foundation

Application Deadline:
April 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending an Alabama law school

Female

Alabama resident

Houston Bar Association Auxiliary Charitable Fund, Inc, Scholarship

The Houston Bar Association Auxiliary Charitable Fund awards scholarship(s) annually to deserving students at each of the Houston area law schools.

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Houston Bar Association Auxiliary Charitable Fund

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 10
Eligibility Requirements:

2L at a Houston, TX area law school

Demonstrated scholastic achievement, need, and community involvement

Texas resident

Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship

This scholarship is offered in memory of the late Agnes Jones Jackson who was a long time NAACP member from the San Francisco branch.

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NAACP

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$2,000
Application Deadline:
April 11
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. (graduate student applicants may be full or part time)

Current member of NAACP; African American and a U.S. resident

Minimum 3.0 (B) average on a 4.0 system

Demonstrate financial need based on federal poverty guidelines 

Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship

Due to the generosity of many Rhode Islanders, the Foundation is able to offer scholarships and fellowships to students from middle school to post-graduate level, from communities throughout the state, and in many different fields of study

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Rhode Island Foundation

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$2,000
Application Deadline:
April 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Plan to attend graduate school to obtain a law degree at an accredited institution

Female

Rhode Island resident

Demonstrate financial need

Dan Bradley Fellowship

Each year, LAAC offers the Dan Bradley Fellowship to fund law students who want to spend their summer working at a LAAC member legal aid organization. The Fellowship is awarded to outstanding students who want to pursue a career in public interest law and who want to spend their summer working in a rural area or on a rural issue.

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The Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC)

Award Maximum:
$8,000
Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students who will spend the summer interning at a LAAC member organization

AND who plan to work at: a rural organization; an urban organization, working on rural issues; OR
any organization, working on racial justice work

Strong interest in a career in public interest law, working to defend and expand the legal rights of people who live in poverty

Students of color and students from low-income or working-class backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

Jewish Scholarship Service of Greater Pittsburgh

This organization's scholarships are directed at local Jewish students enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education. Several scholarships are available. Demonstrated financial need and asset caps will be taken into consideration.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and administered by JFCS

Application Deadline:
April 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Any Jewish high school senior or those enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or technical school

Demonstrate financial need (graduate students are encouraged to apply and their financial need is assessed independently of their parents)

Demonstrate academic merit

Bona-fide residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties for 2+ years plus additional geographic requirements

Allen County Bar Foundation Legal Opportunity Scholarship

This scholarship will assist students from Allen County, Indiana, or those who intend to work there, from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, enter or continue law school and prepare to join the legal profession. Applicants must be planning to take the LSAT and apply to law school, preparing to enter law school, or enrolled in law school. 

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Allen County (Indiana) Bar Foundation

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

Undergraduate or law school student

Underrepresented racial or ethnic groups

From Allen County, Indiana or those who intend to work there

The Robert Masur Fellowship in Civil Liberties

The fellowship competition is open to first-year law students who intend to carry out significant activities during the summer in the areas of civil rights and/or civil liberties. Proposed activities may include a writing or research project, work with a public interest organization in the areas of civil rights or civil liberties, work on a civil rights or civil liberties law case under the supervision of a faculty member or lawyer, or any other work in the areas of civil rights or civil liberties.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Type Media Center

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
April 18
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a law student completing their first year.

Evidence of project approval + project sponsor.

Trial LawHER Scholarship

The Trial LawHER Scholarship was created to help a rising 3L female law student achieve her goal of becoming a plaintiff trial lawyer. This scholarship intends to elevate a rising woman leader in the plaintiff trial lawyer space and educate future trial lawyers around the importance and impact of settlement planning.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Milestone Consulting

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in a 3L law school program for the fall semester

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident who self-identifies as female

In good academic standing

Planning to become a plaintiff trial lawyer

A & B Scholarship for Aspiring Family Law Attorneys

Our firm believes that every party involved in divorce and family law cases deserves a talented, dedicated advocate to help them fight for fair treatment under the law. It’s not enough for us to help our clients obtain justice for their unique situations—we want to make sure that the law itself is applied properly so that others don’t have to go through what they did.That’s why we’ve established this scholarship program: to foster an attitude of fairness and compassion in those who are pursuing a career in family law. We hope it will encourage you, too, as you take steps on your path toward becoming an attorney.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Anderson & Boback Family Law Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:

You are currently enrolled and pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at an ABA-accredited law school.

You have a cumulative law school GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.

U.S. Citizen

Waple & Houk, PLLC Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is for student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies or a student entering law school.

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Aspiring Law Students
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Sponsoring Organization:

Waple & Houk, PLLC 

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:

3.0 GPA

Must be accepted or enrolled into a program at any U.S. college or university

Mirza Law Scholarship

This scholarship and an opportunity to complete an internship at Mirza Law is for future leaders in employment and personal injury law.

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Bar Study
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Mirza Law

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen or a permanent resident

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an ABA-accredited law school

Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship

This nationally-based scholarship awards money to aspiring individuals with disabilities who wish to further their education. 

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Marc Whitehead & Associates

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 30
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with medical documentation of a disability

Accepted, or enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship

The MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to one 1L MAX participant who completes the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attends at least two MAX events. Entry is automatic, and the winner will receive a $50,000 scholarship toward their remaining law school tuition.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

AccessLex Institute

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

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

U.S. Graduate Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to graduate students of Armenian descent who clearly demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Armenian General Benevolent Union

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time graduate/professional students, enrolled at a college and university in the U.S.

Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above

Financial need

Rice, Murtha & Psora Scholarship

The leaders of tomorrow are working and often sacrificing to receive an education today. The purpose of the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student to apply towards college or law school costs and help that student realize his or her potential.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Law Offices of Randolph Rice

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Current or prospective college or law student

May not be offered this yea-check with scholarship provider.

Bryce Harlow Fellowship

This scholarship is awarded to a part-time graduate student who participates in the Bryce Harlow Fellowship which must be used to defray tuition costs.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Bryce Harlow Foundation

Award Maximum:
$9,000
Application Deadline:
May 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Part-time graduate student at participating institution

Interest in a career in advocacy or government relations

U.S. Citizen

The OVC, INC. “Lawyers Give Back” Scholarship

The “Lawyers Give Back” Scholarship aims to support future lawyers in their pursuit of higher education.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

OVC, INC. 

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 7
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate program or law school for the upcoming semester

At least 18 years of age

U.S. citizen

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

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