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External Scholarships

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Students are also encouraged to explore the AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank to view more potential scholarship opportunities.

Please note that scholarships reduce the amount of loan funding you are eligible for. If you receive an outside scholarship, you must notify the Office of Financial Aid.

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Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Law Student Scholarship Program: established to assist a first-year law student who is a long-term resident of Chicago studying at one of the selected law schools in the Chicago area (including DePaul). Contact (507) 931-0728. Closed See website Visit Website
American Bar Association (ABA) Legal Opportunity Scholarship: is meant to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to and attend law school. Awarded to 20 incoming diverse law students who have overcome adversity, proven themselves through academic success and public service, and demonstrated the tenacity to excel within the profession. Closed $15,000 Visit Website
American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholarship: intended for students from underrepresented minority groups entering or attending law school in the fall, with a demonstrated commitment to developing a career in intellectual property law. January 31, 2025 $30,000/year Visit Website
BARBRI joined with leading law schools, law firms, and bar associations to help students succeed in their first year. These sponsoring organizations will fund full scholarships for first year students to attend a summer BARBRI Law Preview workshop. The sessions are meant to provide information on how to prepare and what to expect in law school, with mentoring opportunities as well.  Varies Funds to Attend BARBRI Preview Summer Workshop Visit Website
Federal Circuit Bar Association Charitable and Education Fund Scholarships: open to students (a) pursuing a JD degree, (b) enrolling for the upcoming academic year in any ABA accredited law school, (c) having financial need, and (d) showing a demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Closed $5,000-$10,000 Visit Website
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Miller Johnson West Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship: open to students of color (African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander) accepted to or presently attending an accredited law school within the U.S. with a permanent residence in Michigan. Varies $5,000 Visit Website
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Academic Scholarship: Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish college and graduate students. Closed $1,000-$4,000 (renewable) Visit Website
LMJ Scholarship: The LMJ Scholarship is a diversity pipeline program that seeks to nurture the academic and professional careers of outstanding law students. The scholarship is open to women and diverse students who have: been accepted to an ABA-accredited law school on a full-time basis; an outstanding or promising academic record; an interest in corporate law; demonstrated community service and leadership qualities; a financial need; and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity. Varies $10,000 Visit Website
Sidney B Williams Jr. Scholar Program: The Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program, the Foundation’s Flagship DEI Initiative, Assists STEM-Educated Individuals from Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups Seeking Admission to attend full time at an ABA-Accredited Law School to Explore a Career in Patent Law in the United States. The Scholar Program Offers Selected Scholars $30,000 Law School Tuition Grant Awards And Provides Financial And Non-Financial Assistance To Scholars During The Law School Admissions Process And Throughout Law School. December 15, 2025 See Program Details Visit Website
Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship: The Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is available to all future or current law school students, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0 and must be currently attending or planning to enter a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). June 2, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
Trombley & Hanes Scholarship: Trombley & Hanes will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the Fall 2024 semester. This is to be used exclusively for tuition or other related expenses. Students must be accepted into a program at any U.S. school for Fall 2024 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Closed $500 Visit Website
Javier Villareal Scholarship: Personal injury lawyers – especially those related to car or automobile accidents – can have a complicated reputation among the general public. Personal injury lawyers are often the first line of defense for persons who lack the financial resources to go up against big corporate or institutional interests. In your essay, explain how you see personal injury attorneys fighting for rights, and whether we as a society benefit (or do not) from the adversarial legal system. Many residents of South Texas are not native speakers of English. Explain the complexities of serving the Spanish-language community within the legal system. July 1, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Crowder Law Firm Scholarship: A law firm based in Plano, Texas offering two awards each with a value of $1,000 to students pursuing a higher education who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.6 or higher, be enrolled at an accredited university or college for the Fall 2024 semester, and be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. The scholarship contest does require an essay of approximately 1,000 words.  December 18, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Personal Injury Legal Group is offering a scholarship to college students who may need financial assistance to obtain their degree. Eligible applicants must hold a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, be accepted or attend a law school in the U.S., and be a citizen or legal resident authorized to work in the United States. A one to three-page essay describing the area of law the applicant intends to pursue and why is needed.  June 1, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
The Robert Wayne Pearce Investor Fraud Awareness Scholarship is an annual scholarship program established to help raise awareness of securities fraud and to support the education of future leaders in the field of financial regulation and consumer protection. To enter, write a 500 word essay (prompt on website).  Closed $2,500 Visit Website
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AAML Illinois Chapter William Stewart Boyd Scholarship for African American Law Students: The AAML Illinois Chapter named this scholarship to honor Judge Boyd, a widely respected jurist who has served for more than three decades as one of the few African American family law judges in the Cook County Circuit Court. Judge Boyd will help choose and then mentor the scholarship recipient. In addition, our Chapter will arrange an internship with a leading family-law firm. Closed $5,000 Visit Website
American Association for Justice (AAJ) Minority Caucus Richard D. Hailey Scholarship: open to African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and Biracial law student members who are entering their first, second, or third year of law school. Closed $5,000 Visit Website
American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) LGBT Public Interest Scholarship Program will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBT public interest arena for the Summer and/or fall of 2019. Closed $5,000 Visit Website
American Bar Association (ABA) Legal Opportunity Scholarship: is meant to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to and attend law school. Awarded to 20 incoming diverse law students who have overcome adversity, proven themselves through academic success and public service, and demonstrated the tenacity to excel within the profession. Closed $15,000/year Visit Website
American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholarship: intended for students from underrepresented minority groups entering or attending law school in the fall, with a demonstrated commitment to developing a career in intellectual property law. Closed $10,000/year Visit Website
Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships: several scholarship opportunities available to students enrolled in a tribe from the Continental U.S. or Alaska who are enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning. Varies Varies Visit Website
Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship will award three (3) scholarships to diverse law students. Each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid during the student's third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses. Additionally, recipients will be awarded a salaried 2L Summer Associate position in one of our offices. Closed $10,000 Visit Website
Barbri Law Preview - Diversity Scholarship: five scholarships available for incoming 1L students from DePaul College of Law to attend Barbri's Law Preview program. Closed Varies Visit Website
Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. Scholarships: BWLA recognizes the critical significance of ensuring the success of students of color and women during their legal education, throughout bar exam study, and in the competitive job market today. BWLA provides scholarships to deserving law students twice per year: once in the Fall in the form of book scholarships, and once in the Spring during the annual spring fundraiser. Closed $5,000 Visit Website
Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C. Striving Solo Parent Scholarship: Attorney Bacalis often provides legal services to single parents, and he has come to appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that goes into raising children on your own. Starting in Fall 2022, Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C. is offering a scholarship of $1,000 each semester to a single parent who is returning to school to pursue a college degree. We hope that the Striving Solo Parent Scholarship allows single parents easier access to higher education. March 1, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Defense Research Institute (DRI) Law Student Diversity Scholarship: open to rising second- and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. All rising second- and third-year female law students are also eligible, regardless of race or ethnicity. Any other rising second- and third-year law students who come from backgrounds that would add to the cause of diversity, regardless of race or gender, are eligible to apply. Closed $10,000 Visit Website
The Diversity Scholarship Foundation, NFP supports students in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana seeking a career in the legal profession who have maintained a high GPA and are actively participating or supporting diversity related programs. Varies Varies Visit Website
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers Scholarships: Following the legacy of our founder and several of our past presidents, this organization continues to make significant contributions to the DuPage County legal community. We are proud to be able to award two scholarships annually to female law students via the Judge Helen C. Kinney Scholarship and Ashley M. Haws Memorial Scholarship. Varies Varies Visit Website
First-Generation College Student Scholarship: Attorney David Kadzai appreciates the resilience and hard work it takes to become a first-generation college student. The journey of becoming the first person in your family to attend university is often filled with intimidating challenges and difficult circumstances. Attorney Kadzai hopes to alleviate some of the stress and difficulty of this journey by offering financial assistance to students. His law firm established The Law Offices of David A. Kadzai, LLC First Generation College Student Scholarship to make higher education more attainable for those who are embarking on this journey. April 2, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Miller Johnson West Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship: open to students of color (African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander) accepted to or presently attending an accredited law school within the U.S. with a permanent residence in Michigan. March 1, 2025 $5,000 Visit Website
Illinois Judicial Council Foundation Scholarships: The Illinois Judicial Council Foundation has funded numerous scholarships to minority and other deserving law students throughout Illinois and beyond. Closed Varies Visit Website
Kadzai First-Generation College Student Scholarship: How has being a first-generation college student challenged you? How has the experience made you a better student and person? April 2, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Diversity Fellowship Programs: Kirkland offers a 1L Diversity Scholars Program and a 2L Diversity Fellowship Program to diverse law students. Varies Varies Visit Website
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund: The American Bar Association (ABA) awards an annual Legal Opportunity Scholarship to first-year law students. The mission of the program is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to attend and complete law school. Closed $5,000 Visit Website
MCCA Diversity Scholarships, Fellowships and Internships. The included organizations offer law school scholarships and fellowships to diverse students. Please see the included links for application information. Varies Varies Visit Website
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) Law School Scholarship: open to all students who are enrolled at an accredited U.S. law school and have a demonstrated commitment to serving the Latino community. Varies $2,000 - $10,000 Visit Website
At Miami Family Law Group, we are passionate about issues that affect families. We strongly believe that by providing financial assistance through this scholarship, we will positively impact and assist a student looking to pursue a college education. Miami Family Law Breaking The Cycle Scholarship provides a $1,000 award each semester to a student who has grown up in a volatile family environment and is looking to further their education in hopes of “breaking the cycle” of strife that they experienced in their childhood and perhaps continue to experience. June 4, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship: The scholarship is available to diverse individuals who have overcome obstacles, are outstanding and promising scholars, have an interest in corporate law, and possess a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Closed $10,000 Visit Website
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Law Foundation Scholarships: The NAPABA Law Foundation strongly encourages applications from applicants reflecting diverse cultural and experiential backgrounds, people with disabilities and or diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, work experiences, national origins, sexual orientations and ages. Varies $2,000 - $7,500 Visit Website
The Pearce Law Firm Empowering Women in Law School Scholarship: The Pearce Law Firm in Philadelphia is pleased to offer The Pearce Law Firm – Empowering Women In Law Scholarship. This scholarship opportunity is open to women nationwide who are currently attending a law school in the United States. This scholarship is intended to encourage & support outstanding achievement & leadership by example from women in the field of law. May 31, 2025 $1,500 Visit Website
Puerto Rican Bar Foundation Scholarship: The PRBA awards scholarships to qualified law students who have completed at least one year of law school.  In awarding scholarships, PRBA considers financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in the Latino community/institutions of higher learning. Closed $1,250 Visit Website
Pullan & Young Scholarship: The Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses. We believe that every student should have access to an education, regardless of their circumstances, and our goal is to help make college more accessible and affordable for those affected by incarceration in their family. Each semester, Pullan & Young aims to help these students achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student per semester. March 17, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Vazquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer Scholarship: Through DACA, undocumented students may be able to pursue a higher education in the United States. We understand how difficult it can be for many of these students to receive financial assistance when attending college. Through our Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer Scholarship, we hope to make the dream of pursuing a college education more attainable for these students. Closed $1,000 Visit Website
Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship: The Will County Bar Association in collaboration with the Black Bar Association of Will County, Latino Bar Association of Will County, and Will County Women’s Bar Association is pleased to announce applications are currently being accepted for the Will County Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program. The purpose of this Program is to encourage diversity within the Will County legal community by awarding a scholarship to a first or second year Black or Latino Law Student.  Closed Varies Visit Website
The LMJ Scholarship is a diversity pipeline program that seeks to nurture the academic and professional careers of outstanding diverse law students. The LMJ Scholarship program grants scholarships of $10,000 to students for their first year of law school. Closed $10,000 Visit Website
The Will County Bar Association (WCBA) in a collaborative effort with the Will County Black Bar Association, the Will County Latino Bar Association, and the Will County Women’s Bar Association have created a diversity scholarship for a Black or Latino student entering their first or second year of law school in the fall semester of 2024. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage diversity within the Will County legal community.  The student can earn up to $38,000 towards their legal education.  Closed Vaires Visit Website
Immigration Legal Advisors, PLLC is proud to offer our Dreams Without Borders Scholarship, worth $1,000, to law students from immigrant families who are as committed as we are to making meaningful contributions to immigration law and policy.Our scholarship will provide financial assistance to cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses, allowing recipients to focus on their studies and lessen their financial burdens. Application criteria is on website.  December 16, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
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Allison Soares Law School Scholarship for Joint MBA Students: To be considered for the scholarship, please submit an essay about why you decided to become a lawyer and pursue a joint M.B.A program. Tell me about your background and how you plan to serve the community and what intrigues you about practicing this type of law. Closed $1,000 Visit Website
American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholarship: intended for students from underrepresented minority groups entering or attending law school in the fall, with a demonstrated commitment to developing a career in intellectual property law. March 31, 2025 $10,000/year Visit Website
Anderson & Boback Scholarship Program: We are interested in hearing what inspired you to become an attorney. We’d love to know what specifically motivates your interest in practicing family law and why? And, why you think you would make a good lawyer. If you have any previous experience in advocating for yourself or others, please also share how that experience informed your decision to pursue a career in law! Closed $1,000 Visit Website
Bibiyan Law Group Scholarship: Explain a specific challenge you overcame and how pursuing a career in employment law will help you advocate for others facing similar obstacles. Closed $1,500 Visit Website
Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship: Charles E. Joseph has dedicated his career to fighting for workers’ rights as a plaintiff’s employment lawyer. His work has protected victims of discrimination, sexual harassment, and wage theft. Charles E. Joseph founded Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP, a New York firm that has recovered more than $140 million for workers. He also created Working Now and Then, a resource on employment law and worker’s rights. In order to encourage future employment lawyers, the Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to a law student who plans to work in plaintiff’s employment law. May 15, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
The Federal Circuit Bar Association Charitable and Education Fund Scholarship: open to students (a) pursuing a JD degree, (b) enrolling for the upcoming academic year in any ABA accredited law school, (c) having financial need, and (d) showing a demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Closed $5,000-$10,000 Visit Website
Gerber & Holder Workers' Compensation Scholarship Essay Competition: Should Uber, Lyft drivers and other Gig economy workers be reclassified from independent contractors to employees with benefits? (in light of recent California measure that failed to pass) Closed $1,000 Visit Website
James Kennedy Law One Tough Student Scholarship: We are James Kennedy Law, a Texas law firm that represents victims of personal injury and workplace injury accidents. Our firm is especially passionate about helping those who suffer injuries from drunk driving accidents, and we extend that passion through our One Tough Student Scholarship. For the Fall 2022 semester, we are offering two awards each worth $1,000 to graduate and undergraduate students who have been affected by drunk driving. 

 

 August 13, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
John T. Fields & Associates, LLC Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship: How has domestic violence affected people in the United States today? How serious is this issue? What solutions can be put in place to address these concerns and reduce the number of people who are affected by domestic abuse? April 15, 2025 $2,000 Visit Website
Justice in Family Law Scholarship: We are offering The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship to a current or aspiring law student who wants to bring positive change to family law practice and policy. The award, in the amount of $1,000, can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at the college, university, or law school where the recipient is enrolled. May 26, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Kadzai First-Generation College Student Scholarship: Attorney David Kadzai appreciates the resilience and hard work it takes to become a first-generation college student. The journey of becoming the first person in your family to attend university is often filled with intimidating challenges and difficult circumstances. Attorney Kadzai hopes to alleviate some of the stress and difficulty of this journey by offering financial assistance to students. His law firm established The Law Offices of David A. Kadzai, LLC First Generation College Student Scholarship to make higher education more attainable for those who are embarking on this journey. April 2, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship: At the Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec, we serve and represent individuals who suffer injuries after serious accidents. Our team understands the important role public service plays in an individual's physical, emotional, and financial recovery. With the Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec Public Service Scholarship, we want to support college students who are pursuing a career in public service and are passionate about helping others. Each semester, we offer two scholarship awards in the amount of $2,000 each to students who strive to become better public servants. The funds can be used for tuition and other educational expenses at a university or college in the United States. December 9, 2024 $2,000 Visit Website
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers Scholarship: What are some legal ramifications that new courtroom technology may have in regards to personal injury cases in the future? For example, should virtual recreations of a personal injury that otherwise has no video footage be admissible as evidence in court? Why or why not? July 31, 2025 $500 Visit Website
Sidney B. Williams Jr. Scholar Program: The Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program, the Foundation’s Flagship DEI Initiative, Assists STEM-Educated Individuals from Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups Seeking Admission to an ABA-Accredited Law School to Explore a Career in Patent Law in the United States. The Scholar Program Offers Selected Scholars $30,000 Law School Tuition Grant Awards And Provides Financial And Non-Financial Assistance To Scholars During The Law School Admissions Process And Throughout Law School. March 31, 2025 Varies Visit Website
Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship: The attorneys of Sieben Edmunds Miller are pleased to offer a biannual, national, needs-based scholarship for law students. We remember our own law school experience fondly; the education and networking opportunities we received during undergrad and law school continue to be invaluable to this day. We hope our scholarship will reduce the financial burden on students pursuing a career as a criminal defense attorney and allow them to focus on making the most of their education. December 31, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
Soares Law School Scholarship for MBA Students: To be considered for the scholarship, please submit an essay about why you decided to become a lawyer and pursue a joint M.B.A program. Tell me about your background and how you plan to serve the community and what intrigues you about practicing this type of law. Closed $1,000 Visit Website
Spencer & Associates Community Leader Scholarship: To help students who are seeking a career in public service and who have an interest in helping others in their communities, we have created the Spencer & Associates Community Leaders Scholarship. Through this program, we provide financial assistance to college students who have demonstrated an interest in serving their communities and who are pursuing careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, or other legal fields. Through the Community Leaders Scholarship, our firm awards $1000 each semester to an undergraduate or graduate student. February 10, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm - Diversity in Law Scholarship Contest: Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm is proud to sponsor a nationwide scholarship contest for minorities pursuing a legal career. According to ABA’s National Lawyer Population Survey, only 12 percent of active attorneys identify as Hispanic or Latino, African American, or Asian. To do our part towards promoting diversity within the legal profession, we are offering an annual $1,500 minority scholarship to be put towards legal education costs. We are asking applicants to write an essay answering the question: How will your law degree help your community? July 25, 2025 $1,500 Visit Website
Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm - Law School Scholarship: In an effort to enable more students who have a passion for law to be able to pursue that passion, our Houston car accident attorneys are offering an annual scholarship contest which will award a law student with a $1,500 award to be put toward his or her law school costs. We are asking students to write an essay in which they answer the simple question: Why do you want to study law? July 25, 2025 $1,500 Visit Website
Tittle & Perlmuter's Medical Malpractice Scholarship: Allen Tittle’s Medical Malpractice Scholarship aims to provide support for those affected by medical malpractice and to raise awareness of this important issue.  Allen Tittle’s Medical Malpractice Scholarship is a recurring scholarship awarding $1,000 designed to help one incoming or continuing college student with their tuition costs. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing each and every application. Good luck! Closed $1,000 Visit Website
Trial LawHER Scholarship: Milestone has established the Trial LawHER Scholarship to help a female law school student achieve her goal of becoming a plaintiff trial lawyer. This law school scholarship intends to elevate a rising woman leader in the plaintiff trial lawyer space and educate future trial lawyers around the power of settlement planning.  Closed $10,000 Visit Website
Doug Murphy Law Firm is awarding $1,000 to a law student who is passionate about helping those in the criminal justice system. This scholarship is awarded twice a year to a student who meets the following criteria: Currently enrolled in a full-time accredited law program in the United States, is 18 years of age or older, and is interested in the criminal justice system (GPA will also be considered).  May 14, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Spencer and Associates is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students who have an interest in helping others in their communities or a career in public service. Through this program, they provide financial assistance to college students who have demonstrated an interest in serving their communities and who are pursuing a career in criminal justice, law enforcement, or other legal fields.  February 10, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
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BCC Joseph E. Costanza Law Scholarship Application: applicants must be a graduate from a high school in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper or Newton counties in Indiana; Applicants should be entering their second or third year of law school; Applicants must intend to practice law in Northwest Indiana upon graduation. Closed Varies Visit Website
Bohemian Lawyers Association of Chicago Scholarship: all persons of Czech, Moravian, Ruthenian, Silesian or Slovak ancestry enrolled in an accredited law school in the greater Chicagoland area are eligible for a Bohemian Lawyers' Association of Chicago annual scholarship. March 29, 2024 $2,500 - $5,000 Visit Website
Central Illinois Women's Bar Association Scholarship: awarded each year to a current or aspiring female law student from the central Illinois area. Closed $2,000 Visit Website
Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship: this upcoming semester, the Dallas law firm is offering The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship. Our award is worth $1000 and is available to current and aspiring law school students who appreciate the importance of civil rights in the workforce. March 5, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
DuPage Association of Women Lawyers Judge Helen C. Kinney Scholarship: open to all first, second and third year women law students, with a DuPage County connection, enrolled in an accredited law school in Illinois. Closed Varies Visit Website
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Miller Johnson West Michigan Diversity Law School Scholarship: open to students of color (African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander) accepted to or presently attending an accredited law school within the U.S. with a permanent residence in Michigan. Closed $5,000 Visit Website
Illinois Judicial Council Foundation Scholarships: The Illinois Judicial Council Foundation has funded numerous scholarships to minority and other deserving law students throughout Illinois and beyond. Closed Varies Visit Website
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Academic Scholarship: Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish college and graduate students. Closed $1,000-$8,000 (renewable) Visit Website
Marshall Motley Scholars Program: Since 1940, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has been committed to racial justice and equity. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. LDF is building on this legacy with the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program. Closed Varies Visit Website
Will County Women's Bar Association Scholarship: Annually, the Will County Women's Bar Association awards a scholarship in the amount of $500 to an individual pursuing a course of study in the legal field. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to apply. Closed $500 Visit Website
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The Accident and Injury Law Office of Terry Bryant Scholarship will be awarded to a future or current law student who can effectively and creatively tell us why they strive to become an attorney. We want to know what motivates candidates to practice law and what they plan to accomplish in their careers as attorneys. June 2, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
Advocate for Justice Award: What does justice mean to you? And how will you work to create a more just world? December 31, 2024 $5,000 Visit Website
AGBU Scholarship Program: Awards scholarships to promising young Armenian students pursuing their undergraduate and graduate degrees in nearly 40 coutnries across 6 continents. Varies Varies Visit Website
Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship: At Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys, we fiercely advocate for victims of personal injuries across the state of Texas from our headquarters in San Antonio. While contending with giant insurance companies and corporations, we strive to provide compassionate and intelligent service to each of our clients. In short, we treat each case like it is our only case. Our team spends nights and weekends working to obtain just outcomes for our clients, and we have a deep appreciation for dedication, determination, and hard work. Through our Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship, we aim to promote those ideals by supporting students who have overcome obstacles and demonstrated a need for financial assistance.  Closed $2,000 Visit Website
Andrew Cores Family Law Group Future Lawyers Scholarship: Andrew Cores Family Law Group provides extensive trial experience and thoughtful legal counsel to our clients. The attorneys at our Illinois firm believe in investing resources and time into the legal community for the betterment of future generations of lawyers and the profession as a whole. Having dedicated our lives to the legal profession, the attorneys with Andrew Cores Family Law Group are excited to assist law students with expenses related to their college education. Each semester, the firm is offering an aspiring or current law student the opportunity to win $2,000 through the Andrew Cores Family Law Group Future Lawyers Scholarship. March 17, 2025 $2,000 Visit Website
Avnet Law National Scholarship: Avnet Law is dedicated to improving and lifting our community—and recognizing those who do the same. Our goal is to help all people have equal access to education and civic involvement, especially those with a spirit of volunteerism and community service. We believe that those who demonstrate the commitment and spirit of community service, possess the characteristics of future leaders.  It is for this reason that we are pleased to announce our Avnet Law National Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is offered to support a community-minded college or graduate student who has demonstrated a history of community service and involvement. Closed $1,000  Visit Website
Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship: In honor of his mother, Bobbie Blossom, who was a caregiver for his father, Rashad established The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship in 2022 to offer financial relief to students who have a parent who has been the primary caregiver for a loved one or who have served as caregivers themselves. Twice a year, Blossom Law offers college students the opportunity to receive $1,000 through the Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship. The award may be used to supplement the costs of tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses. February 19, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Boatwright Legal Annual Scholarship: If you had the authority to change your community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make? December 31, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
Burress Injury Law Scholarship: If you are interested in applying, please write an essay of 500 words or less (submissions of over 500 words will not be considered) in response to the prompt to the right: If you are so fortunate to have a Grandparent who is or was important in your life, we would love to hear about your relationship with your Grandparent in your response, including meaningful ways they have helped you and you have helped them. June 2, 2025 Varies Visit Website
California Workers Compensation Lawyers Scholarship: We know that change begins with investing back in the young individuals who will be the entrepreneurs, activists, politicians, business owners, and community leaders of the future. The California Workers Compensation Lawyers law firm represents victims of on-the-job injuries, and we fight to ensure all of our client’s receive the medical treatment and compensation they deserve. This $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to one qualified student who is currently attending or are planning to attend community college, university or graduate school. March 15, 2025 $1,500 Visit Website
Cape Cod Vacation Rentals Dream Scholarship: We’re awarding one (1) student a $1,000 scholarship to put toward her or his education! Eligible students submit a 1,000 word essay describing in detail their dream vacation to scholarship@capecodvacationrentals.com. What’s your destination? What would you do when you arrive? Who would you go with? And where would you stay? Use your imagination and don’t be shy! August 31, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Chapman Albin Law School Scholarship: Since 2015, ChapmanAlbin has sponsored a yearly $1000 scholarship for incoming and current law students. To apply, a U.S. law student must write a 200-300 word essay on a specific topic and meet a few other criteria for consideration. Closed $1,000 Visit Website
Crowder Law Firm Scholarship: Our Plano criminal defense practice, The Crowder Law Firm, protects the rights of individuals throughout North Texas who are facing very serious criminal charges. This takes incredibly hard work, skill, and knowledge. We appreciate the time, effort, and resources it takes to get results, and we hope to share that appreciation with students across the United States through our Crowder Law Firm Scholarship. Starting in the Fall of 2022, The Crowder Law Firm will be offering a $1000 scholarship twice a year to students pursuing higher education who strive to achieve excellent academic performance. December 18, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
Danny Russell Law Firm Scholarship: Danny Russell Law Firm LLC will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the Fall 2023-2024 semester. This is to be used exclusively for tuition or other related expenses. Students must be accepted into a program at any U.S. school for Fall 2023-2024 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Closed $500 Visit Website
David W. Martin Law Group is awarding a $500 scholarship to a qualified pre-law undergraduate or student entering law school anywhere in the United States. December 31, 2024 $500 Visit Website
Diquattro Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship: Why do you want to pursue a career in the field of law? What goals do you hope to accomplish during your career? December 11, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
Eberst Law Firm Video Essay: At The Eberst Law Firm, we understand the value of getting a good education so that you can do things you want to in life and take care of the people you love. We also realize that college can be expensive. That is why we have created a $2,000 scholarship that is easy to apply for. The Eberst Law Firm Scholarship is open to individuals who are currently attending or planning on attending an accredited college in the United States. In order to enter, the student or prospective student must submit a video essay on the selected topic for that semester. January 6, 2025 $2,000 Visit Website
Elite Lawyer Scholarship: At Elite Lawyer, we recognize high-achieving attorneys who have demonstrated a commitment to their communities and the legal profession. We are proud to support the next generation of leaders by once again sponsoring a scholarship for students pursuing higher education to make a difference in their own communities. With the added economic and health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Elite Lawyer recognizes that today’s college students need support now more than ever. We encourage eligible students to enter for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship toward your tuition or other educational expenses. January 6, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Elle D'Amore Law Scholarship: To apply for the 2024 scholarship, please submit a 300-450 word essay addressing the question: What do you think our country should do to foster unity? July 1, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
Eskesen Advocacy & Justice Scholarship: Describe a personal experience that highlighted the significance of advocating for those unjustly injured and how it influences your career goals. Choose a historical figure known for championing justice and discuss how their journey resonates with your aspirations in personal injury advocacy. Considering the ever-evolving nature of personal injury law, where do you foresee the major challenges and opportunities in the next decade, and how do you plan to navigate them? December 31, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
Eskew Law 2022 Law School Scholarship Contest: We are asking students to write an essay in which they answer the simple question: Why do you want to study law? We are looking for the best-written and most compelling answer writing at least 350 words about the question above. The question above should illustrate your drive on why you want to become a lawyer and what you plan to achieve with your legal career. Closed $1,500 Visit Website
Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship: Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited US law school and have completed at least ONE year of legal studies. The winner will have to prove academic eligibility and a transcript showing the completion of their first year of legal studies. The winner of the scholarship agrees that his/her essay may be posted on the Funk & Associates website for an unlimited duration. The original essay should be 500-1000 words and should describe how you plan on helping others with your legal career. Closed $500 Visit Website
Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship: The Goostree Law Group gladly offers financial assistance to college and university students twice a year through our Bright Futures Scholarship. This award opportunity is provided to students with demonstrated financial need who exhibit leadership, determination, and passion in their academic studies and personal lives. March 19, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
The Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship: We know that change begins with investing back in the young individuals who will be the entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders of the future. The Law Offices of Daniel Kim represents victims of motor vehicle accidents and fights to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve. We know what it looks like to have your life impacted by an accident, and we have seen many of our clients recover and lead lives of change in our communities. This has inspired us to create a scholarship to help local students and help them achieve their goals. December 31, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
The Law Office of Jerry D Andrews Community Impact Scholarship: Attorney Andrews’ experience as a personal injury lawyer has granted him a unique perspective on the importance of community. We need our communities today more than ever, and Attorney Andrews is taking this opportunity to recognize students who have sacrificed their time and energy to give back to their communities through acts of service. Starting in the Fall of 2022, the Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. will be offering two scholarships worth $2,500 each to college students who have made a substantial impact in their community through volunteer work. February 12, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
Klotzman Law Firm Annual Scholarship: If you had the authority to change your community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make? December31, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
Lemon Law Experts Scholarship: The Lemon Law Experts have represented thousands of consumers throughout the State of California for over a decade.  Our firm has a strong connection to our community and is committed to helping the next generation of attorneys.  We are excited to offer not one, but two $1,000 scholarships. Founding Partner, Jessica Anvar is a strong supporter of higher education and believes students should be able to follow their dream career paths. This is why the Lemon Law Experts is proud to offer a scholarship award to two deserving current or prospective law school students to help pay a portion of the winners’ upcoming college or law school costs.  Closed $1,000 Visit Website
Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship: Lucas Law established the Legal Leaders Scholarship with the purpose of lightening the burden of costly tuition, books, and room and board for students pursuing careers in various fields of law. Our firm is honored to assist college students with their educational expenses. The Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship gives $1,000 each semester to one student who aspires to excel within the legal community. May 14, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship: Each semester, our criminal defense firm offers college students the opportunity to be awarded $1,000 through the Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship. Attorney Dominick Marsala understands how difficult it can be to pursue personal interests outside of school and work, and he believes it is incredibly valuable to maintain such hobbies throughout your life, despite challenging transitions and busy schedules. Through the Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship, our firm works to provide students with financial assistance to help them pursue their goals and passions. February 26, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Scholarship Program: awards scholarships and grants to outstanding students on the basis of academic merit. Students must either be members of NIAF or have a parent or guardian who is a member of NIAF. March 1, 2025 $2,000-$12,000 Visit Website
Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship: We aspire to help single parents and their children overcome the challenges preventing them from pursuing higher education by providing the Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship. Our team is offering an award worth $1,000 to single parents and children of single parents who are pursuing a career in law. December 16, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
NextLevel Student Scholarship: The Chicago family law firm NextLevel Law believes in making a positive impact in its community. Founding attorney Daniel Hernandez built his legal practice on the values of accessibility, integrity, respect, and transparency. NextLevel Law brings justice to our clients and makes high quality legal services accessible to all members of the communities we serve. Attorney Hernandez and his legal team also believe in accessible education. Through the NextLevel Student Scholarship, NextLevel Law hopes to make higher education more accessible to college 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. Closed $1,000 Visit Website
The OVC, INC. "Lawyers Give Back" Scholarship: The OVC, INC. Lawyers Give Back Scholarship offers $1,000 to current or aspiring law students who plan to support underprivileged communities throughout their legal career, including pro bono work, workshops, seminars, and more. The award can be used for tuition and other educational expenses at the school they attend. May 7, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
In response to the issues that have affected families whose lives have been upended by hurricanes and other natural disasters, the OVC Scholarship Network is extending a helping hand to those in need. Through the Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship, the OVC Scholarship Network works to provide students with much-needed support as they take steps to get their lives back on track. Through their Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship, the OVC Scholarship Network provides a $1000 award each semester to a student who has been greatly impacted by natural disasters within the United States in the last 10 years. April 23, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship: We know that parents who adopt children make many sacrifices, and they want to make sure their children will have the tools they need to succeed in life. In recognition of this, we have established a scholarship program that provides assistance to children who have been adopted. Each semester, we award a scholarship of $1,000 to a student who is pursuing a college education, and the funds may be used to help cover tuition, room and board, or other expenses, such as books and supplies. December 11, 2024 $1,000 Visit Website
2022 Reeves Law Group Scholarship: the Reeves Law Group is offering an increased scholarship award of $5000. The firm asks current law students to write about their genuine desire and goal of using the legal system to fix problems or improve conditions in our society. Closed $2,500 Visit Website
Salvi & Maher Law Opportunity Video Scholarship: What unique perspective will you bring to the legal field? How will this perspective help you to achieve your goals as a legal professional?  Closed $1,000 Visit Website
Schaefer Hallen's Social Equity Scholarship: Law firm owners and partners Larry Schaefer and Toni Halleen of Schaefer Halleen, LLC, are fierce advocates for victims of discrimination and illegal workplace conduct. Their decades of experience in the field of employment law has shown them the importance of fiercely advocating for justice. Because of its focus on advocating for justice, Schaefer Halleen is pleased to offer one scholarship each semester to students who are committed to advocating for and advancing justice for all. June 30, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship: Our Orland Park personal injury law firm advocates for victims of serious car accidents, medical malpractice, and other catastrophic injuries. For the Fall 2023 semester, we are offering our $1,000 Perseverance Scholarship to support the education of a student who overcame a severe injury or medical issue in their life. May 21, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Sharp Law Offices College Student Scholarship: Should sex work be legal? Why or why not? What effect would the legalization of sex work have on the problem of human trafficking in the United States? Closed $1,000 Visit Website
Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor, & Vega Scholarship Contest: South Carolina state law currently prohibits the use of red-light cameras. How could this be impacting the safety of other drivers and pedestrians at intersections? Closed $1,500 Visit Website
Study.com Student Scholarships: In order to push toward our goal of making education accessible, Study.com has designated a wide variety of academic awards and scholarships for current and prospective students. Study.com is thrilled to be awarding over $50,000 in scholarships. These academic awards are geared toward people with ranging backgrounds, identities, and academic goals. Varies Various Visit Website
Terry Bryant Law Firm is offering a $2,500 scholarship to a student who has been accepted or is currently enrolled in an ABA or AALS accredited law school. The Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is available to all future or current law school students, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0. They must be currently attending or planning to enter a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). A 90-second video, a 750-1,000 word essay, or a slideshow presentation must be submitted. Applicants will also need to submit their LSAT score(s), at least two letters of recommendation, their undergraduate transcript, and a fully completed application.  June 2, 2025 $2,500 Visit Website
Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship: Magana and Van Dyke, PLLC, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students who are currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program. This scholarship seeks to provide students with financial assistance to help them pursue their goals and passions. Students that are eligible must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be enrolled an accredited college or university for the Spring 2024 semester, and be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States. February 26, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarhip: Working Now and Then, a New York-based organization is offering a $1,000 scholarship to current or admitted law students. Applicants must submit a resume, unofficial transcripts, and an essay on the challenges facing workers' rigjts. The best essays will also be published on their website.  May 1, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
ChapmanAlbin Scholarship: ChapmanAlbin has sponsored a yearly scholarship for incoming and current law students. To apply, a U.S. law student must write a 200-300 word essay on a specific topic and meet a few other criteria listed on the website.  Closed $1,00 Visit Website
Puerto Rican Bar Association: The PRBA awards scholarships to qualified law students who have completed at least one year of law school.  In awarding scholarships, PRBA considers financial needs, academic achievement, and involvement in the Latino community/institutions of higher learning. We have now opened applications for our 2024 Scholarship. Closed Various Visit Website
Gerber and Holder Workers' Compensation Attorneys would like to invite students to participate in their newest scholarship opportunity. Their essay contest only has a few requirements, which can be found on their website, along with other guidelines and helpful tips for participants.  Closed $1,000 Visit Website
Steve Hollingsworth, lead attorney and managing partner at Hollingsworth Law Firm, offers a yearly needs-based scholarship opportunity to motivated students who may need a little financial assistance to obtain their degree.
 February 28, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Ashby Thelen Lowry is offering a $1000 scholarship, which is available to college students. Drew Ashby, lead attorney and managing partner at Ashby Thelen Lowry, offers a yearly needs-based scholarship opportunity to motivated students who may need a little financial assistance to obtain their degree. February 15, 2025 $1,000 Visit Website
Bold.org is the largest independent scholarship provider in the US and is looking for law students to apply to some of their scholarships specifically for law students. There are many opportunities so look at their website for more details.  Varies  Varies  Visit Website
DePaul University Faculty/Staff Scholarship awards up to $2,600 to one student. Apply through DePaul University Scholarship Connect.  December 8, 2024 Up to $2,600 Visit Website
Angeleno Accident Lawyers are offering a $2,500 scholarship to students enrolled in a university or college for the 2024 school year. Please see their website for more information. 
 December, 31, 2024 $2,500 Visit Website
The Road to Recovery Scholarship provides a $2000 award each semester to a college student who has been injured in a motor vehicle accident at some point in their life and is now pursuing a college degree. Eligibility and application information are located on the website. 
 January 8, 2025 $2,000 Visit Website
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