Outside Scholarships

Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): $2,500
• Deadline: September
• Eligibility Requirements: The Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association are proud to offer fellowship to a law student. Applicants must submit an application, letter of recommendation, official transcript, resume, and personal statement.
• Website: planning.org/divisions/planningandlaw/fellowship/

Terry Bryant Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,500
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: The Terry Bryant Law Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: terrybryant.com/about-us/scholarship

Platta Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: August
• Eligibility Requirements: The Platta Law Firm proudly offers a scholarship to law students. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, essay, and academic transcript. 
• Website: plattalaw.com/#student-with-disability-scholarship

Sterne Kessler IP Law Writing Competition

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: January
• Eligibility Requirements: The Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. Applicants must submit their law school transcript, resume, and essay.
• Website: recruiting.ultipro.com

Lemon Law Experts Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: August
• Eligibility Requirements: The Lemon Law Experts are proud to offer a scholarship to law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Applicants must submit an application, an essay, and their academic transcript.  
• Website: lemonlawexperts.com/lemon-law-experts-scholarships

Elizabeth Frankel Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): $10,000
• Deadline: January
• Eligibility Requirements: The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights proudly offers law students a scholarship. The recipients must submit a cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
  
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Federal Bar Association Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The Inland Empire Federal Bar Association proudly offers a law student scholarship. Applicants must submit an application, official transcript, resume, and a 250-word essay.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Dr. J. Clay Smith Jr. Diversity in the Legal Profession Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $15,000
• Deadline: November
• Eligibility Requirements: The Federal Bar Association is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. Applicants must submit an application, letter of recommendation, official transcript, resume, and personal statement.
• Website: fedbar.org/about-us/affiliated-organizations/foundation-of-the-federal-bar-association/the-dr-j-clay-smith-jr-diversity-in-the-legal-profession-scholarship

Hartley Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: January
• Eligibility Requirements: The Hartley Law Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: hartleylawtx.com/the-hartley-law-firm-scholarship-contest

Fran Kandel Public Interest Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): $6,000
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. Applicant must submit their resume and essay.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

OC ABOTA Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (OC ABOTA) proudly offers a scholarship to law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, essay, resume, and academic transcript.  
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

JLF Legal Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $6,000
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The JLF Law Firm proudly offers a scholarship to law students. The scholarship recipient must submit an essay, resume, and academic transcript. 
• Website: jlffirm.com/jlf-firm-legal-scholars-award

AccessLex Scholarship Databank

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: Check Website
• Eligibility Requirements:  AccessLex is proud to provide access to various scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing law students to help lower their student loan burdens.
• Website: accesslex.org/databank

Italian American Lawyers Association Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $3,000
• Deadline: November
• Eligibility Requirements: The Los Angeles Italian American Lawyers Association (IALA) proudly offers a scholarship to law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and involvement in the Los Angeles Italian-American community. The scholarship recipient must submit an application and their academic transcript.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: January
• Eligibility Requirements: The Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Scholarship is offered to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: recordingacademy.com/entertainment-law-initiative

General Counsel First Generation Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,500
• Deadline: October
• Eligibility Requirements: The General Counsel, PC Law Firm proudly offers a scholarship to a first-generation law student. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, a law school academic transcript, an essay, and a resume.
• Website: generalcounsellaw.com/resources/gcpc-first-generation-scholarship

Berkeley Technology Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The Berkeley Technology Law Journal is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Robert A. McNew Law Student Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: November
• Eligibility Requirements: The Federal Bar Association is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. Applicants must submit an online application, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a resume, and a personal statement.
• Website: fedbar.org/about-us/affiliated-organizations/foundation-of-the-federal-bar-association/robert-a-mcnew-law-student-scholarship

Judge Kathleen M. White Memorial Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $4,000
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: The Pakpour Banks LLP Law Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: pakpourbanks.com/scholarship-fund

CUHK Law Masters of Law (LLM) Global Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: Check the website
• Eligibility Requirements: The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK LAW) are proud to offer scholarships to LLM students.
• Website: scholarships#VCPHD

ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law Writing Competition 

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: The ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Eskew Law Scholarship  

• Amount (estimated): $1,500
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The law office of Eskew, LLC is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. Applicants must submit an application, transcript, resume, and a 500-word essay.
• Website: eskewlaw.com/scholarship

California Lawyers Association Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $8,000
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association, and the California Lawyers Foundation are committed to fostering the career growth of persons of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups who are interested in practicing labor and employment law. Applicants must submit an application, resume, and personal statement.
•  Website: calawyers.org/section/labor-and-employment-law/law-student-scholarship-program-application/

Aaron D. Wersing Federal Employment Rights Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,500
• Deadline: November
• Eligibility Requirements: The Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D. Wersing is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: fedemploymentattorneys.com/federal-employment-rights-scholarship-contest

ACCFSL Writing Competition

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Law School Scholarship Contest

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Andrew Flusche Attorney at Law is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: andrewflusche.com/law-scholarship-contest

D’Amore Law Group Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,500
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The D’Amore Law Group is proud to offer a scholarship to students who author the winning essay. The scholarship recipients must submit an online application and a 300-400-word essay.
• Website: damorelaw.com/damore-law-group-scholarship/  

The Roy A. Gustafson Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The Roy A. Gustafson Scholarship is awarded to Ventura County residents. Applicants must submit an online application, essay, letters of recommendation, official academic transcript.
• Website: vccf.org/scholarships/student-applicants/

Daniel Kim Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The Daniel Kim Law Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: usaccidentlawyer.com/the-law-offices-of-daniel-kim-scholarship/

Law School Scholarship Contest

• Amount (estimated): $2,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Flores Tawney & Acosta, P.C law firm is proud to offer a scholarship to law students. The scholarship recipients must submit an online application and a 300-word essay.
• Website: ftalawfirm.com/law-school-scholarship

NW Corporate Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The NW Corporate Law Scholarship is open to continuing law students with a demonstrated interest in business law.
• Website: nwcorporatelaw.com/law-scholarship/

SLA Writing Competition

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The Sports Lawyers Association is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: sportslaw.org/publications/student_writing_competition

Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The R. Ben Hogan III of Hogan Law Office, PC, in Birmingham, Alabama, and Gerson H. Smoger of Smogers & Associates in Dallas, Texas, and Oakland, California, are proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: citizen.org/article/2022-2023-law-essay-writing-competition

Abraham Lincoln National Criminal Justice Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The New Mexico Criminal law firm is proud to offer a scholarship to students who author the winning essay. The scholarship recipients must submit an online application and a 300-500-word essay.
• Website: newmexicocriminallaw.com/a-lincoln-national-criminal-justice-scholarship

Beverly Hills Bar Rule of Law Writing Competition

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Beverly Hills Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: bhba.org/the-foundation/rule-of-law-writing-competition

The Fob James Law Firm Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The Fob James law firm is proud to offer a scholarship to students who author the winning essay. The scholarship recipients must submit an online application and a 300-400-word essay.
• Website: callfob.com/law-school-scholarship-contest/

Beckley Writing Competition Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: September
• Eligibility Requirements: The PIABA Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

The Dominguez Legal Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,500
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Dominguez Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to law student must demonstrate superior academic performance. Applicants must submit an application, academic transcript, and an essay.
• Website: dominguezfirm.com/scholarships/  

Make the World Better Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The Butler Law Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning video essay.
• Website: butlerfirm.com/about-the-firm/scholarship 

JT Legal Group Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The JT Legal Group law firm is proud to offer a scholarship to students who author the winning essay. The scholarship recipients must submit an online application and a 500-1,000-word essay.
• Website: jtlegalgroup.com/jt-legal-group-law-school-scholarship

Diversity in Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,500
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The Flores Tawney & Acosta, P.C are proud to offer fellowship to a law student. Applicants must submit an application, letter of recommendation, official transcript, resume, and personal statement.
• Website: ftalawfirm.com/diversity-in-law-scholarship-contest

Inner City Law Center (ICLC) Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Inner City Law Center is proud to offer a fellowship to a rising 3L law student with a demonstrated interest in public interest law.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)
  

The Grady Firm Law Student Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,500
• Deadline: August
• Eligibility Requirements: The Grady Law Firm proudly offers a scholarship to law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship recipient must submit an online application, resume, and academic transcript.  
• Website: gradyfirm.com/philanthropy 

ABC Law Centers Disability Advocacy Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Reiter & Walsh, P.C. law firm is proud to offer ABC Law Centers Disability Advocacy Scholarship to students who are planning to pursue a law or public policy career focused on disability advocacy. Applicants must submit an online application, essay, academic transcript.
• Website: abclawcenters.com/abc-law-centers-disability-advocacy-scholarship/

The Senior Justice Law Firm Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: August
• Eligibility Requirements: The Senior Justice law firm is proud to offer a scholarship to students who author the winning essay. The scholarship recipients must submit an online application and a 300-500-word essay.
• Website: seniorjustice.com/law-school-scholarship-contest/

ABA Writing Competition

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: September
• Eligibility Requirements: The ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Aviation and Space Law Committee is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: americanbar.org/groups/tort_trial_insurance_practice/committees/aviation-space-law/2022-aviation-writing-competition

Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The California Judges Foundation (CJF) is proud to offer Adam Z. Rice Memorial scholarship opportunity to law students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must submit an online application and video.
• Website: caljudges.org/adamrice.asp

Patrick Malone Law Scholarship

•  Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Patrick Malone & Associates firm is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity to law students. Applicants must submit an application, official transcript, and personal statement.
• Website: patrickmalonelaw.com/law-school-scholarship/

Crowell & Moring Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: To apply for the scholarship, applicants must be admitted as incoming first-year UCI law students in the class of 2023 and submit a personal statement demonstrating an interest in promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The scholarship will be renewed for the same amount in the recipient’s second and third year as long as the recipient is enrolled at UCI Law as a full-time student, in good academic standing, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• To apply: Contact UCI Law Financial Aid Director

Latham & Watkins, LLP Summer Scholarships

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: Check the website
• Eligibility Requirements: The law firm of Latham & Watkins, LLP is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for the summer to law students. Applicants must submit an online application, law school academic transcript, resume, and personal statement.
• Website: lwcareers.com/en/offices/united-states/how-to-apply.html

Carr & Weatherby LLP Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The law firm of Carr & Weatherby LLP is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. The scholarship recipients must submit an online application, official transcript, and a 250-word essay.
• Website: weatherbylawfirm.com/scholarship-for-law-school

The Dan Bradley Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The Legal Aid Association of California is proud to offer a fellowship to a law student with a demonstrated interest in the public sector. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, resume, references, and personal statement.
• Website: laaconline.org/award/dan-bradley-fellowship/

John J. Curtin, Jr. Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): $3,500
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The Curtin Justice Fund Legal Internship Program is proud to offer fellowship to a law student. Applicants must submit an application, cover letter, and resume.
• Website: americanbar.org/groups/public_services/homelessness_poverty/john_j_curtin_jr_fellowship

The Pipeline to Practice Foundation-1L Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The Pipeline to Practice Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship to a first-year law student. The scholarship recipient must submit an online application, resume, law school acceptance letter, and a 500-word essay.
• Website: pipelinetopractice.org/students/

KF&B Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The law firm of Kinney, Fernandez & Boire is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who author winning essay. The scholarship recipients must submit an application and a 500-word essay.
• Website: kfblaw.com/scholarship

The Alaska Bar Association Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The Alaska Bar Association is proud to offer a scholarship to continuing law students who demonstrate ties to Alaska, and an intent to return to Alaska within two years of graduation. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, resume, personal statement, and proof of Alaska residency or an explanation of ties to Alaska.
• Website: alaskabar.org/for-lawyers/law-school-scholarships

O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: January
• Eligibility Requirements: The O'Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble law firm is proud to offer a scholarship to law students. The scholarship recipients must submit an online application and a 500-word essay.
• Website: lawnj.net/about-us/community/law-school-scholarship/

The Gladstein Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The Gladstein Law Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: gladsteinlawfirm.com/the-gladstein-law-firm-scholarship

The West Coast Trial Lawyers Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The law firm of West Coast Trial Lawyers is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship recipient must submit a three to five-minute video on why they deserve the West Coast Trial Lawyers Scholarship, resume, and academic transcript.  
• Website: westcoasttriallawyers.com/scholarship/

Law Preview Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: BARBRI Law Preview and LexisNexis are proud to offer a scholarship to a first-year law student. The scholarship recipient must submit an online application and attend a BARBRI Law Preview summer session.  
• Website: lawpreview.barbri.com/scholarships/

One Lawyer Can Change The World Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: BARBRI Law Preview is proud to offer a scholarship to a first-year law student who authors winning essay. The scholarship recipient must submit an online application along with an essay.  
• Website: lawpreview.barbri.com

American Intellectual Property Law Association- Robert C. Watson Award

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must submit articles on a subject relating to the protection of intellectual property.
• Website:  aipla.org/resources/programs-awards/robert-c.-watson-award 

The O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The law firm of O'Connor Runckel & O'Malley is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, an essay, and their academic transcript.  
• Website: orolawfirm.com/law-school-scholarship.html

Legal Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: August
• Eligibility Requirements: The Moses and Rooth at Law, a Criminal Defense Law Firm are proud to offer a scholarship to law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Applicants must submit an application, an essay, and their academic transcript.  
• Website: mosesandrooth.com/legal-scholarship/

The Stewart J. Guss Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Houston law firm of Stewart J. Guss is proud to offer a scholarship to full-time students who author winning essay. Applicants must submit a 1000 word essay on the following topic: What law would you change and why? 
• Website: attorneyguss.com/annual-stewart-j-guss-college-student-scholarship/

The Baumgartner Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $3,000
• Deadline: August
• Eligibility Requirements: The Baumgartner law firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a full-time student who demonstrates financial need and giving back to their community through volunteer service.
• Website: baumgartnerlawyers.com/baumgartner-law-firm-scholarship-application/

The Constance Baker Motley National Student Writing Competition

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Constance Baker Motley National Student Writing Competition is sponsored by the American Constitution Society, which is an opportunity to recognize legal scholarship that enhances the understanding and reputation of progressive legal theories. The scholarship recipient must be a student member of the National American Constitution Society for Law and Policy.
• Website: acslaw.org/get-involved/constance-baker-motley-national-student-writing-competition/

The Richard D. Cudahy Writing Competition on Regulatory and Administrative Law

• Amount (estimated): $1,500
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Richard D. Cudahy Writing Competition on Regulatory and Administrative Law is open to practicing lawyers, policymakers, and law students who author a winning essay.
• Website: acslaw.org/get-involved/the-richard-d-cudahy-writing-competition

 Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness-Law School Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The law office of Richard M. Renkin & Associates is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who has been affected by or dealing with issues related to Lymphoma or Leukemia. The applicant must submit an application along with an essay describing how your life has been impacted by Lymphoma or Leukemia.
• Website: renkinlaw.com/leukemia-lymphoma-law-school-scholarship

Dwyer Williams Potter Attorneys, LLP Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Dwyer Williams Potter Attorneys, LLP Scholarship is awarded to students accepted for enrollment to an accredited law school, who have graduated from an Oregon University and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
• Website: www.roydwyer.com/scholarship/

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyer's Single Mother Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The Rosenfeld Injury Lawyer's Single Mother Scholarship is open to students accepted for enrollment to an accredited law school, and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay about how you believe motherhood has helped prepare you for the challenges that you will face as a student.
• Website: rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com/articles/single-mother-scholarship/

The American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: For applicants enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program. The scholarship recipient must submit an online application and mail a certification of blindness along with an official transcript, letters of recommendation.
• Website: acb.org/scholarships

Rhode Island Bar Foundation-Thomas F. Black, Jr Memorial Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $25,000
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The Thomas F. Black, Jr Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Rhode Island residents who demonstrated financial need and superior academic performance.
• Website: ribar.com/For%20the%20Public/GrantsAndScholarships.aspx

Trial Advocacy Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $3,000
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: Awarded by the American Association for Justice, this scholarship is open to all second and third-year AAJ law student members.
• Website: justice.org/community/caucuses/law-students/trial-advocacy-scholarship

The Reeves Law Group Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,500
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The law firm of Reeves Law Group is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who author winning essay. Applicants will be judged based on the quality of writing, the creativity of presentation, and emotion.
• Website: robertreeveslaw.com/scholarship/

The Public Law Section Student Writing Competition

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: Articles must be submitted and written by a student enrolled and, in good standing at a California law school’s Juris Doctor program that is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.
• Website: calawyers.org/Sections/Public-Law/Student-Writing-Competition

Leesfield Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,500
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: Awarded by the American Association for Justice, this scholarship is open to first and second-year AAJ law student members.
• Website: justice.org/community/caucuses/law-students/leesfield-scholarship

The Mendrzycki Essay Contest

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The contest encourages original and innovative research and writing in the area of legal malpractice law, professional liability insurance, and loss prevention. 
• Website: americanbar.org/groups/lawyers_professional_liability/awards/overview/

The Justice Hollis G. Best Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,000
• Deadline: January
  
• Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to law students who have successfully completed at least one year of law school, who have financial need and demonstrated leadership capabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

• Amount (estimated): $15,000
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund looks for students that are involved in civil rights struggles, economic justice, international solidarity, or other progressive issues.
• Website: davisputter.org/apply/apply-for-scholarships/

Justice Stephen K. Tamura Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,500
• Deadline: September
• Eligibility Requirements: The Justice Stephen K. Tamura Foundation offers scholarships to students who overcame financial barriers and demonstrate financial need.
• To apply: Contact UCI Law Financial Aid Director

Jackson Lewis Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: August
• Eligibility Requirements: Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the nation's largest labor and employment law firms, offers a generous scholarship to second or third-year law student who demonstrates an interest in, or aptitude for, employment or labor law.
• To apply: Contact UCI Law Financial Aid Director

Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Fund

• Amount (estimated): $3,000
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: Currently enrolled graduate student who is pursuing a degree in environmental law with career goals that coincide with an interest to communicate and interpret the wonders of nature.
• Website: bigtrees.org/events-programs/scholarship-fund/

Jan Jancin Award

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: Enrolled graduate student pursuing a career in intellectual property law.
• Website: aipla.org/resources/programs-awards/jan-jancin-competition

American Association of Law Libraries Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The American Association of Law Libraries is committed to providing opportunities for professional growth. Each year, the Association awards scholarships in significant amounts in the categories listed on the web site to assist individuals in achieving their goal of becoming a law librarian. Minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Website: aallnet.org/education-training/scholarships/

FDLI's H. Thomas Austern Memorial Writing Competitions - Law Students

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline:  June
• Eligibility Requirements: The Food and Drug Institute (FDLI) sponsors the Writing Competitions to encourage law students interested in the areas of law that affect foods, drugs, devices, cosmetics, and biologics.  The applicant must be enrolled in a J.D. program at any of the nation's law schools.
• Website: fdli.org/career/austern-writing-competition/
  

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The Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP law firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a first-year law student. Applicants must submit an online application, community involvement, official transcript, and personal statement.
• Website: bremerwhyte.com/about/diversity-fellowship/

Jaime & Blanca Jarrin and Los Defensores Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: November
• Eligibility Requirements: The Jaime and Blanca Jarrin Foundation and Los Defensores are proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, academic transcript, recommendation letter, and Latino community service.
• Website: losdefensores.com/scholarship

Ogletree Deakins ODBAR Scholarship 

• Amount (estimated): $7,500
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The Ogletree Deakins’ Black Lawyer Affinity Group (ODBAR) is proud to offer a scholarship to a National Black Law Students Association member.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Japanese American Bar Association

• Amount (estimated): $3,000
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Japanese American Bar Association Educational Foundation (JEF) was created to facilitate awarding scholarships to law students with a demonstrated commitment to community service, including but not limited to serving the Japanese American community and/or the API Community.
• Website: jabaonline.org/jef

Hon. Arthur Nakazato Memorial Scholarship 

• Amount (estimated): $2,000
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: The Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA) is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who must demonstrate leadership in the Asian Pacific American community. Applicants must submit an application, a personal statement, and a law school academic transcript.
• Website: ocaaba.org/lawstudents

Hispanic Bar Association of the Inland Empire (HBAIE) Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $500
• Deadline: September
• Eligibility Requirements: The Hispanic Bar Association of the Inland Empire (HBAIE) is proud to offer a scholarship to continuing law students who demonstrate ties to Inland Empire. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, law school academic transcript, 500-word personal statement, and resume.
• Website: hbaie.com/scholarship

CAPAJA Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,500
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The California Asian-Pacific American Judges Association (CAPAJA) proudly offers scholarships to continuing law students committed to advancing the Chinese American and/or broader Asian Pacific American (APA) community. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, personal statement, and resume.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

African American Single Mother’s Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,000
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The Golden State Worker’s Compensation Law Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to single African American mothers. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, academic transcript, and personal statement.
• Website: workerscompensationlawyerssandiego.com/golden-state-workers-compensation-diversity-scholarship

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA) Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: September
• Eligibility Requirements: The Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA) is proud to offer a scholarship to continuing law students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement and a commitment to advancing the Chinese American and/or broader Asian Pacific American (APA) community. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, personal statement, resume, and academic transcript.
• Website: sccla.org/Scholarships

Equity and Inclusion Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. The scholarship recipient must be interested in working in an area of natural resources and/or energy and submit their law school academic transcript and financial needs.
• Website: apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/EquityandInclusionScholarship

Armstrong & Lee LLP Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,500
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The Armstrong & Lee LLP Law Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who authors the winning essay.
• Website: armstronglee.com/diversity-in-law-scholarship

Raymond L. Ocampo Jr. Family Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $10,000
• Deadline: September
• Eligibility Requirements: The NFALA Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. Applicants must submit an application, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript, a 500- word essay, and a resume.
• Website: nfala.com/scholarships

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR) is offering a scholarship to California Native American law students. Applicants must submit certified copies of original birth or death certificates for each generation of the applicants’ ancestry, linking them to a person with a CDIB showing a California tribal affiliation on the California census rolls of 1928 or 1933 or the California Judgment Fund Rolls of 1953 or 1972. The scholarship recipient must submit an application and provide the required supporting documentation.
• Website: gratonrancheria.com/ucscholarship               

PABA Foundation Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: April
  
• Eligibility Requirements: The Philippine American Bar Association (PABA) Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the Asian Pacific American community's needs, emphasizing the Filipino-American. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, academic transcript, and resume. 
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Marshall-Motley Scholars Program

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Marshall-Motley Scholars Program is offered to first-year law students who intend to pursue a career in Civil Rights law. Applicants must submit an application, essay, academic transcript, resume, and personal statement.
•  Website: marshallmotleyscholars.org

Zelle LLP Diversity in Law Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $15,000
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The Zella, LLP Law Firm is proud to offer a scholarship to first-year law students who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and an interest in litigation (including antitrust and insurance litigation), along with a desire to practice in one of the cities Zelle maintains an office. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, academic transcript, and financial need.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

OCAABA Scholarship: Outstanding Student Award

• Amount (estimated): $2,000
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: The Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA) is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who must demonstrate leadership in the Asian Pacific American community. Applicants must submit an application, a personal statement, and a law school academic transcript.
• Website: ocaaba.org/lawstudents

The FLOC Bayanihan Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: August
• Eligibility Requirements: The Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County (FLOC) is proud to offer a scholarship to continuing law students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the Filipino-American community. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, personal statement, academic transcript, letter of recommendation, and resume. 
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Community Fund for Black Bar Applicants

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: Check the website
• Eligibility Requirements: The Community Fund for Black Bar Applicants was founded by Octavia Carson, J.D., a 2020 law school graduate. The scholarship opportunity is provided to applicants who identify as Black/African American/Pan African and if they are preparing for a bar examination. The scholarship applicant must submit an online application.
• Website: blackbarapplicantfund.com/

The Keker, Van Nest & Peters Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP law firm is proud to offer a scholarship to a first-year law student. Applicants must submit an application, letter of recommendation, official transcript, resume, and financial need.
• Website: keker.com/careers/diversity/Diversity-Scholarship

Arent Fox LLP Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Arent Fox LLP Firm is proud to offer a second-year law student scholarship who demonstrated leadership qualities, work experience, and community involvement. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, current resume, legal writing sample, official academic transcript, and an essay.
• Website: arentfox.com/careers/diversity#scholarship

NFALA President’s Annual Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,000
• Deadline: September
• Eligibility Requirements: The NFALA Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student. Applicants must submit an application, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript, a 500- word essay, and a resume.
• Website: nfala.com/scholarships

The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: Check website
• Eligibility Requirements: The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (APABA) is proud to offer a scholarship to a law student who has demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, resume, and essay.
• Website: apabasv.com/awards-scholarships/#achievement-scholarship

Goodwin 1L Diversity Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: Check website
• Eligibility Requirements: This fellowship is open to a first-year law student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and involvement in diverse organizations, and commitment to community service. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, a personal statement, resume, and undergraduate academic transcript and copy of the current law school transcript.
• Website: goodwinlaw.com/careers/diversity-fellowships#1L

The Thurgood Marshall Bar Association Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: The Thurgood Marshall Bar Association is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who are taking the Bar Exam and demonstrate a commitment to expand diversity and inclusion within the legal profession, and ties to Orange County. Applicants must submit an application, proof of enrollment into the California Bar Examination, resume, and personal statement.
• Website: thurgoodmarshallbarassociation.org

The Robert T. Matsui Writing Competition

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund (AEF) is proud to offer a scholarship to honor Congressman Robert T. Matsui. Through this writing competition, the recipient must address a legal topic of importance to the Asian Pacific American community. It must be original work and not previously published.
• Website: aefdc.com/matsui-writing-competition

Goodwin 2L Diversity Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: This fellowship is open to a second-year law student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and must contribute to diverse backgrounds, community service, and commitment to practice law in a corporate law firm setting. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, a personal statement, a resume, and an academic transcript.
• Website: goodwinlaw.com/careers/diversity-fellowships#2L

 Law Preview Diversity 1L Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: LexisNexis is proud to offer a scholarship to first-year law students at UC Irvine, School of Law. The scholarship recipient must submit an online application and attend a BARBRI Law Preview course.
• Website: lawpreview.barbri.com/scholarships/uc-irvine/

Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $10,000
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) is proud to offer a scholarship to incoming law students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement, interest in corporate law, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship recipient must submit an online application, an essay, and their academic transcript.
• Website: mcca.com/resources/scholarship-program

The Islamic Scholarship Fund

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The Islamic Scholarship Fund is open to Muslim students or active members of the Muslim community who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, letters of recommendation, resume, and academic transcript.  
• Website: islamicscholarshipfund

California ChangeLawyers-3L Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to social justice, public service, and intent to pursue a legal career in California after graduating from law school. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. Interested applicants must contact the UCI School of Law Financial Aid Office for a statement of nomination.
• Website: changelawyers.org/changelawyers-scholarships

Mark T. Banner Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $10,000
• Deadline: December
• Eligibility Requirements: The Richard Linn American Inn of Court is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who demonstrate a commitment to the pursuit of a career in Intellectual Property Law. The scholarship recipients must submit an application, resume, essay, and academic transcript.
• Website: linninn.org/Pages/scholarship.shtml

Arnold & Porter Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $10,000
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: The law firm of Arnold & Porter LLP is proud to offer a scholarship to law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and must contribute to the diverse background of the law school student body, and entering the legal profession. The scholarship recipients must submit an application, current resume, official law school transcript, and a 500-word essay.
• Website: arnoldporter.com/en/careers/law-students-trainee-solicitors/diversity-scholarship

AABA Law Foundation's Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: The Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area Law Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship to Asian Pacific American law students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community, and who will continue to serve the needs through pro bono, public interest, and/or public service legal work. The scholarship recipients must submit an application, resume, two letters of recommendation, academic transcript, and a 500-word essay.
• Website: aaba-bay.com/aaba-foundation

Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $10,000
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: The law firms of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is proud to offer three scholarships to diverse law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and simultaneous commitment to the community. Recipients will be awarded a salaried 2L Summer Associate position in one of the law offices.
• Website: bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices/

The Mexican American Bar Foundation- Scholarship Program

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: March
• Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to continuing law students who demonstrate financial need, community service, leadership experience, and any hardship experienced in pursuing an education.
• Website: themabf.org/

The Mexican American Bar Foundation- Bar Stipend

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: January
• Eligibility Requirements: The bar stipend is awarded to third-year law students who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, community service, leadership experience, and any hardship experienced in pursuing an education.
• Website: themabf.org/

Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The Black Women Lawyers Association awards its scholarships on the basis of financial need, community service, academic achievement, and legal writing ability. Eligibility is limited to second- and third-year law students.
• Website: bwlfoundation.org/scholarships/

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund encourages racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and provides financial assistance to the scholarship recipients.
• Website: americanbar.org/groups/diversity

Michigan Auto Law Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $2,000
• Deadline: June
• Eligibility Requirements: Recipient must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority or demonstrate a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career. Open to students currently enrolled in their first or second year of law school.
• Website: michiganautolaw.com/scholarships/diversity/ 

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: October
• Eligibility Requirements: This fellowship is for New Americans to provide opportunities for continuing generations to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.
• Website: pdsoros.org/apply

Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The scholarship program assists underrepresented minority students who intend to enter the intellectual property law field to attend law school.
• Website: diversityiniplaw.org/sidney-b-williams-jr-scholar-program

California ChangeLawyers - 1L Diversity Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $7,500
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: Any diverse student who plans to begin their 1L year this Fall at a California law school is eligible. 
• Website: changelawyers.org/changelawyers-scholarships

Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County - Wallace (Wally) R. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: October
• Eligibility Requirements: The Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to Orange County Latino students who are presently attending law school and who have demonstrated involvement in the Latino community.
• Website: ochba.org/scholarships

The Korean American Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: Check Website
• Eligibility Requirements: For applicants enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, school activities, and community services.
• Website: kasf.org/

The Orange County Women Lawyers Foundation Diversity Bar Stipend Award

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: Check Website
• Eligibility Requirements: Recipient must be a member of an ethical or racial minority who demonstrates financial need; community service, advancement of diversity in the legal profession; and involvement with the Orange County community.
• Website: ocwla.org/students

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Trial LawHER Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $10,000
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The Trial LawHER Scholarship is offered to rising 3L female law students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and planning to become a Plaintiff Trial Lawyer. The scholarship recipient must submit an application, 1,500-word essay, closing argument video, law school transcript, and recommendation letter.
• Website: milestoneseventh.com/trial-lawher-scholarship/

WLALA Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) Foundation is offering a scholarship to students who have demonstrated a commitment to issues affecting women, children, minorities, or other historically marginalized groups. 
•  Website: wlala.org/scholarships/

Latina Lawyers Bar Association Bar Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The Latina Lawyers Bar Association is offering a scholarship based on financial need, commitment to the Latina community, and academic achievement.
•  Website: llbalaw.org/scholarships

Rachel Krevans Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $10,000
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The Morrison & Foerster Law Firm is proud to offer rising 3L female law students interested in pursuing intellectual property careers.
• Website: chipsnetwork.org/hall-of-fame-inductees/rachel-krevans/

The Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: July
• Eligibility Requirements: Awarded by the San Luis Obispo County Women Lawyers Association, this scholarship is open to current law students or students accepted for enrollment in law school with a demonstrated connection to San Luis Obispo County.
• Website: wlaslo.org/scholarships

Mike Eidson Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The Mike Eidson Scholarship is awarded to a rising third-year female law student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a plaintiffs' lawyer or criminal defense lawyer.
• Website: justice.org/community/caucuses/law-students/eidson-scholarship

The Orange County Women Lawyers Foundation Bar Stipend Award

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: Varies
• Eligibility Requirements: The OCWLA Bar Stipend Award includes a demonstration of financial need; community service, the advancement of women or women's issues; and involvement with the Orange County community.
• Website: ocwla.org/students

The Orange County Women Lawyers Foundation Diversity Bar Stipend Award

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: Varies
• Eligibility Requirements: Recipient must be a member of an ethical or racial minority who demonstrates financial need; community service, the advancement of diversity in the legal profession; and involvement with the Orange County community.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Selected Professions Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: Check Website
• Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to women of color who are underrepresented and who intend to pursue a full-time course of study during the fellowship year. Applicants must be U.S citizens or permanent residents.
• Website: aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/selected-professions-fellowships

Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Scholarships

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: The Black Women Lawyers Association awards its scholarships on the basis of financial need, community service, academic achievement, and legal writing ability. Eligibility is limited to second- and third-year law students.
• Website: bwlfoundation.org/scholarships/

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GALAS Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: February
• Eligibility Requirements: For undergraduate and graduate studies (high school seniors and college students who are accepted/enrolled in accredited colleges/universities). Active involvement in an organization that benefits the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) community. Must attend school in California. GALAS scholarship award recipient selection committee member eligible.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

Trans/Nonbinary Law Graduates of Color Grant Fund

• Amount (estimated): $1,000
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation is proud to offer a need-based grant to graduating transgender and/or nonbinary law graduates.
• Website: lgbtqbar.org/programs/law-students/law-school-scholarships

NFALA LGBTQ Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: September
• Eligibility Requirements: The National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA) LGBTQ Affinity Network offers a scholarship to a law student. Applicants must submit an application, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript, a 500- word essay, and a resume.
• Website: nfala.com/scholarships

ABA SOGI LGBT Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): $5,000
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: The ABA's Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity is proud to offer students a scholarship who have secured an internship or job for summer with a public interest organization engaged in legal or policy work with a direct impact on LGBTQ individuals. Applicants must submit an application, a 500-word essay, resume, law school transcript, and two letters of recommendation.
• Website: americanbar.org/groups/diversity/sexual_orientation/SOGI/

M. Katherine Baird Darmer Equality Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: May
• Eligibility Requirements: Awarded to current or incoming law students, who demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality for the LGBT community in Orange County.
• Website: Download the Application (PDF)

The Pride Law Fund Summer Fellowship

• Amount (estimated): $2,500
• Deadline: April
• Eligibility Requirements: This fellowship program is open to LGBT students working under the supervision of an attorney at a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization or government agency.
• Website: pridelawfund.org/

Point Foundation Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: January
• Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is designed to help promising LGBTQ students achieve their full academic and leadership potential despite obstacles. Scholars must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, community involvement, and financial need.
• Website: pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/

Pride Foundation Scholarship

• Amount (estimated): Varies
• Deadline: Check Website
• Eligibility Requirements: For applicants enrolled in a full-time graduate program. The scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of academic achievement, and promote diversity in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, or Ally (LGBTQA) community.
• Website: pridefoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply/ 

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