UCLA School of Law receives 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 as received. Please note that the posting of these scholarships does not imply endorsement of any organization/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:
Deadline: May 12, 2022
THE LMJ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The LMJ Scholarship is a diversity pipeline program that seeks to nurture the academic and professional careers of outstanding diverse law students. The LMJ Scholarship program grants scholarships of $10,000 to students for their first year of law school.
Deadline: May 15, 2022
BARBRI LAW PREVIEW DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Dechert, Knobbe Martens, Kirkland & Ellis, WilmerHale, and Wilson Sonsini will offer twenty-five (25) Law Preview Diversity Scholarships to students in your entering class. Scholarship recipients are entitled to attend BARBRI Law Preview's law school prep course at no cost and will benefit from additional enrichment/mentoring opportunities offered by our scholarship sponsors.
Deadline: May 31, 2022
ANTONOPLOS & ASSOCIATES LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP
To encourage and empower future attorneys to pursue the same legal values that our firm embodies, we have decided to create the Antonoplos & Associates Legal Scholarship. This scholarship will award $2,500 to one incoming or current law student who shares our passion for assisting communities through the legal field.
Deadline: May 31, 2022
THE KATZMAN LAMPERT & STOLL AVIATION LAW SCHOLARSHIP
The aviation law firm of Katzman Lampert & Stoll is deeply interested in helping students who have an interest in aviation focused law to receive a quality legal education and pursue the career they desire, in spite of any financial challenges they may face. $2,000 one-time scholarship awarded annually.
Deadline: May 31, 2022
HON. FREDERICK E. MCKELVEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The American Association of Patent Judges is pleased to announce that entries are being accepted for the second annual Hon. Frederick E. McKelvey Memorial Scholarship writing competition. This award is held in memory of Chief Judge Frederick E. McKelvey, whose five-decade career at the United States Patent and Trademark Office was marked with a dedication to teaching, mentoring, and promoting a sense of collegiality.
Deadline: May 31, 2022
THE JUDGE JOHN R. BROWN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 29TH ANNUAL BROWN AWARD
The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the twenty-ninth annual Brown Award. The Award honors excellence in legal writing in American law schools. Any law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States seeking a J.D. or LL.B degree is eligible to submit a paper for the Award. The amounts awarded for 2022 will be as follows:
$10,000 First Place,
$5,000 Second Place,
$3,000 Third Place,
$1,000 Finalist,
$1,000 Finalist
Deadline: June 1, 2022
LAW STUDENT DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
As part of our commitment to diversity, Michigan Auto Law is pleased to sponsor an annual Scholarship Program to provide financial support to students who contribute to the diversity of the law school student body as they pursue their legal career. Our annual scholarship is $2,000.
Deadline: June 1, 2022
HEDDING LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP
Hedding Law Firm, a Los Angeles criminal defense and DUI law firm is offering an annual $2,500 scholarship for students who are currently attending or enrolled in college or graduate school. This annual scholarship is intended to support hard working students who are in need of financial assistance. We urge all students to apply and look forward to reading the essays.
Deadline: June 1, 2022
BARBRI - ONE LAWYER CAN CHANGE THE WORLD SCHOLARSHIP
Enter to win $10,000 toward your 1L year. In the right hands, a law degree can be a powerful tool. History is filled with great accounts of leaders who made it their life’s work to embody the law and serve as agents of change. Each year we honor 10 future change agents who are heading to law school. All ten finalists will be rewarded with scholarships to help pay for the first year of law school.
First Place: $10k | Second Place: $5k | Eight Runners-up: $1k
Deadline: June 15, 2022
GROWING YOUR COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
As a personal injury law firm, Kaine Law is dedicated to improving local communities and achieving justice on all fronts. To that end, we have established the $1,500 Growing Your Community Scholarship.
Deadline: June 15, 2022
BURRESS INJURY LAW ANNUAL UNDERDOG SCHOLARSHIPS
The Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarship fund provides $20,000 annually, with one $5,000 award and two $2,500 awards offered for each of the Spring and Fall semesters. Our scholarships are open to applications from undergraduate and graduate students throughout the United States, and the awards can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at each recipient’s school. We are currently accepting applications for our 3 scholarships for Fall 2022.
Deadline: June 15, 2022
VOLUNTEER SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC is offering one eligible law school applicant or current law student who embodies the spirit of volunteerism the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship. If you or somebody that you know fits the qualifying criteria and is interested in pursuing the award, submit an essay by the deadline.
Deadline: June 15, 2022
SAYING STOP TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is Wade Law’s way of highlighting this important issue and encouraging high standards of medical care. To qualify, entrants are invited to create a short video (30 to 60 seconds long) that addresses the topic of medical malpractice, possibly sharing their own story in which they suffered medical malpractice, and/or outlining several ways in which we could best say STOP to such practices. The winner will receive $2,500 toward their education
Deadline: June 15, 2022
FIRST RESPONDER SCHOLARSHIP
Dansker & Aspromonte Associates is presenting its annual First Responder Scholarship. This opportunity is open to students applying for undergraduate or graduate education or currently enrolled in a college, university or graduate school. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must write an essay expressing the impact their family member has had not only on their personal life, but also in the lives of others in their local community. The scholarship award is $2,500.
Deadline: June 21, 2022
FUTURE LAWYERS OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for our annual Future Lawyers of America Scholarship. Undergraduate law school applicants and current law school students who come from financially disadvantaged families are encouraged to apply. The recipient of this year’s scholarship will receive $2,500.
Deadline: June 30, 2022
DRI LAW STUDENT DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
One scholarship in the amount of $10,000 and two scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded to applicants who best meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrated academic excellence
- Service to the profession
- Service to the community
- Service to the cause of diversity
Deadline: July 1, 2022
THE WARREN E. BURGER PRIZE
The American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize is a writing competition designed to promote scholarship in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence. The author of the winning essay will receive a cash prize of $5,000. The prize will be presented to the recipient at the American Inns of Court annual Celebration of Excellence at the Supreme Court of the United States.
Deadline: July 1, 2022
JT LEGAL GROUP LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
The passion and commitment of a student with ambitions and dreams towards the enhancements of society are characteristics that JT Legal Group sincerely acknowledges. Higher education brings opportunities for prosperity and no obstacle should get in the way of that, especially financial ones. JT Legal Group is looking to award a law school scholarship opportunity in the amount of $5,000 to a student who presents the most equipped and original understanding on the facets of law and legal support.
Deadline: July 1, 2022
SCHOLARSHIP TO LAW STUDENTS FOR REPRESENTING REAL PEOPLE
Patrick Malone & Associates is offering two scholarships of $5,000 each to law students committed to a career representing individuals. We call this our “Representing Real People” scholarship. Our goal is to make a dent in the high cost of law school for students who want to represent individuals, to make it a little easier to choose such a career path.
Deadline: July 1, 2022
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
The San Luis Obispo County Women Lawyers Association is now accepting applications for its 2022 scholarship awards. WLA SLO offers scholarship awards to current law students or students accepted for enrollment in law school with a demonstrated connection to San Luis Obispo County.
Deadline: July 1, 2022
TEEN SAFE DRIVING SCHOLARSHIP
The team at David R. Price, Jr., P.A. is pleased to announce the Teen Safe Driving Scholarship. Applicants are invited to write and submit an essay to answer the question: “What can we do to promote safe teen driving?” The scholarship committee will award one scholarship worth $2,000.
Deadline: July 1, 2022
RIZIO LIBERTY LIPINSKY LAWYER SCHOLARSHIP
The 2022 Rizio Lipinsky $5,000 Law School Scholarship will provide direct financial aid to a future attorney, in the form of tuition payment. We hope that by providing financial assistance, the winner can focus much of their time on learning to be an exceptional advocate, rather than having to hold multiple jobs or miss out on valuable opportunities, while in law school.
Deadline: July 1, 2022
LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FOR VETERANS
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick Law Firm invites you to apply to the annual $1,500 Law School Scholarship for Veterans. We award this scholarship to a deserving veteran enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. law school who can confer proof of veteran status (example: military discharge certificate); submits a law school transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher and writes a 1,000-word essay answering one of the following prompts: "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?".
Deadline: July 3, 2022
MILESTONE’S TRIAL LAWHER SCHOLARSHIP
Milestone has established the $10,000 Trial LawHER Scholarship to help a rising 3L female law student achieve her goal of becoming a plaintiff trial lawyer. This scholarship intends to elevate a rising woman leader in the plaintiff trial lawyer space and educate future trial lawyers around the importance and impact of settlement planning.
Deadline: July 15, 2022
ADAM Z. RICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
California Judges Foundation (CJF) offers a need-based scholarship to aspiring law students in California through this scholarship. The Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates the life of a young man who died at age 21. Adam was always trying to help others in need, whether it was the homeless or his classmates. The CJF now has an incredible opportunity to continue Adam’s legacy and fulfill its mission, promote education, and make a lasting impact on future generations devoted to the rule of law and equal access to justice. Awards: Range from $1,000 to $4,000.
Deadline: July 15, 2022
MARY SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Mary Sullivan Scholarship is given to a law student or recent law school graduate who represents the ideals and values of Mary Sullivan. Awards from $500 to $3000 have been given. Ms. Sullivan, a Ventura lawyer and long-time member of WLVC, passed away in 2009. Ms. Sullivan exemplified the best qualities of an attorney, handling her cases with expertise, compassion, and dignity. She practiced initially in family law, but subsequently represented parents in dependency court proceedings.
Deadline: July 29, 2022
EKSEW LAW 2021 LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Our attorneys all chose to become lawyers for certain reasons. Now, we want to hear from you and ask you the question – why do you want to become a lawyer and what do you plan to achieve with your legal career? One law school student will be chosen and receive $1,500 to put towards their law school education.
Deadline: July 30, 2022
LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Flores, Tawney, Acosta, P.C is now accepting applications to reward a student $2,000 towards their law school tuition with the "Law School Scholarship Contest".
Deadline: August 1, 2022
WHAT DOES JUSTICE MEAN TO YOU – LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
The team at Gounaris Abboud would like to know "Why understanding of the justice system is important for democracy, and how we can teach others the importance of our judicial system." This is why they have created Scholarship Contest for law students. One student will be selected awarded $1,500 to put towards their law school education.
Deadline: August 1, 2022
LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Poulos & Coates, LLP is now accepting applications to award a law student $2,500 to put towards their law school tuition with the "Law School Scholarship Contest". Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2021 semester.
Deadline: August 31, 2022
BENSON & BINGHAM ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
Benson & Bingham understand the rigors of law school accompanied with the expense to become an attorney and felt obliged to help alleviate the financial strain with their annual scholarship offer. The firm is pleased to announce that we are awarding not just a grand prize of $2,000, but two additional $250 runner-up awards at the completion of the scholarship contest.
Deadline: September 9, 2022
HON. MARIO G. OLMOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Since 1980,La Raza Lawyers Association of Fresno (LRLA) has awarded scholarships to deserving law students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership ability, involvement in the Latino community, financial need, and ties to California’s Central Valley. We have recently given out several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
Deadline: November 18, 2022
AARON D. WERSING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
We are 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. One winner of this scholarship contest will be awarded with $1,500 to apply towards their law education.
Deadline: December 1, 2022
OTTINGER EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP 2022
Ottinger Employment Lawyers is excited to reintroduce the Ottinger Employment Lawyer $1,500 Scholarship contest. Our employment firm is dedicated to helping employees in New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Deadline: December 2, 2022
WELLS CALL LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
At Wells Call Injury Lawyers, we believe that everyone deserves a chance at pursuing a higher education, regardless of background. In order to help more students who are passionate about law and helping others in the industry, Wells Call is sponsoring a law school scholarship, where students who are pursuing law degrees are able to win a $2,500 scholarship to put towards their law school education.
Deadline: December 15, 2022
DIVERSITY IN LAW SCHOLARSHIP
Armstrong & Lee, LLP is proud to sponsor a nationwide scholarship to promote diversity within the legal profession. They are now accepting applications to reward a student $2,500 towards their law school education or other school-related expenses.
Deadline: December 15, 2022
DIVERSITY IN LAW CONTEST
The attorneys at Flores Tawney & Acosta, P.C., are now offering an exclusive Diversity in Law Scholarship Contest for first and second-year law school students. We are proud to sponsor a nationwide scholarship to promote diversity within the legal profession. Our Diversity in Law Scholarship will award a $2,500 scholarship for law school tuition or other school-related expenses
Deadline: December 21, 2022
CALIFORNIA WORKERS COMPENSATION LAWYERS, APC SCHOLARSHIP
The cost of education on all levels has been increasing year by year and we understand how challenging this can be for a student pursing a college degree. So, that is why our law firm is offering this $1,500 scholarship.
Deadline: December 31, 2022
THE LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL KIM SCHOLARSHIP
The cost of higher education is steadily increasing and we understand how challenging the financial burden can be for a student pursing a college degree. So, our team is offering this $5,000 scholarship.
Deadline: December 31, 2022
ARMSTRONG AND LEE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
As serious injury attorneys, we are motivated every day to help our injured clients after what is often one of the most difficult moments in their lives. We want to hear from current law students about their motivations in seeking a legal education. We are proud to award a $2,500 scholarship to whoever writes the best essay on that topic.
Deadline: January 31, 2023
DDRB LAWYERS LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP
The DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship by Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP is a recurring scholarship worth $1500 designed to help one law student with their tuition costs. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.