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Donald Laird Hankey Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to a Westmoreland county resident enrolled in any law school.

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

Westmoreland Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
June 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in any law school

Resident of Westmoreland, PA county

Wayne R. Donahue Memorial Scholarship

The Wayne R. Donahue Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Westmoreland County resident enrolled in a Pennsylvania law school.

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

Westmoreland Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$2,250
Application Deadline:
June 19
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student, enrolled in a Pennsylvania law school

Westmoreland County resident

The Legally BLK Fund

By providing financial assistance, mentorship and knowledge, the Legally BLK Fund seeks to redefine the future of the legal profession by reducing some of the barriers of entry for Black women. Our mission is to provide Black women with the tools, knowledge and confidence to achieve their legal aspirations. Legally BLK Fund’s vision is that Black women have the opportunity to succeed in the law school application process and beyond.

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

The Legally BLK Fund

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
June 19
Eligibility Requirements:

College student or graduate

Based in the U.S.

Self-identifying Black woman

Applying for entry into law school in the Fall term, not more than one to two years after the scholarship deadline

Safety Advocate Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are passionate about advocating for the safety of others and knows of safety legislation that needs improvement.

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

Maschka, Riedy, Ries & Frentz

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

Must be enrolled is a US college or university for the upcoming semester.

US Citizen or permanent legal resident.

3.0 GPA

Levine And Wiss Community Impact Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student whose community efforts have promoted growth, unity, and positive change

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

Levine And Wiss

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

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

The Ryan Law Group Truth, Justice, and Fairness Scholarship

This scholarship is for stand-out students to use toward their continued education.

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

The Ryan Law Group

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

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

Cumberland County Bar Association Scholarships

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.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Cumberland County (NJ) Bar Association

Application Deadline:
June 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student, Full-time or part-time

Resident of Cumberland County (NJ) for at least one year prior to the date of the application

Passing grades

No disciplinary issues

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

Larson Law Office Scholarship

This scholarship is dedicated to helping the winner pay for education expenses.

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

Larson Law Office

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

Currently enrolled or plan to attend a college, trade school, university, or graduate institution in the U.S.

Impact of the Community Scholarship

This legal firm scholarship is geared toward students who have devoted their time to improving someone else’s life in their communities. Community involvement can include categories such as community gardens, volunteering at animal shelters, homeless shelters and youth homework programs to name a few.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, PC

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

Enrolled in an accredited college or university within the U.S. High school seniors who are graduating before the deadline and have been accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program are also eligible.

John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship

This foundation scholarship is geared toward college students who have battled leukemia or whose lives were affected by it. This scholarship is not merit or financial need based.

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

John Foy & Associates

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

Enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student, graduate student, or you are an incoming freshman at an accredited institution in the U.S.

You have battled leukemia or your life has been affected by it

Ohio State Bar Association Real Property Student Scholarship Award

This scholarship program is intended to encourage students to pursue a career in real property law and to become active in the Ohio State Bar Association.

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

Ohio State Bar Association

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

1Ls and 2Ls enrolled in an Ohio accredited law school

Student member of the Ohio State Bar Association

Applicants must commit to attending at least 2 meetings of the OSBA Real Property Law Section Council

Keith M. Fletcher Excellence in Ethics Scholarship

Scholarship offered for law students and prospective law students. Offers a first-place and second-place scholarship.

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

Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.

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

Currently enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. law school

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship

The scholarship is open to an undergraduate or graduate student who has battled leukemia or whose life has been affected by it. 

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

Foy & Associates PC

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

Have been affected by leukemia.

Enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate, or you are an incoming freshman at an accredited institution

The institution must be in the U.S.

The Allison Soares Law School Scholarship for MBA Students

This scholarship is open to law students who are concurrently pursuing a law degree and M.B.A. We are interested in your background and how you plan to serve the community and what intrigues you about practicing this type of law. 

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

Allison Soares, Attorney at Law

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

In a joint M.B.A program

Ben Hall Law Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to five students to be used exclusively for tuition or related expenses.

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

Ben Hall Law

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

Enrolled in a U.S. college or trade school

May not be available-check with scholarship provider

Real Property Student Scholarship Award

The Real Property Law Section law student scholarship program is intended to encourage students to pursue a career in real property law and to become active in the Ohio Bar. 

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

Ohio Bar

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

1L or 2L student who is enrolled in an Ohio accredited law school

Student member of the Ohio State Bar Association

Representing Real People Scholarship

These law firm scholarships are directed at law students committed to a career representing individuals often with limited financial means to defend themselves in civil cases. Applicants should have an interest in supporting the safety and stability of large segments of the American population dealing with evictions, foreclosures, child support, domestic violence, employment rights, just to name a few.

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

Patrick Malone & Associates

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

Accepted at an accredited U.S. law school and plan to attend in the fall of the year of application

Intend to pursue a legal career representing individuals, especially those of limited financial means

Academic and other merit considered

Jewish Heritage Scholarship

This scholarship aims to recognize and support Jewish students who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills

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

Diamant Gerstein, LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 2
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be Jewish

3.5 GPA

Enrolled at a college or university as either an undergraduate or graduate

Dominican Bar Association Scholarship Program

Each year, the DBA awards scholarships to eligible law students who demonstrate community service involvement, academic commitment and financial need.

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

Dominican Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
July 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law students

Full-time or part-time

ABA accredited 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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Scholarship Type:
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

Financial and Banking Industry Reform Scholarship

This annual scholarship is for law students dedicated to making a positive impact in the financial, banking, or insurance industries.

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

Rosca Scarlato LLC

Award Maximum:
$1,200
Application Deadline:
July 15
Eligibility Requirements:

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

18 years or older

Austin Bar Foundation LGBT Bar Association Scholarship

This award is intended to help defray expenses of pursuing a law school education and open to students who have demonstrated some commitment or contribution to the LGBT community or LGBT legal issues.

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

Austin Bar Foundation and Austin LGBT Bar Association

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

Enrolled at a public or private law school physically located in the State of Texas

Demonstrated some commitment or contribution to the LGBT community or LGBT legal issues

Financial need

May not be available this year-please verify with scholarship provider

The Power of Online Communities Scholarship

This scholarship encourages students to think critically about the ways social media and other online forums have influenced the process of gathering evidence, communicating with witnesses, and sharing information about a case.

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

Richmond \ Vona

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
July 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrollment or acceptance to an accredited college, university or graduate school in the U.S.

3.0 GPA

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

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

 Pines Federal 

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

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

Johns Law Group – Law School Scholarship Contest

Johns Law Group looks to hear from the next generation of lawyers through their scholarship.

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

Johns Law Group

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

Be enrolled at an accredited law school

Alford & Associate Students in Need Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student interested in a career in law who can demonstrate the need for financial assistance

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

Alford & Associates

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
August 4
Eligibility Requirements:

A need for financial assistance and an annual family income of under $50,000 

Pursuing a degree in pre-law or humanities 

A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Enrolled at an accredited college or university for the upcoming semester

Moral Responsibility and the Application of Law Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who submits a short video discussing an attorney’s moral responsibility in the application of the law.

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

Koffel, Brininger, and Nesbitt

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

3.0+ GPA

Enrolled in, or accepted into an accredited U.S. institution

Elmore Law Office Annual Scholarship

This scholarship aims to assist with expenses for students accepted into any accredited school in the United States.

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

Elmore Law Office

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

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

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Slam Dunk Attorney‘s Survivor Speak Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student whose exceptional perseverance has helped them, or an immediate family member overcome a devastating accident. 

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

Slam Dunk Attorney

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

Must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited school in the state of Georgia.

US Citizen or permanent resident.

3.0 GPA

Bajaj Law Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to reward a law student pursuing a career in criminal law.

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

Vikas Bajaj APC

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

Law student in the U.S. law school or accepted to a U.S. law school

Enrolled full-time

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Demonstrate financial need or have financial aid obligations

The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship

The Dallas law firm is offering The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship. Our award is available to current and aspiring law school students who appreciate the importance of civil rights in the workforce.

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

The Devadoss Law Firm, PLLC

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

Current or aspiring law students

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Enrolled at an accredited college or university within the U.S. as undergraduate or graduate student

At least 17 years of age

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

Freedman Law, LLC

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

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

Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship

The Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses.

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

Pullan & Young

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

Must have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated

Enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university within the U.S. for the upcoming semester

18 years or older

Fernandez Law Group Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to assist with expenses for pre-law undergraduates, or first-year law students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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

Fernandez Law Group

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

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

Minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Glotzer & Leib's Scholarship, Fall

Glotzer & Leib is a personal injury law firm serving accident victims in Southern California. We believe our mission to empower Californians goes beyond helping after an accident. Education empowers everyone. That's why we've launched the Glotzer & Leib Personal Injury Scholarship Fund.

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

Glotzer & Leib LLP

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

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or accepted and have committed to attend a specific college or university next semester

Carole Bailey Scholarship

In commemoration of Carole Bailey, Chief Deputy Clerk of Administrative Services of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association, this scholarship is awarded to law students with a demonstrated commitment to public service.

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

Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
September 16
Eligibility Requirements:

ABA accredited law school student

Interested in public service legal career

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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Scholarship Type:
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

Legal Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship was created to recognize the effort and dedication of first-generation law and pre-law students.

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

Roberts PC

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 22
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a first-generation student studying law or pre-law at an accredited school in the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

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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Scholarship Type:
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)

Eskew Law 2025 Law School Scholarship

For this scholarship, you'll create an infographic depicting how cash bail practices undermine the presumption of innocence in the criminal legal system and lead to racially and economically disparate outcomes.

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

Eskew Law, LLC

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

Enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. Law School Disability Scholarship

The Disability Scholarship demonstrates the law firm’s commitment to helping students with disabilities or injuries who are in need of financial assistance for education purposes.

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

Buckfire Law Firm

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

Attending college or graduate school

U.S. citizen

Diagnosed disability

Completed at least one semester in college or university

Criminal Justice Changemaker Scholarship

Students applying should have an interest in pursuing a career in the criminal justice field for this scholarship opportunity.

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

Varghese Summersett PLLC

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

Incoming or current law student in the U.S.

Interested in a criminal justice career.

First Generation College Student Scholarship

This scholarship hopes to alleviate some of the stress and difficulty of this journey for first-generation students by offering financial assistance. It is hoped that these funds will make higher education more attainable for those who are embarking on this journey. 

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

The Law Offices of David A. Kadzai, LLC

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

Must be a first-generation college student

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Uplifting Communities Scholarship

This scholarship supports undergraduates and graduates dedicated to uplifting underserved communities. It can be used for essential educational expenses like tuition, textbooks, and course materials, helping students focus on their studies without financial stress.

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

The Law Office of Donald L. Bell

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

Show a demonstrated commitment and involvement in uplifting underserved communities through volunteerism and advocacy

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 2.7 GPA

Enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Be in good academic standing

Taylor & Ring Victim Advocate Scholarship

This award is given to a student interested in pursuing the study of law with a specific goal of helping survivors of sexual assault, rape, child abuse, or sexual harassment in the workplace.

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

Taylor & Ring Law Firm

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

Currently enrolled in, or will be enrolled in, an accredited college or university or law school for the upcoming academic year

Interest in pursuing the study of law with a specific goal of helping survivors of sexual assault, rape, child abuse, or sexual harassment in the workplace

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

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Diversity Scholarship Program

Bringing diversity and inclusiveness into every aspect of our work and culture is one of our firm's core values. As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is pleased to sponsor a diversity scholarship program that awards up to four second-year law students.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
October 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time law student, in good standing, entering the second year of law school at an accredited ABA law school

Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion

Received and accepted an offer for a summer associate position after the second year of law school in one of our U.S. offices

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

Champions of Justice Scholarship

The Champions of Justice Scholarship was founded to afford more students the opportunity to attend college and build upon their interest in law and justice.

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

Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson P.L.L.C.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 6
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled as an undergraduate at an academic institution with the intent to attend law school.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

The Hoffman Firm Conquering Cancer Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a hardworking, eligible college student.

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

The Hoffman Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 6
Eligibility Requirements:

You or someone in your immediate family must currently be or have previously been fighting a cancer diagnosis.

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

U.S. citizen

Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student impacted by domestic violence in their life or who has a substantial interest in implementing solutions to these issues and protecting others against domestic abuse, harassment, and other forms of family violence.

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

John T. Fields & Associates, LLC

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
October 8
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old.

U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university.

Wounded First Responders Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is/was a first responder injured in the line of duty OR the child of an injured first responder.

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

Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi PLLC

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

Must be a first responder injured in the line of duty OR the child of an injured first responder.

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

U.S. citizen 

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