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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:
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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

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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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

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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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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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 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. 

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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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

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

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

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

Fernandez Law Scholarship Fund

The award is given to an immigrant or first-generation Hispanic pre-law or law student to be used toward tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses.

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

Fernandez Law LLC

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

Pre-law or law student

Immigrant or first-generation Hispanic student

Minimum 2.75 GPA

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

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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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

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.

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. 

Vinson & Elkins Diversity Fellowship

Vinson & Elkins annually awards Diversity Fellowships to some of the brightest law students from top law schools in the U.S.

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

Vinson &Elkins

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
December 31
Eligibility Requirements:

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.

The Kilroy Law Firm Justice Scholarship

The Kilroy Law Firm Justice Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession for Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, and Pacific Islander students. This scholarship will be awarded to a law school student.

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

The Kilroy Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 31
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, Pacific Islander

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

Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship (Fall Deadline)

This is a national, needs-based scholarship for students pursuing a career in criminal justice. Undergraduates and law school students are encouraged to apply.

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

Sieben Edmunds Miller

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 31

Bar Exam Stipend - Winter 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:
January 1
Eligibility Requirements:

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

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

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

May Firm Bi-annual Scholarship Fund, Spring

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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Aspiring Law Students
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Sponsoring Organization:

The May Firm

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

Enrolled at either a Community College or University

Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for member of historically underrepresented groups in the legal profession, as well as people identifying as a person with disabilities, openly LGBTQ, or military veterans in order to foster the advancement of diversity in the legal profession.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
January 6
Eligibility Requirements:

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

May Firm Bi-annual Scholarship Fund, Spring

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

The May Firm

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

Enrolled at either a Community College or University

Mensa Foundation College Scholarship Program

Scholarships are awarded to students expressing their academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals.

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

Mensa Foundation

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Advocates Scholarship, Fall

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:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

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

Supporting Our Heroes Scholarship

This award is intended to help undergraduate or graduate students who wish to pursue a career in advocating on behalf of veterans.

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

The Law Office of Edward M. Farmer

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

Currently enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarship

To increase diversity of the legal community in Dallas and help to create a cycle of success in the community.

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

Dallas Bar Foundation

Application Deadline:
February 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend one of the three eligible ABA-approved law schools in Dallas/Fort Worth

Plan to practice law and serve the community in Dallas, TX

Association of Women Attorneys Foundation Scholarship

Women and the interests of women in Houston's legal community are promoted by this scholarship. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and philanthropic potential, a strong commitment to the profession, and/or the ability to overcome difficult obstacles.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Houston Association of Women Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2nd or 3rd year law student

Corporate Counsel Scholarship

The purpose of the Corporate Counsel Scholarship is to promote the objectives and standards of professionalism of the Houston Bar Association within the field of corporate law.

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

Houston Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Local law student to Houston, TX

Life Lessons Scholarship

College students and college-bound high school students who have overcome adversity due to the death of a parent or legal guardian, and who can describe how the death of a parent impacted their lives are eligible for the scholarship.

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

Life Happens, a nonprofit organization

Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree

Age 17-24

Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant, July

The grant honors Vernellia R. Randall, who has made a lasting contribution to the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation and has played a significant role in the effort to give women and minorities greater access to the justice system.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) Foundation

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

Must be a parent with children under the age of 18 (special consideration given to students with multiple children, children under the age of 6, and children with special needs)

In last year of law school

Intend to practice law in Oregon

Sitting for the July Bar Exam

GoSkills #betheboss Scholarship, Spring

GoSkills is offering a scholarship in the fall and spring to females who want to start their own business.

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

GoSkills

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

Any female high-school or college student who wants to start her own online business.

Law Student Scholarship, Ohio Women's Bar Foundation

The scholarship is awarded to a female law student in Ohio whom aspires to promote diversity and inclusion efforts in their future legal practice or brings a unique perspective to the law as a result of their diverse background or experience.

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

The Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation

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

Law student

Female

Attend law school in Ohio

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

The Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship

Law students currently enrolled in the U.S. are eligible to apply for the Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship.

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

Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

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

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

May not be available this year-please check with scholarship provider.

Richard D. Hailey AAJ Law Student Scholarship

This association scholarship is open to any minority or underrepresented student who demonstrates a commitment and interest in the proficiency of skills in trail advocacy to represent victims. Must demonstrate financial need.

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

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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

Law student entering their 1L, 2L, or 3L year

Minority

Demonstrated financial need

Demonstrates interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy

Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities

Trial Advocacy Law Student Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates a commitment to the American Association for Justice and it's mission, a desire to represent victims, interest and skill in trial advocacy and financial need.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Association for Justice

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

Membership in the American Association for Justice

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