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The MKFM Resilient Student Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who endured the difficulties of having parents who divorce.

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

Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick and Mirabella

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
May 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Parents are either divorced or unmarried.

A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university for the upcoming semester.

Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship

The Legal Leaders Scholarship was established with the purpose of lightening the burden of costly tuition, books, and room and board for students pursuing careers in various fields of law. Our firm is honored to assist students who aspire to excel within the legal community.

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

Lucas Law

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 14
Eligibility Requirements:

3.5 GPA or higher (if you don't have a GPA at your current institution, provide a GPA from your most recently completed academic semester)

Enrolled (or planning to enroll) in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program within the U.S.

Pursuing a career in the legal field.

Criminal Justice Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who is dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of criminal law.

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

Doug Murphy Law Firm, P.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled full-time in an accredited law program within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Demonstrated interest in the criminal justice system

18 years of age or older

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA)

AABA recognizes the importance of fostering the growth of law students to improve the future development of the Asian Pacific American bar. AABA will award scholarships to deserving law students who are committed to advocating and improving their communities.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

Application Deadline:
May 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student

The Law Place Scholarship

This scholarship aims to ease the financial burden of the next generation of law students. 

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

The Law Place 

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
May 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled, or accepted at an accredited law school in the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Legally residing in the U.S.

Jewish Bar Association of San Francisco Scholarship

This scholarship if for students at Bay Area law schools whose upcoming summer work at a non-profit, government, or academic organization will include a focus on issues related to the Jewish community. 

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

Jewish Bar Association of San Francisco

Award Maximum:
$1,800
Application Deadline:
May 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in, or accepted to an accredited law school within the Bay Area

Has upcoming summer work at a non-profit, government, or academic organization that will focus on issues related to the Jewish community

National Collegiate Cancer Foundation Scholarships, Survivor and Legacy

The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation was established to provide services and support to young adults whose lives have been impacted by cancer and who have continued with their education throughout treatment or after their treatment.

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

National Collegiate Cancer Foundation

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 18
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational institution in pursuit of an associate, bachelor, master’s, doctorate or certificate

Must be a cancer survivor or current patient (for survivor scholarship) or Must have lost a parent or guardian to cancer (for legacy scholarship)

Must be between the ages of 18-35. An exception will be made if you are 17 and entering college in the fall following application

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Amarillo Area Bar Foundation Scholarship

AABA is a non-profit professional organization for attorneys that provides education, professional development, and service programs for both the legal profession and the community.

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

Amarillo Area Bar Association (AABA)

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
May 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student or admittance to a law school accredited by the American Bar Association

Born, raised, or currently reside in one of the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle

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

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Effie M. Solomon Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created to aid women from Western Pennsylvania who are training to be lawyers.

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

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Beaver Valley Branch

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
May 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Law School

Female

Preference given to those who have completed their 1L year

Resident of Western Pennsylvania 

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

Patti Rose Scheimer Bednarik Memorial Scholarship Fund

A law school student who pursues an interest in animal welfare will be the recipient of this scholarship.

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

Pennsylvania Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,400
Application Deadline:
May 21
Eligibility Requirements:

Pennsylvania residents enrolled in any accredited law school located in the U.S. or

Law students enrolled in any Pennsylvania accredited law school or

Pennsylvania lawyers in practice less than three years

Changing History Scholarship

This scholarship asks that students think about one event in world history, large or small, that they would change.

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

Personal Injury Lawyer in Baton Rouge | Millions Recovered

Application Deadline:
May 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum 3.0 GPA

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

The Barnes Firm College Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school students who have been actively involved in their community within California and New York State.

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

The Barnes Firm

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen.

Student must be either accepted or currently enrolled in law school

3.0 G.P.A. or higher

Student must demonstrate involvement in community activities

The Barnes Firm Legal Scholarship

This scholarship is for an applicant who is actively involved in their community.

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

The Barnes Firm

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted, or enrolled in ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 3.0 GPA 
 

Must demonstrate involvement in community activities

Jan Jancin Competition

These merit-based scholarships are directed toward recognizing rising, second and third year law students from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented racial or ethnic minorities. In addition, applicants must demonstrate an interest in, be engaged in activities related to, or be pursuing a career in Intellectual Property law. Institution must have at least one IP course.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L

Nominated by law school

Underrepresented racial or ethnic minority law student

Interested in pursuing a career in Intellectual Property

The Gladstein Law Firm Scholarship

A short essay on why you decided to become a lawyer is part of the application process for The Gladstein Law Firm Scholarship.

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

Gladstein Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S.

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

Michigan Auto Law Diversity Scholarship

Scholarship provides financial support to diverse students who contribute to the diversity of the law school student body as they pursue their legal career.

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

Michigan Auto Law Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted to or currently attending an accredited law school in the U.S.

U.S. Citizen

Member of an ethnic or racial minority

3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or higher

Commitment to issues of diversity in their academic career

Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the upcoming semester.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted, or enrolled in a U.S. college or university.

GPA of 3.0 or above

Personal Injury Legal Group Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the upcoming semester. 

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

Personal Injury Legal Group

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 1
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA 3.0

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

KWGD Samuel Krugliak Legal Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of Samuel Krugliak and is awarded annually to a second or third year law student who exhibit an active commitment to their community.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA

Application Deadline:
June 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L students attending an ABA accredited law school

Shown an active commitment to their community and display strong academic achievement

Reside in Stark, Wayne, Carroll, Holmes, Summit, Tuscarawas, Columbiana, or Mahoning County (Stark County Region) when not attending law school

Desire to practice law in the Stark County Region

Bar Exam Stipend - Summer Bar Exam

NIBA seeks to increase the membership and participation of Native attorneys in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The purpose of the NIBA bar stipend is to aid graduating Native law students, who are committed to advancing the goals and visions of Native communities and people through legal representation and advocacy, with bar exam preparation for either of the Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State bar exams.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA)

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be set to graduate or have graduated from an accredited law school

Registered for the winter or summer Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington State Bar exams

Intend to work in the field of American Indian law or policy in the Northwest

The Hartley Law Firm Scholarship Contest

This scholarship will be offered to a law school student. Applicants must explain the biggest challenge they've overcome and how this experience shaped and influenced who they are today.

 

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

The Hartley Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 2
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited law school in the U. S. 

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

McDowell South American Heritage Scholarship

Scholarship is intended to help students form South America study law in the U.S.

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

McDowell Law Firm, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Be accepted or enrolled in an accredited law school

Be of South American Heritage

3.2 GPA

What Will Be Your Trademark? Scholarship

Our annual scholarship will be awarded to the community college, college, or law school student with the best story of what their “trademark” will be in life. It may be used for any expenses associated with a college education.

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

Mandour & Associates

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled community college, university, trade school, or law school student, or graduating high school senior

Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship

This scholarship awards money to students planning to pursue a career in law.

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

Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 11
Eligibility Requirements:

3.2 GPA while attending college.

Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited law school.

ChapmanAlbin Scholarship for Law Students

This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming or current law student who writes the most convincing argument. 

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

ChapmanAlbin

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 13
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S. 

U.S. citizen 18 years or older 

Traumatic Brain Injury Scholarship

Bressman Law has created a scholarship for students persevering despite the effects of severe head trauma. The scholarship is also designed to heighten public awareness of the challenges American youth face following traumatic brain injuries.

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

BressmanLaw

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 15
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Currently enrolled at or accepted to an accredited college in the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Documented diagnosis by a licensed healthcare professional

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

Sloat, Nicholson & Hoover, P.C. Scholarship

This scholarship award will go to an incoming or returning student enrolled in the Spring Semester. Scholarship funds will be directly disbursed to the winner’s school and may cover all school-related expenses.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Sloat, Nicholson & Hoover, P.C.

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
June 15
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L law student

US citizen or a permanent resident

Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school

3.0 GPA

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

Fight for Survivors Scholarship

This academic-based scholarship will go to a deserving student who is an advocate for sexual abuse survivors and is pursuing higher education at an accredited college/university or graduate school. The award can go toward tuition, books, or other education expenses.

 

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

Fight for Survivors

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States. 

Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Must be a U.S. citizen. 

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

Dreams Without Borders Scholarship

This scholarship is for law students from immigrant families who are committed to making meaningful contributions to immigration law and policy.

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

The Law Firm of Ruiz Dougherty, PLLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Come from an immigrant family

Enrolled in an accredited law school in the U.S.

U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient

Strong academic record, minimum 3.0 GPA

Elite Lawyer Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is making a positive change in their community.

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

Elite Lawyer

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 18
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university for the upcoming semester.

U.S. citizen.

3.0 GPA.

Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Scholarship (PRCUA)

The PRCUA recognizes the necessity of assistance for students of the Polish American community and has developed several financial vehicles to aid in the pursuit of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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

PRCUA

Application Deadline:
June 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled full time in a graduate/professional degree program or sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled full-time in undergraduate study

Part-time graduate or professional students are eligible

Applicants must have a cumulative gpa of 3.0 or better on 4.0 scale (or 4.0 or better on 5.0 scale)

Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

The Harold Sullivan Scholarship

The Illinois Judges Foundation awards the Harold Sullivan Scholarship to one or more students attending an Illinois law school.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Illinois Judges Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
June 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Does not have a close relative who is a judge.

Currently enrolled in an Illinois law school, with at least one academic year of law school remaining (incoming 1Ls not eligible).

Demonstrates community service or pro bono experience.

Demonstrates financial need.

Levine And Wiss Community Impact Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student whose community efforts have promoted growth, unity, and positive change

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

Levine And Wiss

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

Keches Law Group Law Student Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a candidate (from a union family) pursuing a degree. We strongly believe a good education is a factor of future success and know financial hurdles prevent many from pursuing their dreams.

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

Keches Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted to, or currently enrolled in, an accredited school within the U.S.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Have a family member who is or was a member of a union

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

Advocates Scholarship, Spring

This scholarship shows The Advocates' commitment to continued learning throughout life and believe we better ourselves and our communities through education. We are committed to continued learning throughout life and believe we better ourselves and our communities through education.

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

The Advocates

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

Incoming or current student enrolled in an accredited college or university the U.S.

Idaho Advocates Scholarship, Spring

The Advocates Injury Attorneys understand that law school can place a tremendous financial strain on both law students and their families. To help with the costs of attending law school, they are offering the Idaho Advocates Scholarship.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Advocates Injury Attorneys

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

Enrolled in an accredited school located within the U.S.

Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys Scholarship

A scholarship available to students to help defray first-year expenses for students graduating from undergraduate school that have been accepted into an accredited law school anywhere in the U.S.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Dwyer Williams Cherkoss

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending first year of law school in the fall

U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized for work in the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Keith M. Fletcher Excellence in Ethics Scholarship

Scholarship offered for law students and prospective law students. Offers a first-place and second-place scholarship.

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

Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. law school

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

The Allison Soares Law School Scholarship for MBA Students

This scholarship is open to law students who are concurrently pursuing a law degree and M.B.A. We are interested in your background and how you plan to serve the community and what intrigues you about practicing this type of law. 

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

Allison Soares, Attorney at Law

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

In a joint M.B.A program

The Law Office of John Dalton Diversity Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote diversity in the profession. The contest is open to all Black, Hispanic, Native North American, and Pacific Islander students accepted to or enrolled in law school. 

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

The Law Office of John Dalton

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, or Pacific Islander. 

Must be currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S. 

The Finney Injury Law Scholarship

This scholarship will help two underrepresented students break down the barriers of higher education, accomplish their educational goals, and prepare them for a future in law.

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

Finney Injury Law

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in a certificate program, undergraduate, graduate, or law school and working towards a career path within the legal field

2.5+ GPA

Ben Hall Law Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to five students to be used exclusively for tuition or related expenses.

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

Ben Hall Law

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in a U.S. college or trade school

Larson Law Office Scholarship

This scholarship is dedicated to helping the winner pay for education expenses.

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

Larson Law Office

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or plan to attend a college, trade school, university, or graduate institution in the U.S.

SAIL Scholarship

The SAIL Scholarship is awarded to a law student who has outstanding professional promise and leadership potential.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

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

Rising 2L student (current 1L students should apply)

Demonstrates leadership (via leadership experience, volunteerism or service in the public interest)

Demonstrates professional promise via academic excellence in undergrad and first year of law school

Knowledge of social and cultural issues of any one or more Asian American and Pacific Islander communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, or both

Commitment to “pay it forward”

Representing Real People Scholarship

These law firm scholarships are directed at law students committed to a career representing individuals often with limited financial means to defend themselves in civil cases. Applicants should have an interest in supporting the safety and stability of large segments of the American population dealing with evictions, foreclosures, child support, domestic violence, employment rights, just to name a few.

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

Patrick Malone & Associates

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted at an accredited U.S. law school and plan to attend in the fall of the year of application

Intend to pursue a legal career representing individuals, especially those of limited financial means

Academic and other merit considered

Annual Pusch & Nguyen College Student Scholarship

This yearly scholarship is offered in order to help with some of the expenses required of promising students yearning to continue their education at the next level.

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

Pusch & Nguyen Injury Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$1,250
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Incoming or current U.S. college student.

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

D'Amore Law Group Scholarship

As lawyers and community members in Oregon and Washington states, it is our responsibility to advocate for those who have been injured in accidents that were not their fault. For this year’s scholarship, we are asking law students to submit an essay about what you think your country should do to foster unity?

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

D'Amore Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school

Hawaiʻi Pacific Gerontological Society Undergraduate And Graduate Scholarships

The Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) raises funds and awards scholarships to college students interested in careers involving aging and older people. Each year, HPGS offers Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships (funds permitting) for students enrolled in the University of Hawaii system, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, and Brigham Young University-Hawaii who have a serious interest in professional work related to aging, long-term care, and/or death and dying.

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

Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
July 3
Eligibility Requirements:

Students enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate in the University of Hawaii system, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, and Brigham Young University-Hawaii Serious interest in professional work related to aging, long-term care, and/or death and dying

Have two or more semesters to complete before graduation

Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

The Legally BLK Fund

By providing financial assistance, mentorship and knowledge, the Legally BLK Fund seeks to redefine the future of the legal profession by reducing some of the barriers of entry for Black women. Our mission is to provide Black women with the tools, knowledge and confidence to achieve their legal aspirations. Legally BLK Fund’s vision is that Black women have the opportunity to succeed in the law school application process and beyond.

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

The Legally BLK Fund

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 3
Eligibility Requirements:

College student or graduate

Based in the U.S.

Self-identifying Black woman

Applying for entry into law school in the Fall term, not more than one to two years after the scholarship deadline

The O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley Law Scholarship

The law firm of O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley, personal injury lawyers are currently offering law students the O'Connor Runckel & O'Malley Legal Scholarship. The scholarship is to help with tuition and related expenses.

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

The Law Firm of O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizen.

Enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited law school.

Demonstrate a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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