UCLA School of Lawreceives notices and information about various scholarships, fellowships and writing competitions sponsored by foundations, alumni associations, bar associations, etc. The Financial Aid Office will post applicable notices on this page or our intranet site asreceived.Please note that the postingof these scholarships does not imply endorsement of any organization and/or scholarship.
Outside scholarship checks should be sent to UCLA’s Payment Solutions and Compliance office. The checks should be made out to the UC Regents and contain the student’s name and University ID on the check/accompanying paperwork. The address is:
UCLA Payment Solutions & Compliance
Box 957089, 1125 Murphy Hall
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7089
Deadline: July 15, 2024
“COME BACK STRONGER” SCHOLARSHIP
At Fasig | Brooks, we want to inspire a growth mindset in the next generation of students. That’s why the team now offers its first “Come Back Stronger” Scholarship, a scholarship worth $2,500, to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: July 15, 2024
7TH AMENDMENT SCHOLARSHIP
McCoy & Hiestand, PLC is happy to present the $2,500 worth 7th Amendment Scholarship. This scholarship requires students to think critically about the 7th Amendment and discuss, in a 500 to 1,000-word essay, whether or not the Amendment should be construed literally.
Deadline: July 31, 2024
THE DOMINGUEZ FIRM LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Legal Scholarship Award will be presented to a worthy student accepted into or currently enrolled in law school. This $2,500 scholarship recognizes that individual’s academic achievements and unique goals despite their struggles or challenges.
Deadline: August 1, 2024
JOHNS LAW GROUP SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
We are asking students to write a 500-1000 word essay about the importance of Checks and Balances within our government. We will choose one (1) essay for the scholarship contest. We will select the most cohesive, compelling, and best-written essay. The chosen submission will receive $2,500 to put towards their tuition or school expenses on behalf of the John’s Law Group.
Deadline: August 1, 2024
FEDERATE INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA SCHOLARSHIP
FIGR’s UC Scholarship provides in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Services Fees and Campus Feesfor students who areCaliforniaNative Americans but not members of a federally recognized tribe. Thisscholarship applies to undergraduate and graduate students for professional and non-professionaldegrees. Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are due byAugust 1, 2024.
Deadline: August 4, 2024
JUSTICE PAULINE DAVIS HANSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
As a tribute to the memory of the late Associate Justice Pauline Davis Hanson, Fresno County Women Lawyers has established a Scholarship to encourage and support outstanding academic achievement and commitment to service by women law students. Justice Hanson was the first woman appointee to the Fresno County Superior Court and the first woman appointed to the Fifth District Court of Appeal. Award amount $2,000
Deadline: August 15, 2024
MORAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE APPLICATION OF LAW SCHOLARSHIP
Koffel, Brininger, and Nesbitt Criminal & DUI Law Attorneys intends to make a new scholarship, the Moral Responsibility and the Application of Law Scholarship, available to undergraduate and graduate students beginning in 2024. This scholarship promises $2,500 in financial support to a student whose critical thinking skills and personal dedication put them a step ahead of the rest.
Deadline: August 15, 2024
OMEGA LAW GROUP'S COMMUNITY GROWTH SCHOLARSHIP
Omega Law Group and its scholarship selection committee understand that college remains a significant financial obstacle for today’s students. In an effort to alleviate some of that financial stress, the firm proudly debuts its $2,500 Community Growth Scholarship.
Deadline: August 31, 2024
THE ASPIRING CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Gerald Miller is thrilled to offer a $2,500 scholarship to support law students who aspire to become criminal defense lawyers and open their own law firm after graduation. The Aspiring Criminal Defense Lawyer Law Student Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance and empower future legal professionals to overcome challenges they may encounter during their studies.
Deadline: August 31, 2024
SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Whitmarsh Family Law, PC is proudly offering a scholarship for students attending school in the fall of 2024 as either a pre-law undergraduate or a first-year law student. This scholarship is intended to help cover the cost of education and related expenses.
Deadline: September 15, 2024
WINSTON LAW END TO STIGMA WITHIN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM SCHOLARSHIP
Winston Law is happy to present the $2,500 worth Winston Law End to Stigma Within the Justice System Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who best elaborates on the ways stigma has impeded justice on a broader level or how they have experienced stigma themselves.
Deadline: September 18, 2024
FUTURE LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP
Having dedicated our lives to the legal profession, the attorneys with Andrew Cores Family Law Group are excited to assist law students with expenses related to their college education. Each semester, the firm is offering an aspiring or current law student the opportunity to win $2,000 through the Andrew Cores Family Law Group Future Lawyers Scholarship.
Deadline: September 30, 2024
ESKEW LAW LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
For this year’s scholarship, we are asking applicants to create an infographic depicting the potential negative impact involvement in the family court system has on children. One (1) law school student will be chosen and receive $1,500 to put towards their law school education.
Deadline: October 1, 2024
BUCKFIRE & BUCKFIRE, P.C. LAW SCHOOL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The scholarship was created in 2013 as part of the law firm’s commitment to helping law students who are in need of financial assistance achieve their academic and professional dreams. The scholarship will award $2,000 to one student selected by our scholarship selection committee.
Deadline: October 2, 2024
FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Attorney David Kadzai appreciates the resilience and hard work it takes to become a first-generation college student. His law firm establishedKadzai Law Group, LLC First Generation College Student Scholarshipto make higher education more attainable for those who are embarking on this journey. The scholarship amount is $2,500.
Deadline: October 15, 2024
SHRAGER DEFENSE ATTORNEYS 2024 SCHOLARSHIP
Shrager Defense Attorneys is happy to announce its 2024 scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to one student applicant in the amount of $2,500. All eligible applicants will be considered, and the recipient of the scholarship will be chosen based upon their submitted essay.
Deadline: November 1, 2024
ROBERT A. MCNEW LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
The Robert A. McNew Law Student Scholarship promotes the practice of federal law by annually awarding at least one scholarship of $5,000 to a Federal Bar Association law student associate member attending an ABA accredited law school.
Deadline: November 1, 2024
DR. J. CLAY SMITH JR. DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. J. Clay Smith Jr. Diversity in the Legal Profession Scholarship aims to promote diversity in the legal profession and to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to pursue a legal education and complete law school. The Foundation of the FBA awards at least one $15,000 scholarship to a first-year law student, disbursed over three years of the student’s enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school. The recipient will also receive a complimentary FBA student associate membership.
Deadline: November 18, 2024
AARON D. WERSING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The Federal Employment Law Firm of Aaron D. Wersing is specifically focused on federal employee law. Just like other employees, federal employees can face an array of challenges including disability claims, discrimination and harassment, whistleblower claims, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other adverse employment actions. However, many of their rights are governed by specific laws that are unique to federal employees, and few law firms understand the complexities of their rights. Our team is dedicated to helping federal employees nationwide understand and protect their rights. One winner will be awarded with $1,500 to apply towards their law education.
Deadline: December 1, 2024
THE LEGACY OF JUDGE EDWARD RODGERS SCHOLARSHIP
GED Lawyers is offering an academic scholarship to a college student to honor the life and legacy of Judge Edward Rodgers, the first African American prosecutor and judge in Palm Beach County and Riviera Beach City Council member. Rodgers died in 2018 at age 91.GED Lawyers encourages all degree-seeking students to apply for The Legacy of Judge Edward Rodgers Scholarship. The $2,500 award can go toward tuition, room and board, and other related expenses.
Deadline: December 1, 2024
ROBERT WAYNE PEARCE INVESTOR FRAUD AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP
The Robert Wayne Pearce Investor Fraud Awareness Scholarship is an annual scholarship program established to help raise awareness of securities fraud and to support the education of future leaders in the field of financial regulation and consumer protection. Scholarship amount: $2,500.
Deadline: December 2, 2024
WELLS CALL INJURY LAWYERS LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
In order to help more students who are passionate about law and helping others in the industry, Wells Call Injury Lawyers are sponsoring a law school scholarship. Students who are pursuing law degrees are able to win a $2,500 scholarship to put towards their law school education.
Deadline: December 15, 2024
INVESTOR FRAUD AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP
The Law Offices of Robert Pearce proudly supports the education of both undergraduate and law school students in their pursuit of achieving their academic pursuits. The winner will receive $2,500 to put towards their tuition.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
THE LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL KIM SCHOLARSHIP
We are inspired by our clients, who have overcome the impact of an accident and become agents of change in their communities. This motivates us to support local students and help them pursue their dreams with The Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship. The scholarship will grant $2,500 to one eligible student who is enrolled or planning to enroll in college or graduate school.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
ANGELENO ACCIDENT LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP
At Angeleno Accident Lawyers, we have always been dedicated to serving our community, including empowering the next generation of leaders. In an effort to inspire change, our law firm is excited to offer a $2,500 scholarship opportunity to one deserving student for the 2024 school year.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
THE 2024 ALPHA ACCIDENT LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP
The attorneys at Alpha Accident Lawyers proudly support students’ pursuit of higher education, which is why we are pleased to offer the Alpha Accident Lawyers Collegiate Scholarship Program. Each year, one student who has exemplified educational excellence and leadership will be selected to receive our $5,000 award.
Deadline: April 15, 2025
LEGAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
The American Bar Association (ABA) awards an annual Legal Opportunity Scholarship to first-year law students. The program's mission is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance for them to attend and complete their legal education. The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship grants $15,000 of financial aid to 10 - 20 incoming diverse law students over their three years in law school. Since its inception, the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship has benefitted more than 400 students from across the country.
Deadline: Varies Depending on Scholarship
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS AND LAW STUDENTS
We know every little bit helps when you’re trying to pay for law school. That’s why several ABA groups offer scholarships for law students. Scholarship amounts vary.
Deadline: See website
GLORIA BARRON WILDERNESS SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship seeks to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in understanding wilderness and how to protect it. The scholarship is available to current qualified graduate students. It was created in honor of Gloria Barron, a dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection. Two separate awards of $25,000 each will be given to two graduate students to support their research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness.
Attention Scholarship Donors: All submitted scholarship offers are reviewed, and if a scholarship is deemed as a possiblegood fit for our student population the offer will be posted on either our intranet (students only) or our external website. Due to the volume of requests, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding the posting of scholarships.
