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Working Conditions Reform Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student committed to improving workplace conditions and advocating for reform.

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Feldman Legal Group

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Application Deadline:
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

Pines Federal Annual Scholarship

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

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 Pines Federal 

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August 1
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Students must be interested in civil service, employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney.

Enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school at the start of the fall semester.

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

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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Application Deadline:
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

Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship

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

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County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

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$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
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Accepted for admission to a law school

New Jersey resident

Interest in law enforcement with an emphasis in Domestic Violence and Hate Crimes prosecutions

Demonstrate financial need

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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$1,500
Application Deadline:
November 18
Eligibility Requirements:

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
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or accepted to a college or university in the U.S.

IMLA Charles W. Thompson Jr. Local Government Law Scholarships

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.

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International Municipal Lawyers Association

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$5,000
Application Deadline:
December 31
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First-year law and second-year law students, currently enrolled at an accredited law school in the U.S. (must provide enrollment verification).

References from one or more local government lawyers or law professors confirming interest and promise in the area of local government law.

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

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 18
Eligibility Requirements:

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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Bar Study
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Mirza Law

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

U.S. citizen or a permanent resident

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

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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Sponsoring Organization:

Working Now and Then

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

Law school student

Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts AALAM/Dow Fund Scholarship

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.

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Returning Law Students
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Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM)

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

Law student

Asian American

Current member of Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM)

Priority will be given to an individual with a secured public interest position for the summer.

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