The information below is a select, abbreviated list of available scholarships. Please contact LawFinAid@syr.edu for further information on these and other opportunities.
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Sponsor: Fawell & Fawell Scholarship: Out-of-State Student Scholarship Detailed Description: In today's world, college students do not have it easy. In addition to the skyrocketing costs of college tuition, the amounts students will need to pay for expenses such as housing and transportation have also increased significantly. Many students struggle to cover these costs and ensure that they can receive the proper education and pursue their career goals. Students who attend college in states or regions of the country that are far away from their families will often face additional challenges and increased expenses, and they may be concerned that they will be unprepared to address these concerns. At Fawell & Fawell, we understand the issues that affect students who travel to other states to attend college, and we have created a scholarship program to provide assistance for these students. Through the Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Student Scholarship, we award $1,000 each semester to a qualified student who will be pursuing educational opportunities in a location outside of the state where they attended high school or where their parents currently live. Scholarship winners can use this money to pay for tuition, housing, other educational costs, or transportation-related expenses. Requirements: Students can apply for the scholarship by submitting the form. An applicant must provide identifying information showing that they are an out-of-state student, as well as proof of enrollment and documentation of their GPA. Documents that can be submitted to show that the requirements have been met include an acceptance letter and an academic transcript. Applicants must also submit an essay of at least 200 to 300 words that answers the following prompt:
Eligibility:
Selection Criteria: We closely review every application submitted to ensure that applicants have met all requirements. We look at:
Deadline: February 19, 2024 Amount: $1,000 |
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Sponsor: Blossom Law
Scholarship: The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Detailed Description: Blossom Law provides valuable and compassionate legal services to families who are often juggling bills and struggling with debt. Charlotte bankruptcy attorney Rashad Blossom personally understands the integral role that a family can play in times of hardship, and he appreciates the strong foundation that family members can provide, especially when they provide care for their loved ones.
In honor of his mother, Bobbie Blossom, who was a caregiver for his father, Rashad established The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship in 2022 to offer financial relief to students who have a parent who has been the primary caregiver for a loved one or who have served as caregivers themselves. Twice a year, Blossom Law offers college students the opportunity to receive $1,000 through the Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship. The award may be used to supplement the costs of tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses.
Requirements: The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship requires each applicant to submit an original essay (approximately 500-1000 words) answering the provided prompt. Along with the essay, we also request that you submit contact information, proof of enrollment, and documentation of your most recently achieved GPA. Please write an essay on the following prompt:
- "Being a loved one's caregiver is an incredible act of service, and it is often a thankless job. If you have a parent who has provided care for a loved one, or if you have been a caregiver yourself, how has this experience affected your priorities or long-term goals? How will this new perspective prepare you for the future?
Eligibility:
- You are at least 18 years of age
- You are enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university
- You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- You earned a 3.0 grade point average or higher in your most recently completed semester
Selection Criteria: Each application with be reviewed by our scholarship team. Submissions will be evaluated using these standards:
- The student has provided all requested documentation
- The student meets all eligibility requirements
- The submitted essay is creative, organized, and features high-quality writing
Deadline: February 19, 2024
Amount: $1,000
The Blossom Law Scholarship Team is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our program or application process. Please direct all concerns and comments to scholarships@blossomlaw.com. Our team will get back to you in a timely manner.
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Sponsor: Marsala Law Group Scholarship: Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship Detailed Description: Each semester, our criminal defense firm offers college students the opportunity to be awarded $1,000 through the Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship. Attorney Dominick Marsala understands how difficult it can be to pursue personal interests outside of school and work, and he believes it is incredibly valuable to maintain such hobbies throughout your life, despite challenging transitions and busy schedules. Through the Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship, our firm works to provide students with financial assistance to help them pursue their goals and passions Requirements: 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:
Additionally, applications must include the student's contact information, proof of enrollment, and proof of GPA. Eligibility:
Selection Criteria: For the Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship, we will judge each application and select one recipient every semester based on these criteria:
Deadline: February 26, 2024 If you have any questions about our scholarship or how to apply, please contact our team via email at scholarship@maganavandyke.com. Amount: $1,000 |
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Sponsor: The Devadoss Law Firm, P.L.L.C. Scholarship: The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship Detailed Description: Attorney Bobby Devadoss and the team at The Devadoss Law Firm, P.L.L.C. offer legal representation to clients facing complex and unique federal labor and employment law cases. The Devadoss Law Firm believes in standing up for what is right, and we will fight vigorously to defend our clients’ constitutional and civil rights. This upcoming semester, the Dallas law firm is offering The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship. Our award is worth $1000 and is available to current and aspiring law school students who appreciate the importance of civil rights in the workforce. We are proud to provide future lawyers the opportunity to make their education more affordable and to inspire them to explore civil rights issues within the millennial workforce. Requirements: 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?" Eligibility:
Selection Criteria: Our scholarship team spends substantial amounts of time and effort reviewing each application. While reviewing each application, we keep the following criteria in mind:
Deadline: March 5, 2024 We will announce The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship Winner by April 5, 2024. Amount: $1,000 |
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Sponsor: Salvi & Maher, LLP. Scholarship: Law School Opportunity Scholarship Detailed Description: At Salvi & Maher, LLP, our Chicagoland attorneys are driven by results and justice. We are passionate about leaving a positive impact on the legal profession and the lives of our clients. Our firm hopes to make meaningful contributions to the legal profession by helping students pursue a career in law. Through the Salvi & Maher, LLP Scholarship, our legal practice presents current and prospective students with the chance to win $1,000 to supplement their educational expenses. While we appreciate the difference young leaders can make across the legal profession, we also greatly understand the costs of education. By providing this scholarship opportunity, we aim to assist law students in reaching their full potential. Requirements: To be considered for our Law School Opportunity Scholarship, applicants must submit the following:
Eligibility: Our scholarship award is available to students who will be attending college or university in the United States for the Spring 2024 semester. The applying student must also meet these qualifications:
Selection Criteria: Please allow our scholarship team approximately one month to review all applications and select our winner. We hope to notify the award recipient before April 8, 2024. When reviewing applications, we consider several factors, including:
Deadline: March 7, 2024 Amount: $1,000 |
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Sponsor: The National Association of Bond Lawyer (NABL) Scholarship: 2024 Frederic L. Ballard, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Detailed Description: The National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) is pleased to announce that it is once again offering up to five scholarships to law students through the Frederic L. Ballard, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program to attend The Essentials 2024 conference. NABL exists to promote the integrity of the municipal market by advancing the understanding of and compliance with the law affecting public finance. NABL pursues its mission in several ways, including providing several annual educational programs relating to state and municipal bonds and other obligations. A flagship educational program, The Essentials is designed for municipal finance professionals and market participants seeking a basic knowledge of municipal bond law and related municipal finance issues. This highly engaging conference will be held April 10-12, 2024, at the Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta, GA. View the agenda and conference details here Requirements: To be eligible to receive a scholarship, an applicant must be currently enrolled in the Doctor of Jurisprudence Program or Masters of Law Program at an accredited law school located within the United States of America.
Each Scholarship Includes: (a) a waiver of the enrollment fee to the conference (b) complimentary hotel lodging at the Courtland Grand (d) reimbursement of ground transportation to and from the scholarship recipient’s departing airport and to and from Atlanta Hartsfield airport. Deadline: March 8, 2024 Completed application and all forms required by the application may be mailed to National Association of Bond Lawyers, Attention: Linda H. Wyman, Chief Operating Officer, 1775 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 950, Washington, DC 20006, or e-mailed to lwyman@nabl.org. |
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Sponsor: Arnold & Porter Scholarship: 2024 Frederic L. Ballard, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Detailed Description: The Arnold & Porter 1L Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship will be awarded to first-year law students whose values and experiences align with the firm’s commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Each $10,000 scholarship is paid directly to the scholarship recipients law schools to defray the tuition costs for their second academic year. Requirements:
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is not required to be eligible to apply for the scholarship. Deadline: March 11, 2024 |
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Sponsor: Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C. Scholarship: Striving Solo Parent Scholarship Detailed Description: Attorney Bacalis often provides legal services to single parents, and he has come to appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that goes into raising children on your own. Since Fall 2022, Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C. has offered a scholarship of $1,000 each semester to a single parent who is returning to school to pursue a college degree. We hope that the Striving Solo Parent Scholarship allows single parents easier access to higher education. Requirements: Every application must include the following information: applicant’s contact information, unofficial academic transcript, proof of enrollment, and consent to publish the submitted essay. To apply to our Striving Solo Parent Scholarship, please submit an essay of no more than 1,500 words responding to ONE of the following prompts:
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Eligibility: The Daniel R. Bacalis Striving Solo Parent Scholarship was created with the intent to offer financial relief to single parents pursuing a higher education. To be eligible for our award, you must be a single parent, and you must also meet the following criteria:
Selection Criteria: Each application will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Deadline: March 14, 2024 To apply for our scholarship, please follow the instructions and submit all materials by March 14, 2024. Please send all inquiries to scholarship@dbacalis.com. Amount: $1,000 |
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Sponsor: The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) Scholarship: The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy Detailed Description: The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy is for full-time graduate students with a moderate to profound hearing loss who are attending an accredited law school full-time. The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy was established to recognize the late George H. Nofer’s service and generosity to AG Bell and to the fields of law and deafness research and education. Mr. Nofer, who at the time of his death was a retired partner of the law firm of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in Philadelphia, was a former member of the AG Bell board of directors. Eligibility:
Deadline: March 15, 2024 Please return your letter of recommendation and cover sheet in a sealed envelope to the applicant as quickly as possible so that the applicant is not disqualified due to a late or incomplete application. If you prefer, you may mail the cover sheet and recommendation letter directly to AG Bell at 3417 Volta Place NW, Washington, DC 20007. The cover sheet is a required element for recommendations – letters not accompanied by a cover sheet will not be accepted. Amount: $5,000 |
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Sponsor: Pullan & Young Scholarship: Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners' Families Scholarship Detailed Description: Both Corey Young and Tracy Pullan have dedicated a substantial amount of their careers to defending individuals accused of criminal offenses. At Pullan & Young, we understand how devastating these cases can be for the children and loved ones of those who have been accused of crimes, especially when a person ends up getting convicted. The Pullan & Young Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship was established to help students who have loved ones who have been convicted of criminal offenses. We believe that every student should have access to an education, regardless of their circumstances, and our goal is to help make college more accessible and affordable for those affected by incarceration in their family. Each semester, Pullan & Young aims to help these students achieve their educational goals and reach their full potential. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student per semester. Requirements: If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please fill out the digital application toward the bottom of this page in its entirety. Along with the application, each applicant must submit an essay of approximately 500 words answering the following prompt: "Describe the challenges you have faced as a student with a loved one who has been incarcerated and how you have worked or continue to work to overcome these issues. Furthermore, explain why this scholarship is important to you and how it will make a difference in your life." The application also requires the following materials:
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Deadline: March 18, 2024 If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach us by email at scholarships@pullanyoung.com. Amount: $1,000 |
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Sponsor: Addair Law Scholarship: 2024 Public Spirit Scholarship Detailed Description: At Addair Law, we are passionate about getting involved and supporting community members. We have a strong commitment to serving others and have seen how performing civic duties improves the lives of individuals and the greater community. People are generally inspired to give back to their community for many different reasons and would like to hear from students about what motivates them to give back or be active citizens. That is why we are proud to bring back our Public Spirit Scholarship. We want to hear from students interested in public welfare and improving their community for this scholarship. We ask applicants to discuss their involvement in their community, any organizations they are involved in, and the academic value they have learned and/or gained from giving back to others. Some examples of civic involvement include but are not limited to voting, volunteering at a local or nonprofit organization, coaching for a community sports league, tutoring, or fundraising for a charity. Requirements: The candidate must submit a 750 – 1000 word essay response to the prompt: Students should discuss their involvement in their community, any organizations they are involved in, and what they have learned and gained from giving back to others.
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Deadline: March 31, 2024 To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must email their full application (including the essay, resumé, and transcript) to info.addairthurston@gmail.com by March 31st, 2024. Any applications sent after this date will not be considered. Scholarship applications should be sent with the subject line “Addair Law- 2024 Public Spirit Scholarship Application.” Amount: $1,000 |
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Sponsor: New York Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation (NYIPLEF) Scholarship: 2024 NYIPLEF Diversity Scholarship Detailed Description: NYIPLEF’s Diversity Scholarship provides funds to law students from a broad range of backgrounds who will contribute to creating a more diverse student body, currently enrolled in a J.D. at an accredited law school in the New York area (including Connecticut and New Jersey), in good academic standing, and demonstrating intent to engage in the full-time practice of intellectual property law. The scholarship is intended to be used by the law student for tuition and expenses related to attending law school. Scholarship awards are made at the full and sole discretion of NYIPLEF. Requirements & Eligibility: By submitting an application, a Scholarship Applicant certifies that they meet the following application requirements and are submitting the following supporting documents:
Deadline: April 5, 2024 Remit completed application via e-mail admin@nyiplef.org Amount: $10,000 |
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Sponsor: The New York Bar Foundation and The Law Firm, Meyer, Suozzi, English, & Klein, P.C. Scholarship: Judge Bernard S. Meyer Scholarship Detailed Description: The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 Judge Bernard S. Meyer Scholarship. Established in 2004 by the law firm, Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., the scholarship will be awarded to a law school student who excels in legal writing and advocacy skills. Previous winners of this scholarship have gone on to hold positions at law firms such as Cravath and Cadwalader, and as in-house counsel at organizations including Cancer Genetics, Inc. and NY Arc. An essay that displays excellence in legal writing and advocacy skills must be submitted for consideration of this scholarship. Eligibility: The scholarship is open to all second-year (2L) students as of spring 2024 semester enrolled in a law school in the State of New York. Requirements: Your submission must include the following, as three separate PDF documents:
Deadline: April 5, 2024 E-mail applications to: Ldorr@tnybf.org Please include ‘Meyer Scholarship” on the subject line. Amount: $5,000 |
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Sponsor: The Hatton Law Firm PLLC Scholarship: Aspire Higher Scholarship Detailed Description: At The Hatton Law Firm PLLC, our team understands the difficulties that many families face and the issues that affect parents as they work to provide for their children’s needs. Our experience representing clients who have suffered serious injuries has given us an appreciation of the sacrifices that parents regularly make to better the lives of their children. We also know the importance of a college education, especially for those who come from low-income households and who are looking to pursue opportunities and improve the lives of themselves and their families. To help people in these situations, we have created The Hatton Law Firm Aspire Higher Scholarship, which provides $1,000 each semester to a college student from a low-income family. The deadline to apply for our Spring 2024 scholarship is April 8, 2024. Requirements: All applicants must submit an essay of 500 words or less answering the following prompt: "What do you aspire to be? How do you plan to use your college degree to further your career and achieve your life goals?" Applicants must also submit the following:
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Selection Criteria: Our scholarship team carefully evaluates each application to ensure that a person has met all eligibility requirements. We will review the submitted essays and select a winner based on the quality of the writing and the demonstrated need for financial assistance. We will review all applications as soon as possible after they are submitted. We expect to announce a winner within 30 days after the scholarship application deadline. Deadline: April 8, 2024 Please review the eligibility requirements for our scholarship. If you have any questions about the scholarship, please contact us at scholarship@thehattonlawfirm.com. Amount: $1,000 |
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Sponsor: American Bar Association (ABA) Scholarship: 2024 Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Detailed Description: The mission of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students who are underrepresented in the legal profession to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to ensure that these students have the opportunity to attend law school for three years. While the scholarship is not limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, foreign students studying in the United States are not eligible. The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. An award made to an entering first-year student may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school. Although each recipient will not need to reapply for the scholarship in his or her second and third year, the expectation is that the scholarship will be renewed each year if satisfactory performance in law school has been achieved, the student is otherwise eligible, and funding is available. Requirements: It is important for every applicant to complete all portions of the application and ensure that all required materials, including at least two letters of recommendation, are submitted ahead of the deadline. Financial information for the applicant and his or her parents is required to evaluate the applicant’s financial need. Eligibility: In addition to whether the applicant is a member of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession, the applicant’s financial need; personal, family, and educational background; personal statement; and participation in community service activities will be considered in selecting the recipients of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarships. Deadline: April 15, 2024 A committee of ABA members will select the recipients. The decisions of the committee are final. Amount: $5,000 |
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Sponsor: Groth & Associates Scholarship: Survivors Speak: Moving Forward Through Hardship Scholarship Detailed Description: At Groth & Associates, Attorneys at Law, we believe people deserve a second chance. Life naturally has many ups and downs. We make mistakes but learn from them and alter our lives for the better. We all make mistakes, and as a criminal defense firm, we believe we all deserve the opportunity to learn from our actions and change for the better. As Maya Angelou once said, “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” Requirements: Students who meet the scholarship’s eligibility criteria and want to apply for the scholarship must take the following steps:
Proof of enrollment/acceptance can include a student ID, letter of acceptance, or other notice featuring the school’s masthead. Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students can all apply for Groth & Associates’ “Survivors Speak: Moving Forward Through Hardship” scholarship so long as they meet the following requirements:
Deadline: July 15, 2024 Amount: $1,000 |