Scholarships

Name

Deadline

Amount

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be an enrolled 3L student or a recent graduate of a Michigan law school. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest, which outlines a commitment to Indian Country and/or Native American communities, and also submit a current resume and a recent law school transcript. 

Students are eligible to apply if identify as Black, African-American, or Pan African and are preparing to take a bar exam in the United States in 2022. 

1. Proof of graduation or pending graduation from an ABA
   accredited law school prior to July 2022 bar exam;
2. Completed application including Resume; Statement of
   Financial need; 
3. A transcript showing at least a 2.5 G.P.A. on a grading scale
   of 4.0, or a 2.75 G.P.A. on a grading scale of 5.0; and

Eligible students must

1. Graduate in Fall 2021 or Winter 2022
2. Sit for the bar exam immediately following graduation; and
3. Provide adequate employment verification. If not employed, students must provide documentation of a commitment to work in the public interest sector after graduation.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school fall 2021 (proof of enrollment is required).

Candidate must submit a 500-word essay about what employment discrimination law is and how job discrimination rates can be reduced and mitigated.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• US resident,
• Incoming or current law student at an ABA accredited school,
• a bachelors degree,
• a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.

Candidates must submit a 1000-word essay that describes what they hope to contribute to the legal field and how they plan to positively impact their community.

Applicants must be:

A US citizen or permanent resident,

Currently enrolled in law or graduate school,

A volunteer in the community.

Must submit:

A 1,000 word essay on the benefits of community service,

A letter of recommendation from a professor who can reference applicant's community service.

Candidate must:

Be enrolled in an accredited college, university or graduate (law) school,

Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (unofficial transcript required to verify),

Be involved in leadership positions in school and/or the community.

Candidate must submit a 500 to 1000-word essay on one of the following:

What motivated you to seek one of your leadership positions?

What lessons has serving in a leadership role taught you?

What advice would you give to another student about serving in a community leadership position?

Candidate must have been a victim of a natural disaster and enrolled in a college, university, or graduate (law) school.

500 - 1000-word essay on the following topic: Should there be national reform of natural disaster insurers? Essay should focus on flood damage, fire damage or storm damage insurance policies.

Applicants must be U.S. permanent resident or legal non-citizen, currently enrolled in or accepted to a US law school.

The essay should focus on the importance of providing free legal services to those who cannot afford it, and why this is beneficial to the community at large and to the legal system as a whole.

Students must be enrolled in an accredited law school through the fall semester of 2021.

300 - 400-word essay on how you plan on giving back to your community once you become a lawyer.

$2,500

Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited college, university or law school and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

1000-word essay answering the following question: What does family mean to you and how has it helped you understand differences that exist in the world today and empower you to be an active participant in changing your community for the better?

$1,000

Applicants must be nominated by other(s) who recognize the hard-work, determination, loyalty, and dependability of the nominee. The applicant must be enrolled in an accredited law school full-time.

NA

$1,000

Candidates must:

Be enrolled in an accredited college, university or law school,

Be a US citizen,

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (transcript required),

Be able to demonstrate community involvement.

600-800 words or a 1-2 minute video describing your aspirations for going to college or law school.

$1,000

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited law school fall/winter 2021-2022 (proof of enrollment is required).

Submit a maximum 500-word essay about what made you pursue a career in law.

$2,500

Candidates must:

Be enrolled in a law school fall 2021,

Provide an academic transcript, or proof of enrollment.

Submit an essay (500 words) about the dangers of investment fraud and how we can protect ourselves against fraud.

$2,500

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited law school, willing to submit an unofficial academic transcript, and have 3.0 or higher GPA.

Submit an essay (500 to 1,000-word essay on "What is the most significant issue affecting your community, and how might one use the law to address that issue?"

$5,000

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited law school, have a GPA above 3.0 (transcripts required), and submit an essay.

The applicant is asked to provide a 500 - 1000-word essay explaining the significance of Prop 213 and the potential exceptions that may come with the proposition. In addition, they will explain the importance of helping those not at-fault and what drivers should do if they did get into an uninsured accident.

KJ Williams Scholarship (David Aylor Law)

$1,000

Applicants should have a commitment to volunteer work, community service and positive outreach. Must be enrolled in an accredited law school.

Essay about your student activities and community service in your undergraduate and law schools.

$500 to $1,000

Applicants must:

Be a lawful US permanent resident or citizen,

Be enrolled or accepted at a US law school,

Submit an application and essay,

Not have been a previous winner.

Applicants will submit a 1000-word essay about the importance of providing free legal (pro-bono) services to those who cannot afford it. You must also discuss the benefits of pro-bono work to the community and the legal profession.

$5,000

Enrolled in an accredited graduate or law school.

3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.

In good academic standing.

US citizen.

1200-word essay evaluated on originality and quality answering: Why a college degree is important to me and how I will use it?

$500

Applicant must be: legal US resident and a current law student studying in the United States with a GPA of at least 3.0. Additionally, applicants must submit all law school transcripts and a short letter of introduction.

 N/A

$1,000

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years of age,
• US citizen,
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (will need to provide proof),
• Enrolled or planning to enroll fall 2022 in an accredited law school,
• be affected (self or family) by leukemia or lymphoma.

1 - 2 page essay describing how your life was/is impacted by leukemia or lymphoma.

$5,000

Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled in law school.

Students must submit a 500 -1000-word essay on the topic of how they were impacted by an issue of workplace fairness; this can be a reaction to a news story, a personal anecdote, or anything else. What does workplace fairness mean to you in the context of a larger social and economic structure?

$1,000

Candidate must be enrolled, or planning to be enrolled in law school Fall 2022, have a 3.0 or higher overall GPA, and must be a citizen or legal resident of the US.

Essay must have an introduction of 100-200 words on self, focusing on community involvement and leadership experience,  and another 400 words on what you intend to do with a law degree - how will it benefit society?

$1,000

Applicants must meet these criteria:

Citizen of the US or permanent resident,

Enrolled fall 2021 (preferably 1L),

3.0 or higher GPA (transcripts required).

Must submit a resume and a 1 - 3 page essay on the subject matter related to the area you intend to pursue.

$2,000

Any single-parent student enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate (law) program.

1200+ word essay on "Why are organic foods a big part of our future?"

$1,000

Applicants must:

Be a US citizen,

Be enrolled at an undergraduate college or university or law school for the 2021-2022 school year,

have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

Submit a 300 to 500 word overview that would promote your own legal practice (on a website for example).

$2,500

Candidate must be a legal U.S. resident and enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school, or law school applicant.

A 750-1000 word essay telling your story: who you are, your interests and involvements, and how you will use your legal degree to improve society.

$1,000

Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0

A 650-word essay on what goals you hope to accomplish through eventual employment in the legal field.

$2,500

Applicant must be a college, university or law student fall 2021.

Submit a 500 word essay about the dangers of investment fraud and how we can protect ourselves against fraud.

$1,500

Applicants must be US residents or citizens enrolled or admitted to a US Law school without a full academic scholarship.

Submit an essay outlining your future goals and what you plan on doing with your law degree. The essay should be limited to 850 - 1,150 words

$2,500

Applicants must be enrolled undergraduate or law students.

Submit a maximum 2,000 word essay on one of the following topics:

How do personal injury attorneys benefit society?

Why is it important for injured individuals to have legal representation?

What poses the biggest personal injury risk for individuals?

What options do injured individuals have, whether legal, physical, etc.?

$1,188

Any student enrolled at an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States. 

Write an essay between 600 to 1,000 words explaining what you are studying and what you are planning on doing with your education that will help others. As part of your essay, explain what the Hebrew word “CHAI” means to you.

$5,000

Applicants must:

Be enrolled in an accredited law or graduate school in 2022,

Have a 3.0 or higher GPA and in good academic standing,

Be a citizen of the US.

1,200 minimum words explaining why a college (law) degree is important, and how you plan to use it.

$5,000

 The American Inns of Court invites judges, lawyers, professors, students, scholars, and other authors to participate in the competition.

Please submit an original, unpublished, essay of 10,000 to 20,000 words on a topic of your choice addressing issues of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.

$1,000

- Enrollment at an accredited post-secondary institution (including law schools)

- A resume

- Official transcript

- 3-5 minute video on why you deserve the scholarship (creativity counts).

 N/A

$500

Accredited law school or undergraduate law or pre-law program, and US citizen or permanent resident.

None

Wolverine Bar Scholarships

Varies by scholarship.

The Damon J. Keith Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that is awarded to law students who emulate the type of commitment to social equality and combating racism demonstrated by Judge Keith throughout his career.

The Victoria A. Roberts Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that is awarded to law students who have ties to Detroit and have demonstrated a commitment to community service and overcoming obstacles.

The Wolverine Bar Foundation Scholarship is awarded to law students who have exhibited leadership and dedication to the community.

Law students of all ages, ethnicities, gender, and racial backgrounds are encouraged to submit applications for these prestigious scholarships.

Applicants must be: in good standing, currently enrolled in law school in the state of Michigan, or from any Michigan resident currently enrolled and in good standing in a law school out-of-state. 

Applicants must submit the online application and upload the following documents: 

• Resume 
• Official Law School Transcript and Letter of Good Standing (if not indicated on transcript) 
• Personal Statement 
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (to be submitted separately by the individual by the recommended) 

See application for more details regarding the personal statement requirements.

X Social Media Law Student Scholarship

$2,500

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• enrollment in or acceptance by an accredited law school,
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA (unofficial transcript required),
• verifiable record of volunteerism and community service.

1000 word essay on:

Many professions allow people to make an impact in the world, so why will you pursue law, specifically?

Applicants must submit a 2-minute video answering the question, "What are the greatest barriers in our legal system to justice for all? How can you work to change this? Must be an immigrant or first-generation Hispanic Law student with at least a 2.75 GPA

Diversity in Law Scholarship

Applicants must be a minority and accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited law school.

Candidates must write an essay explaining how your law degree will help your community.

Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship

Applicants must:

be enrolled in an accredited law school in the US (student must do a summer clerkship with Banner Witcoff),

have a science or technology undergraduate degree,

membership of a historically underrepresented group in intellectual property,

demonstrated academic ability, communication and leadership skills, and community involvement

Candidate must submit a sample of legal writing and a one page essay describing how diversity has influenced the candidate's decision to pursue a legal career or how the candidate will contribute to increasing diversity in the field of intellectual property law.

Floyd H. Skinner Scholarship

Instructions

Application

Awarded to African American Law students with a demonstrated tie to the Greater Grand Rapids area. Candidates must be enrolled full-time.

You need to submit a brief personal essay.

The Scholarship Fund will benefit a 1L or 2L law student who exhibits academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism, mentorship experience, and demonstrates an interest in Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) civic issues.

Special consideration will also be given to applicants who have been adversely affected by cancer (as a survivor, or family member of a victim or survivor). 

A personal statement of no more than 500 words, explaining:

• Your past or present activities showing commitment to the public interest or the AAPI community.
• If the applicant has been adversely affected by cancer (as a survivor, or family member of a victim or survivor).

$3,000 - $10,000

• Muslim or active member of the Muslim community
• Enrolled at an accredited university in the U.S. by Fall semester
• Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA
• A U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident

• Enrolled as a full-time law student.
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident who is an immigrant to the United States.

Students must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution (including law school), have autism, and agree to their terms and conditions (see website).

Submit an essay (1000 words or less) about how you have overcome the challenges associated with living with autism.

To apply for this scholarship you must satisfy these requirements:

• Be accepted or enrolled in an accredited law school.
• Be of South American Heritage
• Maintain a minimum 2.9 GPA

Candidates must be 1L or 2L law student fall 2022, must be a member or an ethnic or racial minority, must be a US citizen or attending an accredited US law school, and must have an undergraduate cumulative minimum 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship is awarded to law students of color currently residing in Michigan, with preference to those with West Michigan residence. Minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.

Enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school by the fall of 2021.

A personal statement, of not more than 500 words, describing your personal commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equality in the legal system.

1. Member of a racial or ethnic minority that is underrepresented in the legal profession
2. Currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school
3. Demonstrated need for financial aid
4. Minimum 2.5 G.P.A. on a grading scale of 4.0
5. Current 2L or 3L student
6. Current resume, showing community service in addition to school activities
7. Personal Statement

Personal statement of 250 words or no more than two pages, double-spaced, and 12-point Arial font. Please see the application for more details on statement recommendations.

 N/A

Must be a 2L student in Fall 2021

Applicants will be evaluated for (a) academic excellence in their undergraduate school years and first year of law school, (b) leadership experience, (c) volunteerism or service in the public interest, (d) knowledge of social and cultural issues of any one or more Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more AAPI communities, or both, and (e) commitment to “pay it forward.”

Must be currently enrolled at an accredited law school or intend to be enrolled for Fall 2021 and have a cumulative 2.8 GPA or better.

Please choose one of the questions below and write an essay of 500-1000 words.

• How has your Hispanic heritage shaped your career goals?
• What are the most important issues the Hispanic community are facing today?
• Describe how your experiences have shaped your view on immigration.

Applicants must meet all of the following:

A female US citizen or permanent resident,

Enrolled in a 3L law school program fall 2021,

In good academic standing,

Planning to become a plaintiff trial lawyer.

1500 - 2000 word essay beginning with a thesis statement about what effect the profession of settlement planning has on out civil justice system and its stakeholders (well researched),

Sample closing argument video based on your essay,

Letter of recommendation from a law professor.

This scholarship is awarded to students of color pursuing a law degree at any accredited law school in the United States. Applicants must be current or former residents of Michigan.

 N/A

Women pursuing full-time graduate or professional study in the US who are not US citizens or permanent residents.

Grand Prize: $5,000; Honorable Mentions (2): $1,000

Recipients must be enrolled in a full-time degree program in the US or Canada

• For study in the US, the recipient must meet one of these criteria: Be an international student (US permanent resident, protected under DACA, have a valid visa to study in the US) enrolled as a full-time student.
• For study in Canada, the recipient must meet one of these criteria: Be a Canadian permanent resident, have a valid Canadian study permit

 N/A

 Varies

Residents of Genesee County (MI) who are either admitted to law school or who have successfully completed one year of law school are eligible to apply. Preference is to students studying at one of Michigan's law schools.

Not to exceed 1500 words, 12 size font. It must include reasons for requesting the scholarship, but can also include personal
strengths, community service work, extracurricular activities including non-academic sports (high school
and/or college), employment history, financial need, and academic grades and achievements.

Applicants must be a graduate of a high school in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Presque Isle, or was a resident of Montmorency County when graduating from Johannesburg-Lewiston High School. 

 N/A

$3,000 (each scholarship)

The early leaders of the Macomb County Bar Foundation had a vision to one day provide law school scholarships to deserving students. The vision became a reality in 2007. Through the generosity of its Trustees and legacy partners, the Foundation has awarded over $125,000 in scholarships.

Scholarships:

1. Macomb County Bar Foundation Trustees Law Scholarship is awarded to a second or third-year law student who demonstrates a commitment to serve or contribute to the Macomb County legal community, a need for financial assistance, and high scholastic achievement

2. Kimberly M. Cahill Memorial Scholarship - is to be awarded to a second or third-year law student. The recipient should demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership and the ability to inspire and effectively lead others to a defined objective. The recipient must also demonstrate a need for financial assistance and an academic standing (3.0 GPA or above).

3. Philip F. Greco Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a second or third-year law student who demonstrates a commitment to serve or contribute to the Macomb County legal community, a need for financial assistance, good academic standing (2.5 GPA or better). Special consideration is given to non-traditional law students.

 N/A

Application opens December 1, 2021

The student is a resident of Kent County currently completing or possessing an undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University or Michigan State University and will be pursuing a full-time law or business degree at any accredited university in Michigan with a minimum GPA of 3.5

 N/A

June 30

March 30, 2021

Any 2L or 3L student who is enrolled in any Michigan accredited law school.

Interest in practicing in the area of child protective proceedings and/or juvenile justice.

Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.8.

 N/A

July 31

Applicant must be either a current law student at an accredited law school with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of their transcript.

• How has being a child advocate inspired you to pursue a career in law?
• How has your personal childhood experiences affected your outlook on the legal system?
• How did you become a child advocate?

Michigan Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel

March 12, 2021

$3,000

The student must have completed at least sixty credit hours before January 1, 2021, and taken, or be taking, at least five of the courses or their equivalent from the list of courses on the application. A previous recipient of an ACC scholarship may not apply again for another ACC scholarship.ACC 2021 Application Form

What is business law to you and why is it important in today's society? (500 words)

Marshall M. Schulman Competition for Student Papers

March 2, 2021

Grand Prize - $1500, the paper will be published in the Criminal Law Journal, and one-year student membership in the Criminal Law section.

Honorable Mention Prizes - $500, the paper will be published in the Criminal Law Journal, and one-year student membership in the Criminal Law section.

To be eligible, the paper must be written solely by the student enrolled in law school at the time of submission.

The paper must pertain to criminal law and/or to criminal procedure, with a particular focus on contemporary issues of concern in the State of California. The paper should be original and scholarly. It should be appropriately and carefully annotated to reflect the authorities that support the author’s opinions and findings, and upon which the author otherwise relies. Papers should be between 1,500 and 4,500 words in length, including any citations.

Robert M. Helfend Criminal Defense Scholarship

February 15, 2021

$500

To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Please submit a 400-600 word essay on one of the following topics:

• Representing underserved communities in the criminal justice system
• Equal protection under the law in modern-day practice
• State vs Federal Law: Is marijuana illegal

ABC Law Centers Disability Advocacy Scholarship

July 31

$1,000

Applicants must be planning to pursue a law or public policy career on disability advocacy. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Applicants must complete one of the following:

• Write an essay (not to exceed two typed, single-spaced pages) describing your interest and/or personal experience in disability advocacy
• Submit a creative project focused on the same topic. Examples can include, but are not limited to:
  • Photo projects
  • Video or other multimedia presentations
  • Creative writing
  • Performance Pieces

Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition

January 4, 2022

Grand Prize - $10,000, Two tickets to the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards®; Two tickets to MusiCares® Person of the Year honoring Joni Mitchell; Recognition at the Entertainment Law Initiative GRAMMY Week Event; Los Angeles roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations for winner and guest Publication of paper in the ABA Entertainment & Sports Lawyer Journal; Mentorship session with an ELI Executive Committee attorney member

Entrants must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school. To be eligible, the paper must be written solely by the student enrolled in law school at the time of submission. Essays should be no longer than 3,000 words in length, not including endnotes/footnotes

The writing contest challenges students to identify, research, and write an essay with a proposed solution on a compelling legal issue confronting the music industry.

Robert A. McNew Law Student Scholarship

November 1

$5,000

The scholarship is awarded to a current law student who is a Federal Bar Association law student associate member in good standing. Applicants must exhibit professionalism and high character in their personal and professional lives as demonstrated in application materials. Applicants must submit an application, a personal essay, transcript, and two letters of recommendation (these may include a letter from a professor).

N/A

Austern Writing Competition

June 11, 2021

1st place - $750, 2nd place - $500, 3rd place - $250

Students currently enrolled in a JD program at any of the nation’s ABA-accredited law schools and 2020-2021 academic year graduates are eligible to participate

Paper topics are limited to FDA and regulated agencies’ law and regulation.

Papers should provide an in-depth analysis of a current legal issue concerning food, drugs, animal drugs, biologics, cosmetics, diagnostics, dietary supplements, medical devices, veterinary devices, cannabis, or tobacco. FDLI welcomes the submission of papers prepared for course work, but entrants must pay attention to competition details and edit such papers accordingly.

Students will submit an abstract.

Papers may not exceed 100 pages (double spaced, one-inch margins).

Papers must be unpublished.

K. William Kolbe Law Student Writing Competition

June 30, 2021

1st place - $750, $2,500 and free membership in the Section for one year after admission to the bar, and coach-seat airfare and standard hotel accommodations to attend the Sections' Fall 2021 Council Group Meeting.

All law students who are enrolled in ABA-approved law schools and are members of the ABA Law Student Division.

Papers should address a current topic of general interest in a legal area covered by the Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section (the “Section”). The Section covers specific industries that provide certain important, in some cases, essential, services to the general public.

State Bar Association of Michigan Insurance & Indemnity Law Section Scholarship

February 28, 2022

$5,000

All applicants must be enrolled in a Michigan Law law school.

Ransomware attacks are becoming more widespread as high-profile incidents have made the news recently due to ever increasing multi-million dollar payoffs in order to recover stolen data. Any discussion concerning ransomware requires an analysis of whether ransom should be paid as a public policy matter. Many insurance carriers providing cyber insurance would rather pay the ransom than pay their insures to restore their systems and resultant business income.

In 2,500 words, analyze and advocate a position. See link for more submission requirements.

Aaron Wersing Employment Discrimination Scholarship

December 1, 2021

$1,000

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school (proof of enrollment is required).

Candidate must submit a 500-word essay about what employment discrimination law is and how job discrimination rates can be reduced and mitigated.

ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Writing Competition

 June 15, 2021

1st place - $3,000; 2nd place - $1,000; 3rd place - $500

This competition is open to articles written while the author is an active student at an accredited law school in the United States. The authors may not have graduated from law school prior to December 1, 2020.

The topic must be relevant, engaging, and useful to labor and employment lawyers. Submission must be between 20 and 30 pages.

Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship

May 15, 2021

$1,000

All applicants must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.

Applicants should submit a 750-word essay on the following topic: “What are the biggest challenges facing workers’ rights in the future?” The essay can consider current events, recent case law, social movements, historical developments, or any other aspect of workers’ rights. Working Now and Then will publish the winning essay and honorable mentions on its site.

Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies

January 31

$10,000

To be eligible for awards, individuals must be Law Students enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada who will not graduate prior to December 2021.

Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in, and wish to make a career out of, working in the labor movement and on behalf of workers’ rights.

 N/A

Notre Dame Law School Smith Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition

All entries must be received before 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021

 $2,500

To be eligible for awards, an applicant must be a current Law student enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada. Entries must be original, unpublished work not exceeding 50 pages, including notes. 

Entries should concern any issue within the general category of legal ethics.

Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. Writing Competition

All entries must be received before 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2021

$1,000

All applicants must be enrolled in a US graduate-level program. Applicants should only answer the questions provided and use online articles and case law to support their essay.

Each essay is at a maximum of 1000 words each.

A) What does the future of medical malpractice law look like in the U.S?

B) Why are you interested in pursuing a career in Medical Malpractice Law?

Baumgartner Law Firm Law Student Scholarship

 August 31

 $3,000

Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited law school in the US. This scholarship will be awarded based on need and commitment to helping others.

 N/A

Carole Bailey Scholarship

Application open June 15 - August 15

Any student who is enrolled in an accredited law school who has an interest in pursuing a public service legal career and has an interest in the subject matter jurisdiction of the Court of Federal Claims is beneficial but not necessary for an applicant to be selected.

An original essay written by the applicant alone.  The essay is limited to no more than 500 words and should address any interests, experiences or other qualifications considered relevant by the applicant that demonstrate an interest in pursuing a public service legal career, or a past or present commitment to public service.

James E. Beckley Securities Arbitration and Law Competition

September 17, 2021

 $1,000

Any student who is enrolled in an accredited law school.

Any aspect of securities law or securities arbitration.

Christopher E. Bergin Award for Excellence in Writing

June 30

 $1,000

The competition is open to any student currently enrolled in a law, business, or public policy program. Each student may submit only one paper. Co-authored papers will be accepted.

Submissions should focus on an unsettled question in federal, state, or international tax law or policy.  Entries should be a minimum of 2,500 words and a maximum of 12,000 words, including footnotes.

Gerben Law Firm, PLLC Assisting the Next Generation of Trademark Attorneys Scholarship

July 31

$1,500

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in Trademark Law. Applicants must be currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school for at least one semester, with a GPA over 2.5 GPA of 3.0. 

 N/A

Veterans of all branches of the U.S. military are eligible to apply. Applicant must be enrolled for the Fall 2020 term; may be an incoming or current law student. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (incoming students - undergrad GPA and current students - law school GPA).

Please answer one of these essay prompt (1000 word essay):

• How did your experience in the military inspire you in your education and career aspirations?  
• How did your military experience prepare you for law school and a career practicing law?

Applicants must be active duty, honorably discharged, veteran, or a spouse from any branch of the military.

How has your military service prepared you to enhance your education. The essay must be limited to 250 words.

Applicant must be active duty military or a veteran enrolled at an accredited law school.

Applicants must submit an essay about their military experience and how that experience and their education qualifies them for law school.

Must be on active duty, be a veteran, or have a spouse or parent who is either.

Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, graduate school, or law school.

Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

500 to 1000 word essay on any of the following:

• How has being in the military affected your ability to pursue an education?

• What do you wish the American people better understood about military service or military families?

• What sacrifices have you and/or your family made because of military service?

• When you reflect on your/your family member’s military service, what are you most proud of and what are you most grateful for?

Must be a 3L student.

Fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited U.S. institutions during the fellowship year in one of the designated degree programs where women’s participation traditionally has been low.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 N/A

Applicants must be female, U.S. citizens with primary residence in Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Livingston, Washtenaw, or Wayne counties.

Applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 and intend to be enrolled for the Fall 2021 term.

As the scholarship can only cover tuition, fees, and books the applicant must demonstrate financial need.

 N/A

 $1,500

A female applicant who has successfully completed at least one semester of law school but will not have graduated by Fall 2021

 N/A

$10,000

Female US citizen or permanent resident,

3L Fall 2021,

Intend to be a plaintiff trial lawyer,

In good academic standing.

1500 to 2000 words and video, well researched, exploring what effect the profession of settlement planning has on our civil justice system and its stakeholders,

Closing argument video based on essay,

Letter of recommendation from a law professor.

Applicants must be a rising 3L or 4L female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a plaintiff lawyer or criminal defense lawyer. The recipient must be present at the Annual Convention for American Association of Justice July 11-14, 2020 in Washington DC; travel and accommodations will be paid for as a part of the award.

 N/A

Must be:

• a woman enrolled in an accredited law degree program full or part-time;
• be a permanent or current resident, or currently work in, or attend law school in Oakland, Lapeer, or Genesee County;
• be available to attend the virtual Women's Bar Association annual meeting on May 27, 2021, at 6 PM.

 N/A

In 2021-22 school year $42,000 will be awarded statewide to 12 outstanding women law students attending Michigan’s five accredited law schools.

For more details please review the WLAMF Scholarship Announcement. 

Each applicant for any award must submit:

1. An official law school transcript (to the extent that this is possible for 2L and 3L applicants);

2. A detailed letter of interest explaining how she meets award(s) criteria, and any relevant connections and commitments to the State of Michigan. Applicants must indicate for which scholarship they are applying;

3. A resume;

4. Letters of recommendation (no more than three).