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LGBTQ Bar Preparation Scholarship
Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ)
To support aspiring plaintiff’s attorneys from the LGBTQ community, the section raises funds from its membership to provide scholarships to help cover the tuition costs of a Themis bar review course to law school graduates and APR 6 law clerk graduates who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise self-identify as a part of the queer community.
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.
Identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise self-identify as a part of the queer community
Demonstrated interest and intent to practice in the plaintiff’s bar
Other criteria that will be considered include financial need, academic achievements, extracurricular and community activities, and life experiences
Award amount varies.
Preparing the take the Washington State bar exam in the next year