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MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship

The MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to one 1L MAX participant who completes the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attends at least two MAX events. Entry is automatic, and the winner will receive a $50,000 scholarship toward their remaining law school tuition.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

AccessLex Institute

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

1L students at participating MAX Schools

Complete the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attend at least two MAX events. Visit https://askedna.accesslex.org to learn more.

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

Mike Eidson Scholarship

The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it.

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American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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

Rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) enrolled in an ABA accredited law school

Female

Demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer

Dedicated to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized

Must be an AAJ law student member

Richard D. Hailey AAJ Law Student Scholarship

This association scholarship is open to any minority or underrepresented student who demonstrates a commitment and interest in the proficiency of skills in trail advocacy to represent victims. Must demonstrate financial need.

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American Association for Justice (AAJ)

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Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student entering their 1L, 2L, or 3L year

Minority

Demonstrated financial need

Demonstrates interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy

Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities

Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts AALAM/Dow Fund Scholarship

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.

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Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM)

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$15,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Asian American

Current member of Asian-American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM)

Priority will be given to an individual with a secured public interest position for the summer.

Rice, Murtha & Psora Scholarship

The leaders of tomorrow are working and often sacrificing to receive an education today. The purpose of the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student to apply towards college or law school costs and help that student realize his or her potential.

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Law Offices of Randolph Rice

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May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Current or prospective college or law student

May not be offered this yea-check with scholarship provider.

Earl Warren Scholarship

The Earl Warren Scholarship is awarded annually to rising law students whose commitment to racial justice reveals outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys. Eligible law students include those entering their first or second year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school.

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NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

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Law students entering their first or second year of full-time legal study at an accredited law school

Record of strong academic performance

Demonstrated and ongoing commitment to racial justice and civil rights

Demonstrated financial need

U.S. Citizen

Pi Gamma Mu Scholarship

Pi Gamma Mu, the International Honor Society in Social Sciences, awards several named/endowed scholarships.

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Pi Gamma Mu

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

Pi Gamma Mu members 

First time graduate students

Following areas of study are eligible: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography-human, gerontology, history, history of education, human services, international relations, political science, psychology, social philosophy, sociology, social work, as well as related interdisciplinary programs anchored in the Social Sciences, particularly those that focus on age, environment, ethnicity, gender, race, and regional studies

Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship

In order to encourage future employment lawyers, the Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship is awarded annually to a law student who plans to work in plaintiff’s employment law.

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Working Now and Then

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

Law school student

Trial Advocacy Law Student Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates a commitment to the American Association for Justice and it's mission, a desire to represent victims, interest and skill in trial advocacy and financial need.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Association for Justice

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

Membership in the American Association for Justice

The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship

The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship supports college students who are pursuing a career in public service and are passionate about helping others.

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The Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec

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$2,000
Application Deadline:
May 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the spring semester

U.S. Citizen 

18 years old

Pursuing a career in public service such as law, social work, government, non-profit, or education

Bay Area Underserved Law Student Scholarship Program

We offer these scholarships because we recognize and are firmly committed to the importance of diversity within legal practice, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. The scholarships are need-based and are given to students from underrepresented minorities at five Northern California ABA-accredited law schools. In addition to scholarships, we provide mentoring and guidance to recipients.

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Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco

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$10,000
Application Deadline:
May 2
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students

Demonstrate financial need

Underrepresented minorities

Attending one of the five Northern California ABA-accredited law schools

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