- Steinger, Iscoe & Greene Law Scholarship for Child Advocates
Application Deadline: Spring Semester- November 30 - Fall Semester- July 31
Open to applicants who meet either of the following criteria:
-You have personally worked to protect children's rights or stop abuse either as a volunteer, as a counselor, in your professional work or by legal means.
-You are an abuse survivor who wishes to use your own experiences to help others.
- The Mike Lawrence Scholarship
The Mike Lawrence Scholarship is designed to assist undergraduate and graduate students who have a relationship with the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. There is a preference for African Americans as well as for students who are involved in the institute’s Student Ambassador Program.
- HISPANIC LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Deadline - January 25, 2023
Please describe your status as someone who lives, has lived, or plans to live in Illinois. For example, tell us:
- Are you a native Illinoisan?
- How many years have you lived in Illinois?
- Did you move here to attend school?
- Do you have a spouse or other family in Illinois?
- Do you own real estate located in Illinois?
- Are you employed in Illinois/seeking employment in Illinois post-graduation?
Tell us about you and your family. For example, tell us:
- What are your maternal and paternal families’ country(ies) of origin (prior to coming to the U.S.)?
- If you are a citizen of the U.S., are you first generation?
- Tell us how you choose to identify your ancestry.
- 45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students
Purdue University Global shares 45+ financial aid scholarships for future and current students as well as potential graduate students to supplement the cost of education or professional development endeavors. Information on where to find scholarships and grants is supplied. Also highlighted within the resource are opportunities dedicated to specific demographics such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Students, Native Americans, and much more. The featured scholarships are current and are provided by trusted organizations. The resource will constantly be updated to ensure students can apply to the most accurate scholarships available.
- Brooks Kushman - Intellectual Property Writing Competition
Deadline - February 4, 2023
Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce its Intellectual Property Legal Research and Brief Writing Competition. This competition is geared towards those interested in intellectual property litigation.
The first-place award is a $2,500 honorarium, and an interview with the Brooks Kushman hiring team.
Law students must declare their interest to participate by 11 PM Eastern, Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 by emailing their resume to BrooksCompetition@brookskushman.com and indicating in the subject line “I intend to participate in the intellectual property legal research and brief writing competition.”
- Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C. Cancer Survivorship Scholarship
Deadline - February 28, 2023
The Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C., founded by attorneys Cosmo Tedone and Barbara Morton, provides each of its clients with personal attention and vigorous advocacy. The legal team has over 100 years of combined experience and makes it their mission to achieve their clients’ objectives as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Cosmo and Barbara personally understand the life-changing effects a battle with cancer can have on an individual and their family. The team appreciates the resilience and strength cancer patients, survivors, and their families display during such a challenge. They hope to extend this appreciation through their Cancer Survivorship Scholarship. Each semester, the Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C. offers college students the opportunity to receive $1,000 in funding toward their college education
- California Workers Compensation Lawyers, APC Scholarship
Deadline - April 15, 2023
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled or accepted to a university/college/community college for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
- You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- If your institution has a policy that scholarship funds be sent to them directly you will not be awarded a check in your name.
- DACA friendly
- The Bohemian Lawyers' Association of Chicago (BLAC) Scholarship
Deadline - March 31, 2023
All persons of Czech, Slovak, Moravian, Ruthenian, or Silesian ancestry enrolled in an accredited law school in the greater Chicagoland area are eligible for an annual scholarship.
Scholarships from $2,500 up to $5,000, payable to the recipient's law school, are presented at the BLAC Annual Installation Dinner.
- Marsala Law GroupLifelong Hobby Scholarship
Deadline - March 9, 2023
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.
Student has a minimum grade point average of 3.0
Student is enrolled an accredited college or university for the Spring 2023 semester
Student is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
Student is a permanent resident or citizen of the United States
- California Workers Compensation Lawyers, APC Scholarship
Deadline - April 15, 2023
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled or accepted to a university/college/community college for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
- You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- If your institution has a policy that scholarship funds be sent to them directly you will not be awarded a check in your name.
- DACA friendly
- Single African American Mother’s Scholarship
Deadline - April 15, 2023
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled or accepted to a university/college/community college for the current school year.
- Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
- You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Must be a single African American mother.
- Attach a recent copy of your tax return with all personal information (for the exception of your name) blacked out showing you are filing as single with 1 or more dependents. Upload tax document with your essay.
- If your institution has a policy that scholarship funds be sent to them directly you will not be awarded a check in your name.
- Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Scholarship
Deadline - May 18, 2023
Student has an interest in a career in law and is pursuing a degree in pre-law or humanities (such as government, philosophy, or English).
Student is either a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Student is enrolled at an accredited college or university for the upcoming semester.
- MAX by AccessLex® Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship
Deadline - April 30, 2023
Annually, one 1L MAX participant who completes the eight-part Financial Foundations course and attends at least two MAX events will be automatically entered to win a $50,000 scholarship toward their remaining law school tuition. The first drawing of the Scholarship will take place on May 1, 2023 and will thereby stand apart from the annual MAX by AccessLex® Grand Prize Scholarship Drawing on April 1.
- 19th annual Employee Benefits Writing Competition sponsored by the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel (ACEBC®)
Deadline: June 1, 2023
Alvin D. Lurie Memorial Award - $1,800
Sidney M. Perlstadt Memorial Award - $1,800
Any J.D. and graduate (L.L.M. or S.J.D.) law students enrolled at any time between August 15, 2022, and August 15, 2023, who have not at any time engaged in the practice of law.
- Clark Law Group
Deadline: June 1, 2023
The Clark Law Group Scholarship provides a $1,000 award each semester to a student whose parent is actively serving or previously served in the United States military. We are honored to support families of military service members.
Our scholarship is limited for use to help with tuition, books, room and board, and other educational expenses.
- James Kennedy Law Firm One Tough Student Scholarship
Deadline - June 8, 2023
You are eligible to apply for a Spring 2023 James Kennedy Law One Tough Student Scholarship if you meet the following criteria:
- You or a family member was injured by a drunk driver
- You have a need for financial assistance, with an annual family income of less than $75,000
- You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- You are enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university for the Spring 2023 semester, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Elite Lawyer Scholarship
Deadline - July 18, 2023
- You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university
- Your education will continue through at least the Fall 2023 semester
- You are a U.S. citizen
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have a current GPA of at least 3.0
- Andrew Flusche Law Scholarship
Deadline - July 30, 2023
We want to hear about why you want to become a lawyer. What inspired you to enter into such a challenging profession. More importantly, we want to hear how you will make a difference in the community as you progress through your legal career.
Write an essay describing why you want to become a lawyer and we will choose one (1) entry to be selected and awarded $1,000 to put towards their law school tuition. Additionally, please also submit a letter of recommendation from a valuable reference to be considered for the scholarship award.
- Flores Tawney & Acosta, P.C. Law School Scholarship Contest
Deadline - July 30, 2023
Award: $2,000
- Eligibility: In order to apply for this scholarship, you must be enrolled at an accredited law school. If you have applied to a law school and have not been accepted yet, you may apply for the scholarship, however, the scholarship will be awarded to a student already enrolled at an accredited law school.
- The 2023 Law Offices of Daniel Kim – Spring Scholarship
Deadline - July 31, 2023
Award: $2,500
Essay prompt write an essay of 1,200+ words - Tell us about a time when you stepped up as a leader and overcame challenges either through your school, social, or family life. What did you learn from this experience?
- The essay must be submitted in PDF format. The PDF filename should include your full name and essay title.
- Submit an official transcript in PDF format. The PDF filename should include your full name.
- The winners will be announced on August 15th, 2023 via email.
- Zimmerman Law Firm
Deadline - August 1, 2023
We are asking law students to write a 300-500 word essay about the following: “Describe why you chose to pursue law and what do plan to do with your law degree once you graduate?“
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2023 semester.
- Pines Federal Employment Attorneys
Deadline - August 1, 2023
Applicants must be outgoing high school seniors (graduating in summer 2023) or current students enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school at the start of the fall 2023 semester.
Students must be interested in civil service, employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney.
- ABA 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 completing law school. The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship grants 10 - 20 incoming diverse law students with $15,000 of financial aid over their three years in law school. Since its inception, more than 350 students from across the country have received the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship.
- Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
After decades of fighting oppression and discrimination, LGBTQ students have finally entered the era where they can not only feel like a part of the general college population but also receive the assistance that will help them in their studies. Of course, nothing is ideal yet, but there are special college scholarships targeting LGBTQ youth in particular that can make the process of paying tuition a little bit easier. We’ve composed a list of such scholarships and sorted them based on the award amount, from the highest to the lowest. It’s in no way exhaustive but it can give you an idea of where to look for aid and which requirements must be met for applying.
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