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This memorial scholarship is geared toward, preferably Jewish, women pursuing a graduate degree. Geographic hometown or school attendance required.

The HBA-NJ is committed to the advancement and progress of Hispanic-Americans in the legal profession. In furtherance of that effort, the HBA-NJ awards scholarships each year to eligible law students so they may continue their legal studies at Rutgers Law School-Newark, Seton Hall University Law School and Rutgers Law School-Camden and other area law schools.

This scholarship fund was created for the purpose of raising funds to award financial scholarships to deserving law students.

Cumberland County (NJ) residents are invited to apply for the CCBF Scholarship Program aimed at promoting and supporting deserving Law School students from area law schools.

Cole Schotz P.C. created this scholarship with the intent to advance diverse law students.

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

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

A New Jersey resident accepted for admission into a law school, with interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor and demonstrated financial need can benefit from this scholarship.

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

The Oscar W. Rittenhouse, Andrew K, Ruotolo, Jr., Harris Y. Cotton and the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarships to law students and college and graduate students.

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

As part of an ongoing commitment to promote inclusion and diversity within the legal profession, Adler Pollock and Sheehan offers The Honorable Walter R. Stone Excellence Fellowship. The fellowship also provides a Summer Associate position.

Scholarship is for students who are attending an undergraduate, J.D., LL.B., or LL.M. program at a college, university, or law school in the U.S.

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.

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.

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.

This award is available to a second or third-year student attending any New Jersey law school. Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need as well as a history of and/or desire to work in public service law.

This award is designed to assist a full or part-time law student who is not in his or her final year of study.

The Fletcher “Flash” Wiley Award seeks to support the development of students who, like Past MBLA President Fletcher “Flash” Wiley, display academic and professional excellence, exhibit a commitment to diversity and inclusion through leadership and volunteerism, and demonstrate a conviction to “lift as they climb.”

The Honorable Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland Leadership and Juvenile Advocacy Award seeks to support the development of students who have exhibited a commitment to developing strong leadership skills and a passion for juvenile advocacy. In his honor, the MBLA established this annual award for such students who have demonstrated their commitment to juvenile justice and who have exhibited outstanding leadership.

The Margaret Yardley Fellowship Fund was established to provide fellowship grants to deserving women who are New Jersey residents pursuing post-graduate advanced studies at the school of their choice.

Talented law students who have secured a volunteer internship with a qualified nonprofit organization in Massachusetts and demonstrate a commitment to public interest law are encouraged to apply for this fellowship program.

To promote African-American females in the field of law to help support outstanding law students and recognize extraordinary individuals and institutions.

The Water S. Barr Fellowship is awarded to students pursuing a specific post-graduate degree. If the degree program requires more than one year of full-time study, the award can be renewed for up to two additional years.

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.

This foundation scholarship is geared to law students who reside in Hampden County. In addition to the residency requirement, this is also a merit and need-based scholarship.

This foundation scholarship is geared to law students who reside in Northampton, MA. In addition to the residency requirement, this is also a merit and need-based scholarship.

The SCWLF awards $5,000 scholarships to African-American female law students who have committed to careers as prosecutors. For these future prosecutors the Scholarship program covers the cost of the bar application and preparation up to $5,000. The Scholarship program also offers a $5,000 incentive for scholarship recipients who secure employment as prosecutors. 

This club's annual scholarship is geared toward high-achieving, community service-oriented law students of Greek heritage. Contains residency requirement, in addition to demonstration of merit and financial need.

This scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying senior undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a graduate degree full-time at an accredited university or professional school.

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.

This association scholarship is open to Black students who have overcome adversity to use their outstanding academic ability and skills in public service. Financial need is not a requirement. Interview is required and two letters of recommendation.

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation awards scholarships to worthy students entering their second or third year of law school. Students enrolled at a New Jersey law school are encouraged to apply for one of the up to thirteen scholarships awarded annually.

This state bar association scholarship is awarded to female New Jersey resident students attending one of New Jersey’s three law schools or to a female New Jersey resident attending Columbia Law school. In addition to resident requirement, merit and financial need will be taken into consideration.

Applications for this scholarship are open to a New Jersey law school student from Union County, NJ.

The scholarship will be awarded to one current second, third or fourth-year law student to defray the costs associated with law school, such as tuition, fees, books, and similar school-related expenses.

The scholarship is for anyone attending a New Jersey law school and achieves high academic excellence.

Awarded to a New Jersey law school student who is female and who demonstrates academic excellence (grade-point average and class standing), participation in extracurricular activities, financial need and community service

The Scarinci Hollenbeck Scholarship is open to a student who demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of their community and fostering the ideals of inclusion and belonging.

The Labor Law Scholarship is earmarked for a student wishing to enter the field of labor law or who has already shown academic achievement in the area of labor law.

The Haneman-Perskie Memorial Foundation Scholarship is a non-profit corporation created for the purpose of awarding scholarships and administered by a Board of Trustees comprised of the officers of the Atlantic County Bar Association.

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.