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Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA)

AABA recognizes the importance of fostering the growth of law students to improve the future development of the Asian Pacific American bar. AABA will award scholarships to deserving law students who are committed to advocating and improving their communities.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

Application Deadline:
May 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student

Jewish Bar Association of San Francisco Scholarship

This scholarship if for students at Bay Area law schools whose upcoming summer work at a non-profit, government, or academic organization will include a focus on issues related to the Jewish community. 

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Jewish Bar Association of San Francisco

Award Maximum:
$1,800
Application Deadline:
May 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in, or accepted to an accredited law school within the Bay Area

Has upcoming summer work at a non-profit, government, or academic organization that will focus on issues related to the Jewish community

The Barnes Firm College Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school students who have been actively involved in their community within California and New York State.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Barnes Firm

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

U.S. citizen.

Student must be either accepted or currently enrolled in law school

3.0 G.P.A. or higher

Student must demonstrate involvement in community activities

Hispanic Education Scholarship

This scholarship was created to help increase representation in the Latino community in the field of law and attending school in the University of California school system.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Jaime and Blanca Jarrín Foundation and Los Defensores

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

3.0 GPA

Enrolled in the University of California School System

In need of financial aid

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

Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County Scholarship

The WLASLO is pleased to offer annual scholarship awards that can be used to assist with living expenses, tuition, books, bar exam courses or as otherwise needed to further your legal education.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo (WLASLO) County

Application Deadline:
July 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in law school

Demonstrated connection to San Luis Obispo County

Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarship

California Judges Foundation (CJF) offers a need-based scholarship to aspiring law students in California, created to celebrate the life of a young man who died at age 21. The mission of this award is to promote education and make a lasting impact on future generations devoted to the rule of law and equal access to justice.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

California Judges Association

Award Maximum:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
July 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Proof of full-time enrollment.

Submit a 2-minute video along with the application

Demonstrate financial need

Attending an ABA-Approved law school in California or any California resident attending an ABA-approved law school

Fasig | Brooks “Come Back Stronger” Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to help ease the financial burden of tuition for one student who has faced a life-altering obstacle and found a way to grow from it. 

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

Fasig | Brooks Law Offices

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California (VABANC) Scholarships

The VABANC scholarships are intended to assist recipients who are in pursuit of public interest or social justice goals and have demonstrated a commitment to serving the Vietnamese-American community in Northern California.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California (VABANC)

Application Deadline:
July 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Demonstrated commitment to serving the Vietnamese-American community in Northern California

Iranian American Bar Association Foundation (IABA) NorCal Public Interest Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a law student who is pursuing a summer internship, externship or clerkship in public interest. This includes a position at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, government agency, or a judicial clerkship. Please note, students who will be working remotely for their public interest position are still eligible to apply. Applicants must have a connection to Northern California (via, employment, law school, or substantial prior residency).

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Sponsoring Organization:

Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) Foundation

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

Enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school

Must have a connection to Northern California (via employment, law school, or substantial prior residency)

Full-time, part-time, evening or LLM student

Pursuing a summer internship, externship or clerkship in public interest, includes a position at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, government agency, or a judicial clerkship (including those working remotely for their public interest position) 

Iranian American Bar Association Foundation (IABA) NorCal General Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a law student who has shown leadership or commitment to the advancement of the Iranian-American community. Scholarships can be used for general law school expenses, to cover the cost of summer positions, or to cover bar exam study expenses.  Applicants must have a connection to Northern California (via, employment, law school, or substantial prior residency).

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Sponsoring Organization:

Iranian American Bar Association Foundation 

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

Enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school

Full-time, Part-time, Evening or LLM student

Have a connection to Northern California (via, employment, law school, or substantial prior residency). 

California Chafee Grant Program

The California Chafee Grant Program gives free money to current or former foster youth enrolled in vocational school or college courses at least half-time and making satisfactory academic progress.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

California Student Aid Commission

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

Enrolled in vocational school or college courses at least half-time and making satisfactory academic progress

Current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, between the ages of 16 and 18 (see website for details about Kin-GAP)

Not have reached your 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year

Not have participated in the program for more than 5 years (whether or not consecutive)

Arent Fox Diversity Scholarship

The goal of this scholarship is part of the firm's efforts to increase diversity as well as increase diversity in the legal profession.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Arent Fox

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
August 15
Eligibility Requirements:

2L at an ABA accredited Law School in the U.S.

Member of a diverse population that historically has been underrepresented in the legal profession

Authorized for work in the U.S.

Knobbe Martens 2L Diversity Scholarship

This scholarship includes a paid summer associate position with Knobbe Martens during the summer of 2025, as well as a scholarship grant up to $25,000.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Knobbe Martens

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
September 2
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in good standing as a second-year law student at an ABA-accredited law school in the J.D. class of 2026.

Belong to a group that historically has been underrepresented in the intellectual property legal profession.

San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA) Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded to law students from a variety of backgrounds who have contributed to the betterment of the Latino community. The recipients of the scholarships are law students who have met criteria of community service, financial need, hardship and academic achievement.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Fund

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled in a J.D. program at an ABA accredited law school

Full-time law students who have completed their first or second year of law school and part-time students who have completed a sufficient number of units equivalent to the first year of law school

Scholarship applicants must have ties to San Diego or Imperial Counties

The Honorable Patricia Herron and The Honorable Ellen James Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving law student (or students) who demonstrate leadership potential, academic success, and a commitment to women’s issues, and show that they live in, intend to practice in, or a connection to Contra Costa County.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Contra Costa County Bar Association’s Women’s Section

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
September 23
Eligibility Requirements:

Completion of first year of law school.

Attend a Northern California Law School and intend to continue commitments to Contra Costa County after graduation.

Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship

The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund is to support LGBTQ persons who are pursuing a law school degree.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Horizons Foundation

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
September 27
Eligibility Requirements:

IL, 2L, or 3L student enrolled at one of the following:

  • Golden Gate University School of Law (San Francisco, CA)
  • University of California at Berkeley, School of Law (Berkeley, CA)
  • University of California at Davis, School of Law (Davis, CA)
  • The University of California College of the Law, fka Hastings College of the Law (San Francisco, CA)
  • University of Wisconsin Law School (Madison, WI)

Nancy O'Malley Scholarship

This scholarship was founded to honor CWL Past President Nancy O’Malley for her dedication and commitment to promoting California Women Lawyers and protecting all women and children in our society.

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

California Women Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
September 27
Eligibility Requirements:

Current membership in California Women Lawyers

Demonstrate a commitment to issues affecting women and/or children in the community

Be in the top fifty percent of their law school class currently

Demonstrate financial need

Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association Fund Scholarship

This scholarship is committed to help the advancement of Hispanic students attending a law school in Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

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

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

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

Hispanic student

Attending Quinnipiac University School of Law, University of Connecticut School of Law, Western New England School of Law, or Yale Law School

California Consumer Attorney P.C.’s Annual Consumer Advocacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for those individuals who hold a commitment to excellence in advocacy on behalf of individuals.

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

California Consumer Attorneys P.C.

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

Must be enrolled in an accredited California university, law school, or college.

Recipient must be 18 years of age by the beginning of fall semester and a resident of California or attending a school in California.

WLAC/Rhoda and Judge Stuart Hing Scholarship

The Annual WLAC/Rhoda and Judge Stuart Hing Scholarship seeks to support a diverse returning law student with a demonstrated commitment to advocating on behalf of women, with leadership potential, who is engaged in the Alameda County legal community, and is able to attend the annual Judges' Reception to receive the scholarship. 

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Women Lawyers of Alameda County

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Diverse returning law student

Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of women

Actively engaged in the Alameda County Legal Community

Sonoma County Women in Law (“SCWiL”) Honorable Gayle Guynup Scholarship

A deserving law student at a northern California law school, with an interest in promoting women’s access to, and involvement in, the legal system, will receive this Sonoma County Women in Law (“SCWiL”) Honorable Gayle Guynup Scholarship to defray the cost of their legal education. Open to applicants regardless of gender, and persons of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Sonoma County Women in Law 

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
October 11
Eligibility Requirements:

Successfully completed at least one year of law school, with at least one semester of law school remaining.

Demonstrated record of academic achievement.

Must demonstrate ties to Sonoma County.

Demonstrated commitment to increasing women’s access to legal services and/or involvement in the practice of law.

Jacoby & Meyers Latinx Community Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a California law student of Hispanic background, who excels in community service and academics.

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

Jacoby & Meyers

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

Must be of Latinx descent.

Active involvement in community service activities within the Latinx community.

3.0 GPA

HBZ Diversity Scholarship

This annual Diversity Scholarship is for a law student from an underrepresented community with ties to Contra Costa or Alameda County, CA.

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

Hartog, Baer, Zabronsky APC

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

Enrolled or accepted to a law school accredited by the ABA or the bar association of the state in which the school is located

From a community that is underrepresented in the practice of law

Is from or resides in Contra Costa or Alameda County or is interested in practicing law in either county after graduation

Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in academics

Fox Pest Control Future Leaders Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who can provide real-life examples of how they are making a difference in their community.

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

Fox Pest Control

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
October 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen

Must permanently reside in: Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, or Virginia

Enrolled or accepted to a U.S. college or university as a full-time student

Italian American Lawyers Association Scholarship

Scholarship award is for a law student demonstrating academic achievement, financial need, and potential contribution to the Los Angeles-metropolitan area Italian-American community.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Italian-American Lawyers Association – Los Angeles County

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
November 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Academic achievement

Demonstrate financial need

Potential contribution to the Los Angeles-metropolitan area Italian-American community

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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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

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

Lawyers’ Mutual First-Generation Student Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship is to provide support to law school students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education and a legal career.

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Aspiring Law Students
Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
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Lawyers’ Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship Program In cooperation with the Daily Journal

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
January 1
Eligibility Requirements:

First-gen law student

Current full-time law student in the state of California

1L Diversity Scholarship

These 1L Diversity Scholarship recipients will receive a paid position in the Summer Associate Program in one of four offices and a scholarship for 2nd year tuition and expenses.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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

1L law student

Diverse backgrounds

Committed to civic involvement that promotes diversity and will continue that commitment upon entering the legal profession

Committed to practicing in the location in which they are applying

Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for member of historically underrepresented groups in the legal profession, as well as people identifying as a person with disabilities, openly LGBTQ, or military veterans in order to foster the advancement of diversity in the legal profession.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
January 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Student at any of the following schools who have completed their first year of law school and is currently enrolled for their second, third, or fourth year of law school.

  • UC College of the Law, San Francisco
  • University of San Francisco School of Law
  • Santa Clara University School of Law
  • University of California – Berkeley School of Law
  • Stanford Law School
  • Golden Gate University School of Law

Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program

A one-year fellowship provided to highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement and who clearly demonstrate leadership in their field.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation

Award Maximum:
$17,000
Application Deadline:
January 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Be enrolled Full-Time at an accredited graduate institution ONLY in California or New England

Graduate School and Law School

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient

Strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement

Must have completed at least one semester or quarter of course work to apply, and be seeking the Master’s (J.D.) as their terminal degree

Coleman 1L Diversity Fellowship

This award was designed to urge young lawyers to cultivate their cultural literacy and pay close attention to events unfolding on the world stage as well as promote diversity for first year law students.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

O'Melveny

Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student in good standing

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity

AlvaradoSmith Raymond G. Alvarado Scholarship

Provides opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished Latinos to achieve excellence and become leaders in the legal field.

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

Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF)

Application Deadline:
January 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to a Law School

Either from Orange County, CA (OC high school or community college graduates) OR for non-OC Latino students who are attending an OC Law School

Participated in college pre-law programs or clubs as well as worked or volunteered in a local Law Firm or public service agency and/or the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association.

Blank Rome Diversity Scholars Program

This scholarship was established to attract outstanding diverse law students committed to promoting diversity to the legal community at large.

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

Blank Rome

Award Maximum:
$25,000
Application Deadline:
January 24
Eligibility Requirements:

1L (day) or 2L (evening) student

Part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission racial/ethnic group, or

LGBTQ+ Community, or

Committed to diversity

Lowenstein Sandler Scholars Program

A 1L law student will be selected for an internship and must demonstrate an awareness of the importance of promoting diversity as a result of their life experiences, demonstrated interests, background, personal attributes or characteristics.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Lowenstein Sandler

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
January 27
Eligibility Requirements:

1L Law student enrolled in an accredited law school

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above

The Inclusion & Diversity Fellowship program

The Inclusion & Diversity Fellowship Program offers a pathway for law students who are interested in the practice of antitrust and unfair competition law. In addition to a monetary stipend, the Fellow receives a year-long mentorship from a practicing antitrust or UCL lawyer and a summer internship in a government agency working on antitrust and unfair competition law matters. 

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

California Lawyers Foundation and the California Lawyers Association Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student currently enrolled full-time in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school. 

Mexican American Bar Foundation Bar Scholarship

This foundation bar study award is dedicated to providing financial assistance to students of Latino heritage who intend to pursue careers in the law.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Mexican American Bar Foundation (MABF)

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
February 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Matriculated law students who currently attend ABA-accredited law schools in Los Angeles County (Loyola, Pepperdine, Southwestern, UCLA, and USC), or UC Irvine School of Law in Orange County

Of Hispanic/Latino heritage or descent

Financial need, academic achievement, community service, leadership experience and any hardship experienced in pursuing an education are also considered

Mexican American Bar Foundation Scholarship

Financial assistance to men and women of Chicano and Latino heritage who intend to pursue careers in the law and are law students attending ABA-accredited law schools in Los Angeles County, including Loyola, Pepperdine, Southwestern, UCLA, and USC, or UC Irvine School of Law in Orange County

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

Mexican American Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
February 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Attending Los Angeles County ABA-accredited Law Schools

Chicano and Latino Heritage

APIQWTC Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes those who are active in the APIQWTC community in pursuit of technical/professional training or higher education and encourages future leaders.

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

Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community (APIQWTC)

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
February 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Students pursuing any degree-granting program or certificate

Demonstrated involvement with the API Queer and Trans community

Future planned involvement in the API Queer and Trans community

Diversity Scholars Award

Constangy’s Diversity Scholars Program recognizes law students who have demonstrated academic achievement; a commitment to diversity in their community, school or work environment; and personal achievements in overcoming challenges to reach goals.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

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

2nd-year student enrolled in an accredited law school

Law school must located in one of the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or the District of Columbia

3.0 GPA or greater

Scholarship provider verified that this scholarship will be offered in 2023. Due date of 2/15 is approximate pending the release of the 2023 details. Visit site or contact provider for more details.

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

JABA Educational Foundation Scholarships

This foundation scholarship is geared toward deserving law students including recent law school graduates with a commitment to community service. Financial need, adversity, merit and desire to practice in Southern California will be taken into consideration.

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

Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
February 17
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school student and recent graduates

Commitment to serving the Japanese American community and/or the API community

Desire to practice law in the Southern California area

Financial need and academic achievement considered

California Change Lawyers 3L Diversity Scholarships

This scholarship is intended to support diverse third-year law students who will be sitting for the California Bar Exam. Scholarship is intended to cover the cost of bar preparation courses and bar exam related costs.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Earl B. Gilliam Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 24
Eligibility Requirements:

Recent law school graduate or soon to graduate

Sitting for the upcoming Summer California Bar Exam

Intend to work in California

Demonstrate and document commitment to social justice and public service

Intend to pursue legal career in California after law school

Immigrants Rising Pre-Law Fund

This diversity scholarship seeks to provide financial support to low-income immigrants planning to attend law school. In addition to financial support recipients will be connected to Immigrants Rising network of legal professionals.

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

Immigrants Rising

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Intend to enroll in an accredited law school in the upcoming fall semester

Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need 

California Residency Requirements - must have graduated from a California high school or from a California college or university

Foreign-born, do not have Permanent Residency (green card) or Citizenship in the U.S.

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation

One application can be used to apply for several scholarships with the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, all aimed at law students at one of the Foundation's Constituent Law Schools.

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

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law

Award Maximum:
$18,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Law School

Full-Time Enrollment at one of the Foundation’s Constituent Law Schools

Demonstrate commitment to the study of natural resources law

Farella Braun + Martel LLP Diversity Scholarship

Fareela's Diversity Scholarship Program assists Bay Area diverse law students in pursuing their legal careers.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Farella Braun & Martel

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
March 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Current 1L students

Full time

Attend UC Berkeley School of Law, UC Davis School of Law, UC Hastings College of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law, Stanford Law School or U.S.F School of Law

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

Silver Jubilee Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is to help women in their final two years of undergraduate school or graduate program at an accredited college or university.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

San Francisco branch of the American Association of University Women

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
March 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Must have a San Francisco address and/or attend a school within one hundred miles of San Francisco

2L/3L

Ronald P. Wilmot Scholarship

Students who are children of a gay or lesbian parent(s), who demonstrate academic and artistic excellence, and who live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area are eligible.

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

Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
March 16
Eligibility Requirements:

High school seniors or graduates who are planning to enroll or already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university

Students who are children of a gay or lesbian parent(s)

Demonstrate academic and artistic excellence

Demonstrate financial need

Permanent residence is in the greater San Francisco Bay Area

Margaret A. Gannon Legal Education Stipend Application

Provides financial assistance to help with costs of a bar review course (or related study materials) for law students and graduates who are preparing to take the July California Bar Exam. Up to four stipends will be awarded.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Women Lawyers of Alameda County

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
March 21
Eligibility Requirements:

Must join Women Lawyers of Alameda County before submitting stipend application

Have already applied to take the July California Bar Exam

Not currently a member of any state bar

Intend to pursue a legal career

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship

The spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members created this scholarship to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.

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

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
March 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields

African-American or Black

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