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Scholarship Databank

This law firm fellowship is geared toward diverse, minority, or underrepresented law students and includes both a 12-week summer associate position and an academic scholarship to be remitted directly to the student’s law school at the beginning of the school year following the summer clerkship. Legal writing sample required.

This scholarship will be awarded to a current or incoming student interested in civil service, federal employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney.

This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate an understanding of the issue of barratry and a dedication to ethical legal practices.

The County Prosecutors Association of the State of New Jersey, Inc. offers several scholarships aimed at law students and college and graduate students.

This scholarship will be awarded to a law student who is interested in pursuing a career in public service or a student who is actively involved with a not-for-profit agency that represents the needy and the underprivileged.

This association scholarship is geared toward a current law student who is a Federal Bar Association Law Student Associate Member in good standing. Academic achievement will be considered.

This scholarship is intended for a law student with an innovative concept that could improve the practice of law - whether it be introducing new technology or creative elements to the legal profession, or enhancing operational efficiency.

Since 1935, International Municipal Lawyers Association has been devoted to promoting excellence in the practice of local government law, through publications, conferences, online resources, amicus support and an active community of local government lawyer members. Named in honor of Charles Thompson, local government law lecturer, county attorney, and long-time Executive Director of IMLA, the IMLA Scholarships are an extension of IMLA’s activities, by encouraging law students to pursue the study of local government law and expanding the ranks of local government practitioners.

This fellowship provides substantial tuition assistance, a dedicated attorney mentor, plus a paid summer associate position where fellows experience meaningful, hands-on learning and networking opportunities.

The Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund is a one-time award for an incoming 1L. It is designed to support and foster high legal practice standards and assist Rhode Island residents who have financial need.

This memorial scholarship award is geared toward students pursuing a J.D. with an interest in international law or federal law. In particular, a demonstrable interest in procedure, substance, or scope of the United States Four of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is ideal.

An award will be given in the memory of Helen W. Nies, former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Special considerations include encouraging the participation of women lawyers in the legal profession, recognizing the contributions of women lawyers to society in general, highlighting academic excellence, addressing need, and advancing the interest of women law students in intellectual property.

An award will be given in the memory of Giles S. Rich, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and an author of the 1952 Patent Act. Ideal candidates will show financial need and reflect academic excellence. They also should consistently demonstrate a dedication to the law, the rule of law, and our court system.

The Board Scholarship seeks to encourage law students showing financial need and demonstrating both academic excellence and outstanding leadership.

In memory of William S. Bullinger, a respected practitioner who tirelessly advanced the Association’s encouragement of professionalism, civility in practice, and dialogue between the Bench and Bar. The award is based primarily on economic need, although other criteria including academic promise and an interest in the subject matter of the Federal Circuit’s legal community are considered.

Asian American law students who demonstrate leadership potential, commitment to Asian American community and personal, professional or academic excellence should consider this scholarship. Priority consideration will be given to law students who have secured a public interest position for the summer.

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