College of Law and Public Service 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
Inland Empire Criminal Defense Scholarship
  • $3,500 scholarship award.
  • Three pages or 500 word essay (see attachment for details).
  • Deadline: January 15, 2024
  • For more information, click here.
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 and Public Service 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
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
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
Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition
  • $500 scholarship award.
  • 1,500 word essay regarding, “Should a homeowner/business owner be held liable if someone slips and falls on their property on a snowy day? Why or why not?”
  • Deadline: December 31, 2023.
  • For more information, click here
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Completion
  • $500 scholarship award.
  • 1,500 word essay regarding “With more and more self-driving cars on the road, who should be liable when an accident occurs? The manufacturer or driver? Please explain.”
  • Deadline: December 31, 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
The David W. Martin Law Group Scholarship
  • $500 scholarship award.
  • Essay Topic: What are some of the challenges presented by the lack of access to justice, what is the impact upon our justice system, and what are the most feasible possible solutions to address this issue?
  • Deadline: December 31, 2023.
  • For more information, click here
EduMed Scholarships and Resources for Hispanic and LatinX Students EduMed is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage month by creating 20 scholarship opportunities and other helpful resources that can help Hispanic and LatinX students achieve their college and career dreams.

Scholarships and Resources for Hispanic and LatinX Students

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
Fresno County Young Lawyers Association (“FCYLA”) George Hopper Memorial Scholarship
  • $1,000 scholarship award.
  • Click here for scholarship criteria.
  • Deadline: November 20, 2023.
  • 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: June 15, 2022, with the winner being announced in July.
  • For more information, click here
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
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
Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC
  • $2,500 scholarship award.
  • 500 to 1,000 Word Essay regarding, “how a traumatic car accident experience has influenced your life and determined your future prospects in the work field.”
  • Deadline: December 15, 2023.
  • For more information, click here
Hollingsworth Law Firm Scholarship
  • $1,000 scholarship award.
  • Essay Topic: 1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law you intend to pursue.
  • Deadline: February 29, 2024.
  • For more information, click here
InjuredCT
  • $2,500 scholarship award.
  • 500 Word Essay regarding, “your first job, the reason why you took it, and how the job later translated into your desire to pursue a career in law.”
  • Deadline: December 15, 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
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.
Los Angeles County Italian American Lawyers Association (IALA)
  • $3,000 scholarship award.
  • Deadline: November 1, 2023
  • 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.
Meyer Wilson Law Firm
  • $2,500 scholarship award.
  • Essay regarding, “How can financial literacy empower individuals to make informed decisions about their money and achieve long-term financial stability?”
  • Deadline: December 15, 2023.
  • For more information, click here
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition
  • $500 scholarship award.
  • 1,500 word essay regarding “Personal injury lawyers are leaders in community safety initiatives. True or false? Please explain your answer.”
  • Deadline: December 31, 2023.
  • For more information, click here
Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (OC ABOTA)
  • $5,000 scholarship award; $2,500 scholarship award; and $1,000 scholarship award.
  • Click here for scholarship criteria.
  • Deadline: December 08, 2023.
  • For more information, click here.
The Peck Law Group
  • $1,000 scholarship award.
  • Create a video detailing your experience with elder abuse and/or neglect.
  • Deadline: December 29, 2023.
  • For more information, click here
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. Scholarship
  • $500 scholarship award.
  • Students will need to write an essay, max 1500 words.
  • Deadline: July 31 annually.
  • For more information, click here
Shainfeld Law PC Scholarship
  • $500 scholarship award.
  • Essay Topic: Topic of applicant’s choice, related to an area of law that interests them. Essays should be between one and three pages in length.
  • Deadline: December 15, 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