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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.

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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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.

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

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

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 

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

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 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

Financial and Banking Industry Reform Scholarship

This annual scholarship is for law students dedicated to making a positive impact in the financial, banking, or insurance industries.

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

Rosca Scarlato LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,200
Application Deadline:
July 15
Eligibility Requirements:

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

18 years or older

Lawyer.com Future Lawyer Scholarship

As an appreciation for lawyers and what they can provide for their community, Lawyer.com is celebrating new and future lawyers-to-be with a law school scholarship.

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

Lawyer.com

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

Applicants must be future law students or current law students.

Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship (Spring Deadline)

This is a biannual, national scholarship for law students. We remember our own law school experience fondly; the education and networking opportunities we received during undergrad and law school continue to be invaluable to this day. 

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

Sieben Edmunds Miller

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

Enrolled or accepted in law school or pursuing a law degree

MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

MPOWER Financing awards scholarships annually to international and DACA students enrolled at certain colleges and universities .

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

MPOWER Financing

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
July 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school that MPOWER supports (see scholarship provider website for listing of schools)

Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, including DACA, visa that allows studying in the U.S., and U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)

The Ridge Ohio Scholarship

The Ridge Ohio strives to provide students with a passion to help struggling addicts and alcoholics recover, support through their college journey

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

The Ridge Ohio

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

Enrolled in a U.S. college or university for the upcoming semester.

KF&B Scholarship

This law firm scholarship was created to assist individuals as they continue their educational journey. Being a law student is not a requirement.

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

Kinney, Fernandez & Boire

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

Graduating high school senior or currently enrolled student at a U.S. College or University, including law school

U.S. Residents

LGT Regional Connection Scholarship

Levene Gouldin & Thompson is pleased to offer to a student from the Southern Tier of NY or the Northern Tier of PA who is currently enrolled (or enrolling) in an accredited Law School in the U.S.

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

Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP

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

Currently enrolled (or enrolling) in an accredited Law School in the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Peace Law Firm Disability Rights Advocacy Scholarship

This scholarship is open to current high school students, undergraduate and graduate students attending or enrolled in the semesters preceding or following the scholarship deadline. Scholarship money can cover school-related expenses and will be distributed directly to the winner’s school.

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

Peace Law Firm

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

Enrolled in an accredited college or university 

Champion the Cause Law School Scholarship

O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble awards this annual scholarship to law students attending or planning to attend law school.

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

O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
August 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school student

Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarships

This scholarship is intended for students who are passionate about improving workers’ rights and civil rights, spreading knowledge about employment law, and making a positive impact on workers across the country. 

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

Freedman Law, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 8
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. college or university for the upcoming semester.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Minimum 3.5 GPA

Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship

The Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses.

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

Pullan & Young

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

Must have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated

Enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university within the U.S. for the upcoming semester

18 years or older

May Firm Bi-annual Scholarship Fund, Fall

The May Firm's scholarship goal is to provide students with assistance in obtaining a higher education, and taking some of the financial burden off of hard working students. This bi-annual scholarship will be provided to a student enrolled at either a community college or university.

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

The May Firm

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

Enrolled at either a Community College or University

Carole Bailey Scholarship

In commemoration of Carole Bailey, Chief Deputy Clerk of Administrative Services of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association, this scholarship is awarded to law students with a demonstrated commitment to public service.

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

Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
September 16
Eligibility Requirements:

ABA accredited law school student

Interested in public service legal career

Neal Davis Law Scholarship Essay Contest

Studying at the University of Texas not only prepared Neal Davis academically, but gave him the opportunity to meet his mentor, Dick DeGuerin. His collegiate experience shaped the lawyer Neal would become. What better way to pay that forward than by creating a scholarship opportunity for others?

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

Neal Davis Law Firm

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

Registered at a U.S. trade school, college or university

Must be a U.S. Resident or Resident Alien

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

Legal Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship was created to recognize the effort and dedication of first-generation law and pre-law students.

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

Roberts PC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 22
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a first-generation student studying law or pre-law at an accredited school in the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. Law School Disability Scholarship

The Disability Scholarship demonstrates the law firm’s commitment to helping students with disabilities or injuries who are in need of financial assistance for education purposes.

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

Buckfire Law Firm

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

Attending college or graduate school

U.S. citizen

Diagnosed disability

Completed at least one semester in college or university

Champions of Justice Scholarship

The Champions of Justice Scholarship was founded to afford more students the opportunity to attend college and build upon their interest in law and justice.

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

Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson P.L.L.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled as an undergraduate at an academic institution with the intent to attend law school.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Wounded First Responders Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is/was a first responder injured in the line of duty OR the child of an injured first responder.

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

Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi PLLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 8
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a first responder injured in the line of duty OR the child of an injured first responder.

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

U.S. citizen 

RIG Future Academy Scholarship

Gaming takes passion for practice and commitment to learning, traits that help you succeed in life. RIG and Nacon are proud to equip players who have the drive to be better with the tools they need academic growth. The RIG Future Academy Scholarship is designed to help students on their way to academic success.

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

TUN The University Network

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 9
Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Attend an accredited college or university

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

HBA-DC Scholarship for 3L students

To further its commitment to support law students, HBA-DC maintains a scholarship for 3L/4L law J.D. students attending law schools in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia (HBA-DC) Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Final year of studies for a J.D. degree at an ABA approved law school in Washington, DC

Students of Hispanic or Latino descent or heritage

Currently enrolled and in good standing

Hope and Opportunity Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to a student who grew up in foster care and is now pursuing a college degree.

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

Whitlock Law

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
November 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Spent a portion or entirety of childhood in the foster care system

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university within the U.S.

Honorable Clarence (Chuck) N. Patterson Diversity Internship Scholarship

The Clarence "Chuck” N. Patterson Diversity Internship Scholarship Program provides internship opportunities for eligible minority first or second year, full-time law students. Interns participate in a 10-week-long summer internship at the York County Office of the Public Defender.

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

York County Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$6,000
Application Deadline:
November 6
Eligibility Requirements:

1L or 2L attending an accredited law school full-time

Minority

Grammy Awards Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition

This writing contest challenges students to identify, research, and write an essay with a proposed solution on a compelling legal issue confronting the music industry. It was designed to promulgate discussion and debate on the most compelling legal issues facing the music industry today and promotes future careers in entertainment law via networking and educational opportunities.

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

ELI (Entertainment Law Initiative)

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
November 8
Eligibility Requirements:

J.D. or LL.M. candidates currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school

AWL - KC's Roxanne Barton Conlin Scholarship Award

The Roxanne Barton Conlin Scholarship recognizes excellence in academics, community service and activities that advance women. The intent of the scholarship is to provide an educational supplement for a female law student who has distinguished herself through academics, community service and/or involvement in activities promoting women.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

AWL of Greater Kansas City

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

Law student

Female

Demonstrated academic success, community service and/or involvement in activities promoting women

Aaron D. Wersing Federal Employment Rights Scholarship Contest

This scholarship sponsor is committed to educating and raising awareness for workplace injustices.

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

The Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D. Wersing

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
November 18
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.

Bar Stipend Award - February Bar Exam

OCWLA Foundation is pleased to provide the Bar Stipend Award to worthy law students about to take the bar exam. Offered twice a year, the award is given to the student(s) that best exemplifies the mission of OCWLA, and a commitment to scholarship, community service, advancement of women or women’s issues, financial need, and to Orange County.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Orange Country Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA)

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
November 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must have a connection to Orange County, CA

Commitment to scholarship, community service, advancement of women or women’s issues, financial need, and to Orange County

First or second time takers of the California bar exam

Diversity Bar Stipend Award - February Bar Exam

OCWLA Foundation awards a Diversity Stipend to a recent law school graduate with a minority ethnic background and achievements and contributions in scholarship, community service, advancement of diversity or diversity issues. Financial need and connection to Orange County are also considered.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Orange Country Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA)

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
November 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Recent law school graduate

Minority ethnic background

Demonstrated contributions in scholarship, community service, advancement of diversity or diversity issues

Financial need and connection to Orange County are also considered

Spotlight On Children's Health Scholarship

The scholarship aims to get students thinking about children’s health on a national scale. 

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

Riley | Ersoff LLP

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

Submissions must be original written and video/photographic work of the student.

Student must be a senior in high school accepted to a university, college, or trade school OR a student already enrolled in university, college or trade school.

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

Aaron Wersing Employment Discrimination Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is not only to help support young students but to educate students about workplace injustices like employment discrimination.

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

Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D Wersing PLLC

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

Enrolled in or accepted to a college or university in the U.S.

Scottsdale Injury Lawyers Law School Scholarship Contest

Scottsdale Injury Lawyers, LLC is offering a scholarship to a law student to be applied to law school tuition. 

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

Scottsdale Injury Lawyers, LLC

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

Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. law school

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

Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship

The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award to a student in the U.S. who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Derrick Law Firm believes in keeping the public safe by bringing first-hand experience to those who haven’t had it, as well as easing the stress of accident victims as they enter one of the most important phases of their lives.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Derrick Law Firm

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

Current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the U.S. 

Diversity In Law Scholarship Contest

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

Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C.

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

Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession.

Enrolled or to be enrolled at ABA law school.

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

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