Scholarships listed in this section are given through the University of La Verne. For non-university scholarships, go to the “External Scholarships” section of this page.
La Verne Law has many scholarships—made possible by our generous alumni and friends that are available to 2L, 3L, and 4L students. Some require an application, which can be accessed here. The deadline to submit an application for the 2018-19 academic year is Friday, January 11, 2019. If you have any questions, please direct them to lawscholarships@laverne.edu.
If you are interested in being considered for one or more scholarships, we encourage you to apply. Only one application form is necessary; to the extent, you wish to be considered for multiple scholarships, be sure to include information that addresses specific requirements of individual scholarships.
Scholarships include but are not limited to:
| Michael and Jeanette Bidart Endowed Scholarship | Student must have an interest in insurance law. |
| Joseph and Doleen Borba Endowed Scholarship | Student must be a female in good academic standing with financial need. |
| The Dean’s Award of Excellence | A rising 3L student who is in the top 15% of his or her class whose academic performance, leadership and service demonstrate professional promise. |
| Sean McDonald Endowed Scholarship | Student must be in good academic standing with an interest in tort plaintiff representation, and must show financial need. |
| Paul T. O’Brien Endowed Scholarship | Student who has demonstrated outstanding potential as a litigator. |
| Ann Rahm Endowed Scholarship | Student who has demonstrated outstanding potential as a litigator. |
| Society for Justice Scholarship | Student(s) must be in good academic standing with an interest in tort plaintiff representation, and must show financial need. |
| Taylor Warner and Crista Haynes Leadership Scholarship | Student must be in the top 25% of the class, hold a leadership position in a student organization or clinic, and show financial need. |
| The Paul Egly Scholarship Fund | The Paul Egly Scholarship Fund is an endowed fund honoring the founding dean of the College of Law, Judge Paul Egly. The Fund originally awarded scholarships based on financial need to law students in good standing who were single parents with minor children. The Fund is now available to all law students in good standing who are demonstrably engaged in their legal studies and passionate about serving their communities and promoting access and justice. |
External Scholarships
Scholarships listed in this section are given by organizations not associated with the university. For scholarships given by the University of La Verne, go to the “Internal Scholarships” section of this page.
| Will & Will | Will & Will is a husband/wife criminal defense law firm serving clients in Seattle and surrounding cities. Court & Michelle are caring and dedicated advocates who work tirelessly to ensure their clients are receiving the best possible outcome. We are committed to promoting higher education for highly motivated students pursuing a law degree. We hope this scholarship can help offset the high cost of education for college students.
Deadline: TBD For more information, please visit: |
| Heshmat Mirsepassi Endowed Scholarship for Muslim Students | The faces of elementary school children Heshmat Mirsepassi taught in her native Iran lingered in her mind for decades. Many of those children came to school with just a crust of bread to eat for an entire day. One day, she vowed, she would have enough money to help them.
Requirements
Apply now! Applying for the Heshmat Mirsepassi Endowed Scholarship for Muslim Students is easy. Simply click here to fill out a brief form. |
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Eisner Gorin LLP Scholarship
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The Los Angeles criminal defense law firm of Eisner Gorin LLP is offering a $3,000 scholarship to students who have an interest in pursuing a career in law. Our law firm partners understand the value of an education and the need to help students achieve their goal. The high cost of education, including tuition, housing, and books frequently makes it difficult for many students achieve their dream in a career in the field of law. In an effort to makes financial issues a little easier, our law firm is offering this scholarship to any student. The ability to apply for this scholarship is open to any individual currently enrolled in a college or graduate program, or actively applying to attend one such program in 2018 or 2019.
Deadline: December 1, 2019 |
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Arnold & Itkin LLP Academic Scholarship
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Arnold & Itkin LLP will award $5,000 to two current law students who share our passion for assisting the underprivileged and the victims of tragedy. Regardless of the area of law, the scholarship recipients should be focused on utilizing the legal system to support those less fortunate. All applicants should demonstrate both past and current dedication to victim advocacy and/or community service.
Deadline: December 1, 2019 |
| The MLG Scholarship For Future Litigation Lawyers | Mesriani Law Group understands the rigorous process that young law students go through to achieve their dreams of becoming practicing attorneys, along with the financial burdens that come with it. Many students often have to apply for financial aid and take out astronomical student loans, which is why grant programs are a great way to ease some of the difficulties associated with pursuing higher education.
A scholarship grant amounting to $500 shall be awarded to students who demonstrate the qualities and unimpeachable character embodied by every MLG lawyer: Eligibility & Requirements Apart from stellar academic performance and the aforementioned characteristics and qualities, eligible applicants for the MLG scholarship grant must also possess the following:
To apply for our law scholarship grant, student applicants are required to submit the following:
Deadline: December 31, 2019. Website: https://www.mesrianilaw.com/law-school-scholarship.html |
| Future Legal Leaders Scholarship Competition | 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 $2,000 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 below. Additional Scholarship Information:
Website: https://sweetlaw.com/scholarship/ |
| The Advocates Scholarship | At The Advocates Law Firm, we are committed to continued learning throughout life, and we believe that through education we better ourselves and our communities. Understanding the financial burden higher education can bring to students and their families, we are offering our help to you through our Advocates Scholarship.
Scholarship Deadline:
Website: https://www.utahadvocates.com/the-advocates-scholarship/ |
| Mushkatel, Robbins & Becker, PLLC 2019 Annual Scholarship Competition
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Our law firm will award a total of $2,500 in scholarships to students who submit winning essays and videos
The attorneys of Mushkatel, Robbins & Becker, PLLC, invite you to share your thoughts and compete for one of our two scholarship awards:
Our goal is to foster discussion about the relationship between police agencies and communities while, at the same time, helping young people to pursue a higher education. Please read our rules, learn more about this exciting scholarship opportunity and make sure to submit your essay or video by our December 6th, 2019 deadline. Please look at the dates carefully as the scholarship deadline has been extended. Eligibility: Our 2019 annual scholarship competition is open to students who are U.S. residents or students at U.S. schools who fall within these three categories:
Applicants who are younger than age 17 must provide parental consent to enter. Employees of Mushkatel, Robbins & Becker, PLLC, Consultwebs, Inc., and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the competition. You must submit your essay or video to ereiss@consultwebs-email.com. |
| Emery Reddy Legal Studies Scholarship | Legal Studies Scholarship – $2,500
The successful candidate will demonstrate their dedication to the study of law in 500 words or less. We want to hear why each candidate is interested in the study of law. Requirement: Essay submission Deadline: November 30, 2019 Essay limit: 500 words Award Amount: $2,500 Website: Emery Reddy Scholarship |
| Friends of Justice | JUSTICE HOLLIS G. BEST SCHOLARSHIP
As a memorial to the late Presiding Justice Hollis G. Best, his friends have established a scholarship to encourage and support outstanding academic achievement and commitment to service by law students.The Best Scholarship is an annual award presented this year in the amount of $2,000, during the Spring 2020 semester. More than one scholarship may be awarded. Requirements: Each candidate must be a law student who has successfully completed Deadline: January 31, 2020 Email: margo.feldkamp@jud.ca.gov |
| Silberstein, Awad & Miklos | Impact to the Community Scholarship
New York attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. strive to bring the highest quality of service and ethics to every case. Following this mission, we are pleased to announce our Impact on the Community Scholarship. We would like to recognize someone who has devoted their time to improving someone else’s life in their community by awarding them a $1,000 scholarship. Requirements: Anyone enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States. Deadline: Send your transcript, resume, and essay as separate attachments to sam@ask4sam.net no later than June 30, 2020. Website: https://ask4sam.net/impact-on-the-community-scholarship/ |
| THE REEVES LAW GROUP | Future Lawyer Scholarship
For 2019, The Reeves Law Group is awarding a $5,000 Scholarship to a deserving law student who authors a winning essay in our Seventh Annual Scholarship Essay Contest. Requirements: A legal US resident, and either a current (1) law student at an accredited U.S. law school, or (2) undergraduate student who has applied or will apply to law school. Students with full academic scholarships are not eligible to enter this contest. Deadline: December 15, 2019 Website: https://www.robertreeveslaw.com/scholarship/ |
| Keith Williams Law Group | The Keith Williams Law Group Annual Scholarship
The Keith Williams Law Group Annual Scholarship seeks to help students who have fought through adversity in their lives in order to better themselves through education. Understanding that, for many possible reasons, not everyone has been a straight A student with perfect test scores, we seek to help those who have had difficulty in school and fought through it—whether it be the result of a difficult home life, socio-economic disadvantages, learning disabilities, ethnic/racial/gender or other biases, just plain stubborn orneriness and misbehavior early in life, or any other reason. The Keith Williams Law Group Annual Scholarship provides a $1,500 scholarship, with one winner to be chosen each year. The winner will receive $1,500 to use toward pursuit of their higher education. Eligibility
Deadline : December 1, 2019 Website: https://www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com/scholarship/ |
| Lemberg Law | Lemberg Law $1,250 Law School Scholarship
The most successful attorneys in the history of the United States have had two key attributes in common – deep knowledge of the nuances of the law and an unshakeable belief in the nobility of the legal profession. Lemberg Law is offering a $1,250 scholarship to a law student who fosters an understanding of consumer law. Who are we looking for?
Deadline: December 10, 2019 Website: https://www.lemberglaw.com/scholarship/scholarship-grad/ |
| North America Immigration Law Group Semi-Annual Scholarship | North America Immigration Law Group is seeking a passionate and motivated student who wishes to build his/her career in law. We are offering a $2000 semi-annual scholarship to a deserving candidate who can demonstrate his/her outstanding skills within the field of law.
Please visit WeGreened.com for scholarship application and information. Deadline: November 30, 2019 |
| 2019 LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST | 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 $2,000 to be put towards their law school tuition.
Please visit Denver Personal Injury Attorney’s website for more information. Deadline: December 1, 2019 |
| ALTMAN & ALTMAN LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP | One scholarship of $1,500 for an undergraduate or JD, LLB, or LLM candidate who is concerned with the need and affordability of legal services in the United States, with a preference for students who have a personal or educational connection to the Boston metropolitan area.
Visit Altman & Altman for application. Deadline: December 1, 2019 |
| MORGAN & MORGAN’S FOR THE PEOPLE SCHOLARSHIP | We want to inspire young lawyers to approach their careers with the same mindset. Our $5,000 For The People Scholarship will be awarded to an individual who is accepted or currently enrolled in law school and is driven to fight for those who need it most.
Visit ForThePeople for application. Deadline: December 1, 2019 |
| CRIMINAL DEFENSE STUDENT LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP | The Law Offices of Stephen Neyman, P.C. are happy to support student education with our annual $2,500 Criminal Defense Student Law School Scholarship. Students who are attending an undergraduate, JD, LLB, or LLM program at a college, university, or law school in the United States are encouraged to apply.
Please visit their website for more information and application. Deadline: December 15, 2019 |
| THE 2019 EMBRY LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP | To assist with expenses, we’re offering a scholarship opportunity in the amount of $1,500 to help a deserving student pursue their educational goals and prepare for future career aspirations.
Please visit Embry Law for more information. Deadline: December 15, 2019 |
| THE 2019 SIMPLR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP | Simplr is offering a $7,500 scholarship to a passionate and deserving student who submits a winning essay in our specialized scholarship contest encompassing artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain technology and Intellectual Property (IP) law.
Please visit Simplr for more information and application. Deadline: December 31, 2019 |
| THE DOMINGUEZ FIRM LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD | The Dominguez Firm, LLP is proud to announce again The Dominguez Firm Legal Scholarship Award offered for $2,500 to law students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to the community.
Please visit Dominguez Firm for scholarship application. Deadline: December 31, 2019 |
| DDR LAWYERS LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP | 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.
Please visit DDR Lawyers for more information. Deadline: January 31, 2020 |
| DC Law Scholarship |
The DC Law Scholarship is a recurring scholarship worth $2000 designed to help one continuing law student with their tuition costs. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.
Requirements:
Deadline: February 28, 2020 |
| The Annual Stewart J. Guss College Student Scholarship |
Attorney Stewart J. Guss appreciates the value of education as well and the ever increasing costs of obtaining one. This yearly scholarship of $1,000 is designed to alleviate some of the financial pressure on promising students wishing to further their education at the college and university level. To qualify for the Guss Scholarship you must be an aspiring or current U.S. college student
$1000 Annual Scholarship For Current and Incoming Students Deadline: March 15, 2020 Website: https://attorneyguss.com/annual-stewart-j-guss-college-student-scholarship/ |
| THE KRIST LAW FIRM, P.C. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
Our Houston maritime lawyers are proud to announce that The Krist Law Firm, P.C. will be renewing our annual scholarship of $5,000 to award an individual student the financial resources to accomplish their educational goals and prepare for future career aspirations!
Requirements:
Deadline: March 31, 2020 Website: https://www.houstoninjurylawyer.com/the-krist-law-firm-national-scholarship/ |
| KNR’S STOP DISTRACTED DRIVING SCHOLARSHIP |
At KNR, we are committed to combatting this issue, and that fight starts with greater awareness amongst the younger generations, and we believe that greater awareness of this issue can make a difference. We are proud to announce KNR’s Stop Distracted Driving Scholarship which awards $5,000 to a student pursuing higher-education.
Requirements:
Deadline: March 31, 2020 |
| 2020 Legal Scholarship by Moses and Rooth Attorneys at Law |
Moses and Rooth Attorneys at Law, an Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one incoming first year or continuing Law Student. The scholarship is offered for the fall 2020 academic semester.
Requirements:
Deadline: March 31, 2020 |
| Taylor & Ring’s Annual Victim Advocate Scholarship |
We are proud to announce the Taylor & Ring Victim Advocate Scholarship. This annual award will be given to a student interested in pursuing the study of law with a specific goal of helping survivors of sexual assault, rape, child abuse, or sexual harassment in the workplace. The successful candidate needs to be currently enrolled in, or will be enrolled in, an accredited college or university or law school for the upcoming academic year. The scholarship can be paid directly to the student’s college or law school at his or her request, if necessary. Scholarship amount is $5,000.
Requirements:
Deadline: June 1, 2020 |
| Annual Reiff Law Firm Legal Scholarship |
The Philadelphia law firm of The Reiff Law Firm, personal injury and car accident lawyers since 1979, is pleased to announce that we are currently offering young law students the 2020 The Reiff Law Firm Legal Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is open to any student studying for a career in the legal field.
Requirements:
Deadline: July 1, 2020 |
| THE CUNNINGHAM & MEARS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP | The Cunningham & Mears Academic Scholarship is an annual award of $2500, presented by the firm, to a student who wishes to pursue the study of History or Law. The successful candidate must be enrolled in, or have proof of upcoming enrollment in, an accredited college, university, or law school for the upcoming academic school year. The scholarship can be paid directly to the institution upon the request of the student.
Deadline: June 1, 2020 Eligibility requirements Applicants must submit the following information in order to be considered eligible for the scholarship:
Applicants must fill out the fields below and upload the documentation there. If you have any questions, you may contact us GivingBack@cunninghamandmears.com. All application information will be kept confidential until a winner is chosen. For more information, please visit The Cunningham & Mears Scholarship |
| THE WAGNER & WAGNER ANNUAL CIVIL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD |
Each year, we will award $2,500 to an eligible law or pre-law student who is enrolled in, or has proof of upcoming enrollment in, an accredited college or university for the Fall semester. We will announce the winners in July 2019.
Deadline: June 1, 2020 Eligibility and requirements: To be eligible for the award, applicants must submit the following no later than June 1, 2020
We will award the scholarship and notify the winner proper to August 1, 2020. Please note that the we may choose to write about the winner on our website. For more information, please visit THE WAGNER & WAGNER ANNUAL CIVIL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD |
| THE ANNUAL HARRIS LOWRY MANTON LLP CIVIL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP | This $5,000 award will be given to any incoming or current law student who is either currently enrolled, or who has accepted a place, in an accredited law school for the Fall semester of the upcoming academic year. This annual scholarship will be awarded at the end of July.
Deadline: June 1, 2020 Eligibility and requirements: To be eligible for the award, applicants must submit the following no later than June 1, 2020.
For more information, please visit HARRIS LOWRY MANTON LLP |
| HON. WILLIAM C. CONNER WRITING COMPETITION | The Honorable William Conner Writing Competition was established to recognize exceptionally written papers that are submitted by law students and is presented each year at the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. The winner will receive a cash award of $1,500 and the Runner-up will receive a cash award of $1,000.
Deadline: February 28, 2020
For more information, please visit HON. WILLIAM C. CONNER WRITING COMPETITION WEBSITE |
| CONSTANCE BAKER MOTLEY NATIONAL STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION | The winning paper author will be awarded $3,000 and each of the 2 runners-up will receive $1,000. The winning authors of the top 3 papers will be featured during the 2020 ACS National Convention and on ACS’s website and social media platforms. The top paper also receives an offer of publication in the University Of Pennsylvania Journal Of Constitutional Law.
Deadline: February 9, 2020 Applicant Qualifications: The competition is open to all law students who are dues-paying ACS members. Judging Criteria: Papers will be judged on their effective use, analysis, and expansion of legal scholarship. Possible paper topics include, but are not limited to, voting rights, civil liberties, freedom of speech, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, labor, money in politics, racial equality, religious freedom, Second Amendment, the 2020 Census, or the roles of state attorney generals. The selection committee will include federal judges and leading academics. Scholarship Prize: The winning paper author will be awarded $3,000 and each of the 2 runners-up will receive $1,000. The winning authors of the top 3 papers will be featured during the 2020 ACS National Convention and on ACS’s website and social media platforms. The top paper also receives an offer of publication in the University Of Pennsylvania Journal Of Constitutional Law. For more information, please visit CONSTANCE BAKER MOTLEY |
| DDR LAWYERS LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP | 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.
Deadline: January 31, 2020 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
For more information please visit DDR LAWYERS LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| THE LALANDE PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS BI-ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Our personal injury lawyers in Hamilton, Ontario believe in your future. We firmly believe that every student should have the ability to pursue their dreams, no matter their financial situation. This year we have made the decision to provide a $1,500 scholarship available to both US and Canadian students.
Deadline: January 15, 2020 To apply for the $1500 LaLande Personal Injury Lawyers Scholarship, please submit one essay between 1500 and 2,000 words on the following topic: TELL US ABOUT THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OR ADVERSITY YOU OVERCAME IN YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU PERSEVERED TO GET TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY. Attached to your essay, please include proof of enrollment, an ID, and your current GPA. You must also follow their Facebook page. More information is available on their website |
| CONSTANTINE CANNON LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP | Constantine Cannon, offers an annual scholarship to anyone accepted to or, college students currently enrolled in an accredited US law school. Prize Amount: First Place: $2,500, Second Place: $1,000, Third Place: $750, Fourth Place: $500, Fifth Place: $250.
Deadline: January 10, 2020 Essay Requirements We would like students to write an essay between 250 and 750 words that addresses one of more of the following questions:
Visit CONSTANTINE CANNON LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP for more information. |
| SWITZER ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWSHIP | The Switzer Fellowship Program offers one-year Fellowships to highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement and who clearly demonstrate leadership in their field. The Fellowship includes a $15,000 cash award for academic study, leadership training, access to a vibrant network of more than 650 Switzer Fellowship alums, and opportunities for professional development during the Fellowship year and beyond.
Deadline: January 2020 The following materials are required to be submitted with your application:
Two professional letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters must be submitted by your recommender directly to the Foundation per the Recommendation Instructions. A current resume, including relevant work and volunteer experience. Your resume is an important part of your application. Most recent Graduate academic transcripts. An official transcript of your graduate study is required. Evidence of financial need where applicable. Although the Switzer Fellowship is merit-based, financial need may be considered when comparing equally qualified applicants. Visit their website for more information. |
| MARK T. BANNER SCHOLARSHIP | This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds. The recipient of the scholarship receives $10,000 to be applied to their legal education. This scholarship is available to law students who have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and who will continue in that program through at least the fall semester 2020.
Deadline: December 6, 2019 Eligibility Law students who have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and who will continue in that program through at least the Fall semester 2020 are eligible to apply for the Mark T. Banner Scholarship. Please visit The Mark T. Banner site for more information. |
