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Arent Fox Diversity Scholarship Program
Award: $15,000 and scholarship recipients will also join Arent Fox’s Summer Program; one will summer in Washington, DC, and the other in New York City.
Eligibility: 1L from diverse background
Deadline: January of each year
Contact:
Washington
Jessica Salvaterra
Senior Attorney Recruitment Coordinator
202.857.6224
David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
Award: $2,000 – $28,000
Eligibility:
U.S. Citizens & enrolled in or applying to an accredited graduate school in the United States
Interested in introducing an international component to degree studies by focusing on an area of the world that is critical to national security & economic competitiveness
All fellowships must include study of a language other than English & the corresponding culture that is appropriate for the degree program in which the student is enrolled. Fellowship recipients incur a service obligation & must agree to work for the federal government or in the field of higher education subsequent to the fellowship period
Demonstrated academic excellence; a comprehensive, clear & feasible proposal for study; a plan to develop, maintain or advance language competence; evidence of ability to adapt t a different cultural environment; & the integration of the proposed program into the applicants field & career goals
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/graduate/ – (800) 498-9360
Davis Wright Tremaine Diversity Scholarship Program
Award: $7,500 & paid summer clerkship
Eligibility: First-year law students of color & other diverse backgrounds;
Are committed to civic involvement that promotes diversity & will continue that commitment upon entering the legal profession;
Willingness to work in sponsor’s Seattle office during summer between first & second year of law school
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: http://www.dwt.com/recruit/intro/scholarship.htm – (206) 622-3150
Dorsey and Whitney 1L Diversity Program
Award: $10,000 & paid summer clerkship
Eligibility: All first-year law students of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must attend an ABA-accredited
law school. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated record of academic achievement and a commitment to
promoting diversity in the legal community.
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: http://www.dorsey.com/diversity/overview/
Faegre & Benson Diversity Scholarship
Award: $12,000
Eligibility: To be awarded a Faegre & Benson scholarship, students must be enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States and interested in a summer associate position in one of our U.S. offices.
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: http://www.faegre.com/articles/article_2358.aspx
Foster Pepper PLLC 1L Diversity Fellowship
Award: $7,500 and paid summer associate position in our Seattle office
Eligibility: The Foster Pepper 1L Diversity Fellowship is open to all individuals of color or another diverse background who:
● Are enrolled and in good standing as a fi rst-year law student (Juris Doctor) at an ABA accredited law school;
● Demonstrate a record of academic achievement that evidences great promise for a successful career during the
remainder of law school and in the legal profession;
● Contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the law school student body, and upon entering the legal profession,
the legal community; and
● Demonstrate a commitment to practice law in Seatt le, Washington following graduation from law school.
Deadline: January
Contact: http://www.foster.com/about.aspx?nav=1&desc=20
Heller Ehrman Diversity Fellowship
Award: $7,500 and a paid summer associate position
Eligibility: First-year law students who contribute to the diversity of their law school student body and who will contribute to the diversity of the legal community
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: http://www.hellerehrman.com/en/careers/summer_fellowship.aspx
Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson 1st Year Diversity Student Fellowship
Award: $7,500 and a salaried summer associate position
Eligibility:Diverse background and life experiences, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the legal community.
Distinction in academic performance; significant accomplishments and activities; and commitment to community service.
Leadership ability.
A need for financial assistance may be considered.
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: http://www.hcmp.com/Employment/diversity.html
MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program
Award: $10,000
Eligibility: newly accepted law students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Deadline: January
Contact: http://www.mcca.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=483&parentID=477&nodeID=1
Award: $7,500 and paid summer clerk position
Eligibility: # Applicant must be a first- or second-year law student in good standing at an ABA- accredited law school.
- Applicant must intend to work, live, and practice law in the Pacific Northwest.
Deadline: 1L January; 2L October
Contact: http://www.millernash.com/fellowship.aspx
Navy Law Education Program
Award: Regular Pay + up to $500 for required textbooks & 1-time payment of $1,500 for a bar examination review course
Eligibility: Active-duty Navy commissioned officers in pay grade O-3 or below;
Served 2-6 years on active duty & must hold baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
Following completion of their law degree, participants serve as career judge advocates in the Navy for 2 years for each year of legal training from this program
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: www.bupers.navy.mil – (850) 452-1001, ext. 2219
Perkins Coie 1L Diversity Fellowship
Award: $7,500 and summer associate position
Eligibility: The individual must contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the law school student body and, upon entering the legal profession, the legal community.
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: http://www.perkinscoie.com/diversity/
Pi Gamma Mu Scholarships
Award: $1,000 – $2,000
Eligibility: Pi Gamma Mu members in good standing;
Preference given to those ready to enter or just beginning their 1st year of grad/law school;
Financial need is considered
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: http://www.pigammamu.org/scholarships.html – (620) 221-3128
Rick Sutherland Fellowship Fund
Award: Two year grant of up to $12,000 annually
Eligibility: currently employed by a 501 C (3) or (4) organization;
Accepted an offer of employment from 501 C (3) or (4);
significant outstanding student loans
Deadline: January 30th each year
Contact:
Earthjustice
426 17th Street, 6th Floor
Oakland, California 94612
(510) 550-6700
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Medical/Graduate Scholarship Program
Award: amount not specified
Eligibility: Santa Barbara County, California residents. Must have attended high school in Santa Barbara County for grades 11-12 & have graduated from a secondary school in the county;
Reentry adults who have resided in Santa Barbara County for at least 3 years as a nonstudent may also be eligible;
Attending or planning to attend an accredited college/university full-time;
Variety of factors, which may include academic excellence, financial need, potential, & motivation
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: www.sbscholarship.org – (805) 687-6065
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt 1L Diversity Scholarship Program
Award: $7,500 and a paid summer associate position
Eligibility: Applicant must possess a record of academic achievement, capacity and leadership as an undergraduate and in law school which evidences promise for a successful career in the legal profession;
• Applicant must contribute to the diversity of the law school student body and the legal community;
• Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to practice law in the Pacific Northwest upon completion of law school
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: http://www.schwabe.com/recruiting/sum_jobs.html
Section of Business Law Scholarships For CLEO Fellows
Award: amount not specified
Eligibility: ABA law student division members;
1st or 2nd year law students at ABA-accredited law schools;
Participated, in either of the 2 previous years, in a CLEO pre-law summer institute program or pre-law weekend program;
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: www.abanet.org/buslaw – (312) 988-5627
Selected Professions Fellowships For Women Of Color
Award: $5,000 – $12,000
Eligibility: Women of color;
Entering final year of study;
U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status required;
Deadline: January of each year
Contact: www.aauw.org – (319) 337-1716
