Law firm scholarships help to offset the cost of college or law school. They are available from large and small law firms and in many niche fields. Business law, criminal law, immigration and tax law are a few examples.
These vary as some law firms want to help certain kinds of students. For example, Veterans, women and minorities may qualify for the scholarships.
But often they invite any undergraduate or law student (1L, 2L, or 3L) to apply. Law students must attend an accredited USA college, university, or law school. Apart from these criteria, a scholarship may come with a few qualifiers. They will also look at your GPA and record of community service.
Along with this information, an application may ask for reference letters. These attest to your character and may come from employers, professors or mentors.
To narrow the field of applicants, a law firm may also ask you to write an essay or cover letter for the scholarship. You could explain your future goals or point of view on a legal matter. You might also need to describe why a specific type of law interests you. So, if you have any related studies, internships or experiences, these may help you stand out.
How Do Scholarships from Law Firms Help Pay for College?
A law firm scholarship may be useful if your goal is to pursue a three year law degree. Scholarships may help cover your tuition, fees, room and board and other expenses. According to Data USA, a law degree at a public college costs about $8,698 per year. Tuition is much higher ($42,627) at private colleges. Once you graduate, there are many possible career paths and areas of practice.
Apart from a sharp mind, lawyers tend to need a Juris Doctor (JD degree). The average salary is $120,910 per year. So, this may be an option to prepare for.
An example of a law firm scholarship is Rise to Shine Scholarship. Allen, Flatt, Balladis & Leslie Inc. awards one winner $1,000 to cover educational expenses. To qualify, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, be a US citizen or permanent resident, and currently be a high school senior or undergrad.
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At the Law Office of Jae Lee, we regularly represent clients in matters related to immigration. As a first-generation immigrant himself, Attorney Jae Lee understands the struggles that many families face and the difficulties they may encounter as they work to establish lives in the United States. Fortunately, there are many opportunities available for immigrants, and by pursuing education and job opportunities, they can not only support themselves and their families, but they can integrate into American society, participate in the community, and live happy, successful lives.
To ensure that immigrants can pursue educational opportunities, our firm has created a scholarship program that provides assistance to first or second generation immigrants from low-income families. We award one student with a scholarship of $1,000 each semester, which may be used to help pay for tuition or other educational expenses, such as books, supplies, or room and board.
Recovering from an injury after an accident can be long and difficult. At Bence Law, we fight to compensate those wrongly injured in an accident. That’s why we understand and emphasize the struggles of injury recovery. Overcoming these challenges takes the victim’s high level of determination and courage. That is why we are proud to bring back our Sport Injury Scholarship for another year.
We are looking for incoming college students or graduates who have overcome a physical injury for this scholarship. In 750-1000 words, tell us about when you were injured during a physical or other recreational activity and how you overcame that injury. The deadline is February 28, 2024. One student will receive an award of $1,000.
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.”
To support those who are determined to learn from their mistakes, we are excited to announce the 2023 Back and Better Scholarship. Through the Back and Better Scholarship, students are encouraged to answer the following prompt for the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship: In 750-1,000 words, tell us about a time you received a second chance – how did you respond to this opportunity, and what valuable lesson did you learn?
On October 3, 2020, a remarkable young man was alive, well, and living life to the fullest. As a U.S. Naval officer, Ensign Samuel Cleghorn looked forward to a bright career ahead of him. “Sam was the epitome of a person of high character, a young man I have known since he was a kid,” said John Fisher, founder and owner of the John H. Fisher law firm. But in the blink of an eye, Sam’s life was ended by a drunk driver.
In honor of Sam and the more than 10,000 individuals who have lost their lives every year due to drunk driving, John Fisher has established ‘The Sam’s Legacy – Fighting to End Drunk Driving – Scholarship’ to prevent drunk driving.
The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to the applicant who writes the best 500-750 word essay promoting innovative and effective educational, legislative and enforcement programs that help all drivers understand the risks of driving drunk and how to make responsible decisions that ensure their safety as well as the safety of others on the road.
At The Bihm Firm, LLC, we believe in the power of problem-solving. Each day, our team uses thoughtful problem-solving skills to help our clients and their families through difficult situations. Now, we want to help others who have the courage and creativity to use their problem-solving skills to conquer conflict.
We created The Bihm Firm, LLC Conflict Conquerer Scholarship as an opportunity for students who demonstrate their ability to overcome the challenges they face.
“Family” is often defined as parents and children living together under one roof, individuals with a common ancestry, or those grouped together by common characteristics or values. It can also be described as a place where you feel safe, loved for, or a place where you feel a sense of belonging. As being family lawyers, we at The Law Firm of Charles D. Jamieson P.A. understand that families come in all shapes and sizes, and that oftentimes, goes beyond simply being related to one another. That is why we are proud to announce The Law Firm of Charles D. Jamieson, P. A. 2023 Family Scholarship to award one student with $1,000 to help fund their education!
Family and household situations play such a large role in defining who we are as individuals. We want you to share with us what “family” means to you and how your household situation has shaped you to be who you are today. Whether you are in a single parent home, adopted, in a foster home, a household of same sex parents, a traditional household with two parents, or any other non traditional home we want to hear your stories. This scholarship’s purpose is to hear different variations of the word “family”, to listen to your stories, and for the chance to reflect on how your family has shaped you into who you are today.
The Law Firm of Kevin A Moore is a workers’ compensation injury firm dedicated to helping those injured on the job. We are committed to providing legal support and advocacy for our clients. Through this scholarship, we are proud to extend that same level of support to the entire family, including students. That is why we are pleased to introduce our Beyond the Challenges Scholarship. This scholarship is aimed at those who have faced the struggle of experiencing a job injury or have a loved one who has experienced a job injury.
Facing the challenges of a job injury and recovery is far from easy. We want to hear about your journey and the lessons you have learned from the experience. For those interested in applying, we ask that you share a personal experience in which you or a loved one have faced a workplace injury. We are interested in hearing about the specific challenges you encountered, how it has impacted you, and the lessons you learned along the way.
We understand that the road to recovery can be difficult, but we believe that every individual has the power to overcome their challenges and emerge stronger than ever. We hope this $1,000 scholarship will inspire and motivate students who have faced trauma or injury and provide them with the resources they need to pursue their academic and professional goals.
At Kopfler & Hermann, we are pleased to continue our annual scholarship for 2023! This $1,000 award will be given to a student who has overcome adversity and emerged stronger.
With over 40 years of legal experience, Kopfler & Hermann law firm has served the Gulf Coast since 1992. As personal injury attorneys, we are committed to serving justice and ensuring injured workers and accident victims receive full compensation for their injuries and damages. Following this mission, the attorneys at Kopfler & Hermann established the Overcoming Adversity Scholarship and are offering it for the fifth year in a row.
Kopfler & Hermann, a personal injury law firm based in Houma, Louisiana, is excited to bring back to announce our annual scholarship for 2024. This $1,000 award will be given to a student who has overcome adversity and emerged stronger. With over 40 years of legal experience, Kopfler & Hermann law firm has served the Gulf Coast since 1992. As personal injury attorneys, we are committed to serving justice and ensuring injured workers and accident victims receive full compensation for their injuries and damages. Following this mission, attorneys Kopfler & Hermann established the Overcoming Adversity Scholarship and offered it for the sixth year!
At Mattis Law, we’ve dedicated our practice to Family Law, and we do everything we can to ensure that children and their families will have a safe and happy future. In this spirit, we’re offering a $500 scholarship to benefit a San Diego County high school senior or graduate who wishes to improve their future by pursuing higher education.
This scholarship is open to 2024 California high school graduates pursuing a four-year college degree and current college students who graduated from a California high school and are pursuing a four-year degree or are currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year college degree program upon completion.
In this digital age, there are numerous streaming and content-sharing platforms. Each has its guidelines and rules. Some platforms, like Youtube, prohibit playing copyrighted music unless it follows Fair Use, while other platforms, like TikTok, can share copyrighted music freely.
At The Lomnitzer Law Firm, P.A., we believe in the freedom of expression and that the work of artists should be protected. We are offering this $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior, college student, or graduate student who can offer an interesting outlook on the fairness of each platform and how it relates to them, the creators on each platform, and the musicians. Do you believe that guidelines allow you to express yourself freely, or would you like to see changes in regulations?
