Opportunities & Aid
2026-27 FAFSA Now Open
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-27 academic year is available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1. Students must complete and submit the FAFSA by the priority deadline of Sunday, Feb. 1, to be considered for maximum financial assistance.
The process should begin with the student completing their portion of the application and then inviting contributors to complete their sections. This step helps ensure the FAFSA is processed correctly.
Students are encouraged to review the Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Financial Aid and the application process for undergraduates for more information.
Questions can be directed to Marquette Central.
Contact: Marquette Central2Ls: Middleman Scholarship for a Marquette Law Student
The Middleman Scholarship is awarded annually to a Marquette law student who also fosters interests beyond the law.
WHAT IS IT: A one-time scholarship to be awarded to a Marquette law student, who is original, good-hearted, and who has a good sense of humor. Students who have balanced academics with other life experiences and interests are encouraged to apply. This scholarship was established by a group of alumni to help hard-working students, who have a wide array of interests outside of law school.
AMOUNT: The scholarship will be between $5,000 to $10,000.
HOW CAN THE MONEY BE USED: Tuition
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Law students who will have completed a minimum of 27 credits at the completion of the fall 2025 semester.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT: A short essay that includes the following:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- A description of your interests outside of law (No need to talk about your legal accomplishments—we already know you're doing great there!)
- Why you should be awarded the scholarship
- Please submit your essay as a PDF.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your application by sending your essay to Dean Wilczynski-Vogel by January 5, 2026.
Contact: Christine Wilczynski-Vogel, Associate Dean for External RelationsProfessor Scoville Seeks Research Assistants
Professor Scoville is seeking to hire one or two research assistants for the spring semester, either for credit or pay. The assistant(s) will help to collect data on human rights litigation under the Alien Tort Statute. RAs must be a 2L or 3L, and must be available for a minimum of five hours per week throughout the semester.
Those interested should send an expression of interest and a résumé to Professor Scoville.
Contact: Ryan Scoville2Ls: Milwaukee Bar Association Student Liaison Opportunity
Milwaukee Bar Association Board of Directors Law Student Liaisons
The Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA) in its goal of supporting the legal profession has established two liaison positions to its Board of Directors to ensure representation of the law student community. The MBA solicits the nomination of a second year law student annually to serve as a liaison to the MBA Board of Directors. The law studient liaison position is a two-year committment.
Responsibilities include: attending one evening Board meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the odd months (including during summer break). It is expected that the liaisons will be active participants in the meetings, providign their perpsective in discussions. It is also expected that the liaisons will communicate the wants and needs of the law student population to the MBA Board in areas where the MBA may be able to assist. Law student liaisons will communicate MBA opportunities to the law student population.
Law student liaisons will recieve complimentary registration for all MBA events and be recognized as a MBA Board member at those events. These positions are a great opportunity to meet and work with leaders in Milwaukee's legal community.
If interested in applying, please email Dean Grossman with your resume and a short email of interest for the position by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 21.
Contact: Dean Grossman