College of Law Scholarships

Internal 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.

Scholarships listed in this section are given through the University of La Verne, and include but are not limited to:

Anna Rahm Endowed Scholarship
  • Preference for 2L, 3L and 4L students
  • Demonstrated outstanding potential as a litigator
Beverley Sims Edwards Scholarship 
  • Financial need
  • Good Standing
  • Interest in Real Estate Law
David and Eleanor Bell Endowed Scholarship
  • Focus on public interested law
Joseph and Doleen Borba Endowed Scholarship
  • Good Academic Standing
  • Female
  • Financial Need
Michael and Jeanette Bidart Endowed Scholarship
  • 2L, 3L or 4L
  • Interest in insurance law
Paul Egly Endowed Scholarship
  • The applicant must have the ability to successfully complete the Program of legal education.
  • The scholarship should be awarded as an entitlement fund and not replace institutional funds, for College of Law students selected by the Egly Scholarship Committee and confirmed by the Office of Financial Aid.
  • When a scholarship recipient is identified, the name of the recipient and the award amount will be sent by the Egly Scholarship Committee to the Office of Financial Aid for verification and awarding of the scholarship.
Paul T. (Petey) O’Brien Endowed Scholarship
  • Preference for 2L, 3L and 4L students
Kathryn Cartmel Legacy Scholarship
  • Financial need
  • Good academic standing
  • Career interest in tort plaintiff representation
  • Demonstrated outstanding potential as a litigator
Society for Justice Endowed Scholarship
  • Financial need
  • Good Standing
  • Career interest in tort plaintiff representation
Taylor Warner and Crista Haynes Leadership Scholarship
  • Within the top 25% of students in the class
  • Financial Need
  • Leadership in a student organization and/or clinic
Thomas & Miriam Kendall Foundation Scholarship
  • Students pursuing a Juris Doctorate
Robert N. Myers II  Scholarship
  • Student or students who have significantly outperformed their indicators, such as LSAT scores, after their first year of law school
  • 2L
C. G. & C. Book Scholarship
  • Book vouchers for law students
  • 50% of award to day students and 50% of award to evening students
Brad Baldwin and Christopher Mendez Legacy Scholarship
  • Demonstrated interest in Immigration Law
  • Financial Need
  • Receipt must be a first year, One L level student.
Dean’s Scholarship
  • Awarded by the Dean

External Scholarships

Scholarships listed in this section are awarded 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.

2023 California ChangeLawyers® 3L Next Gen Scholarship
  • Applicants that are selected for the ChangeLawyers 3L Next Gen Scholarship will receive a $5,000 cash award.
  • At this time, all scholarship recipients will be required to attend an all-day event in the Los Angeles area, to receive their scholarship. The date for this event is tentatively scheduled for April 20, 2023.
  • This application will close on February 28th, 2023, at Midnight. Applications must be fully submitted by this deadline. There will be no exceptions or extensions provided.
  • For more information, click here
 

Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship
  • $1,000 scholarship.
  • Open to any 2L or 3L at an accredited US law school.
  • Application is an essay of 500-1000 words that describes how the student plans to help others in their career.
  • Deadline is June 15, 2022, with the winner being announced in July.
  • For more information, click here
Loncar Lyon Jenkins Distraction-Free Driving PSA Scholarship
  • $2,000 scholarship.
  • The deadline for application and video  is July 15, 2023.
  • Have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Eligible applicants must create an original PSA intended to discourage young drivers from using their cell phones behind the wheel.
Future Lawyers of America Scholarship
  • $2,500 scholarship.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA and a passion for the legal field.
  • The deadline for submitting applications is June 21, 2023.
  • For more information, click here
Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship
  • $1,215 scholarship award.
  • Deadline to apply is December 15, 2023
  • The essay should be no more than seven (7) paragraphs and 750 words.
  • For more information and to apply, click here
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. 2023 Scholarship
  • $500 scholarship award.
  • Students will need to write an essay, max 1500 words.
  • Deadline: July 31, 2023
  • For more information, click here
Lemon Law Experts’ Scholarship Program
  • $1,000 scholarship award.Deadline to apply: August 31, 2023; winner announced September 7, 2023.For more information, click here
Clean Energy Scholarship Essay Contest
  • Three scholarship prizes for the top three essay submissions.
  • First place: $750; second place $ 500; third place $250.
  • Clean Energy Scholarship Contest deadline: June 1, 2023.
  • For more information, click here
Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award
  • $1,000 scholarship award.
  • Applicants must be either a current graduating high school senior with acceptance to an accredited school or an undergraduate student at an accredited institution within the United States.
  • Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
  • Students must submit an unofficial copy of their transcript.
  • Deadline for Fall Semester- July 31st; Spring Semester- November 30
  • For more information, click here
The May Firm Bi-Annual Scholarship Fund The May Firm, we understand the importance of an education and just how difficult it can be to finance college these days. Robert May, our founding attorney here at The May Firm, was the first in his family to attend college! He’s incredibly appreciative of the opportunity he had to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for his undergraduate degree, then moving on to law school. As we all know, the cost of obtaining a higher education keeps rising, which can often times put students in a tough situation, both mentally and financially.

  • $1,000 USD bi-annually
  • The scholarships deadline for each applicant to apply is September 15 and January 15 of each year.
  • Here is a link to our scholarship page where students can apply.
Glotzer & Leib’s Scholarship Fund We’re proud to support recipients by helping them cover college-related expenses. The winner(s) will receive a check for $1,000. We will be offering this scholarship bi-annually.

  • This scholarship is open to any student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. This includes students that have been accepted and have committed to attend a specific college or university next semester.
  • Deadline to complete your application must be received using the form below by September 15 and January 15 of each year.
  • Submit ALL of the following using the form below:
  • Resume
  • 600 to 1000 word essay on the Assigned Topic (See below).
  • Academic transcript
  • College or University Letter of Acceptance (Not required if you provide current college transcripts.)
  • For more information and application, click here
Financial Champions Scholarship from 1F Cash Advance
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA.
  • 500 word essay describing, The biggest financial challenges of the modern world.
  • $1,500 scholarship award.
  • Deadline: October 15, 2023.
  • For more information, click here
Florin|Roebig 2023 College Scholarship Essay Contest
  • Submit an essay regarding “Ensuring Equal Voting Rights for All.”
  • Submit essay by May 1, 2023.
  • First place $750; second place $500; third place $250.
  • For more information, click here
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