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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:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
September 24
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

JLTLAF Civil Rights & Community Service Scholarships

These scholarships seek to recognize students with a demonstrated interest in civil rights and a commitment to community service.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

J.L. Turner Legal Association Foundation

Application Deadline:
September 25
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

From the DFW Metroplex or attending law school in the DFW Metroplex

Minimum GPA of 3.0

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 26
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

First Generation College Student Scholarship

This scholarship hopes to alleviate some of the stress and difficulty of this journey for first-generation students by offering financial assistance. It is hoped that these funds will make higher education more attainable for those who are embarking on this journey. 

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

The Law Offices of David A. Kadzai, LLC

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
September 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a first-generation college student

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Uplifting Communities Scholarship

This scholarship supports undergraduates and graduates dedicated to uplifting underserved communities. It can be used for essential educational expenses like tuition, textbooks, and course materials, helping students focus on their studies without financial stress.

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

The Law Office of Donald L. Bell

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 28
Eligibility Requirements:

Show a demonstrated commitment and involvement in uplifting underserved communities through volunteerism and advocacy

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Minimum 2.7 GPA

Enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Be in good academic standing

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 28
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

Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship

A New Jersey resident accepted for admission into a law school, with interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor and demonstrated financial need can benefit from this scholarship.

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

County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Admitted to a law school

Must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor

New Jersey resident

Demonstrate financial need

May not be available this year- check with scholarship provider.

Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship

The County Prosecutors Association of the State of New Jersey, Inc. offers several scholarships aimed at law students and college and graduate students.

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

County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted for admission to a law school

New Jersey resident

Interest in law enforcement with an emphasis in Domestic Violence and Hate Crimes prosecutions

Demonstrate financial need

May not be available this year- check with scholarship provider.

Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Oscar W. Rittenhouse, Andrew K, Ruotolo, Jr., Harris Y. Cotton and the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarships to law students and college and graduate students.

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

County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

Award Maximum:
$3,500
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Acceptance into law or graduate school

May not be available this year- check with scholarship provider.

West Coast Trial Lawyers Scholarship

West Coast Trial Lawyers is proud to offer financial help to students and their families in the form of scholarships.

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

West Coast Trial Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

College or Graduate/Professional Degrees

Full or part-time college student

Currently attending a U.S. college or university

Must be following West Coast Trial Lawyers on social media.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation International Fellowships

The International Fellowship Program is specifically designed for women who are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a track record of academic excellence and empowering other women and girls.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be pursuing first master’s, professional or academic doctorate degree

Woman

Non-U.S. Citizen or non-immigrant visa to the U.S. (international student)

Full-time student at a U.S. accredited institution located within the U.S., intending to return to her home country to pursue a professional career

3.5 GPA

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Selected Professions Fellowships

These fellowships are awarded to women who show potential as a practicing professional and promise as a role model in new and innovative or nontraditional fields of study, research or practice, or who demonstrate intent to contribute (through chosen profession) to societal well-being and commitment to the advancement of women.

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

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Award Maximum:
$20,000
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be or identify as a woman

Enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited U.S. institution 

Demonstrated resilience in overcoming life challenges beyond their control, such as socioeconomic status, discrimination, limited academic resources or opportunities or other adverse circumstances (preferred)

First in family to attain a bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Hail from or lead single parent households (preferred)

NextLevel Student Scholarship, Spring

Through this Scholarship, higher education can be more accessible to law students who demonstrate academic excellence. The $1,000 NextLevel Law Scholarship is available to students each semester who are pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy.

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

NextLevel Law, P.C

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA of 3.5 or higher

Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Spring semester

Pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy

May not be available this year- check with scholarship provider.

Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association Fund Scholarship

This scholarship is committed to help the advancement of Hispanic students attending a law school in Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

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Incoming Law Students
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Hispanic student

Attending Quinnipiac University School of Law, University of Connecticut School of Law, Western New England School of Law, or Yale Law School

Eskew Law 2025 Law School Scholarship

For this scholarship, you'll create an infographic depicting how cash bail practices undermine the presumption of innocence in the criminal legal system and lead to racially and economically disparate outcomes.

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

Eskew Law, LLC

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

Enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

May not be available, verify with scholarship provider

Caring Community Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to one student who has worked to make their community a better place.

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

Marcus & Mack Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
September 29
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled or about to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the U.S.

U.S. Citizen

Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA.

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

United Voices Scholarship

The United Voices Scholarship is designed to celebrate Black students who support one another on campus. The award may be applied toward a range of educational expenses, including tuition, room and board, and required class materials.

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

The Foray Hurst Firm

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

Must be an active member of the Black Student Union, the African Student Union, or one of the National Panhellenic “Divine 9” Organizations.

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S

Minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen

Fox Pest Control Future Leaders Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who can provide real-life examples of how they are making a difference in their community.

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

Fox Pest Control

Award Maximum:
$7,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum 3.0 GPA

U.S. citizen

Must permanently reside in: Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, or Virginia

Enrolled or accepted to a U.S. college or university as a full-time student

Hospital Safety and Awareness Scholarship

This scholarship is open to students to help offset expenses related to attending a college or university. It is designed to provide financial support for educational costs such as tuition, fees, books, and other academic needs.

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

Lowenthal & Abrams, Injury Attorneys

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

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

Legal resident of the U.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Financial Education PSA Scholarship

The Financial Education PSA Scholarship's goal is to provide students with an outlet to educate their fellows in an area of financial literacy that interests them. Choose a topic related to financial literacy and craft a persuasive and informative PSA video addressed to your peers.

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

High Rise Financial

Award Maximum:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Current undergraduate or graduate student OR an incoming freshman at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

California Consumer Attorney P.C.’s Annual Consumer Advocacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for those individuals who hold a commitment to excellence in advocacy on behalf of individuals.

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

California Consumer Attorneys P.C.

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

Must be enrolled in an accredited California university, law school, or college.

Recipient must be 18 years of age by the beginning of fall semester and a resident of California or attending a school in California.

Criminal Justice Changemaker Scholarship

Students applying should have an interest in pursuing a career in the criminal justice field for this scholarship opportunity.

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

Varghese Summersett PLLC

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

Incoming or current law student in the U.S.

Interested in a criminal justice career.

May not be available, verify with scholarship provided

Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant, February

The grant honors Vernellia R. Randall, who has made a lasting contribution to the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation and has played a significant role in the effort to give women and minorities greater access to the justice system.

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Scholarship Type:
Bar Study
Sponsoring Organization:

Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) Foundation

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
September 30
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a parent with children under the age of 18 (special consideration given to students with multiple children, children under the age of 6, and children with special needs)

In last year of law school

Intend to practice law in Oregon

Sitting for the February Bar Exam

Military Family Background – “Life Opportunities & Hardships” Scholarship

A loved one’s service in the military can result in unique life opportunities as well as potential hardships. This annual scholarship opportunity is for students in the U.S. who grew up in a military family.

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

Puget Law Group

Award Maximum:
$2,499
Application Deadline:
October 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Accepted to, or enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

In good academic standing

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

May not be available, verify with scholarship provided

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:
October 1
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

Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. Law School Diversity Scholarship

The law firm scholarship is designed to help law students who are in need of financial assistance achieve their academic and professional dreams.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Buckfire Law Firm

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
October 1
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending law school

Member of an ethnic/racial minority group, or committed to diversity issues

U.S. Citizen

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Completed at least one semester of law school

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Paralegal Scholarship

This scholarship is to help aspiring paralegals who are in need of financial assistance achieve their academic and professional dreams.

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

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

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

Must be enrolled in any paralegal education program in the U.S.

U.S. citizen

Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship

Students who serve their community and best demonstrate the relationship between their community service and future career goals and ambitions.

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

Law offices of Anidjar & Levine

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

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

Have a history of serving their community in a volunteer role

Currently in good academic standing and provide transcripts to support a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

Be at least 18 years old by the time of scholarship award

A U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Permanent Resident

Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. Law School Disability Scholarship

The Disability Scholarship demonstrates the law firm’s commitment to helping students with disabilities or injuries who are in need of financial assistance for education purposes.

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

Buckfire Law Firm

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

Attending college or graduate school

U.S. citizen

Diagnosed disability

Completed at least one semester in college or university

NextLevel Student Scholarship, Fall

Through this Scholarship, higher education can be more accessible to law students who demonstrate academic excellence. The $1,000 NextLevel Law Scholarship is available to students each semester who are pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy.

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Sponsoring Organization:

NextLevel Law, P.C

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 2
Eligibility Requirements:

GPA 3.5 

Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Fall semester. 

Pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy

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

Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student impacted by domestic violence in their life or who has a substantial interest in implementing solutions to these issues and protecting others against domestic abuse, harassment, and other forms of family violence.

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

John T. Fields & Associates, LLC

Award Maximum:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
October 5
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old.

U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university.

Wounded First Responders Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is/was a first responder injured in the line of duty OR the child of an injured first responder.

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

Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi PLLC

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

Must be a first responder injured in the line of duty OR the child of an injured first responder.

Enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

U.S. citizen 

Champions of Justice Scholarship

The Champions of Justice Scholarship was founded to afford more students the opportunity to attend college and build upon their interest in law and justice.

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

Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson P.L.L.C.

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

Enrolled as an undergraduate at an academic institution with the intent to attend law school.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship

This scholarship program provides assistance to children who have been adopted.

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

The Ramage Law Group

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 7
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or have been accepted for admission in the upcoming semester.

3.0 GPA.

Must have been legally adopted by one or both of their parents.

May not be available this year, verify with scholarship provider

Leadership Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship will provide financial assistance to students who value hard work, honesty, and integrity.

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Scholarship Type:
Aspiring Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Law Office of Philip W. Moore, Jr.

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 7
Eligibility Requirements:

Currently or will be a member of the university’s Greek life or honors program.

3.0 GPA.

Enrolled in or accepted into an accredited U.S. college or university.

18 years or older.

RIG Future Academy Scholarship

Gaming takes passion for practice and commitment to learning, traits that help you succeed in life. RIG and Nacon are proud to equip players who have the drive to be better with the tools they need academic growth. The RIG Future Academy Scholarship is designed to help students on their way to academic success.

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

TUN The University Network

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 8
Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Attend an accredited college or university

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

AAML Illinois Chapter William Stewart Boyd Scholarship for African American Law Students

This scholarship is a one-time award to a second-year law student attending an Illinois Law School. It is named for the Hon. William Stewart Boyd, who has spent more than two decades as an Associate Judge for the Cook County Circuit Court, and who has agreed to mentor the scholarship winners.

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Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Fellows of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Identify as African American.

Be enrolled on a fulltime basis as a 1L or 2L in an accredited Illinois Law School.

Sonoma County Women in Law (“SCWiL”) Honorable Gayle Guynup Scholarship

A deserving law student at a northern California law school, with an interest in promoting women’s access to, and involvement in, the legal system, will receive this Sonoma County Women in Law (“SCWiL”) Honorable Gayle Guynup Scholarship to defray the cost of their legal education. Open to applicants regardless of gender, and persons of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Scholarship Type:
Returning Law Students
Sponsoring Organization:

Sonoma County Women in Law 

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
October 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Successfully completed at least one year of law school, with at least one semester of law school remaining.

Demonstrated record of academic achievement.

Must demonstrate ties to Sonoma County.

Demonstrated commitment to increasing women’s access to legal services and/or involvement in the practice of law.

May not be available this year, verify with scholarship provider

Texas Young Lawyers Association Diversity Scholarship

The Texas Young Lawyers Association intends to award three scholarships to students from the ABA-accredited law schools or ABA-provisionally approved law schools in Texas.

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

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 10
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending or have been admitted to a Texas law school

The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund

The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund is interested in supporting LGBTQ persons who are pursuing a law school degree. 

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

Horizons

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
October 11
Eligibility Requirements:

Show leadership and courage on behalf of the LGBTQ community

Demonstrate significant financial need 

Students must be a first, second, or third-year law students attending one of the following law schools: 

  • Santa Clara University, School of Law (Santa Clara, 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 (San Francisco, CA)
  • University of Wisconsin Law School (Madison, WI)

Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund

The Albers-Alexander LGBTQ Law Scholarship Fund supports LGBTQ law students who show leadership and courage for the LGBTQ community, face barriers to educational access (e.g., students of color, transgender students, first-generation, immigrant, low-income, or geographically isolated), and demonstrate financial need. Up to $10,000 is awarded per recipient for the current academic year. 

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

Horizons Foundation

Award Maximum:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
October 11
Eligibility Requirements:

IL, 2L, or 3L student enrolled at one of the following:

  • Santa Clara University, School of Law *Santa Clara, 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 (San Francisco, CA)
  • University of Wisconsin Law School (Madison, WI)

Show leadership and courage on behalf of the LGBTQ community;

Face barriers to educational access, including students who are economically, ethnically/racially, socially, geographically, or politically disenfranchised. For example: LGBTQ students of color, transgender students, LGBTQ immigrant students, LGBTQ students who are the first

Demonstrate significant financial need

Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been greatly impacted by a natural disaster within the United States in the last 10 years.

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

OVC Scholarship Network

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 12
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

At least 17 years of age

Mexican-American Law Student Scholarship

This Scholarship is open to law students enrolled at the three Houston, TX area law schools who have a demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights.

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

Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston

Award Maximum:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
October 13
Eligibility Requirements:

Law student

Financial need

Demonstrated commitment to advancing Latino civil rights

May not be available this year-check with scholarship provider 

Car Accidents and Legal Procedure Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to incoming and current college students. It requires students to think critically about how insurance providers and related parties within their states assign liability after a car accident.

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

BDIW Law Office

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
October 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

You are enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States

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

The Law Offices of James A. Welcome - Strategies for Local Laws Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who can discuss how changes to local legislation may improve their communities.

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

The Law Offices of James A. Welcome

Award Maximum:
$2,500
Application Deadline:
October 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the U.S.

Applicant must have residency in the U.S.

At least 18 years old

John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship

This foundation scholarship is geared toward college students who have battled leukemia or whose lives were affected by it. This scholarship is not merit or financial need based.

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

John Foy & Associates

Award Maximum:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
October 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student, graduate student, or you are an incoming freshman at an accredited institution in the U.S.

You have battled leukemia or your life has been affected by it

Jacoby & Meyers Latinx Community Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a California law student of Hispanic background, who excels in community service and academics.

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

Jacoby & Meyers

Award Maximum:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
October 14
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be of Latinx descent.

Active involvement in community service activities within the Latinx community.

3.0 GPA

May not be available this year, verify with scholarship provider

HKM Employment Attorneys Scholarship

This scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in law to help offset expenses related to attending a college or university. It is designed to provide financial support for educational costs such as tuition, fees, books, and other academic needs.

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

HKM Employment Attorneys

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

Enrolled in a pre-law, paralegal, or J.D. program within 60 miles of a participating HKM city

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship

The scholarship is open to an undergraduate or graduate student who has battled leukemia or whose life has been affected by it. 

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

Foy & Associates PC

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

Have been affected by leukemia.

Enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate, or you are an incoming freshman at an accredited institution

The institution must be in the U.S.

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:
October 16
Eligibility Requirements:

ABA accredited law school student

Interested in public service legal career

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