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. 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 choosing.
For more information, please visit this link. |
| Wilshire Law Firm | Wilshire Law Firm was founded in 2007 by Bobby Saadian, Esq. The firm represents victims of catastrophic accidents, sexual assault, environmental contamination, dangerous pharmaceuticals and defective products, against insurance companies and big business. The firm also fights for employee rights and equality in the workplace. So far, Wilshire Law Firm has recovered over $200 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of its clients.
For more information, please visit this link. |
| The Warren E. Burger Prize | The American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize is a writing competition designed to promote scholarship in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence. The American Inns of Court invites judges, lawyers, professors, students, scholars, and other authors to participate in the competition. Please submit an original, unpublished, essay of 10,000 to 20,000 words on a topic of your choice addressing issues of legal excellence, civility, ethics, and professionalism. |
| 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.
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.
For more information, please visit: https://www.duffylawct.com/duffy-law-llc-1000-scholarship/ |
| The Ankin Law Office | The Ankin Law Office offers their annual $1,500 Scholarship. Ankin Law understands the financial challenges college students face. Every year we offer a $1,500 scholarship to an undergraduate or law school student who submits the best essay addressing the topic below. The submission deadline is July 15, 2019.
For more information, please visit: |
| 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: |
| The Phoenix Injury Lawyers at Abels & Annes, P.C. Video Scholarship Contest | The Phoenix injury attorneys and car accident lawyers at Abels & Annes, P.C. are well aware of how expensive higher education can be for students and their families. To help with this matter, Abels & Annes, P.C. is proud to announce an annual $1,500 college scholarship video contest. Details about the contest and how to apply follow in the information below.
To participate in the contest, applicants must present a 2-3 minute video essay discussing the following question: Motorcycles can be amazing vehicles to ride. However, they also can be very dangerous when other motorists are inattentive while driving. Research the laws in your area and discuss whether the laws are satisfactory or whether they should be updated and/or changed to improve biker safety. If you feel the laws should be updated and/or changed, please discuss your specific suggestions for alterations to the existing law(s) in your area. Additionally, discuss technologies or devices that exist but are not widely in use among motorcyclists that could improve the safety of bikers. To participate, applicants must be currently enrolled in or planning to attend an accredited United States college, university or law school during the 2017-2018 academic year. People who wish to participate should send their video essay (YouTube format) in an email to scholarship.abelsannesphoenix@gmail.com by 2/20/19. In the body of the email, applicants should include the following information:
Once the application period has ended, our staff will review the essays and choose a winner by 3/1/19. The winner will be chosen considering the following factors:
For more information please visit: https://phoenixinjury.daveabels.com/scholarship.html |
| 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 and must participate in our infographic competition on the legal topic outlined below. Application deadline is by March 15th, 2019 at 9am CDT.
For more information visit website: https://attorneyguss.com/annual-stewart-j-guss-college-student-scholarship/ |
| The Krist Law Firm, P.C. National Scholarship | The Krist Law Firm, P.C. has built its success on integrity and ethical work, bringing trial-worthy preparation to each of its cases, and having the financial resources to build winning cases.
Our Houston maritime lawyers are proud to announce that The Krist Law Firm, P.C. will be renewing our annual scholarship of $10,000 to award an individual student the financial resources to accomplish their educational goals and prepare for future career aspirations! Eligibility
Requirements Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
The application and supporting material must be received by March 31st, 2019. For more information please visit: https://www.houstoninjurylawyer.com/the-krist-law-firm-national-scholarship/ |
| Taylor & Ring’s Annual Victim Advocate Scholarship | At the Taylor & Ring law firm, we are committed representing victims of sexual assault, harassment and sexual abuse. We represent children, women, and men who have been victimized by these horrible crimes. We are committed to holding institutions responsible for their negligence in connection with these types of assaults. We also know that the best chance our clients have for a successful outcome lies in a strong civil justice system that vindicates their rights. Those individuals who are skilled advocates and who fight for their clients’ rights are the ones who ultimately make a big difference in victims’ lives.
That is why 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: $5000 Applications for the 2019 scholarship award are now being accepted. All applications must have been completed and submitted by April 25, 2019 in order to be eligible for consideration. For More Information Please Visit: https://www.taylorring.com/scholarship/ |
| Law Offices of Randolph Rice Scholarship 2019 | For 2019 we’re asking for Infographic submissions as the basis for the scholarship. In today’s world of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, social media has become a prominent destination for people to acquire new information.
According to www.journalism.org, 38% of adults obtain their news online, while 28% rely on social media or online applications. It’s not a secret that the modern news reader prefers easy and readily available information, such as infographics. For this reason, we are encouraging students to develop a new skill that can be applied during college or future career. In order to participate, applicants must submit their infographic as an attachment to ricelawmdscholarship@gmail.com by May 1, 2019, 9 AM EST. In order to be eligible to participate in the contest, applicants must be a current or prospective college student for Fall of 2019. This includes rising sophomores, juniors or seniors who are enrolled at a four-year institution of higher learning, or a high school senior who has committed to attend an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall. Applicants must also comply with all requirements set forth above. Once the application period has ended, our scholarship committee will review the infographics and choose a winner by May 15, 2019. For More Information Please Visit: https://ricelawmd.com/about/scholarship/ |
| Mosses & Rooth Attorney at Law | Moses and Rooth Attorneys at Law, a Criminal Defense & DUI Law Firm located in Orlando, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one incoming 1L or currently enrolled Law Student. Scholarship is offered for the Fall 2019 Academic Semester. Application Deadline is June 1, 2019.
For more information visit the website: https://www.mosesandrooth.com/legal-scholarship/ |
| Entrepreneurial Scholarship | Simmrin Law Group was built on a spirit of recognizing opportunity, creating value, and lifting up those around us—principles that we believe all entrepreneurs share. This spirit has helped propel our organization to become one of the top law groups in California. Every day, we get to help those who have been hurt, are struggling, or have been wronged by the justice system. We know that we could not have achieved everything we’ve done if it weren’t for our own mentors who encouraged and supported our entrepreneurial drive. That is why it’s so important for us to give back to the next generation of rising entrepreneurs. If you are a current or aspiring entrepreneur and meet the eligibility requirements below, we hope you’ll submit an application. We look forward to the chance to read your essay and award the first scholarship. In order to qualify for the Simmrin Law Group Entrepreneurial Scholarship, you must meet all of the criteria below:
Your application MUST be received by: June 15, 2019 For more information please visit: Entrepreneurial Scholarship |
| 2019 Legal Scholar Award |
Wilshire Law Firm is committed to helping the next generation of attorneys succeed. Founding partner Bobby Saadian strongly believes that monetary concerns should never get in the way of an exceptional student interested in studying the law. And when that student’s intent is to help others through the legal system, then they should receive the support and resources that they need to pursue such a noble goal.
Becoming an attorney requires a significant financial investment. Students who demonstrate a dedication to their academic pursuits and their community are to be celebrated, not discouraged. To that end, Wilshire Law Firm is pleased to offer the Legal Scholar Award for currently enrolled law school students. The Legal Scholar Award will be presented to a worthy student currently in law school. This $1,000 scholarship recognizes that individual’s academic achievement and spirit of giving back in spite of a heavy workload. Eligibility and Selection Criteria
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For more information please visit: https://wilshirelawfirm.com/scholarships/legal-scholar-award/ |
| 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. 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.
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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 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 to who are enrolled at an accredited Law School in the US.In order to apply, 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.
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Apply now! Applying for the Heshmat Mirsepassi Endowed Scholarship for Muslim Students is easy. Simply click here to fill out a brief form. |
| The Annual Pusch and Nguyen College Student Scholarship | What: Pusch & Nguyen understands the value of education as well and the ever increasing expenses of getting a post high school education. This yearly scholarship of $2500.00 is offered in order to help with some of the expenses required of promising students yearning to continue their education at the next level. To qualify for the Pusch & Nguyen Scholarship, you must be a starting or continuing U.S. college student and must submit a 1000+ word essay on the legal topic prompt that is presented below. We will notify the winner via email and make a public announcement on Pusch and Nguyen’s FaceBook page and Google Places Page.
Submission: Submit your essay to scholarship@puschnguyen.com. In the email, applicants must include: Full name, email address, current school attended and (intended) course of study. Contact information for parents if student is under 18, as well as permission from student’s parents to apply. When: Deadline for emailing us is March 1th, 2019 at 9am CDT Website: https://www.puschnguyen.com/annual-pusch-nguyen-college-student-scholarship/ |
| 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. |
| Bestazy Inspiring Innovation Scholarship – 2019 |
What: With a single peep at our website, you can easily identify our motives. We spend our time examining the design of products and discovering new ways to improve them. Our sole goal is to improve the lives of people around the world.
Who: Creative and daring students who are enrolled in any high school / college / university program and possess exemplary writing skills. You must be able to craft an 800-word essay on the topic discussed.
When: This is a biannual contest with one winner per each part. We will be accepting your entries:
Website: https://bestazy.com/scholarships/ |
| The Steers and Associates Aspiring Attorney Scholarship | What: The Law Offices of Steers and Associates is proud to offer the 2018-2019 Personal Injury Attorney Scholarship.
This $1,000 scholarship is available to students pursuing or planning on pursuing a career in law. Who: In order to be eligible to participate in the program, applicants must be planning on attending an accredited United States college or university in fall 2018. This is open to both current college students as well as those planning on starting college next fall. In order to apply, Please attach with your application a 500+ word essay based on this question: “How would you reduce car accidents in Los Angeles?” When: Your application and supporting material must be received by May 31, 2019. The winner will be notified via email in June 25, 2019. Information: Please send all applications to: Steerslawfirm6@gmail.com Our phone number is (800) 824-5416. |
| CCD Law Spokane Community Scholarship | Who: Whether you are homeschooled or attend a local school such as Spokane Valley High School, you are welcome to apply for the scholarship.
We ask that all applicants:
When: The deadline to apply is May 1, 2019. A winner will be contacted by us directly on or around May 15, 2019. Website: https://ccdlaw.com/scholarship/ |
| 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. |
| Elder Law College Scholarship | Elder Law College, LLC is a provider of premier education in the practice of elder law and special needs planning. As part of our outreach and public service, we offer two scholarships to our 360° Practice Builder Program to third-year students or recent law school graduates who may not have found the right job in the right practice area for them.
We are passionate about elder law and special needs planning and think it is important to share with lawyers what a meaningful and lucrative practice area it is. That is why we extend this offer and invitation to law schools in states proximate to where the program is held. Deadline: Thursday, February 21st – Sunday afternoon February 24th. Website: www.elderlawcollege.com |
| New E-commerce Scholarship 2018-2019 | Dr Srucchi Goel and Mr Gaurav Shdev, are the proud founders of MoArmouz. Driven by an urge
to revolutionize the digital world, they embarked on the journey to curate the best mobile accessories. Their dreams resonated with their enthusiasm and as a result, MoArmouz was born to deliver customer-oriented services in the electronics industry. The Internet has changed our lives in many aspects. Whatever you’re looking to buy, whether it is a matte screen guard or any other accessories – the internet will help you. Our aim is to help our customers to find the best product, anything from best usb c cable to the best apple macbook 13 inch touch bar. So, we wish to extend our love and passion to everyone, across the globe, in a better way. Our obligation is to ensure people get the best services. Therefore, we have scholarships program to the deserving students. As the effort to promote future education, we have started to offer a $1500 scholarship to one student per year. This will be offered based on merit for students. Deadline: February 28, 2019 |
| Hedding Law Firm $2,500 Student Scholarship | Hedding Law Firm, a Los Angeles criminal defense and DUI law firm is offering an annual $2,500 scholarship for students who are currently attending or enrolled in college or graduate school. We understand the rising costs of education are continuing to be a struggle for many students who are seeking to obtain a higher education. We believe that by helping students with financial struggles associated with a quality education, our country will become a better place for future generations. This annual scholarship is intended to support hard working students who are in need of financial assistance. We urge all students to apply and look forward to reading the essays.
Our annual scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded to one student every year and the selections will be based on the overall quality of the applicant’s essay. Deadline: June 1, 2019 |
| The Wagner & Wagner Annual Civil Justice Scholarship Award | Since 1945, Wagner & Wagner Attorneys at Law has helped to protect the rights of the injured. We take this role very seriously, because communities are always stronger when they work together. We believe that the legal community deserves our best and our brightest, to keep the civil justice system strong.
For this reason, we are proud to offer the Wagner & Wagner Annual Scholarship Award. Each year, we will award $2500 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. Upon the student’s request, the non-transferable award can be paid directly to the school. Deadline: June 30, 2019 Website: https://www.wagnerinjury.com/civil-justice-scholarship-award/ |
| The Barry J. Nace “Pursuit of Justice” Scholarship | Barry J. Nace has litigated scores of groundbreaking cases throughout the country at every level of the court system. Paulson & Nace, PLLC would like to reward one lucky student with a chance to follow in Barry Nace’s footsteps. This individual should have a very strong passion for civil justice and see a future in the field. The scholarship is in the amount of $3,000.
Deadline: June 30, 2019 Website: https://www.paulsonandnace.com/barry-j-nace-pursuit-of-justice-scholarship/ |
| The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Excellence in Ethics Scholarship | For law students and prospective law students, Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. is excited to offer our annual Excellence in Ethics Scholarship. The law student scholarship will be awarded to one recipient in the amount of $1,000. The second place winner will be awarded a $500 scholarship as well.
All applicants must submit a 1,000 word or more essay. The Texas State Bar for attorneys (as well as other state bar organization) highly encourages attorneys to perform pro-bono work. The essay should focus on the importance of providing free legal services to those who cannot afford it, and why this is beneficial to the community at large and to the legal system as a whole. Deadline: July 1, 2019 Website: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com/excellence-ethics-scholarship/ |
| Representing Real People Scholarship | Lawyers can make a difference in rebalancing the scales of justice by choosing a career representing real people, especially when those clients couldn’t otherwise afford a lawyer. Patrick Malone & Associates is offering two scholarships of $5,000 each to law students committed to a career representing individuals. Our goal is to make a dent in the high cost of law school for students who want to represent individuals, to make it a little easier to choose such a career path.
Deadline: July 1, 2019 Website: https://www.patrickmalonelaw.com/about-us/law-school-scholarship/ |
| 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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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 |
| 2019 Han C. Choi Scholarship | The NAPABA Law Foundation has partnered with the Choi Family to create the Han C. Choi Scholarship, to honor a NAPABA Trailblazer, mentor and leader, who embodies grit and courage in the face of great adversity.
The Han C. Choi Scholarship will provide $5,000.00 in total for a finalist. Award of scholarship funds under this program must be used to further the recipient’s law school education Deadline: March 1, 2019 |
| 1-800 Injured Summer/Fall Scholarship | 1-800-injured, LLC, is pleased to announce the 1-800-injured Scholarship for the 208-2019 school year. The scholarship is intended to provide both financial assistance and recognition to talented, creative students. Current students interested in law are especially encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Award: One scholarship of $ 1,500.00 will be awarded per year. Who is eligible: All current or prospective students must be enrolled in an accredited institution located within the United States. Preference is given to individuals from the state of Florida or who received their undergraduate degrees from the state of Florida. How to Apply:
Selection Process: Our management team will select the top 3 videos and top 3 essays. Consideration will be given to originality, clarity of expression, creativity, intellectual appeal, and entertainment value. There will be one winner. Finalists will be selected through a vote by all of our partners and notified accordingly. Submission Deadline: Your information form must be received and your essay must be sent to scholarships@1800injured.care. If you chose to create a video, the video must be uploaded to YouTube, by April 24, 2019 at 11:59pm. The winner of the scholarship will be announced after May 1, 2019. |
| Mann Law Firm Legal Scholarship | The Mann Law Firm is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship for first-year law school students, which will be awarded at the beginning of the next academic year (August 2019). This scholarship is designed to encourage and award creative authorship. Informing various audiences is part of the legal profession. The ability to clearly and accurately relay a message is crucial, whether it is addressed to a person inquiring about legal services, a client, a judge, or a jury.
Deadline: May 1, 2019 |
| 2019 Rizio Liberty Lipinsky Lawyer Scholarship | In America, we’re incredibly fortunate to be granted the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Thanks to our incredible justice system, we also have the right to speak up and seek recourse – often through an attorney – when those rights are violated. The attorneys at Rizio Liberty Lipinsky Law Firm are honored to perform this important work each and every day, for victims of personal injury, illegal and unfair employment practices, and victims of other civil rights violations. Suffice it to say, it is an extraordinary honor and privilege.
But as remarkable as our justice system is in the United States, it is also a complex system, and rights violations run rampant. This is precisely why it is important for us to support the next generation of those who plan to fight for fairness for others. Through our 2019 $10,000 Rizio Liberty Lipinsky Law School Scholarship, we provide financial aid (in the form of money for law school) that an aspiring advocate needs, so you can focus on your post-graduate legal studies, internships, legal clinics, and other hands-on experiences, which will aid in your development, as you become the type of attorney your fellow Americans need. Deadline: February 1, 2019, through May 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/ |