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Underrepresented and Oppressed Law Students Scholarship
Colorado Lawyer Team
Despite the increased emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the legal field over the past few years, the legal profession remains one of the least diverse of any career sector. The American Bar Association reported in 2018 that 85% of lawyers in the U.S. were Caucasian/white, and only 36% identified as female. Furthermore, there are large geographic disparities in the number of LGBTQ+ lawyers, and the number of African American lawyers has barely seen an increase since 2009. Our attorneys at Colorado Lawyer Team recognize this disparity and that’s why we have created the Underrepresented and Oppressed Law Students Scholarship.
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.
Any current high school senior, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the U.S., residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
3.0 GPA or higher and in good overall academic standing
Member of a minority group (including but not limited to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and ethnicity)
Enrolled or accepted into a two to five year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2023 semester.
May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider