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The Judge Stephen M. Lachs and Michael Ruvo Scholarship
International LGBTQ+ Judges Foundation
This scholarship will be awarded to a law student who has demonstrated a commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and is or will be working (as a judicial intern, extern, clerk, etc.) with a judge, judicial officer, or court sponsored program at some time prior to admission as an attorney, a barrister, or equivalent.
Some application deadlines have not yet been announced. In those cases, the dates posted are based on the scholarship provider’s most recent information. Please confirm each deadline via the provider’s website.
Enrolled in an ABA accredited law school in the U.S.
Must be working (as a judicial intern, extern, clerk, etc.) with a judge, judicial officer, or court sponsored program at some time prior to admission as an attorney, a barrister, or equivalent.
Scholarship funds are unrestricted and may be used for tuition, housing, books, transportation, living expenses, bar application/study expenses, or any other law school-related expense.
Preference will be given to a student who attends UCLA School of Law.