External Scholarships

The law firm Abogados de Accidentes Ahora is offering a $5,000 scholarship to a student dedicated to making a difference in their community. 

Scholarship details:

• The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students for the Fall 2022 semester. 
• Students must demonstrate a 3.0+ GPA (7.9+ on a 12.0 scale), and submit a 1,200+ word essay. 
• Applications will be reviewed by professionals at Abogados de Accidentes Ahora. 
• Criteria for selection is based on originality and quality of submission. 
• The deadline to apply is 12/21/2021 by 5:00 pm PT. There are no extensions.
• Winner will be notified via email and phone by 1/15/2022. 

For more information, please click here.

AccessLex, our financial counseling/educational partners, have vetted & compiled a list of numerous external scholarships in a database for us.  Click here to view & apply for those.

Law Students are cordially invited to submit to the International Section an article concerning any area of public or private international law or practice. All submissions will be reviewed by a committee of attorneys practicing international law, and a winner will be chosen based on a variety of factors, including significance and timeliness of the subject matter, thoroughness of research and analysis, clarity of writing style, as well as the importance and originality of the topic to the understanding of private/public international law or comparative law.

The winner will receive:

1. $2,000, and
2. Publication of the article (subject to editorial approval) in the New York International Law Review.

For more information, click here.

Deadline: Friday, November 5, 2021 at 4:00 EST

Blackford & Flohr is offering an annual scholarship of $500 to one student who is enrolled or will be enrolled in a university or graduate-level course of legal studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

Any student enrolled in an accredited university, law school, or graduate school can apply. Proof of enrollment is required.

How to Apply for the Scholarship:

Submit an essay of 1000+ words that answers the following question: How can you create a more just society by practicing law? Consider your personal goals, as well as some information about the specific legal areas in which you hope to practice. Your educational aspirations should also be included in the essay.

• Essay submissions open October 15th, 2021 and close February 28th, 2022. The winner will be announced by March 15th, 2022.
• Submissions should be sent to info@bflawmd.com as a .doc or .docx file.
• Please include “Scholarship Essay Submission” in the subject line of your email.
• Non-original essays will be disqualified. This includes essays previously published online.
• Essays will be judged based on quality of writing, creativity, and clarity of intent and purpose.

For more information, click here.

Bold.org is offering $15,000 in scholarships (three $5,000 scholarships) in partnership with actress, TV host, and activist Jameela Jamil, designed to amplify diverse voices.

Before becoming a well-known activist and TV star, Jameela Jamil overcame many struggles with her physical and mental health, including a difficult battle with anorexia nervosa. Jameela uses her experiences with adversity to help others overcome their struggles. In her podcast, I Weigh with Jameela Jamil, she promotes body positivity, racial inclusion, and feminism. 

You have a story that deserves to be told and a voice that needs to be heard. I Weigh is all about radical inclusivity and allyship, creating a community where no one feels alone. The I Weigh mission is to amplify, advocate, and pass the mic, while inspiring everyone around us to continue learning and growing as individuals, which in turn will result in growth collectively as a society.

To apply, share your story by clicking here and following the instructions, and if you feel inspired, add a link to an original art piece, song, vlog, or any piece of original content that shares what makes you, you! All GPAs will be considered for this scholarship. 

For more information, click here.

Deadline: December 2, 2021

A $1,000 scholarship intended to help students with high character, above-average intellect as demonstrated by academic achievement, and a commitment to community service.  The scholarship is open to any American citizen, who will be attending a college, university, graduate school, or law school in the U.S. during the 2021-2022 calendar year.  Only students who have a 3.0 GPA (8.0 on the OU Law 12.0 pt. scale) or higher may apply for this scholarship.  The award will be sent directly to the Financial Aid Office of the winner’s college or university and can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, housing, and/or books up to the Cost of Attendance.

Submit an essay (750 word maximum) on this topic:  Describe something you have done in the past year that has made a difference in your community.

Applicants will need to submit an official transcript and one letter of recommendation from an employer or professor/teacher in addition to submitting an essay.

Deadline:  December 31, 2021

For more information, click here.

The Eberst Law Firm is offering a scholarship in the amount of $2,000 that is open to individuals who are currently attending or planning on attending an accredited college in the United States. In order to enter, the student or prospective student must submit a video essay on the selected topic for that semester.

Essay Topic:
To apply for the Spring 2022 scholarship contest, applicants must submit a 2-3 minute video essay on that semester’s selected topic.

The field of personal injury is built on the premise of safety and responsibility in social interactions. What is one new law that you think will improve public safety? You can share information about an existing idea for a new law or come up with a totally new idea for a law that will improve public safety. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the Spring 2022 academic year.
• Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
• For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
• Must apply to the contest via email and provide your name, address, and the name of the institution you are attending or plan to attend.
• Must include a link to your video essay in the email by the deadline of December 1, 2021.
• A winner will be chosen on December 10, 2021
• All essay submissions should be sent to: EberstScholarship@gmail.com

For more information, please click here.

A $500 scholarship awarded twice per year to high-achieving university students who have been affected in some way by the increasing prevalence of mental health challenges. Calvin Rosser, CEO & Founder of Life Reimagined created the Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship in honor of his mother, an inspiring and compassionate woman who struggled with mental health and took her own life in 2017.

Eligibility: All students in any field of study who have been affected by mental health.

Next Application Deadlines: 11/30/21 and 6/30/22

For more information about the scholarship, please visit: https://calvinrosser.com/scholarships/mental-health-awareness

The winner with the most compelling essay will receive a $1,500 law school scholarship to go towards law school tuition.  Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited law school.

Submit a 300-400 word essay about why you decided to become a lawyer and how you plan to serve your law community.

For this essay contest answer the following:

• How to plan as an attorney to give back to the community?
• What are your future plans to give back to the community?
• What legal field are you planning to make a difference in the lives of others?
• What is your primary reason for becoming an attorney?
• What experiences in life have led you to this choice?

Deadline:  December 31, 2021

Submit your entry here.

For more information, click here.

A $500 scholarship awarded twice per year (July and December). Open to any 2L or 3L at an accredited US law school. 

Apply by submitting an essay of 500-1000 words that describes how you plan to help others in their career. 

Deadline to apply is November 15, 2021. The winner will be announced by late December.

For full details and additional info, please visit https://www.funklaw.com/contact-us/law-student-scholarship.

For more information, please contact:

Funk & Associates
5500 N Interstate Hwy 35
Austin, TX 78751
Tel: (512) 472-3865

Three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to deserving 2L or 3L students who intend to practice Indian Law in Oklahoma. 

Applications must include the following:

1. Cover letter describing commitment to practice Indian Law in Oklahoma
2. Resume describing Indian Law-related activities
3. Law school transcript
4. Academic or professional reference letter of support for your application

Submit applications by email to Debra Gee at debra.gee@chickasaw.net, or mail to:

Debra Gee
P.O. Box 1548
Ada, OK 74821

Deadline:  October 31, 2021

Awards will be announced in November during the OBA Annual Meeting- Indian Law Section. For more information, click here. 

A $1,500 law school scholarship for members of minority groups seeking a career as an attorney. For students currently enrolled in law school or those accepted as of the start of the spring 2022 semester.

Write an essay answering the question: What is the most significant societal change that you hope a law school education will help you affect?

Alo submit a current transcript and resume.

Deadline:  December 31, 2021

For more information and the application, click here.  

LA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts with a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school and college students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, inventive new app, series of blog posts on a particular theme, or another idea).

The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in high school or college
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent)
• Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada

To Enter:

• Visit our online application portal at https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/
• Submit an essay describing their innovative project
• Provide supporting documentation (letter of recommendation, news article/photo featuring their project, etc.)

There are no fees associated with this scholarship and featured past winners and their accomplishments can be found at the bottom of the web page.

A $2,500 award to a J.D. student at an accredited law school.

To be considered for the award, each submitted paper must either enhance the understanding of gaming law or recommend a beneficial gaming law change. Recommended length of the paper is 3,000-5,000 words exclusive of footnotes.

Contact:  Jennifer Roberts at Jennifer.Roberts@univ.edu.

For more information, click here.

Now open for submission! For the fifth year in a row, the vLex International Writing Competition invites students from around the world to submit a 1000-word blog-style article on one of three topics. The overall winner will receive a grand prize of £1,500 and a 3-month internship at one of the world’s leading legal technology firms, alongside the publication of their entry to a global legal audience. Additionally, each runner-up will be awarded £250 each for Best in Category. To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Law and Technology Writing Competition, we are focusing on the Past, Present and Future. 

For more information, click here.

Deadline: Wednesday, December 1, 2021

A $2500 Fellowship will be awarded to one student with an interest in law currently enrolled at an accredited university in the United States. 

If you are selected as the inaugural Nguyen & Chen Fellow, they will publish your winning essay on their website and disseminate it through all of their communications & marketing channels. They may ask you to participate in public talks, seminars and interviews on the topic of the evolution of the legal system (This may be done virtually, depending on your location.)  In addition, you may be asked to serve as an “ambassador” for Nguyen & Chen for outreach and community-building purposes.

The use of the Fellowship money is unrestricted.

Eligibility:

Students currently enrolled at an accredited school in the United States with an interest in law are eligible to apply for this Fellowship.  Members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

Fellowship Requirements 

Craft an essay of no more than 2500 words. 

The theme of this year’s Fellowship essay:  Share your vision of the evolution of our legal system.

Some prompts you may consider:

• How can technology serve us best in evolving the legal system?
• How can the law school curriculum be re-designed to meet the needs of a 21st century society?  
• What are the assumptions that are holding the field back from innovation and disruption?
   

All Fellowships are non-renewable. 

• Only one submission per student per year. Duplicate entries result in automatic disqualification. 
• Any submitted essays must be the original work of the applicant. 
   

By submitting your application to the Nguyen and Chen Fellowship, you certify that any information you provide to Nguyen & Chen, LLP is accurate and complete. 

Additionally, students must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited U.S. university within 21 calendar days of notification.  Examples of proof include an official letter of proof from the university or a copy of a tuition bill.

To submit your application for our Fellowship, please provide your full details via the online form.  In order to complete the application, you will need the following information and materials. 

• Full Name
• Address 
• Email 
• Phone Number 
• A PDF of your essay submission
• Proof of enrollment 

Deadline:  December 10, 2021

For more information and the application, click here.

This year, the Reeves Law Group is offering a $2,500 scholarship to undergraduates and current law school students.

Requirements:

The Reeves Law Group would like you to tell your story in a brief narrative, starting with an introduction about who you are, your interests, and anything else you feel they should know about you. Please provide your entry in 750-1000 words in the form of an essay, or Prezi/Powerpoint presentation. Graphic and creative presentations are welcome. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates a genuine desire and goal of using the legal system to fix problems or improve conditions in our society. Please note worthy deeds that you have already performed. They will be considered.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the scholarship contest you must be: a legal US resident, and either a current (1) law student at an accredited U.S. law school, or (2) undergraduate student who has applied or will apply to law school. Students with full academic scholarships are not eligible to enter this contest.

Proof of enrollment must be provided. Digital scans will be accepted of any of the following as valid proof of enrollment (which you will need to attach to your email application):

• Unofficial transcript (Applicant must submit by mail an un-opened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist)
• Letter from Admissions confirming deposit on school letterhead
• Official enrollment verification form
• Acceptance letter on school letterhead

Additionally, you must:

• Verify you have read and understand the Reeves Law Group Law School Scholarship requirements
• Submit a readable copy of your entry (only one entry per student is permitted)
• Submit a clear headshot no smaller than 300 pixels (width) of yourself. The image file must be in the following format .PNG or .JPG

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is December 1, 2021. The winner will be notified by phone, email and/or U.S. mail after the judging has been completed.

For more information, and to submit your application, please visit: https://www.robertreeveslaw.com/scholarship/

A $1,500 scholarship offered by Scott Senft for students who share his goal of improving the lives of the less fortunate through all legal services.  The scholarship will consider students in the following majors and degrees:

• Legal studies
• Paralegal studies
• Criminal Justice degree
• Political Science degree
• Criminology degree
• Forensic Science degree
• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree
• Any other undergraduate pre-law degrees

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Must be a legal US resident or citizen.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA score of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (at least a 9.4 on a 12.0 scale) through the time of application.
• Must be able to demonstrate full-time enrollment at an accredited institution in pursuit of one of the degrees mentioned above. You can still apply for the scholarship if you have not been accepted into a program yet, but you will not receive the funds without proof of acceptance or enrollment.

How to Apply:

• Complete the scholarship form found on: https://scottthelawyer.com/scott-senft-scholarship-fund/
• Submit an essay of 850-1,150 words that outlines your future goals and what you plan to do with the degree you earn.
• Include an official transcript reflecting your current academic standing, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 (9.4 on 12.0 scale), and proof of enrollment.

Submit the above mentioned requirements by mail or via email. If sent via email, an unopened official transcript must be sent by mail. Failure to include all of these requirements will result in the rejection of your application.

• To apply for the scholarship online, submit your application and materials attached to an email to admin@scottthelawyer.com. The subject line for the email should be “SS Scholarship Application”.
• To submit your application by mail, send your paper application (and official transcript) to:
  The Law Offices of Scott Jay Senft, LLC
  126 S Federal Hwy # 208
  Dania Beach, FL 33004

Deadline to apply: November 15, 2021. The selected student will be notified in late December.

For more information, please visit: https://scottthelawyer.com/scott-senft-scholarship-fund/

The Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship is a $1,000 award for any current or soon-to-be law student who has had his or her family’s life altered because of tax controversies (back taxes owed, audits, etc.). The Travis W. Watkins Scholarship has a brief and 100% confidential submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the importance of tax compliance as well as the journey of those challenges (including the impact of professional tax representation or lack of representation on the outcome).

Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. This is not a standardized test. While spelling, punctuation, and general cohesiveness will make your essay easier to read; and therefore judge, you are not being graded. The winning submission will be one which clearly conveys a non-fictional story of your life or someone that you know before and after an IRS or OK Tax Commission setback.

Tax and Accounting issues can be life-changing, so all essay submissions will be completely confidential. At no point will your essay be described to the public or the subject matter of the award.

For additional information and the application, click here.

A $1,500 scholarship towards a student’s education costs.  Scholarship applicants must be accepted to, or currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university.  All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Submit an essay (500-1,000 words in length) in PDF format on this topic:   Describe the importance of federal regulations regarding the administration of vaccines in relation to public policy interests.

Deadline:  December 15, 2021

To apply, submit your essay in PDF format along with your name, physical mailing address and phone number to:  scholarship@grothlawfirm.com.

For more information, click here.

Younglove Law Group is offering a $1,000 scholarship. To apply, Younglove Law Group is asking that applicants write and submit a 500+ word essay about their legal goals, inspiration for pursuing a legal career, and what they hope to achieve in the field.

The following requirements must be met in order for a submission to be considered:

• Applicants must email an essay they wrote to contact@ylginjury.com by the deadline.
• Applicants must provide their full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
• Applicants must provide the name and address of the college, graduate school, or law school in which they are enrolled or plan to attend.
• Applicants must be legal residents of the United States and have a GPA of at least 3.0. The winner will be required to provide proof of GPA and residency before the scholarship will be awarded.

Deadline: December 31, 2021. Submissions received after this date will not be considered. The winner will be announced on January 14, 2022. There is no application fee.

Please email your completed application to: contact@ylginjury.com with a subject line that reads “Scholarship Application.”

For more information, click here.