Law School 
Scholarship Databank

Enrolled in or will be enrolled in an accredited institution for the upcoming academic year

Proof of enrollment

One letter of recommendation from a current or previous professor

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

Law student or recent law graduate

Commitment to serving Japanese American community

Applicant is from an underrepresented population and background, which includes but is not limited to, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native American or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, and/or multiple of the aforementioned racial identities, or who identifies as LGBTQ+.

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Applicant is currently attending an ABA-accredited law school 

Current student doing academic work at the college or university level

Active in movements for social and economic justice

Applicants must have participated in the activities in the U.S.

Strong preference for applicants who plan on working in U.S.

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

Financial need

Demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights