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 2020-2021 academic year is Monday, November 16, 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:
| Anna Rahm Endowed Scholarship
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| Beverley Sims Edwards Scholarship |
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| David and Eleanor Bell Endowed Scholarship |
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| Joseph and Doleen Borba Endowed Scholarship |
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| Michael and Jeanette Bidart Endowed Scholarship |
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| Paul Egly Endowed Scholarship |
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| Paul T. (Petey) O’Brien Endowed Scholarship |
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| Demonstrated outstanding potential as a litigator |
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| Society for Justice Endowed Scholarship |
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| Taylor Warner and Crista Haynes Leadership Scholarship |
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| Thomas & Miriam Kendall Foundation Scholarship |
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| Robert N. Myers II Scholarship |
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| C. G. & C. Book Scholarship |
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| Brad Baldwin and Christopher Mendez Legacy Scholarship |
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| Dean’s Scholarship |
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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 |
| 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. |
| 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 $1000. We will be offering this scholarship bi-annually.
ELIGIBILITY 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 Your complete application must be received using the form below by September 15 and January 15 of each year. DETAILS Submit ALL of the following using the form below:
For more information and application please visit their page. |
| Team Law Working Moms Scholarship
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The scholarship will provide students with $1,500 to go toward the costs of tuition or any other related expenses at a college or university of their choice, anywhere in the United States. An additional $1,500 will be donated to the Dress for Success Foundation, “an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the developmental tools to help women thrive in work and in life.”
In order to be awarded this scholarship, you must be a working mother or a mother looking to return to the workforce and be a current undergraduate or graduate student with a 2.0 GPA, or entering a vocational or technical school. To apply, students should fill out the form at the link, and submit a copy of their transcript, a 500 word (or less) essay on why they should be selected, 1 letter of recommendation and proof of enrollment to janie@nextlevel.com. The deadline for all scholarship applications is 11:59 pm on December 31st, 2020. Further information can be found here: https://www.teamlaw.com/scholarship/ |
| 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.
Here is a link to our scholarship page where students can apply: https://www.mayfirm.com/scholarship Award: $1000 USD bi-annually. Deadline: The scholarships deadline for each applicant to apply is September 15th and January 15th of each year |
| Emery Reddy Legal Studies Scholarship – $2,500 | Emery Reddy, PLLC is proud to announce its Fourth annual round of scholarships. Each year we partner with undergraduate and graduate programs around the country to offer financial assistance to students with an interest in pursuing careers in the legal field, and we would like to make this opportunity known to your students. May we have this listed on La Verne Law’s External Scholarships page?
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. Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college. |
| 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.
Deadline: December 1, 2020 |
| American Law School Scholarship | One scholarship of $1,000 for an undergraduate or law student who is committed to improving the access to and affordability of legal services, with a preference for applicants who have a personal or educational connection to the Boston community.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 |
| American Law School Student Scholarship | One scholarship of $1,000 for a current undergraduate or law student who combines academic accomplishment with a commitment to community service, with a preference for students who are from the New York metropolitan area, are attending a law school there, or have graduated from a college or university there.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 Website: https://injury.1800nynylaw.com/the-american-law-school-student-scholarship.html |
| BerlikLaw Future Virginia Lawyer Scholarship | One scholarship of $1,500 for any current law student at an accredited law school within the United States is eligible for the Future Virginia Lawyer Scholarship, but preference is given to individuals who (a) are from Virginia, (b) received their undergraduate degrees from a Virginia college or university, and/or (c) attend law school in Virginia.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 |
| Brager Tax Law Group Legal Scholarship | One scholarship of $1,000 for a current undergraduate student enrolled in a tax or accounting program, or law student who is interested in pursuing a career in tax litigation and preferably is from California, has graduated from a college or university there, or is currently attending law school there.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 |
| Criminal Defense Student Law School Scholarship | One scholarship of $2,500 for an undergraduate or law student who is concerned about the need and affordability of legal services in the USA, with a preference for individuals who are from Boston or have attended a college, university, or law school there.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 |
| Hartsoe Law Firm Law School Scholarship | One scholarship of $500 for an undergraduate who is interested in pursuing a law school education or a JD, LLB, or LLM candidate, who is concerned with the decline of civility in political discourse in the United States.
Deadline: November 1, 2020 |
| Kreisman Law Offices Law School Scholarship | One scholarship of $1,000 for an undergraduate student or law student enrolled in a JD, LLB, or LLM program who believes in bolstering access to legal services for individuals in need and preferably has a personal or educational connection to the Chicago area.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 |
| Lebowitz & Mzhen Law School Scholarship | One scholarship of $1,000 for an undergraduate or law student determined to use his or her skills to improve access to justice for ordinary people, with a preference for applicants who are from Maryland, have received a degree from a college or university there, or are attending a law school there.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 Website: https://www.marylandinjurylawyer.net/scholarship.html |
| Student for Justice Scholarship | One scholarship of $750 for a college, university, law school, graduate school, or high school student who is about to attend college who is passionate and interested in working to seek justice.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 |
| The Davis Law Group, P.C. Scholarship | One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to any first-year student accepted into or enrolled at a college, university, or ABA-accredited law school in the United States who has the goal of obtaining a law degree.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 Website: https://www.illinoisdriverslicensereinstatementlawyer.com/scholarship.html |
| The Powers Law Firm Scholarship Essay Contest | One scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded to an eligible law school student, graduate, or undergraduate student who is interested in studying and/or working in the criminal justice field.
Deadline: December 31, 2020 |
| The Tilem & Associates, P.C. Scholarship | One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a high school senior, an undergraduate, or law student who will be attending an accredited college, university or law school in the United States and who is determined about addressing the strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. criminal justice system.
Deadline: December 15, 2020 |
| The Johns Law Firm Law School Scholarship Essay Contest |
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 Deadline: December 31, 2020 Website: https://johnsfirm.com/law-scholarship-contest/ **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. |
| One Lawyer Can Change the World Scholarship | In the right hands, a law degree can be a powerful tool. History is filled with great accounts of leaders who made it their life’s work to embody the law and serve as agents of change.
Each year we honor 10 future change agents who are heading to law school. All ten finalists will be rewarded with scholarships to help pay for the first year of law school. Fill out the request form for more information on the One Lawyer Can Change the World Scholarship including how to apply, official rules and more. 2021 Scholarship Awards: First Place: $10k | Second Place: $5k | Eight Runners-up: $1k Scholarship Timeline: To be eligible, you must be an incoming 1L student starting in the Fall of 2021. Submit a 500-word essay or less by June 1, 2021. The top 10 finalists will be announced on July 2, 2021. The First and Second Place Winners will be announced on July 16, 2021. All scholarship awards are paid directly to each finalist’s law school on August 1, 2021. |
| Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award | Award $1,000Qualifications 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. Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of their transcript.Deadline Fall Semester- July 31st Spring Semester- November 30th Website: https://www.augerlaw.com/disabled-scholar-award/#sthash.oELggGOJ.dpuf |
| 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, (annual) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS · Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school in the United States · Applicants can include high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, JD. · Applicant must provide the name and location of the school where they are enrolled · Applicant must include a statement of financial needWebsite: https://www.heddinglawfirm.com/scholarship/ |
| THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ITALIAN AMERICAN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
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This year, one $3,000 scholarship and one $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two law students, and the recipient will be honored at IALA’s annual December Supreme Court night (by Zoom this year, of course)
Deadline: October 31, 2020 For more information and application please visit: http://www.iala.info/Scholarship |
| 2020 BOYK LAW VETERAN SCHOLARSHIP
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The Boyk Law Veteran Scholarship is $2,000 and will be awarded to a student who is currently attending an accredited college or university, who has either served in the Armed Forces or is the child of a US Veteran.
Deadline: November 1, 2020 For more information please visit the Scholarship website |
| Answering Legal Law Scholarship | 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. We consider it a great honor to be able to support law students who show ambition, perseverance, and of course, merit in their studies, in the legal community and in their lives. Scholarship Criteria 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. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS November 5, 2020 Website: https://www.answeringlegal.com/answering-legal-law-scholarship/ |
| ARNOLD & ITKIN LLP ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
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To empower and encourage future attorneys in their pursuit of similar goals, we have chosen to begin the Arnold & Itkin LLP Academic Scholarship. Our firm 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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Deadline: December 1, 2020 For website and application please visit: ARNOLD & ITKIN LLP ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP |
| OTTINGER EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
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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:
Deadline: December 1, 2020 For more details please visit: OTTINGER EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP |
| THE 2020 EMBRY LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP
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At the The Embry Law Firm, LLC, we know first hand how education can change and enrich the lives of those who pursue it. However, we realize that education can be a financial constraint for students and their families. 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.
SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION & DEADLINE We expect you to upload your video to Youtube and email the access link to scholarship@embrylawfirm.com before and no later than December 15, 2020. You will receive a confirmation email upon submission. Hold on to that confirmation email for your records. We will notify the winner by email or telephone before posting our winner on The Embry Law Firm’s Facebook page. For more information please visit: THE 2020 EMBRY LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP |
| The Insurance Guide Local College Scholarship | We look forward to receiving many submissions for the 2021 scholarship and encourage students to apply according to the information listed below. Each year, the team at Insurance Guide Local offers a $500 scholarship to students pursuing their post-secondary education at a college or trade school. We believe by encouraging students to advance their education beyond high school we can improve communities as these individuals enter the workforce, better educated and better prepared to give back to their own local communities.IGL Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
For questions please contact them or visit their website. |
| Kreeger Law Firm Scholarship | Who Can Apply:
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Submission:
Deadline: August 15, 2021 Amount: $1,000 Learn More: https://www.kreegerlaw.com/truck-accidents/#scholarship |
