Outside Scholarships

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC will award three (3) scholarships to diverse law students this year. 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. The recipients’ office preferences will be taken into consideration, but final assignment will depend on the Firm’s hiring needs. The recipients may split their summers with other law firms; however, they are required to work during the period that the other Summer Associates in that Baker Donelson office are working.

Registration: Baker Donelson uses the latest in online technology to communicate with clients and employees. To utilize Baker Donelson technology, each user must first register via this Baker Donelson site. All information provided will be confidential to Baker Donelson. No information will be released outside of the firm. Please click here to complete the registration form – Application Deadline is June 15, 2018.

Eligibility Criteria:

This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, college or university, or accredited law school in the fall of 2018.

Application Requirements:

• The student must complete the online application which appears below by July 15, 2018. Applications submitted via any other channel will not be considered.
• The applicant must write an essay (maximum 1,500 words) on the topic below.
• The student must provide proof of enrollment should his or her essay be selected.
• The winner must consent to the use of his or her picture and other basic information on the winner page of the cogburnlaw.com website.

Essay : Write an essay of 1,500 words or less on the following topic:

Should Uber and Lyft drivers be subject to the same special insurance and liability rules that taxicabs operate under?

Your essay must include at least three links to authoritative sources. At least one of these links must be to the post below or to another post on cogburnlaw.com.

Overview of Taxicab Liability

Post the essay to your blog. This can be a student blog on your university website or your own personal blog. If you do not have a blog, you can create one here for free: https://www.blogger.com/

You must be listed as the author of the essay on the website.

Gerben Law Firm, PLLC is offering an annual scholarship opportunity for currently enrolled law students interested in practicing trademark law. Gerben Law Firm is committed to assisting the next generation of trademark attorneys through a scholarship to help ease the financial burden of law school.

To be eligible to receive the scholarship a student must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled at an ABA accredited law school for at least one semester
• Academic status must be in good standing and GPA over 2.5.
• Deadline for application: July 31st

To apply for the Gerben Law Firm, PLLC education scholarship, download the PDF application. Instructions are located within the document. The scholarship will be awarded to the student with the most compelling story of why they are interested in becoming a trademark attorney.

Sexual harassment attorneys Winer, McKenna & Burritt, LLP announce a first-time $1,000 scholarship essay contest for 2018-2019 academic year students. The winning essay will address the following question in 600 words or less:

There has been a shift in the corporate world and media focusing on the prevention and swift reaction to sexual harassment on the job. What rules or technical additions should businesses and other institutions adopt to protect employees?

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. college or university during the 2018-1019 academic year.

How to apply: Each applicant should send his or her essay as an attachment in an email to the Winer, McKenna & Burritt scholarship committee at WMBScholarship@gmail.com by July 31, 2018, 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. In the body of the email, include the following:

• Name
• Phone number
• Name of the school you are attending or planning to attend in the 2018-2019 academic year
• Current course of study

The winning essay will be chosen by the Winer, McKenna & Burritt scholarship committee based on originality, responsiveness to the question, quality of writing and substantive content.

The scholarship committee of Winer, McKenna & Burritt will announce the winner on August 15, 2018. The check will be issued directly to the winner’s college or university.

Boston divorce attorney Gabriel Cheong with Infinity Law Group LLC is offering an annual scholarship for law school students of Asian heritage. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded every fall semester and is intended to encourage more Asian Americans to choose a degree that will help them give back to the Asian community.

The Asian Heritage Scholarship is open to students who will be attending an accredited US Law School in the fall of 2018 and meet all needed requirements. Candidates are asked to write a short essay describing how their background and experiences in the Asian American community influenced their choice to go to law school and how they plan to use their degree to help give back to their community.

For 2018 Nadrich & Cohen’s Scholarship Program is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving law student who authors a winning essay in our fifth annual Scholarship Essay Contest. Nadrich & Cohen Legal Scholarship Foundation’s Scholarship Award Program is intended for students who are dedicated to academic excellence and the preservation of the right to trial by jury. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist a student who seeks to become a trial lawyer for further research and reflection on the importance of the right to trial by jury – a basic constitutional right.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the scholarship grant program, a student must comply with the following requirements:

1. Plan to attend an accredited U.S. Law School program for the 2018-2019 academic year; and

2. Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA from an accredited U.S. college or university.

PLEASE NOTE: Undergraduate students and current law students are eligible to apply so long as they plan to attend an accredited U.S. Law School program for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Brown, PC is now accepting applications for the firm’s National Tax Law Scholarship, a $500 stipend which will be awarded to a second or third year U.S. law student with a demonstrated interest in tax law.

Candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in tax law to Kristen.Brown@brownpc.com. Cover letters should also include the following information:

· Name
· Email Address
· Street, City, State & Zip Code
· Phone Number
· University Name & City, State
· Student ID
· GPA (minimum 3.0)
· Expected Graduation Date

Brown, PC is now accepting applications for the firm’s National Business Law Scholarship, a $500 stipend which will be awarded to a second or third year U.S. law student with a demonstrated interest in business law.

Candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in business law to Kristen.Brown@brownpc.com. Cover letters should also include the following information:

• Name
• Email Address
• Street, City, State & Zip Code
• Phone Number
• University Name & City, State
• Student ID
• GPA (minimum 3.0)
• Expected Graduation Date

ESSAY TOPIC

In order to apply for the Fall 2018 scholarship contest, applicants must submit a 500+ word essay on the following topic:

Juvenile detention centers and bootcamps are meant to help those that reside there, however, sometimes these camps go beyond acceptable treatment. What laws/reporting requirements/safechecks should be updated/revamped to make sure these facilities remain humane and helpful?

The application guidelines are as follows:

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

• Essays must be received by August 15, 2018 9 AM EST.
• Applications should be emailed to levinscholarship@gmail.com in word format (.doc / .docx), links to Google Docs or PDFs will not be considered
• Applicants should include their name, address and phone number.
• The applicant should state where they are currently attending or planning to attend school in the body of their submission email.
• No additional information should be included.
• Once the application deadline has passed, the essays will be reviewed and judged based on the following criteria:
  • Responsiveness to the question
  • Grammar and style
  • Thoughtfulness and originality
  • The persuasiveness of the arguments presented
  • Use of proper citations

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) is now accepting applications for its Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program (LMJ Scholarship) from diverse individuals entering an ABA accredited law school as full-time first-year law students in the 2018–2019 academic school year. Established in 2004, the LMJ Scholarship Program seeks to nurture the academic and professional careers of outstanding law students and advance the diversity pipeline to the legal profession. To date, MCCA has awarded over $3.5 million in scholarships to nearly 200 diverse men and women. This year, MCCA will award up to 10 scholarships.

Who Is Eligible To Apply? To be eligible for the LMJ Scholarship, students must: not necessarily render you ineligible, please contact us at 855-670-ISTS or contactus@applyists.com. This will only pertain to DACA/DAPA students.) law firm.

• Be accepted into an ABA-accredited U.S. law school for a full-time Juris Doctorate program.
• Have earned an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Be financially disadvantaged and have completed the FAFSA. (If you cannot complete the FAFSA it will
• Have an interest in corporate law, including an interest in working in a corporate law department and/or
• Have an interest in diversity and inclusion.

Demonstrate community service and leadership qualities

The Rodriguez Law Group, a criminal defense law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is offering a $3,500 scholarship to one current or aspiring law student throughout the United States.

Ambrosio E. Rodriguez graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 1997, and served as a Deputy District Attorney for 13 years. After leaving the D.A.’s office Mr. Rodriguez founded The Rodriguez Law Group, a Los Angeles based criminal defense firm. Mr. Rodriguez believes firmly in the value of hard work and seeks to reward individuals pursuing a career in criminal law.

The scholarship will be based on an essay and can be done on any topic. The range can be from 500-1250 words, anything over 1250 words will not be read.

Possible topics include:

• Why I want to practice criminal law (either as a prosecutor or criminal defense attorney)
• Discuss any adversity you had to overcome to fulfill your goal of attending law school
• What you hope to achieve with your law degree

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident,
• Must be a full time student (proof of enrollment will be required before award is distributed),
• Must demonstrate financial need,
• Must submit essay and transcript from current institution.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Students studying in the U.S. on an F1, J1, or M1 visa during the 2018-2019 academic year.
• Must be accepted to study or continuing to study at an eligible college or university.
• Must submit a valid I-20 or DS-2019 form.
• Must score in the top 15% on a standardized U.S. college entrance exam (SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT).
• Must have a 3.0 GPA, or higher, or the equivalent from your prior studies.

Law school in the United States is expensive. Our firm wants to help a law student avoid some of the costs associated with law school, and we are now accepting applications for the Spring 2018 NW Corporate Law scholarship, which will be awarded to one second or third year law student who is in financial need and who is actively enrolled in an ABA-approved law school. The award will be paid to the student, and the awarded funds may be used by the student for any expenses related to the student’s law school education. All of the details are below, including a link to the application. We offer this scholarship award biannually, in the spring and fall. The application requirements may change during each award period.

FALL 2018 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Most recent law school transcript.

2. Essay: Law school is expensive, and many young lawyers are forced to take jobs they don’t want as a result of lingering law school debt. In 500 – 700 words explain how you would ideally use your law degree if you did not have debt following law school. Essays related to business law or entrepreneurship encouraged, but not required. Points for creativity.

3. Resume: 1 page max, limited to your work, volunteer, and other educational experiences.

TestPrepHQ will award one $2,500 scholarship for the best submitted essay outlining how entrepreneurship will play a roll on how you will utilize your degree. This scholarship was created to help future entrepreneurs afford the cost of getting a college degree of their choosing and to help them along the path to entrepreneurship. Anything from a solid business plan, to a side job may be discussed.

Any current college or university student enrolled in a 2-year, 4-year or graduate program during the 2017-2018 school year is eligible. The student must be enrolled, and be able to provide proof of such, at an accredited university, college or trade school.

Chhabra® Law Firm announces a $1,750 scholarship towards any recognized patent bar preparation course (e.g., PLI) for a qualified student.

To qualify you need to:

-Be a student (or have been admitted) at an ABA-approved law school
-Have a Bachelors degree in any field of Science or Engineering with a GPA of at least 3.4
-Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
-Apply before the deadline of November 30, 2018

To apply, please write an essay (5,000 word limit) about the public policy issues arising from the Alice (and subsequent) cases. Click here to begin the application process. One award will be granted per year.

VERY IMPORTANT: Anyone contacting the firm through any other method other than the link above will automatically disqualify themselves from the scholarship program.

The legal team at Abels & Annes, P.C. knows firsthand how beneficial an education is and how it can transform lives. But with the rising costs of education, more and more students find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Our desire is to help deserving applicants succeed in the classroom by taking some of the financial burden off their shoulders, allowing them to thrive in their chosen fields.

Applicants can be pursuing any type of degree or career path that will enable them to succeed in the future through any accredited college or university in the nation. Simply put, we feel that all types of education are important and we want our scholarship to benefit the overall education of a student without restrictions.

Who Can Apply:

Any current high school senior, undergraduate, or law student who will be attending an accredited college, university or law school in 2019 in the United States is eligible for the Abels & Annes, P.C. Scholarship.

Essay Topic:

Driving is one very important way we retain our independence. As we age, however, our risk of accident increases. What are some main ways elderly people can remain safe behind the wheel? What sort of invention/device (beyond autonomous cars) would you create in order to make cars safer for the elderly?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Completed application. Complete the form on webpage
• Proof of veteran status. If submitting a document that contains sensitive information like a Social Security number, please submit a redacted version. The following serve as proof of veteran status:
  • VA disability benefits summary letter
  • DD214
  • Military discharge certificate

• Current transcript
  • If currently enrolled in law school, submit law school transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • If not currently enrolled in law school, submit undergraduate transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher AND a copy of law school acceptance letter proving intent to enroll.

• 1000 word essay. Please answer one of these essay prompts:
  • How did your experience in the military inspire you in your education and career aspirations?
  • How did your military experience prepare you for law school and a career practicing law?

Applications must comply with all instructions on this page and must agree to the Scholarship Terms & Conditions.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates are happy to support student education with our annual American Law School Student Scholarship. Undergraduate and law students attending a USA college, university, or law school are invited to apply.

The scholarship will be awarded based on certain criteria that includes current enrollment in a college, university, or law school, an acceptable grade point average, demonstration of community service, and a written essay.

Scholarship Award: 1 scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually.

Who: Any current undergraduate or law student is eligible for The American Law School Student Scholarship with a preference to individuals that are (a) from the New York metropolitan area, or (b) received an undergraduate or graduate degree from a college or university in the New York metropolitan area, or (c) are attending a law school in the New York metropolitan area.
Scholarship applicants are required to do the following:

Submission Deadline :Your materials for the scholarship must be received by December 15, 2018 to be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded before January 15, 2019.

Directions:

1. Fill out a biographical information form.
2. Write an essay on access to legal services in the United States. This essay should focus on the need and affordability of legal services and propose ideas to help meet the demand of these services. The essay should be at least 1,000 words long.
3. Email your information form and essay to administration@1800nynylaw.com.

We urge all eligible students to apply, and we look forward to reading the essays and bestowing this scholarship.

Eligibility

• You have been diagnosed with diabetes (any type)
• You have been accepted to, or are currently enrolled in, an accredited college or university in the U.S. Undergraduate and graduate students are both welcome.
• You carry at least a 3.0 GPA.
• You must submit an official copy of your transcript, along with your application and essay using our online form.

Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2018

Essay Topics (choose one) (500-1,000 words)

1. What is one way that diabetes has shaped or changed your plans in life? How did confront your diabetes and push forward to your goals?
2. What one thing do you think would make the biggest difference in how our society treats diabetes?
3. Picture yourself when you first learned you had diabetes. If you could go back and give one piece of advice to yourself, what would it be?

The OppU Achievers Scholarship celebrates students who transform opportunity into results. It rewards achievement in its many forms and honors those who create opportunity for both themselves and others. Founded in 2016, the scholarship provides $2,500 for current or future education costs. Scholarship selections are made four times a year; Please view the scholarship page for the closest deadline.

To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question. Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant’s essay response. To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must:

• Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
• Be a U.S. citizen.

The DDR Lawyers Legal Scholarship by Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum, LLP is a recurring scholarship worth $1500 designed to help one law student with their tuition costs. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DEC 31, 2018A winner will be announced on or before Jan 31, 2019

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Admitted to an accredited law school in the U.S.
• 3.5 or higher GPA

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Upload a 500-600 word original essay on what you hope to achieve in your legal career if awarded this scholarship.
• Upload School Transcript
• Upload Resume

The Key Thinkers Scholarship (“Scholarship”) awards academically qualified students with a $2,500 USD Scholarship to one (1) eligible recipient (“Recipient”) once every academic term (coinciding with the application schedule below), to one (1) eligible recipient (“Recipient”). There will be a total of four (4) Recipients of the Scholarship per academic year. The sponsor (“MoneyKey”) offers the Scholarship to post-secondary students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. This is an opportunity for students to be a voice in the growing conversation about financial responsibility.

To be eligible for the Scholarship, the student applying must:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Be a US citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the United States.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• An essay component (500-750 words) is required (see application form).

This application has several opportunities/deadlines throughout the year:

For additional questions, please e-mail scholarship@moneykey.com

Clear, effective writing is the cornerstone of an exceptional lawyer, and a vital area of education for aspiring attorneys. While traditional forms of legal writing like case briefs and contracts endure, the internet has given legal professionals a new medium of communication that demands mastery as well. Blog posts are a new way for attorneys to educate and persuade, and to participate in a broader legal discourse with their peers.

The Expert Institute is offering a $2,000 scholarship for the best legal blog post written by a law student on the topic of expert witnesses. To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit a 1,000 to 2,500 word blog-style article on the use of expert witnesses in litigation.

Eligibility

To qualify for the scholarship, students must:

• Prove citizenship or that they are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be attending a pre law undergraduate or enrolled in a first year law program in Fall 2018
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Requirements

• Resume, including community service and extracurricular activities
• Essay on a law-related subject of interest to the applicant, between one and three pages
• Complete transcripts
• Letter of acceptance from the school the student will attend for Fall 2019
• Birth certificate, passport or other proof of legal residency

ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible for this $1000 scholarship if you meet one of the following criteria.

• Are a current college student that is not yet in their final year of studies
• A high school senior that has already been accepted into a college or university

GUIDELINES

1. Write a 500-word essay answering the question, “What is one law that you think should be put in place that doesn’t currently exist?“. Make sure to tell us how it would benefit society.
2. Fill out the form below completely to have your application reviewed.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Once the application process ends one of our scholarship committee members will review all applications and select one winner to receive the $1000 scholarship. The winner will have two weeks to respond to confirm their information so the scholarship amount can be sent to their school’s financial aid department. There are no fees associated with applying for this scholarship and in the event that the original winner doesn’t respond we will select a winner up.

The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2019. We will contact the winner during the month of March 2019.