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: 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
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
FIGR’s UC Scholarship provides in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Services Fees and Campus Fees for students who are California Native Americans but not members of a federally recognized tribe. This scholarship applies to undergraduate and graduate students for professional and non-professional degrees. The FIGR UC Scholarship covers in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Services Fees and Campus Fees for eligible applicants. Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition may be covered depending on availability of funds.
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: July 31, 2022
MICHAEL BURGIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. SCHOLARSHIP
We established eligibility requirements to award scholarships ($1,000 to $2000) to students based on their measurable academic success and commitment to providing us with the information we need to make an informed, fair, and transparent decision.
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 1, 2022
BAJAJ LAW SCHOLARSHIP
Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC , a criminal defense law firm in San Diego, CA, is offering a $2,500 annual scholarship to one law student throughout the United States.
Deadline: September 7, 2022
UPS/NLF GOLD MOUNTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS
The UPS/NLF Gold Mountain Scholarships are awarded to promising law students dedicated to the Asian Pacific American community who are the first in their family to attend law school. Two scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each are awarded.
Deadline: September 7, 2022
LIMNEXUS SCHOLARSHIP
You must be a matriculating law student for the Fall 2022 Semester, including undergraduate students accepted to attend law school starting in Fall 2022. In 2004, the Foundation established the Lim, Ruger & Kim Scholarship. Today, the firm, with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, has a fresh new name, “LimNexus.” LimNexus continues its support of the Foundation by offering a $2,500 scholarship.
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: October 1, 2022
BUCKFIRE & BUCKFIRE, P.C. LAW SCHOOL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The scholarship was created in 2013 as part of the law firm’s commitment to helping law students who are in need of financial assistance achieve their academic and professional dreams .In order to be considered for the scholarship, the student must be a member of an ethnic, racial, or other minority, or demonstrate a commitment to issues of diversity within their community. The scholarship will award $2,000 to one student selected by our scholarship selection committee.
Deadline: October 1, 2022
TAYLOR & RING’S ANNUAL VICTIM ADVOCATE SCHOLARSHIP
This annual award will be given to a student interested in pursuing the study of law with a specific goal of helping survivors of sexual assault, rape, child abuse, or sexual harassment in the workplace. The successful candidate needs to be currently enrolled in, or will be enrolled in, an accredited college or university or law school for the upcoming academic year. Scholarship amount: $5000
Deadline: November 1, 2022
DR. J. CLAY SMITH JR. SCHOLARSHIP
The Dr. J. Clay Smith Jr. Scholarship aims to promote diversity in the legal profession and to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to pursue a legal education and complete law school. The Foundation of the FBA awards a $15,000 scholarship to a first-year law student, disbursed over three years of the student’s enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school. The recipient will also receive a complimentary FBA student associate membership.
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: November 30, 2022
EMERY REDDY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP
Emery Reddy, PLLC is offering its annual scholarship to law school and college undergraduate students. A total of $5,000 will be awarded as follows: $2,000 to one (1) selected law school student and $1,000 to three (3) selected undergraduate (university/college) students. Students must submit an original and compelling essay of 400-600 words answering the essay prompt on our website.
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 15, 2023
GOLDEN STATE WORKERS COMPENSATION DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Golden State Workers Compensation is an African American minority owned law firm. Attorney Ryan Davis believes in having a strong connection to the community and Golden State Workers Compensation is committed to helping the next generation of people from all walks of life to further their education. This $1,500 scholarship is also DACA eligible.
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.
Deadline: June 15, 2023
BERTOLINO GOVERNMENT REGULATORY IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP
As a student finishing up studies, you will soon begin to interact with the government in myriad ways. From applying for a license to engage in your career to filing your taxes or complying with other regulatory entities, the government is an ever-present part of our lives as citizens. We want students to explore the ways that government requirements and regulations can help and hinder them in the future. That’s why Bertolino LLP has initiated our $2,500 Government Regulatory Impact Scholarship.
Deadline: July 1, 2023
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.