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Outside Scholarships for Law Students 

Over 570 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans are listed here, sponsored by bar associations, law firms, community foundations, employers, Native American tribes, and more. Many of these awards are specifically targeted for law students. However, all awards listed are available to law students, even if others (such as undergraduates) are also eligible.

Unless specifically noted, scholarships are available for law students attending any ABA-accredited U.S. law school.

Search for law student scholarships by

Bar Associations Legal Employer
Bar Review Non-U.S. Citizens
Disability or Medical Condition Organizations
Diversity Public Interest
Native Americans State of Domicile
Interests & Activities

To be competitive for any law student scholarship, write an outstanding essay with concrete details.  Seek recommendations from persons who know you well, including at least one professor.  

Searching for law student scholarships involves creativity and work.  Think broadly while looking for sources of scholarships.  Some common sources of law student scholarships are

  • Bar associations
  • Community foundations
  • Civic associations
  • Employers (former, current, or potential), including employers of parent or spouse
  • Local, state, or tribal governments
  • Organizations devoted to preserving ethnic or cultural heritage
  • Religious organizations
  • Sororities and fraternities, whether social or academic
  • Public interest groups

Popular commercial sites offering scholarship searches include fastweb.com and finaid.org

Click here for more helpful tips on applying for law student scholarships

Information on these scholarships is given as a service by the Academic Support Office of the University of Idaho College of Law.  The College of Law cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information: contact the sponsor directly for current information. 

Last updated 2008-07-21

 

 
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