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Scholarships for Law Students
These 5 hand-curated scholarships are open to Law Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
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United States
Masters
Legal Defense Fund
Amount $15,000 per year for three years, up to $45,000 total
Deadline May 1, 2026
U.S. citizens entering the first or second year of full-time study at an accredited U.S. law school may apply if committed to racial justic…
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United States
Masters
American Bar Association
Amount $15,000 total over three years of law school
Deadline Apr 15, 2027
Entering first-year law students with a 2.5+ undergraduate GPA and a demonstrated DEI commitment may apply for ABA support before starting …
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United States
Masters
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Amount $2,000-$10,000
Deadline 2026-2027 application available from MAL
Full-time law students at accredited U.S. law schools may apply if they demonstrate commitment to Latino civil rights and meet MALDEF appli…
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United States
Masters
Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law
Amount Financial support and professional-development assistance for patent-law preparation; exact current award amount not spe
Deadline Current application timing not specified
STEM-educated law students or law-school candidates from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups may seek Sidney B. Williams support for …
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United States
Masters
Minority Corporate Counsel Association
Amount Financial assistance, mentorship, and professional development; current dollar amount not specified on the official prog
Deadline Current application deadline not specifi
Incoming law students committed to the legal profession may pursue MCCA LMJ support when the official application cycle is open.
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