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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

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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Scholarship Type:
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.

Silver Scholar Program - 2L

Scholarship is awarded for second-year law school students which is designed to increase diversity within the firm and the legal profession. Students selected to be Silver Scholars will receive a summer associate position at Proskauer and be eligible for a cash award payable in installments.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Proskauer

Award Maximum:
$30,000
Application Deadline:
August 15
Eligibility Requirements:

2L enrolled in a full-time program at an ABA-accredited law school

U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession, including, law students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds

Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic achievement.  Demonstrate leadership qualities and active involvement in the community

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

Built to Succeed Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship

Scholarship is for full-time second year law students at ABA-accredited law schools who are selected as Sidley summer associates. Scholarship recipients will be selected from among the eligible applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities and who also have demonstrated exceptional ability.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Sidley Austin LLP

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
August 16
Eligibility Requirements:

Full-time 2L law student at an ABA- accredited law school

Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities

Demonstrated exceptional ability, including through areas such as contributions to diversity initiatives or to diversity and inclusion more generally, or ability to overcome adversity, or other extraordinary contributions or accomplishments

Law Enforcement Family Member Scholarship

One university or law school student who is a family member of a law enforcement officer will be awarded a scholarship.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Fales & Fales, PA

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

Accepted, or enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
 

Family member who is or was an active duty member of law enforcement

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Break the Habit Distracted Driving Scholarship

The Break The Habit Distracted Driving Scholarship is scholarship meant to promote discussion and reflection on the dangers surrounding distracted driving and driving habits. Students are encouraged to reflect on why they’ve given into distraction or why others around them have succumbed to distraction and create a piece advocating against such an act.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Megeredchian Law

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

Entering or attending an accredited university or law school

U.S. citizen

GPA 3.0 

Lemon Law Experts Scholarship

The Lemon Law Experts have represented thousands of consumers throughout the State of California for over a decade. Our firm has a strong connection to our community and is committed to helping the next generation of attorneys. We are excited to offer one scholarship every year. 

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Consumer Law Experts, PC

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

Current law student at an accredited U.S. law school, or undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university who has applied to or will apply to law school

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 3.0 GPA 
 

Gerald Miller Aspiring Criminal Defense Lawyer Law Student Scholarship

The Aspiring Criminal Defense Lawyer Law Student Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance and empower future legal professionals to overcome challenges they may encounter during their studies.

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

Gerald Miller P.A.

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

Must be a citizen of the United States.

Must be currently enrolled, or planning to enroll, as a full-time student in an accredited law college or university within the United States.

Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Must have plans to establish their own law firm or solo law office after completing their education.

Whitmarsh Family Law, PC Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is for students attending school in the fall as either a pre-law undergraduate or a first-year law student. It is intended to help cover the cost of education and related expenses.

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Sponsoring Organization:

Whitmarsh Family Law, PC 

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

3.0 GPA.

Innovation in Tax Policy

This scholarship was created to award and support a student with creative and inventive ideas for new tax policy.

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

Cross Law Group

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

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

3.0 GPA

Accepted to or enrolled in an educational institution in the U.S. for the upcoming semester.

Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to shine a spotlight on the problem of cyberbullying and raise awareness about how to prevent it.

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

McCready Law

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
August 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants may be a high school senior planning to attend college or a currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or law student at a college or university in the U.S.

Must be in good academic standing

Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

Diversity Fellowship for 2L Law School Students

The Weil 2L Diversity Fellowship Program is designed to increase the number of diverse attorneys who want to pursue careers at Weil.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Weil

Award Maximum:
$50,000
Application Deadline:
August 31
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and have successfully completed the first semester of the first year of a full-time J.D. program

Intend to practice law in a city in which Weil has a U.S. office

No specific deadline available at last review, 8/31 is a placeholder. Check with scholarship provider for more details.

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

Reducing Drunk Driving in Our Communities Scholarship

Scholarship provides students with academic support based on their application materials. 

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

Shelly Leeke Law Firm, LLC

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

Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the U.S.

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher 

Submit all necessary application materials, including a 500-1,000 word essay on drunk driving in your community

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.

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

NLF Presidential Scholarship

Each year, two NLF Presidential Scholarships of are awarded to the law students who demonstrate particularly outstanding leadership potential to serve the Asian Pacific American community.

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

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) and the NLF

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
September 4
Eligibility Requirements:

Law students

Demonstrated outstanding leadership

Serve the APA community

Access to Justice Tech Fellows Summer

We’re seeking entrepreneurial-minded law students who are passionate about ensuring great legal access and eager to spend the summer learning new ways to leverage technology, data and design thinking to enhance access to legal resources for low-income individuals and communities.

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

Access to Justice Tech (AJT) Tech Fellows Program

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

Must be currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and be in good academic standing with their law school institution 

Demonstrated or stated commitment to access to justice issues

A commitment to academics and education, and involved in professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities

Diverse candidates with varied backgrounds, life experiences, and skill sets are strongly encouraged to apply

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

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

Striving Solo Parent Scholarship

Raising children as a single parent isn't easy. This scholarship will help a single parent as they return to higher education.

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

Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C

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

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Minimum 3.0 GPA 
 

Spouses of Houston Barristers Scholarship

Scholarship provides financial assistance to ethnic minority law students attending South Texas College of Law, Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, and The University of Houston Law Center.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Spouses of Houston Barristers

Application Deadline:
September 12
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L law student for the fall semester

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be an ethnic minority

Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship

Polsinelli’s Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Program's purpose is to integrate the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion with efforts to recruit the best candidates from diverse backgrounds who are in attendance at the nation’s top law schools.

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

Polsinelli

Application Deadline:
September 13
Eligibility Requirements:

Current law student

In good standing

ABA accredited law school

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

DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship

Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP has created a recurring scholarship designed to help one law student with their tuition costs. They welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

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

Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 13
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to, or have received an acceptance letter from to an accredited law school in the U.S.

3.5 or higher current cumulative GPA (Incoming 1Ls use undergraduate GPA; Pass/Fail law schools will accept “pass”)

Future Lawyers Scholarship

Having dedicated our lives to the legal profession we are excited to assist law students with expenses related to their college education. Each semester, the firm is offering an aspiring or current law student this scholarship opportunity. 

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

Andrew Cores Family Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. law school 

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

U.S. citizen or permanent resident 

At least 17 years of age

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

McGuire Law Firm Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is intended to help defray expenses for students that have been accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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

McGuire Law Firm

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

U.S. citizen.

Accepted and will either be attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school. 

3.0 GPA.

Kasturi Law LLC Scholarship For Students

This scholarship is intended for either a pre-law undergraduate or first-year law student to help defray expenses.

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

Kasturi Law LLC

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

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Accepted and will either be attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester.

GPA 3.0.

Fernandez & Karney Annual Scholarship

This scholarship aims to assist with expenses for pre-law and 1L students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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

Fernandez & Karney

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

U.S. citizen

3.0 GPA

George T. Waddoups & Associates Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to help cover expenses for students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

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

George T. Waddoups & Associates 

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

U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States

3.0 GPA

Be accepted to and attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the upcoming semester.

Omni Law P.C. Scholarship For Students

This scholarship aims to support a pre-law undergraduate or a first-year law student.

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Scholarship Type:
Incoming Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Omni Law P.C.

Award Maximum:
$999
Application Deadline:
September 15
Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States

3.0 GPA

Accepted as a pre-law undergraduate or enter law school in the upcoming semester

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

Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship, Fall

This award opportunity is provided to students with demonstrated financial need who exhibit leadership, determination, and passion in their academic studies and personal lives. This scholarship is offered to one student each semester. 

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

Goostree Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
September 17
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA of 3.0 or higher in most recently completed semester

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the fall semester

Annual household income of less than $75,000

Barbara Jordan Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding female minority law student applicant from the Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex area.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. as a part-time or full-time student with good academic standing

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Female, minority law student from the DFW Metroplex or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Fred Finch Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding male minority law student applicant from the Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex area, or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. as a part-time or full-time student with good academic standing

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Male, minority law student from the DFW Metroplex or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex

Minimum GPA of 3.0

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation - Financial Need Minority Scholarships

Financial Need Minority Scholarships are awarded to minority law students who are from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, or attending law school in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Applicant's need, disadvantaged circumstances, community involvement, and other factors, in addition to merely academic standing, will be considered.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Part-time or full-time student with good academic standing at the law school (proof is required)

Minimum GPA of 2.5

JAG Corp US Navy (Ret.) Legal Education Scholarship

This foundation scholarship is geared to law students who reside in, or attend a law school in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In addition to the residency requirement, this is also a merit and need based scholarship. However, disadvantaged circumstance will be taken into consideration.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

2L or 3L minority law student currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school in the U.S., in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Currently serves or was honorably discharged from a branch of the U.S. military (valid DD214) OR is the child of a U.S. military veteran (valid DD214) OR is a current member of, or has been accepted and plans to enter, the U.S. JAG Corp.

Be one of the following: from the DFW Metroplex OR attend law school in the DFW Metroplex OR an African-American male or female law student that is from (born in or raised in) the state of Texas

Marie Trahan/Susman Godfrey Scholarship

This scholarship seeks an outstanding African American male or female law student born or raised in the state of Texas.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. as a part-time or full-time student with good academic standing

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Minority law student from the DFW Metroplex or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Phyllis Lister-Brown Memorial Scholarship

Formerly known as the Judge's Scholarship, the Phyllis Lister Brown Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a male or female minority law student who has excelled academically.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 20
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled 2L or 3L at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S., part-time or full-time student with good academic standing

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Minority law student from the DFW Metroplex or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex

Minimum GPA of 3.0

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

Justice for All Scholarship

This scholarship was created to help support individuals pursuing careers in legal, law enforcement, pre-law, or government who exhibit a passion for justice and equality.

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

Bettersworth Law Firm

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

Enrolled in an accredited U.S college or university as an undergrad, graduate, or law student for the upcoming semester.

3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Pursuing a career in the legal profession, law enforcement, or are pursuing a degree in pre-law or government.

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

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.

Kashfian Law Scholarship

This award will be given to a current law student to recognize their past academic achievement and to encourage them to continue their efforts.

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

Kashfian & Kashfian LLP

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 27
Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum 3.0 GPA 

Be currently enrolled in an accredited law school

Have at least two semesters of law school remaining

Applicant must be active in the community or extracurricular activities

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)

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

J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship

This bar association's scholarship is geared toward supporting applicants who have financial need, strong academic achievement, and are active in their communities.

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

J. Franklyn Bourne Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Registered and in good standing at an accredited law school

Must demonstrate financial need

Must demonstrate service to community and school

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

Outstanding Citizen Scholarship

The Outstanding Citizen Scholarship and Essay Contest aims to give demonstrated community leaders and dedicated citizens an opportunity to pursue the education that will inform and better their causes. We are proud to sponsor the discussion on the topic of good citizenship, as well as to offer educational benefits to those individuals who demonstrate that they are outstanding citizens.

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

Maryland Criminal Defense Group Price Benowitz

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

Enrolled or (or will enroll this Fall) into an accredited post-secondary program (community colleges, private or public undergraduate colleges, and universities, private or public graduate degree programs, law programs, and business programs)

GPA 3.0 

Proven commitment to Citizenry, as demonstrated by their essay and resumé

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