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Working Conditions Reform Scholarship

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Feldman Legal Group

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May 31
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Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 3.0 GPA

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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Rosca Scarlato LLC

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July 15
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Enrolled in, or accepted to an accredited law school within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

18 years or older

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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Freedman Law, LLC

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September 8
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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

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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The Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D. Wersing

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Application Deadline:
November 18
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Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.

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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Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D Wersing PLLC

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Application Deadline:
December 1
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Enrolled in or accepted to a college or university in the U.S.

NW Corporate Law Bi-Annual Scholarship (Fall)

The NW Law Firm knows law school in the United States is expensive. Their firm wants to help a law student avoid some of the costs associated with law school. This scholarship award is offered bi-annually, spring and fall.

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NW Corporate Law

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December 1
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2L or 3L law student enrolled in an ABA-approved law school in the U.S.

Interest in business law or entrepreneurship.

Demonstrates financial need.

GunterFirm Employment Law Scholarship Program

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who best demonstrates their interest and passion in employment law, and the desire to enter that field of law.

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GunterFirm, Attorneys

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February 18
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Must be a current law school student or recent graduate preparing for the Florida Bar exam

Mirza Law Scholarship

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

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Mirza Law

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April 30
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U.S. citizen or a permanent resident

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

NW Corporate Law Bi-Annual Scholarship (Spring)

The NW Law Firm knows law school in the United States is expensive. Their firm wants to help a law student avoid some of the costs associated with law school. This scholarship award is offered bi-annually, spring and fall.

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NW Corporate Law

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Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

2nd or 3rd year law student. 

Enrolled in an ABA-approved law school in the U.S.

Interest in business law or entrepreneurship.

Demonstrates financial need.

Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship

In order to encourage future employment lawyers, the Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship is awarded annually to a law student who plans to work in plaintiff’s employment law.

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Working Now and Then

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Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school student

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