College of Law Scholarships

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; ; preference will be given to students who submit an application. The deadline to submit an application for the 2019-20 academic year is Friday, January 31, 2020. 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: https://willdefendwa.com/about/scholarship/
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 Be a current or incoming student at the University of La Verne Have a minimum 3.0 GPA Demonstrate financial need Submit a letter of recommendation from your Imam or local Muslim leader Participate in the Muslim Student Association while at the University of La Verne Apply now! Applying for the Heshmat Mirsepassi Endowed Scholarship for Muslim Students is easy. Simply click here to fill out a brief form.
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: This scholarship is ongoing, and awards are available biannually Fall Term: January 31st Spring Term: June 30th Website: https://www.utahadvocates.com/the-advocates-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 at least one year of law school. 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/
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: 1L or continuing student at an accredited law school in the U.S. 3.5 or higher GPA Deadline: February 28, 2020 Website: https://www.texasjustice.com/dc-law-scholarship/
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: Be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Demonstrate good character and high initiative. 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: Be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Demonstrate good character and high initiative. Deadline: March 31, 2020 Website: https://www.knrlegal.com/scholarship/
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: This scholarship will only be awarded to one incoming 1L or a currently enrolled Law Student Hold a 3.0 or higher overall GPA Must be a legal resident of the U.S. Deadline: March 31, 2020 Website: https://www.mosesandrooth.com/legal-scholarship/
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: An essay of no more than 1000 words about what the civil justice systems means to you; Proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university or law school; A brief statement about your financial needs. Deadline: June 1, 2020 Website: https://www.taylorring.com/scholarship/
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: You must be a citizen of the United States. You must demonstrate plans to enroll for admission‚ or have proof of current full-time enrollment at an accredited institution in pursuit of a J.D. If you have not yet received your acceptance into law school‚ you may still apply‚ but the scholarship will not be released without proof of acceptance and enrollment. Undergraduate students may apply; however, they should be able to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria outlined in bullet item two. Your GPA must meet a minimum score of 3.0. Deadline: July 1, 2020 Website: https://www.reifflawfirm.com/legal-scholarship
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: Proof of enrollment in the institution A statement of financial need 1 letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your academic work An essay of no more than 1000 words about why you chose to study History or Law 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 Proof of enrollment for the upcoming academic year One (1) letter of recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff at the university or school, or from a teacher from the previous year (for incoming students only) One (1) essay up to 1,000 words on “The injured plaintiff’s right to be compensated through litigation or mediation.” Academic Transcripts from the current academic year (2019-2020) 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. Proof of enrollment for the upcoming academic year One recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff at the university or school (incoming IL students may submit a letter from a teacher from the previous year) An essay of no more than 1,000 words about the importance of the right to a trial by jury 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* All entrants must be law school students currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program (day or evening) in an accredited law school in the United States. An entry must be directed to any of the following subject areas of intellectual property, i.e., patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair trade practices, antitrust, and data security/privacy issues. 3. All entries must be submitted by February 28, 2020, to: Richard H. Brown Day Pitney LLP 7 Times Square New York, NY 10036-7311 Tel: +1 212.297.5854 Fax: +1 212.916.2940 rbrown@daypitney.com Entries must be submitted in electronic form. Entries must be either in “Microsoft Word” (preferred) or “PDF” format, and further must be formatted as double-spaced text (except for headings, text in footnotes/endnotes, or block quotes, which may be single-spaced) on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper (paper orientation: portrait) with at least one inch margins on all sides, in 12 point or larger font. The entries will be judged on interest and suitability of topic, organization, legal analysis, writing, and professionalism of the work product. A grading rubric is available upon request. The top papers will be submitted to the Board of the NYIPLA for evaluation and determination of a winner and runner-up. The winner will receive a cash award of $1,500.00 and a plaque at the NYIPLA Annual Meeting and Dinner to be held in New York City on May 12, 2020 at the Princeton Club. The runner-up will receive a cash award of $1,000.00 and a plaque at the Annual Meeting and Dinner. The winning paper will be considered for publication by the NYIPLA. The winner and runner-up should plan to attend the Annual Meeting and Dinner. Entries previously submitted for consideration by or publication in scholarly journals will be accepted, but publication by NYIPLA must be permitted. 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 Admitted to an accredited law school in the U.S. 5 or higher cumulative GPA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Completed Application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Upload a 500-600 word original essay on what you hope to achieve in your legal career if awarded this scholarship. Upload School Transcript Upload Resume 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
RONALD HEDDING LAW FIRM 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. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, email us the completed 500+ word essay to: HeddingLawFirm2@gmail.com At the bottom of essay, include a statement of financial need In the body of your email, include your name, address, phone number, and the name of your current or enrolled college. The subject line in your email should read: “Ronald Hedding Law Firm Scholarship” When you submit your essay, you are 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. Deadline: October 1, 2020 Please visit https://www.heddinglawfirm.com/scholarship/ for more information.
2020 Francis “Brother” Hare Access to Justice Scholarship	The Francis “Brother” Hare Access to Justice Scholarship Fund was established to recognize a law student whose work has been published in a law review. Applicants are invited to submit their papers by May 31, 2020, for the $5,000 scholarship award. The law student scholarship winner will be selected by the AIEG scholarship committee. The winner will be notified by August 30, 2020. Papers should be submitted to Jane Giattina at jane@aieg.com with following subject line: Francis “Brother” Hare Access to Justice Scholarship Application. Published law review papers will be considered for this award based on articles that argued in favor of one or more of the following: The right of access to the civil courts for all citizens regardless of ability to afford a lawyer (e.g., support of the contingent fee) The right of open courts and public access to evidence that shows public safety hazards (e.g., opposition to sealing orders and protective orders of confidentiality) Ethics violations for attorneys to argue for or participate in protective orders that hide evidence of safety hazards from government agencies or the public, whether discovery or trial Ethics violations for attorneys to argue for or participate in sealing orders that hide evidence from the public as part of settlement agreements Ethics violations for judges to sign protective orders or sealing orders that have the effect of hiding from the public or government agencies safety hazards If you have questions about your scholarship status, please email membership@justice.org.

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