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Jan Jancin Competition

These merit-based scholarships are directed toward recognizing rising, second and third year law students from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented racial or ethnic minorities. In addition, applicants must demonstrate an interest in, be engaged in activities related to, or be pursuing a career in Intellectual Property law. Institution must have at least one IP course.

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Returning Law Students
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American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
May 31
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L

Nominated by law school

Underrepresented racial or ethnic minority law student

Interested in pursuing a career in Intellectual Property

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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Returning Law Students
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Helsell Fetterman

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

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

Houston Intellectual Property Law Association Scholarships

This association scholarship is awarded to diverse, high performing 2L and 3L law students with an interest in intellectual property law. Financial aid need in addition to attending a Houston law school is required. 1Ls will not be considered. A total of 9 scholarships will be awarded; 3 scholarships to each of the 3 Houston area law schools.

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Incoming Law Students
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Houston Intellectual Property Law Association

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
November 22
Eligibility Requirements:

2L, 3L in Law School

Ideally have not received a HIPLA scholarship or fellowship previously

Mark T. Banner Scholarship

Law students of a historically underrepresented group with high ethics, civility and professionalism, and a commitment to pursue intellectual property law are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

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Incoming Law Students
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Sponsoring Organization:

The Richard Linn American Inn of Court

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
December 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Attending an ABA Accredited Law School

Commitment to pursue Intellectual Property Law

Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship

Created to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the field of intellectual property law, this fellowship provides first- and second-year law students with the opportunity to participate in the firm’s summer associate program and receive a scholarship towards law school tuition or other school-related expenses.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Banner Witcoff (law firm)

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
January 3
Eligibility Requirements:

1L and 2L students who attend an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

Identify as members of a historically underrepresented group in intellectual property law or possess a demonstrated commitment to strengthening diversity and inclusion in the legal profession

Stinson Diversity Scholarship/Diversity Fellowship

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.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Stinson

Award Maximum:
$30,000
Application Deadline:
January 10
Eligibility Requirements:

1L member of a racial minority group historically underrepresented in the legal profession

Strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school student

Be interested in areas of the law that match the firm's practice areas and demonstrate strong legal writing skills

Committed to practicing law in the firm's locations to which the candidate is seeking a summer associate position (currently only available in Kansas City, Minneapolis, Phoenix and St. Louis)

Perkins Coie 1L Patent Litigation & Patent Fellowship

This 1L Fellowship program is designed to recruit top-notch law students who may eventually begin full-time employment with the firm.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Perkins Coie

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 13
Eligibility Requirements:

1L

Technical backgrounds/ interest in patent litigation &/or patent prosecution.

Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program

Scholarships are awarded to students who are members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and who are exploring a career in IP law. Scholars engage with experts and leaders in the patent law field during the law school admissions process and throughout their law school experience.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law

Award Maximum:
$30,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend or plan to attend an ABA-accredited law school in the Fall semester

Identify as members of a racial or ethnic minority group that is currently underrepresented in the patent law profession

McAndrews Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship

Must be a qualified 1L student at an ABA-accredited law school and must possess a diverse background, a technical degree in science or engineering, and a commitment to pursuing a patent law career in Chicago to apply for this summer associates program.

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Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

McAndrews

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

1L Law student attending an ABA accredited law school

Diverse background

Commitment to a patent law career

Intent to practice in Chicago

FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship Program

The FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to rising second-or third-year students currently enrolled in accredited U.S. law schools who have a demonstrated interest in pursing a career in TMT law.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation (FCBA)

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 3
Eligibility Requirements:

Demonstrated interest in technology, media, and telecommunications law and policy

NYIPLEF's Diversity Scholarship

The NYIPLEF’s Annual Diversity Scholarship was established to promote diversity in IP law. The award is intended to be used by the law student for tuition and expenses related to attending law school.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

NYIPLEF - New York Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. at an accredited law school in the New York area (including Connecticut and New Jersey)

Diverse law students

In good academic standing

Demonstrating intent to engage in the full-time practice of intellectual property law

Rachel Krevans Scholarship

The Rachel Krevans Scholarship was established to encourage women to pursue careers in intellectual property law.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

ChIPs

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
April 14
Eligibility Requirements:

3L or 4L enrolled at a U.S. law school

Identify as a woman

Academically qualified

Demonstrate an interest in pursuing Intellectual Property

National Council on International Trade Development (NCITD) Scholarship

The NCITD International Trade Scholarship is for students pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees who have an interest in pursing a career in international trade, which they demonstrate through their education, work experience, volunteering, or any other extracurricular activities related to international trade.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

National Council on International Trade Development

Application Deadline:
April 26
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an undergrad or grad degree at an accredited U.S. college or university

Studying international trade studies, political science, international relations, economics, international business, international law, international finance

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

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