Scholarships from Outside Organizations

Note: Additional scholarship programs are described on the Admissions page Financing Your Education. Additional information on summer scholarships or stipends is available from PSLawNet.

A number of outside organizations, including local bar and community associations, law firms, and other groups sponsor scholarship programs for law students. Many of these scholarships are aimed at women and members of minority groups. As we become aware of these programs, we will post the information on this site.

Scholarship Eligible Students Prospective or Current Students Scholarship Type Application Deadline
AAJ (American Association for Justice): Alia Herrera Memorial Scholarship External Link

Current law students entering their second or third year or having the equivalent of one year to complete

Current $3,000 May 1
AAJ (American Association for Justice): Richard D. Hailey Law Student Scholarship External Link

Incoming and current law students of diverse background who: exhibit an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy; express a desire to represent victims; demonstrate a commitment to AAJ; and show financial need.

Prospective, Current $1,000 tuition assistance May 31
AAJ (American Association for Justice): Trial Advocacy Scholarship External Link

Second and third-year students who are AAJ law student members who demonstrate commitment to AAJ and financial need.

Current $2,500 May 31
AAUW (American Association of University Women) Educational Foundation External Link Prospective, Current Fellowships & Grants Varies
ABA: Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Law External Link

For disadvantaged or traditionally underrepresented first-year and second-year law students (or third-year evening students) to study and pursue careers in environmental law; internship placement by ABA.

Current $5,000 + summer internship November 17- April 24 (varies by location)
ABA: Scholarship and Opportunities List for Diversity Students External Link Current Varies Varies
ACA (American Counsel Association) Scholarship External Link

Academically gifted and financially needy third-year students.

Current   May 31
ALI-ABA Continuing Professional Education Scholarships External Link Current law students who wish to attend ALI-ABA study courses Current Tuition cost of ALI-ABA study courses Varies
Abbott & Fenner External Link

Any student registered in any accredited post secondary institution who is between the ages of 16 and 30.

Prospective $1,000 June 20
Adler Pollock & Sheehan Diversity Scholarship External Link

Students of diverse background entering their first year of law school; permanent resident of Massachusetts or Rhode Island.

Prospective $10,000 June 1
Alabama Law Foundation: Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship External Link

Law students entering their second-year; must be an Alabama resident.

Current $5,000 The first Friday in June
American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation: Jan Jancin Award External Link

Academic excellence in intellectual property studies; nomination by law school.

Current $5,000 June 8
American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation: Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Intellectual Property Law Scholarship External Link

Members of a minority group that is underrepresented in the intellectual property filed; applicants must intend to practice in the intellectual property field.

Prospective, Current $10,000 February 23
Arent Fox Diversity Scholarship External Link

First-year students of diverse background.

Current Summer asssociate position and $15,000 January 15
Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program External Link

Current law student; affiliation with an NGO or human rights organization is preferred.

Current Grant February 13
Attorney-CPA Foundation External Link

Students entering their third year of law school who have obtained a CPA certificate.

Current $1,000, $500, or $250 award April 15
BLAC/Cincinnati Bar Association William A. McClain Scholarship External Link

Black law students who are residents of Cincinnati attending any ABA-accredited law school and who demonstrate leadership potential, dedication to the community, and a financial need.

Current   March 9
Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship External Link

Students who have completed their first year of law school (only); meet Baker Donelson's hiring criteria; member of one of the racial/ethnic groups set forth by the EEOC.

Current Summer associate position and $10,000 June 19
Bryce Harlow Scholarship External Link

Part-time graduate students pursuing studies that lead to the profession of business-government relations or advocacy and who work full-time.

Prospective, Current $6,000 tuition assistance April 10
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute External Link

Current Hispanic students who demonstrate public service and contribution to their communities.

Prospective, Current    
Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC External Link

2nd-year law students committed to diversity in regions where the Constangy has offices.

Current $2,000 November 3
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP External Link

1st-year law students; personal diversity in terms of ethnicity, gender, physical disability and/or sexual orientation.

Current Summer asssociate position and $15,000 April 15
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP External Link

Current first or second-year law students with a demonstrated record of academic or professional achievement and leadership qualities.  Applicants may be minorities or individuals who contribute meaningfully to diversity in their communities.

Current Paid summer clerk position and $10,000 scholarship September 15 for 2nd-years; December 15 for 1st-years
Ellen Spring Moore Scholarship External Link

Current female law students.

Current $1,000  
FEEA (Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund) Scholarship External Link

Current civilian federal and postal employees or their children who are current pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Prospective, Current $500 - $7,500 March 31
Federal Circuit Bar Association  External Link

The FCBA offers Judicial Scholarships, Founders Scholarships, and Need-based Scholarships on a yearly basis.  Applicants must be current law students who are enrolled for the upcoming academic year, have financial need, and show demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  For further information on the five offered scholarships and an application form, please visit the FCBA website.

Current $5,000 - $10,000 April 15
Federal Communications Bar Association: Chairman Robert E. Lee Scholarship & Internship Fund External Link

Law students employed as unpaid summer interns in positions with the FCC and other government agencies or entities with jurisdiction over the communications industry.

Current $5,000 March 6
Finnegan Henderson Diversity Scholarship External Link

Law students completing their first year (or second year part-time) of minority heritage.

Current Summer Associate position and $15,000 February 27
Fish & Richardson Diversity Fellowship Program External Link

First-year minority students.

Current Summer Associate position and $5,000 January 16
Fredrikson & Byron Minority Scholarship Program External Link

First-year students of diverse background.

Current $10,000 March 31
Greater Richmond Bar Foundation: Oliver W. Hill and Samuel L. Tucker Scholarship Award External Link

First-year law students who are U.S. citizens enrolled full time in a Virginia law school or Howard University School of Law during spring term 2009 academic year

Application

Current   March 16
Harter Secrest & Emery Diversity Scholarship External Link

First-year students of diverse background.

Current Summer Associate position and $7,500 January 23
Hispanic Bar Association of DC Foundation Fellowship External Link

JD and LLM students attending DC-area law schools seeking funding for summer public interest legal work.

Prospective, Current $5,000 April 1
Hispanic Scholarship Fund External Link

Students of Hispanic heritage pursuing their first undergraduate or graduate degree.

Prospective, Current $1,000 - $5,000 February 18 - March 15 (varies by scholarship)
Holland & Hart External Link

Second-year law student.

Current Summer Associate position and $10,000 September 1
Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund External Link

Berks County residents entering their second year of law school who demonstrate financial need.

Current $3,000 April 1
IPOEF - Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation: Donald W. Banner Corporate Intern Scholarship External Link

Completion of an internship in a corporate intellectual property department; intend to pursue a career in intellectual property law.

Current $10,000  
Institute for Humane Studies External Link

Undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional students demonstrating an interest in exploring principles underlying a free society.

Prospective, Current $2,000 - $12,000 December 31
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association Scholarship Fund External Link

Current law students will be evaluated on service to community and school; quality of essay; academic achievements; financial need; strength of recommendations.

Current Up to $1,500 October 15
Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation External Link

Current law students; based on legal writing sample submission.

Current $10,000 May 15
Latham Diversity Scholars Program External Link

Current law students of diverse background; enrolled in ABA-accredited law school; completion of first year of full-time JD program.

Current $10,000 non-renewable scholarship for third year of law school September 15
LeClair Ryan: Oliver W. Hill Scholarship External Link

Current law students who are enrolled in good standing at a Virginia law school; have completed at least one semester of law school; have law school GPA of at least 2.75; plan to practice in Virginia after graduation.

Current $5,000 March 31
MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program External Link

Demonstrated involvement in and commitment to serve the Latino community through the legal profession; academic and professional achievement; financial need; enrollment in law school full-time for the upcoming year.

Prospective, Current up to $7,000 October 3
MCCA (Minority Corporate Counsel Association): Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program External Link

Newly accepted law students who will begin their studies in the fall and will be enrolled in full-time, day program.

Prospective $10,000 per school year for three years June 1
McAndrews Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship External Link

First-year law student who has a diverse background, possesses a degree in science or engineering, and is committed to pursuing a career in patent law in Chicago.

Current Paid summer clerkship and $5,000 January 7
Mecklenburg Bar Foundation: James B. McMillan Legal Fellowship External Link

Law students who show commitment to public interest service in the legal profession; have a connection to Mecklenburg County; demonstrate good character and academic performance.

Current up to $3,000 March 18
Ms. JD Summer Scholarship External Link

Female law students entering their 2nd or 3rd year of law school, who will be working at least 35 hours per week during the summer for a government agency or nonprofit organization.

Current $500 May 31
NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships External Link

Current law student demonstrating commitment to and interest in pro bono, public interest, or public service legal work; financial need; leadership potential; maturity and responsibility; commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American community.

Current $2,500 - $7,500 September 5
National Contract Management Association External Link

Current students in a recognized academic program related to the field of acquisition leading to a degree from a Washington metropolitan area accredited institution of higher learning.

Current up to $1,500 March 31
PLI: Practising Law Institute External Link

All

Current To cover the cost of participating in PLI programs Varies by program
PSLawNet Summer Funding External Link

Current law students seeking funding for unpaid summer internships.

Current Varies Varies
Patent Resources Group: Future Leaders Scholarship External Link

Current full-time law students who demonstrate academic and professional excellence/development; thought leadership; the ability to meet the USPTO's qualifications to sit for the Patent Bar Registration Examination.

Current Full tuition to Patent Resouces Group's Patent Bar Review course (inluding travel and hotel costs); reimbursement for USPTO fee once student passes the bar March 6
Perkins Coie: Diversity Fellowship External Link

First-year law students of diverse background.

Current $7,500 and Summer Associate position January 14-30 (varies by office location)
Perkins Coie: Patent Fellowship External Link

Second-year law students who have a technical background and an interest in a patent procurement practice.

Current $10,000 and Summer Associate position August 29
Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship External Link

First or second-year Latino law students demonstrating financial need and academic promise; third-year evenig students are also eligible

Current $2,000 (may vary) March 14
Reed Smith Diverse Scholars Program External Link

First-year law students who have demonstrated excellent academic scholarship and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and community.

Current $10,000 and Summer Associate position July 31
Rhode Island Bar Foundation: Thomas J. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund External Link

Full-time students who are Rhode Island residents who will be entering their first year of law school.

Prospective $15,000 March 20
Roanoke Bar Association: James N. Kincanon Scholarship External Link

Demonstrate academic excellence and interest in pursuit of law; must be a resident of the city of Roanoke, the city of Salem, or the County of Roanoke, or a graduate of a high school located in those jurisdictions.

Prospective   March 31
Robert A. Shuker Scholarship Fund External Link

Attending ABA accredited law school; legal resident of Greater Metropolitan Area of DC; demonstrate community service or financial need.

Current $5,000 - $7,500 April 24
Serbian Bar Association of America Scholarship External Link

Current law students of Serbian birth, ancestry, or connubial relationship.

Current $500 - $2,000 October 1
Supreme Court of Oklahoma: Ed Edmonson Scholarship External Link

Demonstrate an interest and dedication to Native American law issues; financial need.

Current Sovereignty Symposium tuition May 5
Supreme Court of Oklahoma: Susan J. Ferrell Scholarship External Link

Demonstrate an interest in and contribution to Native American legal issues.

Current Sovereignty Symposium tuition, as well as travel and meal costs April 1
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans External Link

Senior in bachelor's program or no more than two years into a graduate program; must be a resident alien, naturalized U.S. Citizen, or the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens; must not be over 30 years of age.

Prospective, Current Up to two years: half-tuition (up to $16,000 per academic year) and $20,000 annually in maintenance November 1
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships External Link

Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Students who demonstrate financial need or are members of ethnic-minority groups.

Prospective, Current   February 16
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP: LSAT Preparation Course Scholarship External Link

Minority college students in their junior or senior year; Michigan resident or currently enrolled in a college or university in Michigan.

Prospective, Current $1,500 May 30
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP: Minority Scholarship Program External Link

Minority student; former or current resident of Michigan.

Prospective, Current $5,000 April 1

Questions concerning these fellowships and additional sources of scholarship funding should be directed to the Office of Admissions.