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Criminal Defense Student Law School Scholarship

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.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Law Offices of Stephen Neyman, P.C.

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

Current student in an undergraduate, J.D., LL.B., or LL.M. program

Preference to individuals that are (a) from the Boston metropolitan area, or (b) received an undergraduate or graduate degree from a college or university in the Boston metropolitan area, or (c) are attending a law school in the Boston metropolitan area.

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

The Law Place – Law School Scholarship

The Law Place has decided to offer a scholarship to one student who can demonstrate to us their dedication and appreciation of what studying law means to them. We want to help ease the financial burden of the next generation of law students.

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

The Law Place

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

Enrolled or accepted into law school 

At least 18 years of age

Legal resident of U.S.

KJ Williams Scholarship

The KJ Williams Scholarship is named after a model law clerk. Anyone entering the legal profession should aspire to be like KJ Williams. KJ was an exemplary law student who participated in a number of student organizations at the Charleston School of Law. He later became a diligent law clerk at the David Aylor Law Offices, who was held in high esteem by everyone who worked with him. KJ tragically lost a hard fought battle with Leukemia, but his memory will live on through this scholarship.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

David Aylor Law Offices

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

Attend an accredited law school

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

IMLA Charles W. Thompson Jr. Local Government Law Scholarships

Since 1935, International Municipal Lawyers Association has been devoted to promoting excellence in the practice of local government law, through publications, conferences, online resources, amicus support and an active community of local government lawyer members. Named in honor of Charles Thompson, local government law lecturer, county attorney, and long-time Executive Director of IMLA, the IMLA Scholarships are an extension of IMLA’s activities, by encouraging law students to pursue the study of local government law and expanding the ranks of local government practitioners.

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Sponsoring Organization:

International Municipal Lawyers Association

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

First-year law and second-year law students, currently enrolled at an accredited law school in the U.S. (must provide enrollment verification).

References from one or more local government lawyers or law professors confirming interest and promise in the area of local government law.

The Orlow Firm Scholarship

This award will recognize the potential of a socio-economic challenged student who has a vision of giving back to their community.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

The Orlow Firm

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
December 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. college or university

Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who applies their foundational knowledge of law to advocate for victims of car accidents.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Brooks Law Group

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

Current high school seniors and undergraduate college students who will be attending a U.S. college or university in the next fall semester

Legal Innovation Scholarship Program

This scholarship is intended for a law student with an innovative concept that could improve the practice of law - whether it be introducing new technology or creative elements to the legal profession, or enhancing operational efficiency.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Fassonaki Law Firm

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

A current law student at an accredited university in the U.S.

Asbestos Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is offered to support a student with a family connection to cancer so they may continue their education

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

Environmental Litigation Group

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

U.S. citizens

At least 18 years old 

Enrolled full-time in a U.S. accredited two-year or four-year university, community college or junior college, or a graduate degree program

Applicants must be students who witnessed a parent, sibling, or other immediate family member battling cancer

Annual Strive to be the Best Criminal Lawyer Scholarship Fund

Striving to become the best criminal lawyer (or the top lawyer in any area of practice) takes a lot of hard work and dedication. This scholarship hopes to assist in covering increasing costs of tuition, text books and the everyday expenses regarding the necessities of life as a student.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

DM Cantor

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 31
Eligibility Requirements:

College or law student

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

W.B. Clark Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding for a student from Kay County, Oklahoma, to attend law school in Oklahoma. It is funded from a permanent endowment honoring W.B. Clark.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Oklahoma Bar Foundation

Application Deadline:
December 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student at an Oklahoma law school

Connection to Kay County, Oklahoma

No specific deadline available at last review, 12/31 is a placeholder. Check with scholarship provider for more details.

Transgender First Scholarship

The Transgender First Scholarship is the first national scholarship exclusively dedicated to helping underserved Transgender students get affordable access to a college education.

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

Transgender First

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
December 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Planning to pursue or currently pursuing a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S.

Have a high school diploma or GED

Identify as Transgender or Non-Binary

U.S. Citizen

The Kilroy Law Firm Justice Scholarship

The Kilroy Law Firm Justice Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession for Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, and Pacific Islander students. This scholarship will be awarded to a law school student.

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

The Kilroy Law Firm

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

Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American, Pacific Islander

Must be currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school in the U.S.

Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship (Fall Deadline)

This is a national, needs-based scholarship for students pursuing a career in criminal justice. Undergraduates and law school students are encouraged to apply.

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

Sieben Edmunds Miller

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
December 31

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
Sponsoring Organization:

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

Bar Exam Stipend - Winter Bar Exam

NIBA seeks to increase the membership and participation of Native attorneys in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The purpose of the NIBA bar stipend is to aid graduating Native law students, who are committed to advancing the goals and visions of Native communities and people through legal representation and advocacy, with bar exam preparation for either of the Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington State bar exams.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Northwest Indian Bar Association (NIBA)

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

Applicant must be set to graduate or have graduated from an accredited law school

Registered for the winter Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington State Bar exams

Intend to work in the field of American Indian law or policy in the Northwest

May Firm Bi-annual Scholarship Fund, Spring

The May Firm's scholarship goal is to provide students with assistance in obtaining a higher education, and taking some of the financial burden off of hard working students. This bi-annual scholarship will be provided to a student enrolled at either a community college or university.

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

The May Firm

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

Enrolled at either a Community College or University

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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Scholarship Type:
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

Cooley Diversity Fellowship

As part of Cooley’s ongoing commitment to diversity, this diversity fellowship is offered to outstanding first year law school students.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Cooley Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
January 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Law school

Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

Pride Foundation

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who shows leadership potential either within the LGBTQ+ community or within their field of study.

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

Pride Foundation

Application Deadline:
January 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be pursuing post-secondary education (individuals planning to enroll in a program next year are eligible as are current high school seniors)

Northwest Residency: Applicants must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington

Kate Seabright Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all students attending a university in Washington State who demonstrate a commitment to advocating for mental health awareness, promoting volunteerism, and increasing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

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

The Korean American Bar Association of Washington (KABA)

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

1L, 2L, or 3L

In good standing at any of the three law schools in Washington state

Glotzer & Leib's Scholarship, Spring

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:
January 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

Toronto Personal Injury Scholarship, Spring

After an accident, many families have to make the difficult choice between paying expensive medical bills or funding a child’s college fund. Schiffman Personal Injury Lawyers help deserving scholars keep education within reach, no matter what curveballs life throws at them.

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

Schiffmann Personal Injury Lawyers

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Enrolled in the U.S. or Canada

May Firm Bi-annual Scholarship Fund, Spring

The May Firm's scholarship goal is to provide students with assistance in obtaining a higher education, and taking some of the financial burden off of hard working students. This bi-annual scholarship will be provided to a student enrolled at either a community college or university.

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

The May Firm

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

Enrolled at either a Community College or University

Frank Rice Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to help law students become lawyers in the mold of Frank Rice, who was “among the finest…in the Bar. He was at the top of his class…and always applied the highest level of legal scholarship to any legal matter in which he was involved.”

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

Kansas Bar Foundation

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

Attending either the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law

Kansas resident with a bona fide desire to practice in Kansas

Hinkle Law Firm Student Scholarship

Because community service is extremely important to the Hinkle law firm, applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement to be considered. It is also important to the Hinkle law firm that applicants exhibit professionalism and high character in their personal and professional lives.

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

Kansas Bar Foundation

Award Maximum:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
January 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law

Bona fide intent to practice in the state of Kansas

Mensa Foundation College Scholarship Program

Scholarships are awarded to students expressing their academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals.

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

Mensa Foundation

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

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

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.

Advocates Scholarship, Fall

This scholarship shows The Advocates' commitment to continued learning throughout life and believe we better ourselves and our communities through education. We are committed to continued learning throughout life and believe we better ourselves and our communities through education.

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

The Advocates

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

Incoming or current student enrolled in an accredited college or university the U.S.

George Corey Memorial Scholarship

Vorys Diversity & Inclusion Committee has established scholarships for diverse law students whose spirit, drive and commitment leads them to pursue a career at Vorys while also demonstrating leadership and being “difference makers” in their communities and/or schools.

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

Vorys

Award Maximum:
$15,000
Application Deadline:
January 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school 

MAX Scholarships, Winter

MAX by AccessLex offers scholarship incentives to help you maintain motivation and momentum as you progress through our personal finance curriculum, developed exclusively just for law students like you. Complete MAX activities to be automatically entered into our drawings throughout the year and win up to $40,000!

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
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Sponsoring Organization:

AccessLex Institute

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

Current 1L, 2L, and 3L law students at participating MAX Schools (over 80% of the ABA accredited law schools in the U.S.)

Complete MAX activities, ranging from quick surveys, to 10 minute learning modules, and MAX Events (via webinar or in-person) to automatically earn entries at https://askedna.accesslex.org/

Legal U.S. Residents (or lawful permanent Residents) currently residing in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

P.J.C. Lindfors Legal Studies Fund

Pertti Lindfors, a Finnish-American attorney in San Francisco, established this scholarship to encourage cross-cultural study and understanding by law students in Finland and the U.S.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Finlandia Foundation

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

American students who have completed at least one year of studies at a law school in the U.S. and who are currently enrolled or accepted to the law faculty of a Finnish university within the U.S. (or applied to and are awaiting acceptance)

OR Finnish Citizens who have completed at least one year of studies at a law faculty in Finland or in the EU and who are currently enrolled or accepted to an ABA law school within the U.S. (or applied to and are awaiting acceptance)

Pat Tillman Scholarship

The Tillman Scholar program is the premier academic fellowship for military service members, veterans and spouses.

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

Pat Tillman Foundation

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

Undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree

Veteran and active duty service members from all branches of the military including National Guard and Reserves who have served in pre- and post-9/11 service areas

Current spouses of veteran or active duty service members, including surviving spouses

Spouses, veterans and service members who apply must be a full-time student pursuing specific degrees at a public or private, U.S.-based, accredited institution (see website for more details)

Marshall-Motley Scholars Program

The MMSP will support and develop the next wave of civil rights lawyers in the South, where the majority of Black Americans live. Over the next five years, we will invest in the establishment of a corps of 50 civil rights attorneys equipped and prepared to advocate on behalf of Black communities in the South seeking racial justice and equity.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, INC

Application Deadline:
February 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Admission as an incoming 1L to an ABA Accredited law school

Commitment to work in the south (AL, AK, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, TN, TX, VA) in civil rights law for 8 years after graduation

Commitment to 2 years in a guaranteed post-law fellowship

Supporting Our Heroes Scholarship

This award is intended to help undergraduate or graduate students who wish to pursue a career in advocating on behalf of veterans.

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

The Law Office of Edward M. Farmer

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

Currently enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Overcoming Adversity After an Injury

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who overcome adversity after an injury.

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

Emerson Straw Injury Law

Award Maximum:
$999
Application Deadline:
February 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited institution in the United States.

3.0 GPA

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

Melmed Law Group Scholarship

Students who have completed at least one year of college or university, or who are currently law students may apply for a one-time, monetary scholarship award that is to be used for academic purposes to pay for school tuition, room-and-board, or other school-related expenses.

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

Melmed Law Group

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

Students must either be a law student or have completed at least one year of college or university and be currently enrolled.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

GunterFirm Employment Law Scholarship Program

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who best demonstrates their interest and passion in employment law, and the desire to enter that field of law.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

GunterFirm, Attorneys

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 18
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a current law school student or recent graduate preparing for the Florida Bar exam

Shanda L. Spurlock Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created in recognition of an active and beloved member of the Cincinnati Legal Community.

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

Dinsmore & Shohl and the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati

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

Black law student Attend University of Cincinnati College of Law, Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law or University of Dayton School of Law Resident of Greater Cincinnati

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

WADR Law Scholarship

This scholarship is for future leaders in business, entertainment, media, and/or tech law.

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

WADR Law

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in law school

3.0 GPA

Chris Mourtos Memorial Award

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

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

Camden County Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

South Jersey, preferably Camden County, resident

Commitment to charitable, humanitarian and/or community service activities

Preference to those who graduated from the Camden City public school system

George F. Kugler, Jr. Award

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.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Camden County Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L student attending any New Jersey law school

Demonstrated financial need

Desire to work in public service

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

Alternative Dispute Resolution Scholarship

These scholarships are for students who are interested in real estate law.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Houston Bar Association

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L student

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

Houston Bar Association Real Estate Section Student Scholarship

Scholarships are available to Houston-area law students with a demonstrated interest in Real Estate Law.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Houston Bar Association Real Estate Section

Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L law student

Attend Houston-are law school

Demonstrated interest in real estate law

All American Car Review/Essay Scholarship

To help capable Americans get into institutions of their choice, CarHP is doing its part to facilitate financial support for students who might be missing out on quality education. The "All-American Car Review/Essay Scholarship" aims to offer financial aid to students, with the help of an exciting and competition-free challenge. 

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

CarHP

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Secure admission in any approved undergraduate/postgraduate course in any reputed US educational institute

18 years old or older

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

Equity and Inclusion Scholarship

The Equity and Inclusion Scholarship funds tuition scholarships for law students who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, Asian American, Pacific Islander, or other person of color who demonstrates an interest in working in an area of natural resources and energy law. 

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

The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law

Award Maximum:
$6,000
Application Deadline:
February 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled at an accredited law school in the U.S. 

Identify as Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, or other person of color

Demonstrate academic and leadership ability

Alaska Bar Association Law School Scholarship

The Alaska Bar Association offers law school scholarships to current first- or second-year law students who demonstrate ties to Alaska, and an intent to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.

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

Alaska Bar Association

Application Deadline:
March 1
Eligibility Requirements:

1L or 2L law student

Demonstrate ties to Alaska with the intent to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.

Citywide Law Scholarship

Citywide Law Group offers this scholarship to a current or aspiring law student to assist with the financial hardship law school can be.

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

Citiwide Law Group

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

Full-time U.S. law school or college student

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

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