Good Lawyers / Good People Scholarship -- $1,000

One of the rewarding things about being a personal injury attorney is helping people overcome difficult challenges. We truly enjoy using our abilities and knowledge to help others. We want to help make the same opportunities to help available to others who aspire to use the law to achieve justice and make the world a better and safer place. We are therefore happy to offer two $1,000.00 annual scholarships – one for the fall semester and one for the spring semester – to deserving and qualified students.

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled or accepted as an undergraduate or law student
• Not related to any current Simeone & Miller employee

Application:

Please submit a written statement (800-1,000 words) or a video presentation (3-5 minutes) describing the value of using the law to improve people’s lives. You can describe a past experience that motivates you, someone who inspires you, or a vision of what you would like to accomplish.

For the Fall Scholarship, please submit your statement by July 1. The scholarship will be awarded by July 31.  For the Spring Scholarship, please submit your statement by November 1. The scholarship will be awarded by November 30.

For additional information, please visit:  https://www.simeonemiller.com/scholarship/

Wilshire Law Firm Legal Scholar Award -- $1,000

Wilshire Law Firm is committed to helping the next generation of attorneys succeed. Founding partner Bobby Saadian strongly believes that monetary concerns should never get in the way of an exceptional student interested in studying the law. And when that student’s intent is to help others through the legal system, then they should receive the support and resources that they need to pursue such a noble goal.

Becoming an attorney requires a significant financial investment. Students who demonstrate a dedication to their academic pursuits and their community are to be celebrated, not discouraged. To that end, Wilshire Law Firm is pleased to offer the Legal Scholar Award for currently enrolled law school students.

The Legal Scholar Award will be presented to a worthy student currently in law school. This $1,000 scholarship recognizes that individual’s academic achievement and spirit of giving back in spite of a heavy workload.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• Students must be a US citizen or a permanent resident.
• Student must have at least two semesters of law school left to complete.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must demonstrate involvement in community activities.

Application Requirements

• Students must submit a 600-word essay explaining which field of law they’re interested in pursuing and why. Also, how they plan to use their law degree in that field upon graduation.
• Students are required to submit an unofficial copy of their law school transcripts.

Please send the application materials, via email or fax, on or before the June 28, 2019 deadline.

For additional info, please visit: https://wilshirelawfirm.com/scholarships/legal-scholar-award/

"Just Need a Chance" Educational Scholarship -- $2,500

Whether you are practicing family law, criminal defense, personal injury, or any other area of law, you will frequently hear your clients tell you that they, “Just need a chance.”

• A chance to learn from their mistakes
• A chance to recover from an injury
• A chance to move on from a bad marriage
• A chance to create a business

As attorneys, we often are able to help give people the chance they need to take the next step in life. That is why I have created the “Just Need a Chance” Educational Scholarship. I would like to take that same concept and give one lucky student who believes they have a future in law, a chance at furthering their education. The details, requirements and form to apply can be found here:  https://www.altshulerlaw.com/just-need-a-chance-scholarship/

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Requirements

• Must already be accepted into an undergraduate program at a college or university.
• 3.0 GPA or higher – If you are going into your freshman year, you may submit a high school transcript.
• A short statement on why you require financial help and what the $2,500 would be spent on. (Ex: Tuition, housing, books. Please try to keep under 200 words.)
• A short statement on why you should be awarded this scholarship over all the other applicants. (Hint: Keep under 200 words, but be creative. Don’t just tell me you are a hard worker.)

All applications must be received by June 30, 2019.

Harris Lowry Manton LLP Civil Justice Scholarship -- $5,000

At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, we are guided by the principle that everyone is equal under the law, and that all people should have access to justice. In order ensure that our civil justice system is fair, just and open to all who need it, we need to support it from the ground up – and that means ensuring that strong, competent and educated attorneys are there for the people who need them the most.

That is why we are pleased to announce the Annual Harris Lowry Manton LLP Civil Justice Scholarship. This award will be given to any incoming or current law student who is either currently enrolled, or who has accepted a place, in an accredited law school for the Fall semester of the upcoming academic year. This annual scholarship will be awarded at the end of July, and can be paid directly to the school upon the winner’s request. The award is non-transferable.

Scholarship award: $5,000

To be eligible for the award, applicants must submit the following no later than June 30, 2019:

• Proof of enrollment for the upcoming academic year
• One recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff at the university or school (incoming IL students may submit a letter from a teacher from the previous year)
• An essay of no more than 1,000 words about the importance of the right to a trial by jury

For additional information, please visit: https://www.hlmlawfirm.com/annual-harris-lowry-manton-llp-academic-scholarship-award/

2019 Tannenwald Writing Competition -- Up to $5,000

Named for the late Tax Court Judge Theodore Tannenwald, Jr., and designed to perpetuate his dedication to legal scholarship of the highest quality, the Tannenwald Writing Competition is open to all full or part-time law school students, undergradate or graduate.  Papers on any federal or state tax-related topic may be submitted in accordance with the Competition Rules.

Cash prizes of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500 for the top three papers.

Deadline for submitting papers:  9:00 p.m. EDT, July 8, 2019.

Competition Rules can be found at https://www.tannenwald.org/Competition-Rules.

Legal Scholarship Award Application -- $2,500

The Dominguez Firm, LLP is proud to announce The Dominguez Firm Legal Scholarship Award offered annually in the amount of $2,500 to law students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to the community. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and assist motivated law students in fulfilling their ambitions in the spirit of giving back.

Any law student attending an accredited law school is eligible to apply. For more information regarding criteria and deadlines, visit: https://dominguezfirm.com/scholarships or contact Rosalia Rodriguez at: 213.235.2449 or by email: rosalia.rodriguez@dominguezfirm.com

For complete details visit: Here

Deadline is July 31, 2019.

Miller Leonard Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship -- $1,000

Miller Leondard, PC announces their Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship.  We are asking students to write an essay in which they answer this question:

What is the single most important reform that ought to be made to the United States criminal justice system?

The writer of the most compelling essay, as judged by criminal defense attorney Miller Leonard, will receive $1,000 to be put toward their legal education.

Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2019 semester.

Deadline: August 1, 2019

For more info or to apply, please visit: https://millerleonardlaw.com/about/criminal-justice-scholarship/

2019 Weiss & Paarz Annual National Law Scholarship -- $1,000

Each year, Weiss & Paarz will award a $1,000 Law Scholarship to a student starting or continuing law school anywhere in the United States of America.  

Scholarships will be awarded each year to the student who demonstrates all of the following qualities and characteristics:

• Financial need
• Exceptional work ethic
• Strength in the face of adversity
• Outstanding academic achievement
• Commitment to the local community and charitable giving
• Ability to lead others
• Overall moral character

All applications must include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume listing work experience, educational background, and high school and college grade point average and class rank, if applicable;
• Personal Statement, which includes a description of your career goals and what you plan to use the scholarship funding for (2 pages maximum);
• Confirmation of enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school or copy of your current student ID; and copy of your state ID or driver’s license

For additional information, please visit:  https://www.weisspaarz.com/2019-weiss-paarz-national-law-scholarship/

DC Law Scholarship -- $2,000

The DC Law Scholarship is a recurring scholarship worth $2,000 designed to help one continuing law student with their tuition costs. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2020
A winner will be announced by Feb 28, 2020

Eligibility Requirements

• 1L or continuing student at an accredited law school in the U.S.
• 3.5 or higher GPA

Application Requirements

• Completed Application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Upload a 500-600 word original essay on the following question: How could we improve our rules of procedure and/or rules of evidence to provide for a more fair and just civil jury trial? You can respond in the context of the Federal Rules, or any state that you prefer.
• Upload an Unofficial School Transcript
• Upload your Resume

To apply, please visit:  https://www.texasjustice.com/dc-law-scholarship/