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.
| 2019 Nadrich & Cohen, LLP Scholarship | As part of its goal to make education accessible to everyone, the Normandie Law Firm has established the Normandie Law Firm Diversity Scholarship. Each year, the firm will award two scholarships, each in the amount of $1000. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and assist a needy student, who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to the promotion of diversity, to pursue an education in their field of choice.
All submissions must be received no later than August 1, 2019. For more information, please visit this link. |
| Bey & Associates | Bey & Associates, LLC, a personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, is offering a once-yearly $1,000 scholarship to students who are currently attending or plan to attend their first year of college or graduate school in the upcoming semester. The rising costs of education are continuing to be a struggle for many students who aim to obtain a higher education. All of the attorneys and staff members at Bey & Associates believe that by helping students overcome those struggles, our world can become a brighter place for future generations. This scholarship allows us to do just that. We first began the scholarship in Fall 2017 and were humbled by its success. We’re continuing it for 2018 and beyond.
All applications for the Fall 2019 scholarship are due by Friday, July 12, 2019. For more information, please visit: |
| Duffy Law Scholarship | At Duffy Law, LLC, our Connecticut criminal defense attorneys value education and helping those in need. We also understand that school can be a significant expense and know how hard it can be for students and their families to make ends meet. Between housing, tuition, books, and school supplies, the cost of attending college or graduate school can easily rise into the tens of thousands of dollars, if not more. In an effort to make things a little easier for students and their families, we are pleased to be offering a yearly $1,000 scholarship to individuals who are currently attending (or have been accepted to and will be attending) an accredited American college or university as a full-time undergraduate, graduate student, or law student.
All submissions must be received no later than July 15, 2019, 9 am EST For more information, please visit: https://www.duffylawct.com/duffy-law-llc-1000-scholarship/ |
| 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.
For more information, please visit: |
| Environmental Law Institute Research Internship | The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), a non-profit research and education center in Washington, DC, seeks individuals to conduct research on natural resource protection and pollution prevention. Interns work directly with staff attorneys, scientists and economists on a variety of projects. Substantive areas of focus include: land use policy, public participation in environmental regulation, biodiversity, air quality, public health, hazardous waste and brownfields, wetlands and watershed policy, international environmental policy, environmental management systems, and environmental enforcement. Interns conduct library and internet research, attend and report on outside events, review and summarize scholarly material, assist with preparation for environmental training courses, conduct telephone interviews, and perform various administrative tasks. Application deadline is July 09, 2019.
For more information please visit the website: Environmental Law Internship |
| Banafshe Scholarship 2019 |
Banafshe Law Firm, PLC, a California Personal Injury Law Firm, is pleased to offer an annual $1,000 scholarship to a student who is currently attending or planning on attending their first year of college or graduate school. The annual scholarship program is aimed at students who have overcome a challenge in life, performed community service, and demonstrates financial need. Application and supporting material must be submitted by July 31, 2019. The scholarship winner will be notified prior to August 31st annually. Students must submit a brief essay between 350 to 700 words detailing a single challenge in life they have had to overcome, community services they have been involved in and how they intend to finance your education.
Eligibility Requirements:
For more information please visit: https://www.banalaw.com/scholarship/ |
| Sutliff & Stout’s Annual Law School Scholarship | In an effort to enable more students who have a passion for law, we are offering an annual scholarship contest which will award a law student with $2,000 to be put towards his or her law school costs. I have provided the details below. Please let me know if you are able to share this information on the website.
Overview The student will write an essay answering the question: Why do you want to study law? The most compelling and articulate writer, as judged by the staff at Sutliff & Stout, will receive $2,000. Eligibility Rules
Applications must be received by no later than Thursday, August 1, 2019. The recipient will be selected by no later than Thursday, August 15, 2019. For More Information Please Visit: https://mytexasinjurylawyers.com/about-us/community/law-school-scholarship |
| Baumgartner Law Firm Law Student Scholarship | The Baumgartner Law Firm is pleased to offer an annual law student scholarship to needy individuals who are enrolled at an accredited Law School in the US. In order to apply, the applicant must be enrolled at an accredited law school in (If you have applied to law school and have not yet been accepted, you may apply but the scholarship will only be awarded to someone accepted and enrolled at an accredited Law School at the time of scholarship selection.) This scholarship will be awarded based on need and commitment to helping others. A one time award of $3,000.00 will be awarded to one winner to be used for tuition, books and law school expenses. Deadline to apply: August 31, 2019. After the application date, we will announce the winner by November 30.
For more information please visit: https://baumgartnerlawyers.com/baumgartner-law-firm-scholarship-application/ |
| 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. |
| Maxim Law Social Justice Scholarship | Allison Maxim, founder and managing partner of Maxim Law, wants to empower future generations by offering two scholarships to motivated and committed students interested in pursuing advanced education in social justice, immigration rights, civil rights, anti-harassment, and gender and women’s studies. One scholarship will be awarded prior to fall and spring semesters.
Who: The award is granted two times per year and is not needs-based. Applicants must:
What: The scholarship provides two $500 awards; one per semester to different students. The award recipient will be notified of their selection by August 31, 2019 for Spring Semester. When: The current scholarship deadline is July 1st, 2019, for Spring Semester 2019. |
| Law Offices of Steinberg, Goodman, and Kalish Annual Academic Scholarship | What: Law Office of Steinberg, Goodman and Kalish is dedicated to helping students become successful and achieve their goals. Medical, social or financial obstacles can make higher education a mere dream to some students. Therefore, every year we offer a $1,000 scholarship to the student who submits the strongest essay focusing on the given topic.
Who: This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full-time in fall 2019 in an accredited community college or university (undergraduate or graduate), earning credits toward a degree (associate, baccalaureate, or graduate). When: The applicant must complete the online form which appears below by July 15, 2019. Applications submitted via any other channel will not be considered. |
| Mainor Wirth Academic Scholarship 2019 | What: Mainor Wirth Injury Lawyers, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is devoted to helping victims of personal injury. We are dedicated to helping members of our community become successful and achieve their goals. Medical, social or financial obstacles can make higher education a mere dream to some students. Therefore, every year we offer a $1,000 scholarship to the student who submits the strongest essay focusing on the given topic.
Who: This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full-time in fall 2019 in an accredited community college or university (undergraduate or graduate), earning credits toward a degree (associate, baccalaureate, or graduate). When: The applicant must complete the online form which appears below by July 15, 2019. Applications submitted via any other channel will not be considered. |
| Strom & Associates 2019 Academic Scholarship | What: Strom & Associates understands the increasing costs of college tuition makes it more difficult to graduate college for many outstanding students across the nation. Therefore, we are offering one $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship committee will select the student who submits the best essay focusing on the given topic.
Who: This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled in fall 2019 in an accredited community college or university (undergraduate or graduate), earning credits toward a degree (associate, baccalaureate, or graduate). When: The student must complete the online application which appears below by July 15, 2019. Applications submitted via any other channel will not be considered. |
| Keller Law Offices 2019 Academic Scholarship for Higher Education |
What: Keller Law Offices is proud to announce the 4th year of its Annual Scholarship for Higher Education. We understand that there are a lot of outstanding young people who, without financial assistance, would not be able to go to college. To help open the door to the world of higher education, Keller Law Offices is offering a $1,000 scholarship to the student who submits the strongest essay focusing on the given topic.
Who: This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full-time in fall 2019 in an accredited community college or university (undergraduate or graduate), earning credits toward a degree (associate, baccalaureate, or graduate). When: July 15, 2019 – All applications are due. |
| Law Office of Matthew L Sharp Annual Scholarship | What: The Law Office of Matthew L Sharp represents individuals injured by the unlawful conduct of others. We understand the increasing cost of college tuition makes it more difficult to graduate college for many outstanding students across the nation. Every year we offer a $1,000 scholarship to a student who submits the strongest essay focusing on the given topic.
Who: This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full-time in fall 2019 in an accredited community college or university (undergraduate or graduate), earning credits toward a degree (associate, baccalaureate, or graduate). When: The applicant must complete the online form which appears below by July 15, 2019. Applications submitted via any other channel will not be considered. |
| Ankin Law Office LLC, Academic Scholarship | What: Write an essay of 1,500 words or less on the following topic:
Create a “Distracted Driving Family Plan” within which you address the safety of your family by proactively committing to a plan that avoids the occurrence(s) of distracted driving by you and the members of your family. Who: Qualified applicants will:
When: Submit a fully completed application no later than July 15, 2019. |
| Annual Break The Habit Distracted Driving Scholarship | The Break The Habit Distracted Driving Scholarship is a $1,000 annual scholarship meant to promote discussion and reflection on the dangers surrounding distracted driving and driving habits. Students are encouraged to reflect on their driving behavior and write a 1-3 page essay outlining a time they gave in to distracted driving and what drove them to give in to distraction. Students should also incorporate a personal plan for how they intend to stop driving with distraction for good.
Was there a time you read texts while driving on the highway? Do you habitually record Snapchat stories while behind the wheel? We want to help you own up to your bad driving habits and work to correct them. Deadline: August 30, 2019 Website: https://megeredchianlaw.com/distracted-driving-scholarship/ |
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Seppi Esfandi Law Scholarship
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Law Offices of Seppi Esfandi, A Criminal Defense Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one law student in the United States. The 2019 scholarship will be based on an essay and can be done on any topic. One very important item to include in the essay is the reason you need the scholarship.
Deadline: October 1, 2019 |
| Ronald Hedding Law Firm $2,500 Student Scholarship | Hedding Law Firm, a Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley, CA criminal defense law firm is offering an annual $2,500 scholarship for students who are currently attending or enrolled in college or graduate school. The sky-rocketing costs of education and student loan debt are a major deterrent for many students who want to seek a higher education. It is our goal to help students with limited financial means to obtain a quality education to improve their chances of brighter future. The intent of this annual scholarship is to reward hard working students who need financial assistance. We urge all students to apply and look forward to reading the essays. Our $2,500 annual scholarship will be awarded to one student every year. The winner will be selected based on the quality of the applicant’s essay and statement of financial need.
Deadline: October 1, 2019 |
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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 2019 Weiss & Paarz Annual National Law Scholarship | Each year, Weiss & Paarz will award a $1,000 Law Scholarship to a student starting or continuing law school anywhere in the United States of America!
As a law firm that exclusively handles medical malpractice, our attorneys, paralegals, and staff members have dedicated their careers to helping victims of preventable catastrophic injury. Just as we never let a client’s financial restrictions get in the way of achieving justice, we firmly believe that no student should be deprived of the opportunity to succeed due to a lack of financial resources. We are especially interested in young individuals who plan to become lawyers. We are confident in the youth of America’s ability to change our world for the better through strong character development, community enrichment, and higher education. Deadline: September 30, 2019 Website: https://www.weisspaarz.com/2019-weiss-paarz-national-law-scholarship/ |
| Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship Contest | We are asking students to write an essay in which they answer the question:
What is the single most important reform that ought to be made to the United States criminal justice system? The writer of the most compelling essay, as judged by criminal defense attorney Miller Leonard, will receive $1,000 to be put toward their legal education. Eligibility Rules
Website: https://millerleonardlaw.com/about/criminal-justice-scholarship/ |
| Scholarship – The Exoneration Education Initiative
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In an effort to encourage law students to pursue a career in defense law and reclaim the rights of wrongfully convicted individuals, Tidwell Law Firm PLLC is offering a $2,500 scholarship to students.
We are asking students to write an essay of at least 500 words detailing the case of a wrongfully accused individual who was released or is still imprisoned that inspired them to pursue a career in defense law. Students are encouraged to outline the case in a detailed way and artfully describe how it led them to choose a career in law. Eligibility Rules
The essay must be submitted by July 31, 2019. To apply, email your essay to jerry@jerrytidwell.com. A valid ID and proof of enrollment will be required upon selection. |
| 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/ |
| Weisblatt Law Firm, LLC To Offer $1000.00 Scholarship | Everyone at The Weisblatt Law Firm appreciates both the value of an education as well as the need to help others. The escalating costs of education, including tuition, books, and housing, make it difficult for some students and their families to make ends meet.
In order to try and make financial issues a little easier, the Weisblatt Law Firm is pleased to offer a $1000.00 scholarship. 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 2018-2019. In order for an application to qualify:
Website: https://weisblattlaw.com/the-weisblatt-law-firm-llc-1000-00-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/ |
| Fleming Law Scholarship | Our firm is proud to offer once again our annual Law Scholarship for 1st year law students in the United States.
The scholarship application deadline is July 1, 2019. One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to the author of the winning essay. The winner will be announced by August 1, 2019 on our blog and social media. Each applicant will submit an essay of at least 500 words on an area of personal injury or civil litigation law with an emphasis on why they deserve the award. Video essays are welcome. Eligibility and Guidelines:
Website: http://flemingattorneys.com/fleming-law-scholarship/ |
| Annual Reiff Law Firm Legal Scholarship | Submissions for the 2019 award are now open. We will announce the winner in August, 2019.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 2019 The Reiff Law Firm Legal Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is open to any student studying for a career in the legal field. All applicants must be:
Scholarship Eligibility All applicants for the Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
All applicants need to submit the following application materials by July 1, 2019: Applications submitted by email should be sent to Jeffrey Reiff at scholarships@reifflawfirm.com. Emailed applications should contain the subject, “The Reiff Law Firm Legal Scholarship 2019.” Paper applications should be mailed to: The Reiff Law Firm |
| The O’Connor, Runckel & O’Malley Law Scholarship | The law firm of O’Connor, Runckel & O’Malley, personal injury lawyers, is pleased to announce that we are currently offering law students the 2019 O’Connor Runckel & O’Malley Legal Scholarship. This $1000 scholarship is offered by the law firm of O’Connor Runckel & O’Malley and is open to students meeting the following criteria:
Deadline: The completed application and documentation must be submitted by July 15. Applications may be submitted electronically to scholarship@orolawfirm.com(Subject: Scholarship Application) or by postal mail to: O’Connor Runckel & O’Malley LLP Website: https://www.orolawfirm.com/law-school-scholarship.html |
| Our Law Offices Scholarship 2019 | The Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky and, our Philadelphia car accident lawyers understand the enormous challenge students face to pay for an undergraduate or graduate degree. A good education cost tens of thousands of dollars, which often places substantial financial burdens on a student and their family members.
The costs of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses continues to escalate. Students are frequently left with one choice, forced to take out large student loans to fund their education which take years to pay off. We believe that a good education is a valuable investment in the future and that financial limitations should never be a barrier to a college education. To that end, we are pleased to offer a $1,500 scholarship to assist students enrolled in college or graduate school for the upcoming 2019 fall semester. Eligibility Requirements
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 215- 735- 4800 or through our website contact page. Send your video submission to scholarship@phillyinjurylawyer.com no later than August 15th, 2019 by 9 AM EST. |
| General Counsel, P.C. First Generation Law Student Scholarship | General Counsel, P.C. is honored to announce that Mr. William Wolfe and Mr. Samson Lim were both awarded the 2018 General Counsel, P.C. First Generation Law Student Scholarship.
“We are delighted to offer this scholarship to students who are the first in their family to attend law school,” said Merritt Green, Founder/Managing Partner, General Counsel, P.C. “We feel this scholarship is a great way to educate the legal community on what it means to be a first generation law student, and how these students can help pave the way for future generations.” Application Submissions: Applications must be submitted between October 1st and October 31st, 2019. No early or late applications will be accepted. Due to the time required to review each application, only the first fifty (50) applications will be accepted. When/if fifty (50) applications have been received, we will provide notice here. Eligibility:
Please send your responses to scholarships@gcpc.com Website: https://www.generalcounsellaw.com/resources/gcpc-first-generation-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. |