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Next Level Law Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Applicant is an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy.
  • Applicant is enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 semester.
  • Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

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To apply for the NextLevel Student Scholarship, please submit an original one-minute video answering the following prompt:

Throughout life, we will all be presented with challenges to overcome. Tell us about a time when you were presented with a challenge or obstacle. How did that challenge help you to become a better leader?

Please note that the video should be submitted as a URL link (not a file).

Future Lawyers Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Is enrolled or is planning to enroll in an accredited law school within the United States
  • Achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in their most recently completed academic semester
  • Is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Is at least 17 years of age

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  • Application requires students to provide an unofficial academic transcript, proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university, a professional headshot, and their contact information.
  • Each applicant must submit a video of 3 to 5 minutes in length answering the following prompt:
  • What has inspired you to pursue a career in the legal field? How do you see yourself impacting the legal community in the future?

Civil Justice Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program.
  • Applicant should demonstrate a strong interest in the legal industry, journalism, and/or supporting free speech.
  • Candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.

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Essay

Answer the following prompts and questions in an essay of 1,000 words or less:

  • Briefly describe how this scholarship would assist in your education and future goals and what your goals are.
  • What are the reasons why you have chosen to become part of the legal profession?
  • In what ways will your education and degree allow you to give back to your community?
Application Materials
  • Updated resume
  • Essay response, 1,000-word maximum. See prompts and questions above.
  • Current unofficial transcript

Pines Federal Annual Scholarship Contest

Eligibility

  • High school senior graduating in 2023, or currently enrolled in college or law school for fall 2023.
  • Must be interested in civil service, employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney

More Details

  • Amount awarded – $1,000
  • Number of winners – 1
  • Submission format – essay application
  • What you need – your name, a valid email address, your physical address, phone number, a copy of your transcripts or proof of enrollment, and a Word doc or PDF of your essay
  • Submission deadline – August 1, 2023
  • Essay Question
    • Why do you want to become a civil servant, federal employee, or federal employment attorney?

James McKiernan Law Scholarship

Eligibility

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

More Details

Prospective scholarship recipients must submit the following entry requirements no later than September 1, 2023:

  • Proof of legal U.S. residency, which can include a birth certificate, passport, or permanent resident card
  • One- to three-page essay describing the area of law the applicant intends to pursue/is pursuing and why
  • Proof of acceptance or attendance from a law school in the U.S.

Charles Argento Law Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Citizens of the United States, or legal residents who are authorized to work
  • Accepted into a U.S. university as a pre law undergraduate or attending law school
  • Planning to enroll in courses during Fall 2022-2023.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA

More Details

As a part of the application process, interested students must submit the following by 15th July 2023:

  • Resume
  • 1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law you intend to pursue
  • A complete copy of school transcripts
  • Proof of acceptance from a U.S. school
  • Proof you legally reside in the U.S. (birth certificate, permanent resident card, passport – Social Security Cards will not be accepted

The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship

Eligibility

  •  Must be a current or aspiring law student
  •  Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  •  Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States as an undergraduate or graduate student
  •  Must be at least 17 years of age

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Each applicant must submit the required materials in order to have their application reviewed by our scholarship team. All students are asked to provide proof of enrollment and their contact information.

Additionally, applications must include a submission in the format of a video (approximately 5 minutes or less) or an essay (1000 words or less) discussing the following questions:

Q1

What are the most important civil rights issues that affect millennial workers?

Q2

Do millennials need to be better informed about how they can protect their rights in the workplace?

Q3

How can workers make sure they understand their rights and the ways they can protect themselves?

Bound to be a Law Student Scholarship

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible to apply for the Scholarship, applicants must be planning on attending an accredited United States law school in the future. This is open to everyone from high school seniors, college students & First Year Incoming Law Students who currently have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

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Please include a 500ish word essay or story about the moment you knew you were bound to become a lawyer. We will select someone for the scholarship based on the most compelling story, in our opinion.

How to Apply

Please include your short essay along with the following information and email it to Ian Standish’s email lawyerboundscholarship@gmail.com by May 15th, 2023. The winners will be selected and notified by June 15th, 2023.

  1. Name
  2. Email address
  3. Phone number
  4. Address
  5. Birth date
  6. Current college
  7. Current GPA (cumulative)
  8. How did you hear about this scholarship?

Roberts & Harris P.C. 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

More Details

Prospective scholarship recipients must submit the following entry requirements no later than December 31st, 2023:

  • Proof of legal U.S. residency, which can include a birth certificate, passport, or permanent resident card
  • One- to three-page essay describing the area of law the applicant intends to pursue/is pursuing and why
  • Proof of acceptance or attendance from a law school in U.S.

Land Legal Group Annual Law Scholarship

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • The recipient is a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States
  • The recipient is accepted and will either be attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the fall of 2022
  • Academic achievement as reflected by an undergraduate cumulative minimum 3.0 GPA

More Details

Applicants must submit the following by February 15th, 2023:

  • A completed resume
  • One to three (1-3) page typed essay on the topic of students choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue
  • A complete copy of schools transcripts
  • An acceptance letter from a school within the United States
  • Proof of legal residency in the U.S. (i.e., birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card, etc.- social security cards will not be accepted.)