The John Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1980 by the Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth M. Alexander, widow of John Alexander. The Fund was created to provide scholarships for Schenectady County residents. The conditions for receipt of the scholarship are that the applicant must reside in Schenectady County and must be a full time candidate for a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law Degree at an accredited New York Law School.

The income of the trust and the number of applicants determines the amount of the scholarship to be awarded to each recipient in a given year. As such, there is no set amount awarded for the scholarship from year to year. Last year, there were fourteen (14) recipients, each of whom received $2,025.96.

Scholarship Contest Overview

We are asking law students to write a 300-500 word essay about the following: “Why did you choose to pursue a law degree and what do you hope to achieve after you graduate?”

Eligibility Criteria

• 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 still apply for the scholarship. However, the scholarship will only be awarded to a student who is admitted to an accredited law school and then enrolled.

Deadline

• Applications and essay must be submitted before December 1st, 2022; and
• The winner of the scholarship will be notified no later than December 30th, 2022.

Scholarship Award:

The winner of the contest will receive a $1,000 scholarship to put towards his or her law school education.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 2, 2022

The Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship has been established by The Foundation through a gift from the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of The New York State Bar Association. The $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is currently enrolled in a law school in the State of New York and is actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic at the school during the current academic year or performs other substantial efforts which demonstrate interest in the legal rights of the elderly or those with disabilities.

Eligibility

1. The scholarship is open to all second-year (2L) and third-year (3L) students who are enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the 2022-2023 academic year.

2. The student must be actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic of the law school in which they are enrolled during the 2021 fall semester or registered to participate in an Elder Law Clinic during the 2022 spring semester, or must perform other substantial efforts which demonstrate interest in the legal rights of the elderly, or disabled, or the practice of elder law.

3. The student must have attained a 2.5 or equivalent GPA in law school.

4. A preference will be given to a student who demonstrates a present and permanent physical or mental disability that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual.

5. A preference will be given to a student who can demonstrate financial need.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 2, 2021

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the 2022 Elder Law and Special Needs Section T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship which has been established by The Foundation through a gift from the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of The New York State Bar Association. The Section is pleased to offer this Scholarship in honor of former Section Chair, T. David Stapleton. The scholarship, with a value of $2,500, will be awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of New York in one of the following regions: Central New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Western New York who has a demonstrated interest in the Elder Law and Special Needs practice areas and has clear plans to practice in the field in one of these regions following law school, or a law student that is from this region, studying at a law school outside the region, who has clear plans to return to the region to practice Elder Law.

Eligibility

1. The scholarship is open to all second-year (2L) and third-year (3L) students who are enrolled in a law school in the State of New York in one of the following regions: Central New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Western New York who has a demonstrated interest in the Elder Law and Special Needs practice areas and has clear plans to practice in the field in one of these regions following law school, or a law student that is from this region, studying at a law school outside the region, who has clear plans to return to the region to practice Elder Law.
2. The student must have attained a 2.5 or equivalent GPA in law school.
3. A preference will be given to a student who can demonstrate financial need.

The Diversity Summer Fellowship in Health Law was developed in 2011 by the Health Law Section as part of the New York State Bar Association’s Diversity Challenge to develop and execute initiatives to increase the diversity of its membership, leadership and programs and to evaluate the results.

The primary goal of the Diversity Summer Fellowship in Health Law is to increase representation of lawyers and students from a diverse range of backgrounds in health law.

The Fellowship will provide students from a diverse range of backgrounds an opportunity to experience health law practice. The ultimate goal of the diversity effort of the Health Law Section is to create a network and forge relationships which will foster greater diversity among health law attorneys throughout the state.

The Fellowship will be awarded as follows:
The Diversity Summer Fellowship in Health Law plans to place a law student in an 8-week
summer fellowship with a healthcare attorney or facility in New York City.
• 8-week fellowship
• Placement with a health law attorney in the healthcare industry
• $ 5,000 Stipend
• Luncheon with healthcare leaders and attorneys
The Fellow will be a guest member of the NYSBA Health Law Section for one year starting
with the award of the Fellowship.
1. The Fellow will be invited to attend Executive Committee meetings of the NYSBA
Health Law Section during the fall meeting.
2. The Fellow’s travel costs to the meeting will be reimbursed by the section.
3. The Fellowship recipient will be announced no later than January 15, 2023.

Armstrong, Lee, and Baker; injury attorneys in Houston, TX are proud to announce and sponsor our Diversity Scholarship for first and second-year law students. We are accepting applications through December 15th, 2022. We are proud to sponsor a nationwide scholarship to promote diversity within the legal profession. The Diversity Scholarship will award a $2,500 scholarship for law school tuition or other school-related expenses. This scholarship will be eligible for 1L/2L students who attend an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and identify as members of a historically underrepresented group within the legal profession. The student must also provide a written statement on the importance of diversity and what can be done to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession.

In order to be considered for the Diversity Scholarship a candidate must be:

• Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession
• Enrolled or to be enrolled at ABA law school

To qualify, submit the form below (all fields required):

• A current resume
• Academic transcripts
• Legal writing samples (5-10 pages)
• Essay of 250-500 words on the importance of diverse representation in the legal profession and how firms, the courts, and governmental entities can do better to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion

Deadline:

• December 15th, 2022
• A winner will be selected no later than December 31, 2022, and notified via email

For complete details, please visit https://armstronglee.com/diversity-in-law-scholarship/.

The JLF Firm Legal Scholars Award will award a $6,000 scholarship to a law student. Entering and current law students are encouraged to apply for the award that may be used to pay for tuition and fees at the recipient’s law school. One scholarship will be awarded.

Law Firm Scholarship Program

The law firm scholarship program will support the education of a law student who shows exceptional academic promise and potential to contribute to the legal profession. The purpose of the program is to further the education of an outstanding student, encourage academic excellence and remove financial barriers to a legal education.

Application Instructions To apply for the JLF Firm Legal Scholars Award, submit the following: Send your complete application materials to scholarship@jlffirm.com.

• Your name
• Current academic transcript and GPA
• Where you attend or will attend law school
• An essay that addresses the following questions: Why are you attending law school? What do you hope to do with your law degree? How would the JLF Firm Legal Scholars Award help you achieve your goals?
• Anything else you want to submit including test scores, recommendation letters and community involvement
• Contact information including your phone number, email address and mailing address

If you’re planning to enroll in law school in a future term, submit proof of acceptance/enrollment. You may be asked for additional verification.
The scholarship program will run from August 15 to December 15, 2022. To apply, submit all application materials by December 15, 2022.
The JLF Firm is proud to support future lawyers by creating the JLF Firm law student financial aid scholarship. We know that outstanding legal training is instrumental to developing practical skills and creating a solid foundation for success in the legal profession. We are committed to assisting the next generation of lawyers by contributing to the legal education of an outstanding student with exceptional promise.

Application Deadline

The JLF Firm – Law Student Financial Aid Scholarships

The JLF Firm represents accident victims including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls and other injury cases. We are dedicated to the highest quality of legal practice and advocacy for our clients, working to maximize their claim recovery.
Anyone pursuing a law degree may apply. Incoming/first-year students, future students, first generation, 1Ls/2Ls/3Ls, women, minorities and older students are encouraged to apply. You must be a United States citizen or lawful resident of the United States.

Scholarship Terms and Conditions

Decisions of the scholarship committee are final. You may apply once per scholarship period. The recipient may be asked to verify any of the information in their application as a condition of receiving the award.

The winner will be notified by any of the contact methods provided. They must respond within three days. The award is payable to the recipient’s law school towards the student’s tuition and fees. The recipient must cooperate to provide information necessary to facilitate payment of the award. The recipient must provide a professional photograph of themselves, and they agree to the release of their application information, essay and photograph in press releases, online and in media, including websites and social media. If the recipient fails to abide by any term or condition, they forfeit the award.

The Dominguez Firm, LLP is proud to announce The Dominguez Firm Legal Scholarship Award offered in the amount of $2,500 to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to the community.

Any student attending an accredited university is eligible to apply. Due date is December 31st, 2022.

We offer 2 college scholarships for students every year, in July and December. For more information regarding criteria and deadlines, visit: https://dominguezfirm.com/scholarships.

The Legal Scholarship Award will be presented to a worthy student accepted into or currently enrolled in law school. This $2,500 scholarship recognizes that individual’s academic achievements and unique goals despite their struggles or challenges.

General Rules:

• Student must be a US citizen or a permanent resident;
• Student must be either accepted or currently enrolled in law school;
• Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
• Student must demonstrate involvement in community activities;
• Candidates should follow us on social media to stay updated regarding the winner.

Application Requirements:

• Students must submit an essay between 500-700 words and/or a 1-2 minute video about themselves and why they chose to attend law school/become an attorney. Graphic and creative presentations are welcomed. Students should describe their desire to use the legal system to help others or improve society.
• Students must send an unofficial copy of their school transcripts.

For additional details, you can also visit: https://dominguezfirm.com/scholarships/legal-scholarship-award/