TO SUBMIT A SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT:
- Email externalscholarshipsnull@law.csuohio.nulledu the posting.
- If law students are not eligible, do not submit.
- Deadline to apply must be more than one month out.
- Only submit your scholarship once.
STEp 1 for CSU|Law STUDENTS:
ACCESSLEX LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE
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Step 2: Check listing below of outside scholarship announcements, organized by submission deadlines.
This list is updated frequently as information is received.
Summer Deadlines
June 2023 - august 2023
ABILHEIRA LAW LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 1, 2023
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We are pleased to announce Abilheira Law 2022 Law School Scholarship. This scholarship was designed to encourage law students to fight for justice in their communities.
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For this year’s scholarship contest, we are asking law students to submit an essay about how they plan to use their education and skills to fight for justice in their communities.
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Clark Law Group Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 1, 2023
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As a legal firm that dedicates its time and resources to the fields of family law and personal injury, we regularly work with clients who are facing extremely challenging obstacles. Our scholarship provides a $1,000 award to a student whose parent is actively serving or previously served in the United States military.
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Prompt: How do you intend to serve the public with your higher education and future career?
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Blankstyle Scholarship Fund
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 1, 2023
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Application Requirements
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Provide basic background information
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Summarize your accomplishments and aspirations
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Tell us why you deserve this scholarship and how it will help accomplish your goals
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Just for fun tell us how t-shirts have played a role in your life
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Enjuris “Future Lawyer” Scholarship Video Contest
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 1, 2023
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We would love to see you put your creativity to the test by making a short video (no longer than 60 seconds) using the following prompt: “Law school is like . . .”
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This contest is an opportunity to flex your creative muscles. The video must be appropriate (avoid content not suitable for a general audience), but feel free to use props, animation, interesting filming locations, and anything else that will capture the judges’ attention. Don’t limit yourself; your video can be funny, scary, thought-provoking, or even fantastical!
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Law School Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: June 1, 2023
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America’s next generation of attorneys will represent people facing life’s biggest challenges, often against odds that seem insurmountable. We want to help one of these future advocates achieve their goal of becoming an attorney.
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The law school scholarship will be awarded to a future or current law student who can effectively and creatively tell us why they strive to become an attorney. We want to know what motivates candidates to practice law and what they plan to accomplish in their careers as attorneys.
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Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarships
Award: $5,000 or $2,500
Deadline: June 6, 2023
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Our team at Burress Injury Law is passionate about helping the “underdogs.” We represent victims who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. Specifically, we help our clients persevere in the face of adversity to receive the medical treatment they need and recover all of the compensation they are owed under the law for their losses and damages. With our Underdog Scholarships, we aim to support prospective applicants who have persevered in the face of adversity and who want to use their life experiences to help others.
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Prompt: Describe a challenge or trying time in your life through which you persevered, and how the experience helped shape your future.
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James Kennedy Law One Tough Student Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 8, 2023
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You are eligible to apply if you or a family member was injured by a drunk driver
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Your application should include a one-page (approximately 500 words) essay response to the following prompt: How can drunk driving accidents be reduced at a societal level? What steps can you take to prevent drunk driving in your community?
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CHILDREN OF INJURED WORKERS SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 9, 2023
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Your application must include an essay of between 500 and 1,000 words in response to the prompt:
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What are your academic and career goals, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? In what ways have your parents inspired you to further your education?
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Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: June 15, 2023
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The Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine will award a $2,500 scholarship to the student who best demonstrates the relationship between their community service and future career goals and ambitions.
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Applicants should have a history of serving their community in a volunteer role.
Applicants must currently be in good academic standing and provide transcripts to support a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (“FASD”) Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: June 15, 2023
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In 1979, the law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns was founded on the principles of respect, dignity, and fairness. They created the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Scholarship to help anyone who has an interest in this seldom-talked-about disability personally or professionally to have access to higher education.
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Please write a 1,000-word essay in response to the following essay topic: In what ways has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder affected you or why do you have a particular interest in the topic? How have these challenges or your interest in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder shaped the future you see for yourself?
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REDUCING DRUNK DRIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $2,500
Deadline: June 15, 2023
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Students should submit an essay between 500 and 1,000 words detailing multiple suggestions for curbing drunk driving in their communities. The definition of community is flexible and can accommodate the student’s hometown, college campus, or similar location.
- Applicants who submit the same essay for multiple scholarships are NOT eligible to apply. You must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered.
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Funk & associates law student scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 15, 2023
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Open to any 2L or 3L at an accredited US law school. The original essay should be 500-1000 words and should describe how you plan on helping others with your legal career. The scholarship recipient will be selected based solely upon the quality and substance of the essay submitted. Financial need and GPA will NOT be a consideration when choosing a scholarship winner.
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Hollingsworth Law Firm Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 15, 2023
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Write a 1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law you intend to pursue.
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Bader scott future lawyers of america scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: June 21, 2023
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Eligibility: GPA of 3.0 or higher. A demonstrated financial need. Admission to or enrollment in an accredited university or college or law school
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This scholarship requires that all applicants complete a personal essay responding to one of the following two prompts:
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Law school is an intense environment—one in which maintaining a close connection with mentors is vital. Tell us the story of a key mentor in your life, including how they helped you get where you are today; OR
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Please write a policy memo describing one specific reform of the criminal justice system that you support. Use data to form a succinct analysis.
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Please limit your essay to 1,000 words. Save it as a PDF and submit it with your completed application form.
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Plunkett Cooney Diversity Inclusion Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: June 23, 2023
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Scholarship program is open to all diverse students currently enrolled in an accredited law school. For purposes of the scholarship program, “diverse students” include, but are not limited to, applicants based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, LGBTQIA+ identity, disability and neurodivergence.
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Prompt: Share an experience you have had, challenge you have overcome, triumph you have enjoyed, or aspect of your background that has influenced your pursuit of a career in law. How has that experience impacted your approach to advancing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion as you enter the legal profession?
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LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2023
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We want to hear about why you want to become a lawyer. What inspired you to enter into such a challenging profession. More importantly, we want to hear how you will make a difference in the community as you progress through your legal career.
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Write an essay describing why you want to become a lawyer and we will choose one (1) entry to be selected and awarded $1,000 to put towards their law school tuition. Additionally, please also submit a letter of recommendation from a valuable reference to be considered for the scholarship award.
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Sport Light Supply Healthy Lifestyle & Light Pollution Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: June 30, 2023
About:
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Exercise is vitally important for the psychological and physical development of students. Many students tend to be busy with schoolwork and exams, and thus ignore exercise. The objective of this scholarship is to encourage students to exercise more after class.
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Choose one prompt:
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Importance and benefits of doing sports as a student
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How to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the college?
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What is light pollution? Why is it a serious problem?
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How does LED lighting reduce light pollution and light spill?
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Advantages of using LED lighting in sports field
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LED sports lighting issues: are there any disadvantages?
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What is glare? How does lighting affect athletes’ performance and spectator experience? How to solve?
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The Larson Law Office Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 1, 2023
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To apply, please write a 500-word essay describing your family and how they have influenced you to become the person you are today.
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ELLE D’AMORE LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $2,500
Deadline: July 1, 2023
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To apply for the 2023 scholarship, please submit a 300-450 word essay addressing the question: What do you think our country should do to foster unity?
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Flint Cooper Law School Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: July 1, 2023
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In 500 words or less, applicants are encouraged to submit an essay drawing on their personal experiences, values and goals to explain what motivated them to pursue a legal education.
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Newland & Newland SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 11, 2023
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Our Fall 2023 award is offered to members of single-parent households who are pursuing an education in law. The applicant must be a single parent or a child of a single parent.
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Alpha Accident Lawyers 2023 Spring Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: July 14, 2023
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Complete the form on the website and include an essay (up to 1,000 words in PDF format) on the following prompt:
“Please describe the career path you are passionate about pursuing and outline the goals that you hope to achieve in your first 5 years as a professional.” -
Students must have a GPA of 3.0 and submit an official transcript
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Charles J. Argento Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: July 15, 2023
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Charles Argento is awarding a scholarship to one qualified student who plans to become an attorney. Pre law undergraduates and students entering law school anywhere in the United States are eligible. The scholarship is meant to help defray the costs of tuition or other related expenses.
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Prompt: 1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law you intend to pursue
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Law School Scholarship Contest
Award: $2,000
Deadline: July 30, 2023
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Topic: Is there a specific area of law that you want to go into? Why? What personal experiences have made you want to go into this field? In 250 – 300 words tell us about why you want to become a lawyer and how you plan to give back to your community
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Andrew flusche Law School Scholarship Contest
Award: $1,000
Deadline: July 30, 2023
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In your essay submission, we want to hear about:
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What inspired you to pursue a legal career?
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What type of goals do you have planned as you work through your career?
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Why you should be considered for the scholarship award
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2023 Law Offices of Daniel Kim – Spring Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: July 31, 2023
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Qualifications: In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled or accepted to a university/college for the 2023 school year
- In good academic standing with the current educational institution
- Possess a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Be a US citizen
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Prompt: Tell us about a time when you stepped up as a leader and overcame challenges either through your school, social, or family life. What did you learn from this experience?
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PHILADELPHIA INJURY LAWYERS P.C. ESSAY COMPETITION
Award: $500
Deadline: July 31, 2023
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There is an average of 28 car accidents per day in Philadelphia. Around 63% of those accidents result in an injury or death. In Gallagher v. GEICO, after his motorcycle accident, Gallagher claimed that GEICO was depriving him of coverage he was paying for because they refused to let him use his UIM coverage under his second car insurance policy. Should insurance companies allow customers to stack insurance policies? Why or why not?
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Danny Russell Law Firm LLC Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: July 31, 2023
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This scholarship application requires that students write an essay on a topic of their choice, related to an area of law that interests them. Essays should be between one and three pages in length.
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PITTSBURGH INJURY LAWYERS P.C. SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
Award: $500
Deadline: July 31, 2023
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Sexual harassment and assault (physical and sexual) lawsuits against rideshare companies have been on the rise over the last year. Drivers for these companies are considered independent contractors. Should these companies be held liable for any misconduct from their drivers, or incidents that happen to their drivers? Why or why not?
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WHAT DOES JUSTICE MEAN TO YOU – LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Award: $1,500
Deadline: August 1, 2023
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Please write an essay on “Understanding the justice system, why it is essential for democracy, and how we can teach others the importance of our judicial system.”
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Poulos and Coates Law School Scholarship Contest
Award: $2,500
Deadline: August 1, 2023
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Essay topic: Understanding the justice system, how do you plan to give back to the community after becoming a lawyer?
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Pines Federal Annual Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 1, 2023
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Pines Federal is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a current or incoming student interested in civil service, federal employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney.
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Prompt: Why do you want to become a civil servant, federal employee, or federal employment attorney?
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The Zimmerman Law Firm Law School Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 1, 2023
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At the Zimmerman Law Firm, our experienced team of Texas personal injury lawyers represents individuals who have been injured by the negligence of others. We are committed to fighting to get rightful compensation to our clients who have been wronged by insurance companies and negligent acts.
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Prompt: “Describe why you chose to pursue law and what do plan to do with your law degree once you graduate?“
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Law School Scholarship for MBA Students
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 1, 2023
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To be considered for the scholarship, please submit an essay about why you decided to become a lawyer and pursue a joint M.B.A program. Tell me about your background and how you plan to serve the community and what intrigues you about practicing this type of law.
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LocalProBook scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: August 15, 2023
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Most of us have come across a variety of chores around the house such as cleaning the gutter or updating the siding. Today, many homeowners are looking for contractors to perform services over the Internet, using a variety of options and approaches. Describe your experience in this situation. If you do not have such experience, then imagine a situation that which, for example, you have a roof leaking in a house or water flowing from a pipe in the basement. What and how will you do as a homeowner?
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Younsel Law Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: August 30, 2023
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This year's scholarship essay topics are as follows:
1) Should members of the United States Congress have term limits? If not, why? If yes, what should those limits be, and how should this system be implemented?
2) Is it appropriate for educators to express their political beliefs to their students? If not, why? If yes, to what extent should they do so?
3) Should parents have any control, oversight, or input in the curriculum taught to their children in public schools? If not, why? If yes, to what extent and how should this system be implemented? -
Applicants are required to submit a total of three (3) essays, with one addressing each of the above topics. Each essay should be no more than 1,000 words—no exceptions.
Essays will be assessed and graded based on the following criteria: feasibility; substance; uniqueness; perspective; creativity; insight; presentation; and spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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LEMON LAW EXPERTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 31, 2023
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Short Essay: Tell us what you plan to do with your law degree and how society will benefit
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Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: August 31, 2023
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To be considered for the Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship, students must submit a video of 3 minutes or less answering the following prompt:
Making time for hobbies can greatly benefit a person and ensure that they are focused on what is important to them. What would you consider to be your lifelong hobby? How have you maintained this hobby throughout your life, and how do you plan to continue to make time for it while also pursuing a higher education, working, and/or focusing on other priorities? How has this hobby helped you to excel in other areas of your life?
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fall Deadlines
sEPTEMBER 2023 - nOVEMBER 2023
James mckiernan injury lawyers scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: September 1, 2023
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Please include:
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Proof of legal U.S. residency, which can include a birth certificate, passport, or permanent resident card
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One- to three-page essay describing the area of law the applicant intends to pursue/is pursuing and why
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Proof of acceptance or attendance from a law school in the U.S.
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Scholarship Contest from Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega
Award: $1,500
Deadline: September 4, 2023
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To enter our scholarship essay competition, answer the following question in 300-500 words:
South Carolina state law currently prohibits the use of red-light cameras. How could this be impacting the safety of other drivers and pedestrians at intersections?
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The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: September 12, 2023
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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:
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What are the most important civil rights issues that affect millennial workers?
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Do millennials need to be better informed about how they can protect their rights in the workplace?
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How can workers make sure they understand their rights and the ways they can protect themselves?
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Salvi & Maher Law School Opportunity Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: September 14, 2023
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To be considered for our Law School Opportunity Scholarship, applicants must submit the following: contact information, headshot, proof of enrollment, and a video submission (of 5 minutes or less) answering the prompt below.
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What unique perspective will you bring to the legal field? How will this perspective help you to achieve your goals as a legal professional?
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Neal Davis Law Scholarship Essay Contest
Award: $1,000
Deadline: September 16, 2023
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To enter our scholarship essay competition, answer the following question in 500 words:
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The ethics of defending the guilty: As criminal defense attorneys, their job is to defend their clients, regardless of whether or not they believe that the person is guilty. This raises an interesting ethical question:
Is it ever justifiable to defend someone that you know is guilty of a crime? How does this impact the moral compass of defense attorneys, and what role should they play in the justice system?
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ANDREW CORES FAMILY LAW GROUP Future Lawyers Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: September 26, 2023
About:
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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?
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First Generation College Student Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: October 10, 2023
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You must be a first-generation college student
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How has being a first-generation college student challenged you? How has the experience made you a better student and person?
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Financial Champions Scholarship From 1F Cash Advance
Award: $1,500
Deadline: October 15, 2023
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Submit a 500 words essay describing The biggest financial challenges of the modern world
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The John T. Fields & Associates Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: October 19, 2023
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Students must also submit an essay of up to 1,000 words answering the following questions: How has domestic violence affected people in the United States today? How serious is this issue? What solutions can be put in place to address these concerns and reduce the number of people who are affected by domestic abuse?
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Bright Future in Sports Lighting Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Deadline: October 22, 2023
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The essay should be a minimum of 800 words and a maximum of 1,000 words.
In your essay, explore the advancements in sports lighting technology and their impact on athlete well-being and performance. Consider topics such as energy efficiency, glare reduction, customization, and the incorporation of smart controls. Discuss how these innovations contribute to creating safer, healthier, and more enjoyable athletic environments. Support your arguments with examples, case studies, and relevant research.
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Aaron D. Wersing Federal Employment Rights Scholarship Contest
Award: $1,500
Deadline: November 18, 2023
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We are committed to educating and raising awareness for workplace injustices. We want to hear from law students on their thoughts on the following questions. Do your research, cite sources, and give your personal thoughts on the following:
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How are federal employees’ rights different from employees working in the private sector? Do you feel that federal employees have more or less protections than employees in the private sector? State your reasons
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Essay must be a minimum of 400 and maximum of 500 words
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OVC, INC. “MARKET YOURSELF” SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 27, 2023
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Imagine that you have graduated from law school and you are starting your own legal practice, with a website to promote your firm and help potential clients find you. Write a brief overview of your practice (300-500 words) that would appear at the top of your home page.
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Emery Reddy Workers’ Compensation Law Firm Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: November 30, 2023
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Students must submit an original and compelling essay of 400-600 words answering the essay prompt below. Essays should follow a basic essay and paragraph format including an introduction with body paragraphs and a conclusion. Creativity is encouraged! Please avoid disclosing any personal identifying information (PII) such as name, address, contact information, or resumes within the body of the essay.
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wINTER deadlines
dECEMBER 2023 - fEBRUARY 2024
Weinberg Law Office 2023 Law School Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 1, 2023
About:
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We are asking students to write a 500-word essay about the following: "What is a Challenge You Have Faced, and Why Has it Shaped You to Seek Out a Law Degree?"
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Shainfeld Law PC Scholarship
Award: $500
Deadline: December 15, 2023
About:
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This scholarship application requires that students write an essay on a topic of their choice, related to an area of law that interests them. Essays should be between one and three pages in length.
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Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship
Award: $1,215
Deadline: December 15, 2023
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The applicants will be judged on their ability to answer in a clear and concise manner one of the questions below. The essay should be no more than seven (7) paragraphs and 750 words. Applicants shall apply via email MagnaCartanull@theFLlawfirm.nullcom.
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How has the Magna Carta shaped your daily life on campus?
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What is the Rule of Law and why is it important in our daily lives?
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How has a jury trial has made an impact on you or someone you know?
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Does a criminal justice system that revolves around plea-bargaining embrace our forefathers’ vision of a right to a jury trial by a group of his or her peers?
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The Magna Carta is credited with the first mention of “no taxation without representation.” How does this notion apply to contemporary society?
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Morris Bart, LLC Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Deadline: December 15, 2023
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Texting while driving is just one of the dangerous activities that can lead to a serious car accident. Eating, listening to music, talking with friends, and even applying make-up can result in deadly car crashes. As part of your application for this $2,500 scholarship, please create a video PSA that warns of the dangers of distracted driving.
The best videos will be engaging, informative, and will incentivize your peers to avoid driving while distracted. Please limit the video to 90 seconds.
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Armstrong lee & baker law school contest
Award: $2,500
Deadline: December 31, 2023
About:
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In your essay submission, we want to hear about:
What compelled you to become a lawyer?
Are there any meaningful reasons that you wanted to enter the legal field that you feel are unique?
Are there any special areas of law that you would like to target?
What are the goals through your first years as an attorney that you would like to accomplish?
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Sport Light Supply Healthy Lifestyle & Light Pollution Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: December 31, 2023
About:
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Exercise is vitally important for the psychological and physical development of students. Many students tend to be busy with schoolwork and exams, and thus ignore exercise. The objective of this scholarship is to encourage students to exercise more after class.
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Choose one prompt:
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Importance and benefits of doing sports as a student
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How to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the college?
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What is light pollution? Why is it a serious problem?
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How does LED lighting reduce light pollution and light spill?
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Advantages of using LED lighting in sports field
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LED sports lighting issues: are there any disadvantages?
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What is glare? How does lighting affect athletes’ performance and spectator experience? How to solve?
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THE MORGAN LAW GROUP'S ANNUAL LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Deadline: January 31, 2024
About:
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One- to three-page essay describing the area of law the applicant intends to pursue/is pursuing and why.
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Ashby Thelen Lowry Law Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: February 15, 2024
About:
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One to three (1-3) page typed essay on the topic of students choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue