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Legal Focus Scholarship

Eligibility

  • This scholarship is offered to high school Juniors and Seniors, as well as any student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States.
  • The scholarship candidate must possess an interest in studying U.S. law. This interest may be demonstrated by relevant life experiences, past and/or present volunteer experiences, educational experiences, and/or professional experience.
  • The scholarship candidate must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

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To be considered for this scholarship, please submit the following documentation:

  • A current resume
  • A current unofficial transcript from the applicant’s high school or college.
  • An essay (1,000 word limit) responding to one of these prompts:
  1.  U.S. family law judges are bound to resolve child custody disputes according to the “best interests of the child” standard. If a married couple, seeking a divorce, came to you for assistance and asked you how they should go about building a co-parenting agreement (shared custody) that reflected the “best interests of the child” standard, how would you advise them?
  2.  The idea that an individual is “innocent until proven guilty” is sacred within the U.S. justice system. What are the virtues of building the strongest possible defense of an individual accused of criminal wrongdoing, even if you know or suspect that they are indeed guilty of the charges that have been levied against them?
  3. What inspires you to study law and what do you plan to do after pursuing your legally focused education?

Law Offices of Frank M. Nunes Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Pre-law undergraduate or a student entering law school, anywhere in the United States.
  • US Citizen or legal permanent resident

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This scholarship application requires that students write an essay on a topic of their choice, related to a field of law that interests them. The length of the essay should be between one and three pages.

H&S Legal Scholarship

Eligibility

  • US citizen
  • Accepted to and attending an accredited undergraduate or law school in the Fall of 2023
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

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Applicants must submit the following before December 31, 2023

  • Resume
  • School Transcripts
  • Acceptance letter from an accredited undergraduate or law school
  • Copy of your birth certificate (or permanent residency card)
  • 500-1,000 word essay about what you hope to achieve in your legal career

Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld Legal Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Hold a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Be accepted or attending a law school
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident who is authorized to work in the country

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Interested students must submit a 1-3 page typed essay on the subject “Relentlessly protect the rights of the injured and disabled in California”.

ABC Law Centers Disability Advocacy Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Be enrolled at an institution of higher education in the United States (either as an undergraduate or graduate student).
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Be an undergraduate or graduate student planning to pursue a law or public policy career focused on disability advocacy

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Describe your interest and/or your personal experience in disability advocacy. What does advocacy mean to you? How do you plan to incorporate disability advocacy into your career?

You may choose to submit one of the following as your response:

  • An essay of approximately 750 – 1,000 words. Please use 12 pt. Times New Roman font and double space your work. Also include your last name, page numbers, and the scholarship name in the header. Files must be in PDF format.
  • A creative project. Examples can include, but are not limited to: photo projects; video or other multimedia presentations (videos not to exceed five minutes); creative writing; or performance pieces.

Volunteer Service Law School Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Have a 3.0 GPA or better, as proven by submitting an unofficial transcript
  • Be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited law school
  • Submit an essay of no more than 750 words which pertains to the topic described below
  • Submit your essay via the form — no other submission methods are accepted
  • Have a demonstrable record of volunteerism

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Your essay should address the following prompt in no more than 750 words. Your essay should be converted into a PDF file before it is uploaded for submission. You may use personal anecdotes or experiences to make for a compelling essay.

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:

“Describe how you have helped someone in need, how the experience impacted you, and how you believe the experience prepared you for your future legal career.”

David W. Martin Law Group Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Pre-law undergraduate or a student entering law school, anywhere in the United States.
  • US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

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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?

Aspiring Attorney Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Must be a resident of South Carolina
  • Must be currently attending school in the United States or a high school senior who will be pursuing a career in law.
  • Must complete the Google form, including the essay response of 700-1000 words outlining their reasons for deciding to pursue a career in law. Please explain the main reason or reasons why you decided to become a lawyer and how you see yourself having an impact in this field
  • Deadline to apply is June 1st 2023

Ruhmann Law Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have other legal standing allowing them to work in the U.S.
  • Have been accepted into a U.S. college or law school
  • Will be enrolling in a U.S. undergraduate pre-law program, or entering law school for the first time during the fall semester of 2023
  • Have high scholastic achievement as evidenced by a GPA of 3.0 or above

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The scholarship application form below must be accompanied by:

  • Resume
  • Essay up to 1,000 words
  • Complete high school transcripts, or undergraduate transcripts for first-year law applicants
  • Proof of acceptance to a university in the U.S.
  • Proof the applicant is a legal resident of the United States (birth certificate / permanent resident card preferred)

Future Lawyer Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Rising high school seniors interested in pursuing a legal career
  • Undergraduate college students demonstrating pursuit of a legal career
  • All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.

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Students who would like to apply for consideration should submit a 500 word essay on the topic: “Why I’m Choosing To Become A Lawyer” Within your essay, please address each subtopic below.

  • How your unique personal experiences and values lead you to choose a career in law.
  • How this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
  • How you plan to use your legal education to make a meaningful impact on society and promote social justice.