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Hope and Opportunity Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to a student who grew up in foster care and is now pursuing a college degree.

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

Whitlock Law

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
November 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Spent a portion or entirety of childhood in the foster care system

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university within the U.S.

Honorable Clarence (Chuck) N. Patterson Diversity Internship Scholarship

The Clarence "Chuck” N. Patterson Diversity Internship Scholarship Program provides internship opportunities for eligible minority first or second year, full-time law students. Interns participate in a 10-week-long summer internship at the York County Office of the Public Defender.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

York County Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$6,000
Application Deadline:
November 6
Eligibility Requirements:

1L or 2L attending an accredited law school full-time

Minority

Grammy Awards Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition

This writing contest challenges students to identify, research, and write an essay with a proposed solution on a compelling legal issue confronting the music industry. It was designed to promulgate discussion and debate on the most compelling legal issues facing the music industry today and promotes future careers in entertainment law via networking and educational opportunities.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

ELI (Entertainment Law Initiative)

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
November 8
Eligibility Requirements:

J.D. or LL.M. candidates currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation International Fellowships

The International Fellowship Program is specifically designed for women who are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a track record of academic excellence and empowering other women and girls.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be pursuing first master’s, professional or academic doctorate degree

Woman

Non-U.S. Citizen or non-immigrant visa to the U.S. (international student)

Full-time student at a U.S. accredited institution located within the U.S., intending to return to her home country to pursue a professional career

3.5 GPA

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Selected Professions Fellowships

These fellowships are awarded to women who show potential as a practicing professional and promise as a role model in new and innovative or nontraditional fields of study, research or practice, or who demonstrate intent to contribute (through chosen profession) to societal well-being and commitment to the advancement of women.

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Sponsoring Organization:

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be or identify as a woman

Enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited U.S. institution 

Demonstrated resilience in overcoming life challenges beyond their control, such as socioeconomic status, discrimination, limited academic resources or opportunities or other adverse circumstances (preferred)

First in family to attain a bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Hail from or lead single parent households (preferred)

Adamson Ahdoot LLP Scholarship Grant

This scholarship strives to recognize young legal professionals dedicated to academic excellence and community service.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Adamson Ahdoot

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

A legal U.S. citizen or resident

Admitted to, or matriculated at an accredited law school

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 

AWL - KC's Roxanne Barton Conlin Scholarship Award

The Roxanne Barton Conlin Scholarship recognizes excellence in academics, community service and activities that advance women. The intent of the scholarship is to provide an educational supplement for a female law student who has distinguished herself through academics, community service and/or involvement in activities promoting women.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

AWL of Greater Kansas City

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Female

Demonstrated academic success, community service and/or involvement in activities promoting women

OMLA Bar Exam Grant

OMLA is a proud sponsor of the Bar Exam Grant. They are available for both the February and July bar exams each year.

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Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Oregon Minority Lawyers Association (OMLA)

Award Maximum:
$1,550
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Available for both the February and July bar exams each year

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship Fund

The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowships cover tuition and some living expenses for graduate students attending specific institution of higher education within the U.S. with demonstrated financial need. The Selection Committee has a strong preference for supporting scholarly endeavors.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund; Private Foundation Services, J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Award Maximum:
$18,000
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Fellowships are restricted to graduate students who are attending an accredited and designated institution of higher education within the U.S. (see fellowship website for listing of eligible institutions)

U.S. Citizen

Outstanding undergraduate record

Demonstrate financial need

White Law Paying it Forward Scholarship

The Paying It Forward – How My Degree Will Make a Difference Scholarship will be paid to students at the start of the 2024/2025 academic year. This scholarship should encourage students who might not otherwise pursue an academic degree to both chase their dreams and use their new skill sets to aid others in need. 

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

White Law PLLC

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
November 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Good academic standing

Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States

Lorraine Power Tharp Scholarship

Awarded to a 2L or 3L student who best exemplifies the core values of academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and an interest in real property law.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

New York Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
November 17
Eligibility Requirements:

2nd or 3rd year law student

Demonstrated financial need

New York

Interest in real property law

Melvyn Mitzner Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to a full- or part-time student enrolled in a New York state law school.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

New York Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
November 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Enrolled in a New York State law school

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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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D. Wersing

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

Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.

Bar Stipend Award - February Bar Exam

OCWLA Foundation is pleased to provide the Bar Stipend Award to worthy law students about to take the bar exam. Offered twice a year, the award is given to the student(s) that best exemplifies the mission of OCWLA, and a commitment to scholarship, community service, advancement of women or women’s issues, financial need, and to Orange County.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Orange Country Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA)

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
November 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must have a connection to Orange County, CA

Commitment to scholarship, community service, advancement of women or women’s issues, financial need, and to Orange County

First or second time takers of the California bar exam

Diversity Bar Stipend Award - February Bar Exam

OCWLA Foundation awards a Diversity Stipend to a recent law school graduate with a minority ethnic background and achievements and contributions in scholarship, community service, advancement of diversity or diversity issues. Financial need and connection to Orange County are also considered.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Orange Country Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA)

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
November 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Recent law school graduate

Minority ethnic background

Demonstrated contributions in scholarship, community service, advancement of diversity or diversity issues

Financial need and connection to Orange County are also considered

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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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

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

The Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer Scholarship

Through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival–or DACA undocumented students may be able to pursue a higher education in the United States. This scholarship hopes to make the dream of pursuing a college education more attainable for these students.

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

The Vasquez Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
November 27
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a DACA recipient pursuing a higher education.

GPA 3.5.

Must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited college/university for the upcoming spring semester.

Allen Tittle's Medical Malpractice Scholarship

Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. As a medical malpractice law firm, Tittle & Perlmuter wants to raise awareness of this growing issue within our healthcare system. Allen Tittle's Medical Malpractice scholarship aims to provide support for those affected by medical malpractice and address the importance of being a patient advocate in today's healthcare industry.

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

Tittle & Perlmuter

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
November 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Open to any current high school senior, college student, or graduate student

Must be enrolled in a 2- to 5-year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2024 semester. 

Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be in good academic standing. 

Must be a U.S. citizen. 

Employees of Tittle & Perlmuter, their immediate families, and persons living in the same households as such individuals are not eligible to participate in the competition. 

Emery Reddy Workers’ Compensation Law Firm Legal Studies Scholarship

Our mission to help and empower workers extends beyond our community and into the next generation, and we are proud to offer an annual scholarship to empower students in pursuit of higher education. This scholarship will be awarded to a law school student with an interest in pursuing a career in the legal field.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Emery Reddy, PLLC

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
November 30
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S Citizen or permanent resident

Currently enrolled in or recently accepted to an accredited U.S. law school

Safe Cycling Scholarship

Cyclists are faced with many distractions and dangers on the road. It is important for citizens to take precautions while on the roads, not only for themselves but for others around them. This scholarship aims to touch on current cycling safety laws and to create new ideas on how to improve cycling safety.

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

Felix Gonzalez Accident and Injury Law Firm

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

3.0 GPA

Enrolled in a US educational institution for the upcoming semester

Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award, Spring

To support disabled students with their educational expenses.

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

Auger & Auger

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

Disabled student either currently enrolled or will be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of application

2.8 GPA or higher

Darrigo & Diaz Annual Scholarship for Emergency Responders and Their Families

This scholarship is awarded once per year to one of America’s unsung heroes or a member of their family to further their education and, therefore, further their career.

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

Darrigo & Diaz Attorneys at Law

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

Designed to further education (no additional specifics provided)

Must be an Emergency Responder or the family member of an emergency responder

Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship

A community service scholarship for a deserving student who has made a significant effort to better their community.

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

The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman

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

Students must be currently enrolled at a duly accredited institution, including junior college, community college, undergraduate programs, or graduate programs anywhere in the United States. High school graduates or GED holders who are about to begin college are also welcome to apply

Community service

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

TonaLaw Veteran's Scholarship

TonaLaw is offering a scholarship to veterans who are going back to school.

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

TonaLaw

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
November 30
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Attending or be accepted to attend (within 6 months) an accredited school in the U.S.

Veteran of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces

Test Prep Insight Scholarship

This scholarship was created for students with disabilities. 

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

Test Prep Insight

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
November 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled at or planning to attend a 2-4 year university, community college or graduate school program located in the United States.

Must have a medically recognized physical or mental disability.

Minimum GPA 2.5.

Spotlight On Children's Health Scholarship

The scholarship aims to get students thinking about children’s health on a national scale. 

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

Riley | Ersoff LLP

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Submissions must be original written and video/photographic work of the student.

Student must be a senior in high school accepted to a university, college, or trade school OR a student already enrolled in university, college or trade school.

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

Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship

Scholarship to a promising college student who can share solutions for helping reduce trucking accidents on our roads. 

Our nation’s economy heavily depends on the trucking industry. Still, commercial trucks are highly dangerous, and accidents involving them cause fatalities and severe injuries. This scholarship will be awarded to a college student who can share solutions for helping reduce trucking accidents on our roads. 

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

The Fitch Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

3.0 GPA

Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college/university or graduate school

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

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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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D Wersing PLLC

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

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

Car Accident Survivor Scholarship

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, you personally know the devastating effects it can have. This scholarship was created to help you achieve your goal of going to college by easing the financial burden of secondary education.

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

Hawkins Spizman Trial Lawyers

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

Accepted or attending an accredited college or university

Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA

Lamber Goodnow Law School Scholarship

The law school scholarship is intended for the best and most qualified individuals seeking to enter the legal profession, regardless of economic circumstances.

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

Lamber Goodnow

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

Must either be applying to law school for enrollment the following year or currently be enrolled in law school and will continue to be enrolled in law school through the following academic year

Minimum GPA of 3.5

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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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

NW Corporate Law

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

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.

Ottinger Employment Lawyers Law School Scholarship

Ottinger Employment Lawyers is excited to reintroduce their lawyer scholarship contest. Our employment firm is dedicated to helping employees in New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. We understand the challenges college students face in paying for college. This is why we want to extend our help to students pursuing law degrees and selecting one student to be awarded a scholarship to put toward their law school tuition.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Ottinger Employment Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled at an accredited law school (may apply if you are awaiting admission offers)

Minimum 3.0 GPA

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

James W. Stoudt Memorial Scholarship

This memorial foundation provides three scholarships, two of which are specifically dedicated to the support of historically underrepresented minority law students of African-American, Hispanic-American or Native American ancestry. Open to Pennsylvania residents in their second year of a full-time law school program or third year of a part-time program.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Pennsylvania Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending any one of the nine accredited law schools serving Pennsylvania

Must be or become law student members of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (free student membership)

Demonstrate financial need

Be in good academic standing

John Alexander Memorial Scholarship

This county bar association scholarship is geared toward Schenectady County residents who are full-time candidates for Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law degree from an accredited law school in New York State.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Schenectady County Bar Association

Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time J.D. candidates or Bachelor of Law degree from an accredited law school

Schenectady County residents of New York State

Future Lawyer Scholarship

The Reeves Law Group is awarding a scholarship to a deserving law student who authors a winning essay in our Seventh Annual Scholarship Essay Contest.

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

The Reeves Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student at an accredited U.S. law school, or an undergraduate student who has applied or will apply to law school

Legal U.S. resident

VABA-DC Scholarship

The VABA-DC is proud to sponsor a scholarship for law students who have served or plan to serve the Vietnamese American community or have overcome significant adversity in achieving their academic goals.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Vietnamese American Bar Association of the Greater Washington DC Area (VABA-DC)

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Served or plans to serve the Vietnamese American community or have overcome significant adversity in achieving their academic goals

Ties to the Greater Washington D.C. area

Community service

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

Scottsdale Injury Lawyers Law School Scholarship Contest

Scottsdale Injury Lawyers, LLC is offering a scholarship to a law student to be applied to law school tuition. 

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Scottsdale Injury Lawyers, LLC

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

Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. law school

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

The Truck Accident Awareness Safety Scholarship

This academic scholarship will be awarded to a promising student pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university, or graduate school. The award can go toward tuition, books, supplies, or other education-related expenses. 

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

The Fitch Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college/university or graduate school

Minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. Citizen

Jonathan Lax Scholarship Fund for Gay Men

The Jonathan Lax Scholarship Fund for Gay Men was established for the purpose of encouraging gay men to obtain additional education; to aspire to positions in which they contribute to society; to be out about their sexual orientation; and to act as role models for other gay men with similar potential.

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

Bread & Roses Community Fund

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
December 2
Eligibility Requirements:

Matriculated in a degree program at an accredited college, graduate, or professional school anywhere, or schools within the Philadelphia region

Gay man

Successful applicants graduated from a high school in the Philadelphia region (Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties) and are enrolled at an accredited college, graduate, or professional school in the United States; OR
graduated from a high school outside the region and are enrolled at an accredited college, graduate, or professional school in the Philadelphia region.

Wells Call Injury Lawyers Law School Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to a law student who is passionate about changing a state or federal law.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Wells Call Injury Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 2
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled in law school.

Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship

The Kanoski Bresney law firm is offering five scholarships to support students whose lives have been impacted by distracted driving. The application includes an essay about the student's experiences with distracted driving and their ideas for prevention and awareness among young drivers.

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

Kanoski Bresney

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, and your education will continue through at least the Spring semester OR you are a high school senior who will be starting your college or university education in the Spring

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

U.S. citizen

Point Foundation – The National LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is to support any lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development programs and events.

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

Point Foundation

Application Deadline:
December 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled fill-time, or intending to enroll full-time, at an accredited college or university based in the U.S.

Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community

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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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
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

Black Law Student Scholarship - Spring

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Foray Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 8
Eligibility Requirements:

An African American student who is pursuing a degree in law and a demonstrated interest in family law

The student is enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Submit a video answering a prompt

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

Cameron County Bar Association Law Student Scholarship

The purpose of the Cameron County Bar Association Scholarship is to encourage students to enroll in an ABA-accredited law school and provide financial assistance to ensure students have the opportunity to further their academic career in the legal field.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Cameron County Bar Association (CCBA)

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 9
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend an ABA-accredited law school

Cameron County resident or attended a Cameron County high school

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Sief Khafagi Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for students who exhibit exceptional academic achievements attending state-sponsored colleges or universities.

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

Sief Khafagi

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Attend a US accredited institution.

3.5 GPA

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

Future Of The Law Scholarship

Talkov Law is awarding a scholarship to a deserving law student who authors a winning essay in our Annual Future of the Law Scholarship Essay Contest.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Talkov Law Corp.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students, including undergraduates accepted to an ABA-accredited law school

Focus on how innovation and technology can enhance access to justice for all Americans

BerlikLaw Future Virginia Lawyer Scholarship

The scholarship is intended to provide both financial assistance and a bit of free publicity to talented, creative law students interested in practicing law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

BerlikLaw

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
December 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student at an accredited law school within the U.S.

Preference is given to individuals who are from Virginia, received their undergraduate degrees from a Virginia college or university, and/or attend law school in Virginia

Branch Out Scholarship, Spring Semester

Bi-yearly scholarship providing a student who is committed to expanding their education and using their education to improve their communities.

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

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
December 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in a U.S. university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or must be a senior in high school

Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA

Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship

The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award to a student in the U.S. who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Derrick Law Firm believes in keeping the public safe by bringing first-hand experience to those who haven’t had it, as well as easing the stress of accident victims as they enter one of the most important phases of their lives.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Derrick Law Firm

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

Current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the U.S. 

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