External Scholarships

We make every effort to announce scholarships offered by outside agencies which may be of interest to our students.  These scholarships have their own applications, procedures, criteria, and deadlines.  Please note that advertisement of these scholarships does not imply endorsement of any organization or firm.

We also encourage you to check out the AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank which includes over 800 scholarship opportunities specifically for law school students.

Scholarships by amount: 

$10,000 and over

MAX by ACCESSLEX® SCHOLARSHIP DRAWINGS

AccessLex is offering multiple scholarship drawings in November, February, and April. You can earn multiple entries by logging into Ask EDNA! – The Education Network at AccessLex, and completing the MAX Personal Finance course for free:

1L Students – Financial Foundations

2L Students – Crafting Your Legal Career

3L Students – Life After Law School

You’ll also see recommendations for two webinars in each course. Register and attend those, or any other webinars that look interesting to you, for additional entries. Please find more information about the scholarship drawings at AccessLex.

UVA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The spring scholarship cycle is open and features a wide variety of scholarships ranging from small stipends to full scholarships covering tuition and fees. Most applications are due by March 1. Decisions are made on a rolling basis, with most scholarships awarded by April 30. Winners will see scholarship amounts applied to their accounts for the academic year 2024-2025.

 

MILESTONE TRIAL LawHER SCHOLARSHIP 

The Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship helps a rising 3L female law student achieve her goal of becoming a plaintiff trial lawyer. This scholarship program intends to elevate a rising leader in the plaintiff trial lawyer space and educate future trial lawyers around the importance and impact of settlement planning.

 

SAMVID SCHOLARS

A merit-based scholarship for future leaders and changemakers, Samvid Scholars was established in 2021 by Samvid Ventures to invest in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society. Beyond funding, Scholars participate in two years of programming with a cohort of exceptional peers to deepen their self-knowledge and explore their leadership, purpose, and path to impact. 

 

GOODWIN HBCU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Goodwin will provide $15,000 scholarships to recent graduates or graduating seniors or of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who will be starting law school in the fall.

Awardees will have the opportunity to interact with Goodwin lawyers over the course of the year, as well as learn more about our organizations and various legal practices. Each awardee will also take part in a mentorship relationship with a Goodwin lawyer in group and individual settings during their 1L year.

$5,000 to $9,000

THE JOHN A. HERRING SCHOLARSHIP FOR SOCIAL AWARENESS (PEER NOMINATED AWARD)

Award focuses on leadership, citizenship, and fellowship for students who have actively supported, through volunteerism and advocacy, the LGBTQ Center at the University of Virginia. Rather than self-nomination, the recipient will be selected through nominations submitted from peers, students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

 

THE JEFFREY L. REIDER & CHARLES F. OTIS ENDOWED PRIZE

The Jeffrey L. Reider and Charles F. Otis Endowed Prize annually provides a one-time scholarship award of up to $5,000 to a student of any sexual orientation who has demonstrated a willingness to advance the rights and acceptance of the LGBTQ community.

 

FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION - LAW STUDENT ESSAY COMPETITION

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has just announced its 2024 essay competition for law school students. FFRF is offering over $9,000 in prizes for the top three essays submitted on the topic, and $500 honorable mentions at judges’ discretion.

$1,500 to $4,500

VIRGINIA STATE BAR - MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES

The sections of the Virginia State Bar offer several exciting opportunities for Virginia law students to earn monetary prizes through annual and semi-annual writing competitions.

 

MGC DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

The MGC Diversity Scholarship will award five scholarships, in the amount of $2,500 each, for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications are currently being accepted from law students who meet the criteria below:

Are enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2025 or 2026 at the time of application

Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within their local and/or global communities

Are Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American and/or multi-racial, and/or are LGBTQ, and/or are female (regardless of race, ethnicity or sexual orientation/identity/expression) and/or have a physical or mental disability

 

HUDSON COUNTY (NEW JERSEY) BAR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Hudson County Bar Foundation Scholarship Fund is one of the oldest providers of financial assistance to Hudson County law students.  Esteemed members and families of the Hudson County legal community have funded these 52 scholarships. 

 

PHILLIP ROBINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Any low-income undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in law school or is actively applying to law school may apply for this scholarship.

 

ALFORD & CLARK INJURY ATTORNEYS - STUDENTS IN NEED SCHOLARSHIP

Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys is offering financial assistance to college students throughout the United States. They are incredibly honored and excited to announce the launch of their $2,000 Students in Need Scholarship. 

 

RVA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS - TRIAL LAWYERS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

RVA Personal Injury Lawyers is offering a scholarship for one law student who intends to work as a trial lawyer in Virginia to attend Trial Lawyers University Icon Las Vegas 2024.

$500 to $1,000

CHARLES E. JOSEPH EMPLOYMENT LAW SCHOLARSHIP

The Charles E. Joseph Employment Law Scholarship grants a $1,000 scholarship each year to current or admitted law students. Applicants submit a resume, unofficial transcripts, and an essay on challenges facing workers' rights. 

 

MENDES HERSHMAN STUDENT WRITING CONTEST

The Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest is a highly regarded legal writing competition that encourages and rewards law students for their outstanding writing on business law topics. The distinguished and highly-regarded former Business Law Section Chair, Mendes Hershman (1974-1975) lends his name to this legacy.

 

NATALIE JOY POREMSKI SCHOLARSHIP

Any Christian, pro-life undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing higher education in law, medicine, or political science may apply for this scholarship.

 

ABA FORUM ON CONSTRUCTION LAW WRITING COMPETITION

The competition is open to any student age 21 years or older enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school during the academic years 2023 and 2024 of the competition who is a legal resident of the United States. This is a great resume builder and even if a particular student does not receive first place, he/she may have an opportunity to be nationally published in one of the ABA Forum on Construction Law publications. Runners up will have an opportunity for publication as well! 

 

THE ANDREW FLUSCHE LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Attorney Andrew Flusche, from Flusche & Fitzgerald is currently seeking applicants for its Andrew Flusche Law School Scholarship contest. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited law school located in the United States and submit an application, essay, and letter of recommendation.

 

TJ CROWSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Any low-income high school senior or undergraduate student who is pursuing law may apply for this scholarship.

 

Scholarship Sponsors: If your organization would like to submit a scholarship for posting on our External Scholarships page, keep in mind that we only post scholarships that are available to law students and offered by relevant organizations. If your scholarship is exclusively available to law students, please email @email with a link to your website’s scholarship page and include information such as the scholarship deadline, award amount, and eligibility requirements.