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Dreams Without Borders Scholarship

This scholarship is for law students from immigrant families who are committed to making meaningful contributions to immigration law and policy.

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The Law Firm of Ruiz Dougherty, PLLC

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June 16
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Come from an immigrant family

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

U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient

Strong academic record, minimum 3.0 GPA

Richard S. White Fellowship

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.

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Helsell Fetterman

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June 30
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2L in good standing pursuing a law degree at an ABA-accredited law school (*third year if pursuing a LL.M.)

Demonstrates academic merit, leadership abilities

Demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional initiatives that indicate promise for a successful legal career

Demonstrate an interest in furthering diversity within the community and the profession

Communicates an interest and commitment to both the practice areas represented at Helsell Fetterman and to building a practice in the Seattle area

ABC Law Centers Disability Advocacy Scholarship

Awards one annual scholarship to an undergraduate, graduate, or law student planning to pursue a law or public policy career focused on disability advocacy.

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ABC Law Center

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Application Deadline:
July 31
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Undergraduate or graduate student 

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Interest and/or personal experience in disability advocacy

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