Outside Scholarships

In December 2005, the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association (“the Association”) established The Honorable Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship Program to recognize exemplary law students who attend Albany Law School, Cornell University College of Law, and Syracuse University College of Law. In calendar year 2019, the Association will select three (3) scholars, one from each school, each of whom will receive a scholarship in the sum of $2,000. Students currently in their second year of law school are eligible to apply.Interested

students may submit their applications electronically to the ScholarshipProgram Chairs, Doreen A. Simmons, Esq. (dsimmons@hancocklaw.com) and Jeffrey E. Hurd, Esq. (jeff@bshlaw.us) by October 15, 2020. The Scholarship Program Chairs will interview applicants under consideration during the month of November, 2020 and will notify the selected scholars shortly thereafter. A virtual award presentation will be scheduled for some time in January.

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the Local and State Government Law Section Carol Van Scoyoc Scholarship. The scholarship has been established by the Foundation through a gift from the Local and State Government Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) to honor the memory of Carol Van Scoyoc, Esq., a former chair of the Section and recipient of the Association’s Award for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to the legal profession and the public good.

One scholarship will be awarded to a law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of New York who best exemplifies the core values important to Carol Van Scoyoc, Esq., former chair of the Section and recipient of the Award for Excellence in Public Service. The student shall show academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service and an interest in local government law.

The White Collar Defense Diversity Scholarship program welcomes all students who meet the above criteria to apply. Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• A completed application, which includes the requirements below and the Scholarship Application Cover Sheet available here.
• A 1,000-word essay describing the applicant’s personal situation as a minority with a single mother, the impact that it has had on their life, and how they have overcome those challenges.
• Applicants should also address their college, law school and/or career plans and how this scholarship will help him/her achieve those plans. A current, unofficial academic transcript from the applicant’s school.
• 1 Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, principal, school administrator, work supervisor or a member of the clergy who has known the applicant for at least 3 years or more and can speak to why the applicant deserves this scholarship.

The scholarship program is open to all African American and Hispanic undergraduate, and law school students as well as incoming college freshmen. The candidate must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Candidate must have a demonstrated financial need.

To be considered eligible, interested applicants must submit a completed application along with the previously listed requirements by September 30, 2020. The scholarship winner and other applicants will be notified of the results in the fall of 2020. Address fax or mail submissions to: White Collar Defense Diversity Scholarship Attn: Firm Administrator 409 7th St NW Suite 218 Washington, DC 20004 Fax: (202) 664-1331 For email applications please address: scholarships@whitecollarattorney.net

The Outstanding Citizen Scholarship and Essay Contest aims to give demonstrated community leaders and dedicated citizens an opportunity to pursue the education that will inform and better their causes.

Criteria For Eligibility And Selection

Those eligible for the Outstanding Citizen Scholarship essay contest must comply with the following criteria:

• All candidates must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll by Fall 2020 into an accredited post-secondary program, which includes: community colleges, private or public undergraduate colleges, and universities, private or public graduate degree programs, law programs, and business programs. If the essay contest winner cannot provide evidence of enrollment at the time of scholarship disbursement, a new winner will be selected.
• All candidates have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• All candidates must possess a proven commitment to citizenry, as demonstrated by their essay and resume.

Application Criteria

A submission is considered “complete” when it includes:

• An updated resume that includes academic, professional, and volunteer experiences with a focus on community service and citizenry.
• A 500-word essay that answers the following question: What is one of the most important ways an individual can serve her or his community, and how have you served your community in this way?
• A current official academic transcript indicating that the candidate’s cumulative grade-point average is 3.0 or greater. (Note: applicants who cannot furnish an official transcript from their current institution may submit both an unofficial transcript from their current place of learning, as well as an official transcript from the last school he or she attended.)
• A letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to your great work on a community service project.
The winner of the Outstanding Citizen Scholarship Essay Contest will be announced in Fall 2020.

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high-achieving student who has a passion for justice. Applicants will be judged on the content of their application, the essay they provide and on their academic merits.

To be eligible for the Stand Up for Justice Scholarship, applicants must be either a current law student at an accredited law school within the United States or an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in the United States planning to attend law school. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and an interest in the legal field.

To apply for this scholarship, please submit:

• A current resume,
• An academic transcript,
• An essay between 500 and 1000 words describing a time you stood up for what was right in the face of adversity.

The scholarship was created in 2013 as part of the law firm’s commitment to helping law students who are in need of financial assistance achieve their academic and professional dreams.

In order to be considered for the scholarship, the student must be a member of an ethnic, racial, or other minority, or demonstrate a commitment to issues of diversity within their community.

The scholarship will award $2,000 to one student selected by our scholarship selection committee.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Recipient is a member of an ethnic or racial minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career.
• Recipient is a U.S. citizen currently attending an accredited law school within the United States.
• Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited law school.

.In order to apply for the Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. 2020 Law School Diversity Scholarship Program an applicant must submit the following items on or before Oct. 1, 2020:

• A completed scholarship application form. (On the website page)
• A one-page typed essay describing how you have utilized your time promoting ethnic diversity within your community. Alternatively, you may write about how you will use your law degree to promote ethnic diversity in the future.
• A certified, official copy of law school transcript.

​The scholarship is available to students of any age, with any type of disability, including but not limited to physical disabilities, medical conditions, mental or psychiatric conditions, speech and language, learning disabilities, behavioral conditions, and all other conditions.

Disability Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Recipient is a U.S. citizen enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States
• Has a disability diagnosis from any person qualified to make a diagnosis
• Completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited college or university.

Disability Scholarship Applications Requirements In order to apply for the Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. 2020 Disability Scholarship Program an applicant must submit the following items on or before October 1, 2020:

• A completed scholarship application form.(Found on Website)
• A one-page typed essay describing how you overcame adversity caused by your disability and what you learned from that experience.
• An official or unofficial transcript from an accredited college or university that includes your most recent semester
• Diagnosis documentation of disability from a person qualified to make a diagnosis.

California Consumer Attorneys, P.C. (“CCA”) is a Los Angeles-based law firm that is firmly committed to consumer advocacy, particularly with respect to enforcement of California’s lemon laws. CCA is offering an annual $1,000 scholarship for students who are currently enrolled in law school or intending to attend law school that are passionate about consumer advocacy. While major corporations have the resources to hire bevies of young attorneys to advocate on their behalves, today’s consumer has fewer and fewer options on where to turn for zealous and skilled representation. We offer this scholarship in the spirit of our firm’s founding: a commitment to excellence in advocacy on behalf of individuals.

We encourage all college/law school students that are passionate about consumer advocacy to apply. The winner will be selected based on the quality of the applicant’s essay and the strength of his/her academic credentials.

DEADLINE

October 1, 2020

ESSAY TOPIC:

In order to apply for the CCA Consumer Advocacy Student Scholarship, applicants must submit a 400-600 word essay on the following topic:

California’s laws provide numerous protections to the consumer. Identify one such law and describe how it has successfully functioned to promote the goal of consumer protection.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply, email your essay on the above topic to scholarship@thelemonfirm.com. At the top of your essay, please include your name, email address, phone number, name of your university/law school, graduation year, and grade point average. The Subject Line of your email should read, “CCA 2020 Scholarship Submission.”

When you submit your essay, you are granting us permission to use your name/school on our website and other social media sources as the winner of the student scholarship. Only one winner will be selected every year.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & DETAILS:

$1,000 award to the selected participant.

The student must be enrolled in an accredited California university, law school, or college.

Recipient must be 18 years of age by the beginning of fall semester and a resident of California or attending a school in California.

One application per student-submitted online by the specified deadline of October 1, 2020.

JUDGING

Enrollment Verification form will be required from the winner’s college.

Applicant will receive notification by email within 30 days of application deadline.

Our lawyers will look for writing that is creative, informative, clear, and logically organized.

The winner will be notified by email. If a winner does not respond to CCA within 30 days of being notified by CCA, then the winner’s prize will be forfeited and CCA shall be entitled to select another winner in accordance with the process described above (and that winner will have to respond to notification of their win within 30 days or else they will also forfeit their prize). If a winner rejects their prize or the entry is invalid or in breach of these Terms and Conditions, the winner’s prize will be forfeited and CCA shall be entitled to select another winner.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SENT DIRECTLY TO YOUR SCHOOL

If selected as the winner, the $1,000 award will be issued by sending a check in your name to the accredited college or university. It can be used towards any expenses connected to your education. All information received from the applicants will be used only for the purpose of awarding the scholarship.

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES:

Questions and inquiries should be directed to:

Sepehr Daghighian, Esq.

California Consumer Attorneys, P.C.

10900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 300

Los Angeles, CA 90024

scholarship@thelemonfirm.com

At GAR Disability Advocates, we believe that everyone, regardless of background or social status, is entitled to high-quality legal representation to fight for their rights. In order to fulfill the need for high-quality lawyers and legal professionals in the workforce, we are committed to helping students in need to afford higher education.

To help more students who are passionate about law pursue a degree, we are sponsoring an annual scholarship, awarded to one law student, to be put toward their law school costs.

Overview

We are asking students to write an essay of no more than 500 words on the following prompt: How has someone with a disability affected you? This can be yourself or someone you know. If you are close to anyone who gets disability benefits, how would their life be different without those benefits?

The most compelling and well-written essay as judged by the GAR Disability Advocates Team will receive our scholarship of $1,000.

Eligibility Rules

Applicants must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2020 semester. Applicants must submit the required information on or before October 15, 2020.

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than October 15, 2020.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In order to meet the eligibility requirements, every applicant has to satisfy the following criteria:

• Each applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (“green card” holder)
• Each applicant must be: currently enrolled in an accredited university / college or law school or about to start an accredited university / college or law school (applicants must be ready to provide proof of acceptance / admission)
• Each applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 at the minimum.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Electronic Application Cherepinskiy Law Firm will only consider applications submitted electronically on this page.

2. Essay The length of the essay must be 500 to 1,000 words. While there is no specific topic or format for the essay, applicants are encouraged to go beyond summarizing their resumes and/or reiterating their interest in pursuing a legal career. Instead, Cherepinskiy Law Firm is interested in learning about applicants’ experiences, interests, and activities that would bring their own clear and unique perspective to the legal profession.

3. Academic Transcript If you have been enrolled at an accredited university / college or law school for at least one semester / quarter, submit the latest / most current transcript. If you are about to start or have just started attending an accredited university / college or law school as a first-year student, submit your high school transcript (undergraduate students) or college transcript (law school students)

4. Proof of Acceptance / Admission This requirement applies only to newly admitted (first-year) students. Please submit a letter of admission or acceptance from the accredited university/college or law school that you will be attending or have just started attending as a first-year student. If you have been admitted at multiple educational institutions, it is sufficient to provide proof of admission to only of them (preferably, the one you are most likely to choose).

5. Letter of Recommendation Please submit one letter of recommendation from any person who is not your spouse, relative or friend and who can attest to your qualifications. Examples of individuals who can potentially provide such a letter include the following:

• Teachers
• Professors
• Employers / supervisors

Please note: Applicants do not have to provide their proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency with their applications. Once the review process is completed, before the scholarship checks are issued, selected recipients will have to verify their U.S. citizenship or permanent residency with applicable document(s) (e.g. U.S. passport, birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, or permanent residence card / “green card”).

The Good Works College Scholarship is currently open for the undergraduate, graduate, and law school students, and incoming college freshmen at an accredited U.S. educational institution.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2020

Total Award Amount: $1,000

Application

The Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law Scholarship program welcomes all students who meet the above criteria to apply. Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• A current resume,
• An academic transcript,
• A letter of recommendation,
• A 500 word essay that identifies the applicant and describes the applicant’s leadership and dedication in giving back to his or her community through community service projects, including projects involving criminal justice issues.

The firm is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for future lawyers and other college and university students who are also actively engaged in making their community a better place by leading and planning community service projects. One student will be awarded the Karin Riley Porter Good Works Scholarship of $1,000.

The scholarship program is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and law school students, as well as incoming college freshmen at an accredited U.S. educational institution. The candidate must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additionally, they must show a dedicated interest in community service and projects pertaining to criminal justice.

The Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law Scholarship program welcomes all students who meet the above criteria to apply. Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• A current resume,
• An academic transcript,
• A letter of recommendation,
• A 500 word essay that identifies the applicant and describes the applicant’s leadership and dedication in giving back to his or her community through community service projects, including projects involving criminal justice issues.

Answering Legal’s Future Attorneys of America Scholarship is dedicated in choosing one law student, of academic excellence, every year and awarding them with the FAAS merit scholarship.

Answering Legal’s Future Attorneys of America Scholarship of $5000 is open to dedicated law students who meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited law school. This means you can be accepted to a law school as an incoming 1L. Alongside other documents, provide proof of matriculation.
• Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of their transcript. If you are a rising 1L, please provide your undergraduate transcript.

In order to receive Answering Legal’s FAAS merit scholarship, students must meet the scholarship’s minimum criteria, and submit a completed application along with a 500-1000 essay.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

November 5, 2020

ESSAY TOPICS Please choose one of the following questions provided for your essay. Essays must be between 500 and 1000 words.

1. How have your personal life experiences affected your outlook on the United States legal system?
2. What has inspired you to pursue a career in law?
3. How do you see yourself impacting the legal community in the future?

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 2020-2021 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 2020 fall semester or registered to participate in an Elder Law Clinic during the 2020 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.

Scholarship Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

Award
The student selected to receive this scholarship will win $1,500 to be used toward their tuition for their chosen degree, which must be in the list presented above.

Submit the above mentioned requirements by mail or via email. Failure to include all of these requirements will result in the rejection of your application.

How to Apply

To apply for the scholarship online, submit your application and materials attached to an email to admin@scottthelawyer.com. The subject line for the email should be “SS Scholarship Application”.

To submit your application by mail, send your paper application to:

126 S Federal Hwy # 208, Dania Beach, FL 33004

Applications for this year’s scholarship must be submitted and received by November 15th, 2020.

Deadline

The selected student will be notified in the late days of December.

This Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Lorraine Power Tharp, who served as President of the NYSBA and Chair of the Real Property Law Section. The $ 5,000 scholarship is awarded to a second- or third-year law school student who best exemplifies the core values important to Lorraine: academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and, if possible, an interest in real property law.

Efforts will be made to honor Lorraine’s commitment to gender equity and diversity in the profession. To ensure geographic diversity, the Foundation will strive to select students attending New York State law schools in different counties each year, so that over time students from all areas of the state will be able to benefit from the scholarship. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility

1) The scholarship is open to all second- and third-year full time students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2020 semester. If attending part-time, the scholarship is open to second-, third-, and fourth-year students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2020 semester. 2) The student must have attained a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school and must have attained a ranking in the top quarter of the class. 3) Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need/

This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a full- or part-time student enrolled in a New York State law school. It was created to honor the memory of Melvyn Mitzner, a legend in the New York real estate legal community. Mitzner is a former chair of the Real Property Law Section, and was an active and valued member of the Section for many years.

Efforts will be made to honor Mitzner’s commitment to professional achievement and to diversity in the profession. To ensure geographic diversity, the Foundation will strive to select students attending New York State law schools in different counties each year, so that over time students from all areas of the State will be able to benefit from the scholarship. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility

1) The scholarship is open to second- and third-year full time students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2020 semester. If attending part-time, the scholarship is open to second-, third-, and fourth-year students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2019 semester.

2) The student must have attained a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school and must have attained a ranking in the top quarter of the class.

3) Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Denver Trial Lawyers wants to know what does justice mean to you? Our Denver serious injury attorneys are asking YOU, the citizen, to write a compelling and strong 750+ word essay.

The jury trial system is a vital part of America’s system of checks and balances. Checks and balances create a strong judicial system within our government which relies upon a jury trial option. The Founding Fathers believed that jury trials prevent tyranny by allowing the citizens serving on the jury to be the final decision makers.

Jury trials are unique to America’s democracy and justice system, and are a constitutional right not found in many other countries.

The best written and most compelling essay will be selected by the team at Denver Trial Lawyers and the winner will receive an award of $1,000 to be put towards their law school tuition.

In addition, we will publish the winner’s essay on our website and share it through all of our social media channels.

​Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2020 semester.
2. Applicants must submit their essay and other required information by Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Ottinger Employment Lawyers is excited to reintroduce the Ottinger Employment Lawyer Scholarship contest. Our employment firm is dedicated to helping employees in New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

We understand the challenges college students face in paying for college.

This is why we want to extend our help to students pursuing law degrees and selecting one student to be awarded a $1,500 scholarship to put towards their law school tuition.

HOW DO I APPLY?

In order to apply, you must submit the following:

• A letter of recommendation stating why you are the most qualified candidate for the Ottinger Employment Lawyer Scholarship
• A copy of your most up-to-date resume

WHO CAN WRITE THE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION?

We highly encourage our applicants to find someone that has helped with the pursuit of their law career. Some examples may include but are not limited to:

• A professor
• An attorney that you have shadowed
• A mentor

Who Can Apply?

• 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
• Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and must attach a copy of their most recent transcript. Applicants must also be pursuing a law degree.

Important Dates

• Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 PM PST on December 1, 2020.
• LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The winner will be announced on December 31, 2020, and will receive a one-time award of $1,500 to be used for school-related expenses.

Judging Criteria

This scholarship will be judged and awarded primarily on academic achievement and financial need.

Our firm is committed to helping those that need appropriate representation. Dagney Johnson Law Group is interested in providing individuals with high-quality legal services, and seeks to support law students that share a similar vision of helping others.

SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST OVERVIEW

We are asking students to write a 300-400 word essay about the following: Why did you choose to pursue a career in law?

We want students to describe any influences and experiences that shaped them into wanting to enter the legal profession. Students are encouraged to explain what they want to achieve once they become practicing attorneys as well.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into a law school in the United States as of the fall 2020 semester.

SCHOLARSHIP FAQS

• Scholarship application materials and the essay must be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
• The winner of the contest will be notified no later than Wednesday, December 16, 2020; AND
• The winner of the contest will receive a $2,500 scholarship to put towards their law school costs.

See Scholarship Page for more information

The scholarship fund competition is open to high school, undergraduate and graduate students who attend or plan to attend law school. The competition is limited to residents of the United States. Applicants who are 17 years old or younger must provide parental consent to enter.

How Do I Submit My Entry?

Applicants must enter/upload the following information using the blue entry form below:

• Your Name
• School You Currently Attend
• Your Phone Number
• Your Email Address
• Your Essay of 1,500 Words or Less in PDF Format
• A Digital Photo of You
• Your Current School Transcript

Our selection committee will determine the winners of each scholarship by judging an essay written by you that addresses the following question:

How have the events of 2020 impacted the fight against injustice and uplifted those who face unfair disadvantages?

Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PLLC is happy to support student education with our annual Goodwin 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.

How:

Scholarship applicants are required to do the following:

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 attorneyalbertgoodwin@gmail.com.

Essay Overview

We are asking students to write a 300-400 words essay about the following: Describe how you plan on giving back to your community once you become a lawyer. We want law students to explain how they plan on helping their community with their law degree; and their experiences in law school that motivated them to do so.

To Participate: We are asking students to write a 300-400 words essay about the following: Describe an obstacle that you overcame, and how that experience demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.

Prize Amount: $1,000

Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2020 semester.

Deadline: December 15, 2020

Eligibility: Current law school students or those entering their first year

Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: December 15, 2020

Winners will be announced January 1, 2021

This is an essay contest on the topic:

“Reasons I wanted to go to law school”.

Submissions will be posted publicly and will be viewable to the general public.

Founded on January 2, 2020, Talkov Law is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving law student who authors a winning essay in our Annual Future of the Law Scholarship Essay Contest. Thank you to the following law schools for sharing this scholarship opportunity: University of Illinois Chicago, University of Kansas – School of Law, Washington and Lee School of Law, UC Hastings College of the Law, University of Montana and many more. If you’re interested in sharing our scholarship opportunity, please email scholarship@talkovlaw.com.

The Issue

America has an incredible justice system, but it could use more exceptional advocates with a passion for innovation in the future of the law. For our Annual Scholarship Contest, we are pleased to support a future lawyer who demonstrates through past, current and expected future deeds a genuine commitment to provide innovation and a new perspective to the legal system.

Topic

We would like you to tell your story in a brief narrative of your background and interests followed by a 500-750 word essay or presentation on your ideas for the future of the law. Emphasis should be given on how innovation and technology can enhance access to justice for all Americans.

Judging Criteria

The winner will be selected based on overall writing ability, argument presentation and persuasion.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to any law student, including undergraduates accepted to an ABA-accredited law school. Your application must be submitted below no later than the December 15, 2020 deadline.

By submitting an application, the applicant grants Talkov Law permission to post the applicant’s name, school or university, applicant’s photo, and the winning entry on the law firm’s website, and on other marketing platforms, including blogs, social media accounts, and related sites.

Winner Notification

The winner will be notified by phone, email and/or U.S. mail after the judging has been completed.

Award Distribution

The winner will be selected by December 24, 2020. The winner must provide proof of enrollment prior to disbursement of the award. The award will be disbursed by December 31, 2020 according to any guidelines required by the academic institution.

Community Leadership Scholarship

The Kryder Law Group, LLC encourages college-bound community leaders to apply for The Kryder Law Group, LLC Community Leadership Scholarship. We will award $1,000 to the winning applicant—someone who embodies the qualities of leadership and a deep-rooted interest in community involvement and improvement.

All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria, submit an application, and write and submit an essay on the topic outlined below. The deadline by which all applications must be received is December 15, 2020.

About The Kryder Law Group, LLC Community Leadership Scholarship

The legal team and staff at The Kryder Law Group, LLC are deeply committed to serving their communities. One way they fulfill this drive for service is by offering scholarships to college-bound students who speak to the issues that the law firm regards as significant and relevant to building a stronger society.

Why We Created This Scholarship

Healthy communities are built on a bedrock of many skills, ideas, and passions. But most importantly, healthy communities are led. The Kryder Law Group, LLC believes firmly that what the world needs most today are community leaders who can direct the growth and prosperity of their communities with forward-thinking minds, service-driven hearts, formidable intelligence, uncanny adaptability, humble self-awareness, and soulful dedication.

Our law firm has created The Kryder Law Group, LLC Community Leadership Scholarship to bring to light the individuals who possess these characteristics and to help support them in their higher education so they may emerge as leaders who can shape the communities of tomorrow.

What We Are Looking for in Applicants

We would like to hear from a diverse group of applicants. It does not matter if you have just been accepted to college or if you are midway through your higher education. If you have a passion for the importance of community and you display this passion through your actions, behaviors, thoughts, extracurricular activities, internships, and/or jobs, and you meet the eligibility criteria below, we want to hear from you.

Eligibility for The Kryder Law Group, LLC Community Leadership Scholarship

To qualify as an applicant for The Kryder Law Group, LLC Community Leadership Scholarship, students must fulfill the following criteria:

• 3.0 GPA (applicant must attach include an unofficial transcript with their application)
• Compose an essay on the topic below and submit it with the application
• Agree to the scholarship’s Terms and Conditions
• Complete the application form on this page and submit it and all supporting documentation by the deadline

Essay Topic

Please write a 1,000-word essay on the topic below and submit it with your application.

Essay Topic

“What are the three most important characteristics of a community leader and how has your life to date shown that you embody these characteristics?”

Deadline for Submissions

All scholarship applications must be submitted by December 15, 2020, no exceptions.

*EXTENDED DEADLINE TO DECEMBER 15, 2020*

More information can be found on Scholarship Page.

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:

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.

Eligibility

• Citizen or a permanent United States resident
• At least 18 years old at the date of entry
• At the date of the award, are enrolled in (or accepted with plans to attend) a college or university in the United States listed here https://ope.ed.gov/dapip
• Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Field of study is related to law, criminal justice, or political science

Required Documents (Requested if selected a winner)

• Copy of your school or state photo ID (we use this only to verify your identity so we can award you the scholarship)
• Your year in school
• Your student ID number (please indicate whether this is a high school or college ID number)
• A high-def photo (we may use your photo and bio to feature you on our website and social media platforms)
• Short bio (2-5 sentences), including your hometown, school, major (if you have one), and plans for the future (What would you like people to know about you?)
• Your mailing address and T-shirt size (for some Course Hero swag!)
• Are you interested in being featured in a blog post? Yes/No
• GPA verification
• Complete Affidavit form

See more information on the Scholarship Page

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.

Legal Scholarship Award:

General Rules:
Application Requirements:
Judging and Recognition Procedure:
Awards and Recognition Procedure:
Deadline to Apply:

• 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.

• 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.

• Judging will be completed by a panel of qualified members of The Dominguez Firm.
• Judging will be based upon the candidate’s fulfillment of entry criteria and their ability to clearly and concisely convey how they plan to achieve their goals after receiving this scholarship.

• The Dominguez Firm Scholarship is a one-time, monetary scholarship award and is to be used for academic tuition only.
• Once winners have been selected, the scholarship awards will be given to the winner’s school to be used towards tuition and school expenses.
• If an awardee is unable to attend school for any reason, he or she must be able to provide documentation proving why he or she is unable to attend;
• If that is the case, the scholarship award will remain on hold for up to 6 months until he or she is able to provide proof of enrollment at any of the above institutions.
• If an awardee is unable to claim the monetary scholarship award within 6 months, The Dominguez Firm may award it to another candidate at its discretion.
• Candidates who are offered a scholarship must agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions in order to receive the scholarship.
• Announcements regarding the winners of the scholarship will be posted to The Dominguez Firm’s website and social media accounts.
• Applicants will receive an email verifying that they have been selected to receive this award.
• A small reception and luncheon may be held for award-winners. More information regarding this reception will be provided after the winners are announced.

Please send all required information to: scholarships@dominguezfirm.com on or before December 31, 2020.

Scholarship form: Click here

At Johns Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers specialize in representing victims of accidents, injuries, and even insurance companies disputes. As attorneys, we feel that it is our responsibility to advocate for those who have been injured in accidents that were not their fault. In fact, helping those in need is one of the reasons our law firm exists.

For this year’s scholarship contest, we are asking students to submit an essay about why they decided to become a lawyer.

We look forward to hearing from the next generation of lawyers, and we will announce the winner of the scholarship by January 15, 2021

**Please submit your scholarship essay by December 31, 2020. If you do not submit your essay by this date, you will not be eligible for the scholarship. No late submissions will be accepted.

Scholarship Eligibility

The scholarship program is available to undergraduate, graduate, and law school students as well as incoming college freshmen in at an accredited institution in the United States. The candidate must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA and display their interest in criminal justice reform.

Application
To apply for this scholarship, please submit:
The deadline to apply for this scholarship is December 31, 2020.

• A current resume,
• An academic transcript,
• A 1,000-word essay providing a well-reasoned argument about whether a specific policy in the criminal justice system (your choice) is unjust and requires reform, or is just and should stay the same. They will be judged on the best-reasoned response, not on the position of the applicant.

Deadline

Please send your complete application to scholarships@maryland-criminallawyer.com with the subject line: “[Applicant’s Name] – Federal Justice Reform Scholarship]” by the deadline to be considered.

Thank you for your interest in the 2020 Federal Justice Reform Scholarship, if you would like to learn more about the previous winners, visit our winners page.

This award seeks to assist college students with backgrounds of any race, faith or ethnicity, to obtain the degree of their choice from any eligible college, university, graduate school, or law school. Applicants must be enrolled in or committed to attend a college, university, or professional school during the current calendar year in which they applied for the scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of their application. Applicants should not be immediate family members of employees of Schneider Hammers.

This scholarship is intended to help students with high character and a commitment to community service. Our scholarship is open to any American citizen, who will be attending a college, university, graduate school, or law school in the United States during the current calendar year. Only students who have a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply for this scholarship.

This $1,000 one-time scholarship award will be sent directly to the registrar’s office of the winner’s college or university and can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, housing, and/or books up to the Cost of Attendance. This scholarship is not renewable. Applicants will need to submit an official transcript and one letter of recommendation from an employer or professor/teacher in addition to submitting an essay.

Application Requirements

– An updated resume

– A letter of recommendation

– A current official or unofficial academic transcript

– Essay Topic: Personal injuries greatly affect victims and their loved ones, not only physically, but emotionally and financially as well. For many, the road to recovery is not as easy one. In 750 words, describe a difficult period in your life and how you were able to persevere and move forward.

Application Deadline and Instructions

All scholarship criteria must be submitted on or before December 31, 2020. Applications sent after the December 31st deadline will not be considered. The winner will be announced on January 31 of the following year and will receive a one-time award of $1,000 in one lump sum.

Applications must be submitted by email to info@schneiderhammers.com with the subject line “[Applicant Name] – Schneider Hammers Annual Scholarship’

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

For a student to be considered eligible for the Military Family Scholarship, they must meet the following criteria:

• Students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or law program at an accredited college or university in the United States.
• High school seniors who will be graduating before the scholarship deadline and are able to provide proof of enrollment in a U.S. accredited college or university are eligible to apply.
• Students must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Students must be US servicemember, US military Veterans, or a family member of US military personnel or Veterans.

Application Requirements
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit the following documents:
To view, our previous scholarship recipients click here.

• A current official or unofficial academic transcript from your most recent academic institution for proof of GPA. High school seniors must also submit proof of acceptance or enrollment in a U.S. accredited college or university.
• A current resume that includes education and contact information, as well as volunteer and extracurricular experience.
• A 750 – 1,000-word essay on the following topic: Discuss how growing up in a military family shaped your life. What opportunities have you earned or what hardships have you overcome as a result of you or your loved one’s military career?

Application Deadline and Instructions

• The deadline to apply for the 2020 Military Family Scholarship is December 31, 2020. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
• Applications must be submitted in entirety (resume, transcript, essay) to info@jsberrylaw.com.
Applications must have a subject line that reads: “[Applicant’s First and Last Name] – 2020 Military Family Scholarship”.

Student Scholarship Opportunity

The team of lawyers and legal professionals at Sweet Law Group are looking to identify and reward young, talented individuals that are eager to succeed and make a difference through a career in Law.

The Sweet Law Group will award a scholarship to one outstanding student who demonstrates the drive and determination to succeed in the field of Law. The winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to help support their education.

The competition is open to any post-graduate law school or undergraduate student attending a four-year accredited university. To participate, please complete the form below and submit a short essay (up to 2,000 words) responding to the prompt: “RECOUNT A TIME WHEN YOU FACED A CHALLENGE, SETBACK, OR FAILURE. HOW DID IT AFFECT YOU, AND WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM THE EXPERIENCE?”

Additional Scholarship Information:

- The winner will be awarded one $1,000 scholarship.
- Applications will be reviewed by the Sweet Law Group team.
- Essay quality will be evaluated based on originality and creativity.
- Applications must be submitted by Dec. 31st 2020 by 5pm PT.
- Winners will be notified via email and phone by Jan 15th, 2021.

O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble is pleased to announce our Semi-Annual Champion the Cause Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is open to law students attending or planning to attend law school in the Spring 2021 semester. Scholarship money will go directly to the winner’s school and can cover school-related expenses.

If you would like to be considered for the scholarship, complete the online application in the link. The application includes an 500 word or less essay on the following topic: A mark of a great lawyer is compassion during rough times. Medical malpractice cases can lead to some of the roughest times. How would you help a client through a medical malpractice case?

Scholarship FAQ’s

Who can apply for the scholarship?

The scholarship is open to law students attending or planning to attend law school in the Spring 2021 semester. Law school programs must be accredited by the American Bar Association or Association of American Law Schools.

How will my application be judged?

Applications will be judged on the ability to write a well-crafted essay exploring the topic in a unique and creative way.

How do I apply?

Submit your online application through the webpage with your contact information, proof of enrollment, and essay.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must currently be an enrolled student at an ABA accredited law school for at least one (1) semester

• Must have good academic status and a GPA over 2.5

Essay Topic

Part 1:

Why are you interested in Intellectual Property and Trademark Law in particular? Please describe what you find interesting and exciting about this field of law.

Part 2:

Please tell us about any law school classes you have taken concerning Intellectual Property and/or any classes you intend to take in the future. How do you intend to become an expert in trademark law?

Please keep your essay under 1,500 words.

Scholarship Deadline

The Trademark Attorney of Tomorrow Scholarship will begin accepting applications on September 15th, 2020. All written scholarship submission materials must be received by 11:59 PM EST on May 15th, 2021. The winner will be announced on June 15th, 2021, and will receive a one-time award of $1,000.

How to Apply

Send your essay in Word or .pdf format along with proof of enrollment and Unofficial transcript to connect@cohnlg.com.