Saturday, September 19, 2009

Scholarships for Law School Students


ABA LEGAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND


The fund provides ethnic and racial minority students applying to law school with financial assistance to ensure they have the opportunity to attend for all three years. Applicants must be entering, first-year law students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Appplications are available online.
  • Deadline: received by March 2, 2009
  • Awards: $5,000 (renewable)
  • Contact: ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund - Application
          Diversity Center
          American Bar Association
          321 N. Clark Street
          Chicago, IL 60610-4714
  • Phone: 312-988-5415 
  • Email: dfranklin3@staff.abanet.org
  • Website and Application: www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html


ALLEN E. BROUSSARD SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are available to all minority students and are intended to help defray the costs of tuition and related expenses for promising future lawyers whose academic achievement, dedication to public service and strong character are in keeping with the late Justice Broussard's beliefs. Because of a unique partnership with the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarships Fund, applicants interested in the Broussard Scholarship need only to complete the Legal Opportunity application.


AMERICAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by the American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation, the Sidney B. Williams Jr. Scholarship addresses the need to increase the number of minority intellectual property attorneys and to bring these attorneys to the attention of firms and corporations as candidates for employment The $10,000 Law Scholarships will be awarded to minority students developing a career in intellectual property law. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is assisting the Foundation by administering the application and selection process.


ATLA RICHARD D. HAILEY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are open to all first- and second-year African-American, Hispanic, Asian-American, Native America, and Bi-Racial law student members of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). A 500-word essay about how you meet the criteria as well as up to three recommendations from a faculty adviser, trial advocacy professor, dean, ATLA member and/or trial lawyer are required. Applications are available on the ATLA website. Scholarships will be awarded to the applicants who best meet, but not limited to, the criteria listed below:
1. exhibit an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy;
2. express a desire to represent victims;
3. demonstrate a commitment to ATLA and dedication to its mission through involvement in an ATLA student chapter and Minority Caucus activities;
4. show a financial need for the scholarship.
  • Deadline: April 30, 2008
  • Awards: Up to six $1,000 scholarships
  • Contact: ATLA Minority Caucus
          The Richard D. Hailey ATLA Law Student Scholarships
          Attn: Sondra Stephenson
          Manager, Law Student and Minority Programs
          1050 31st Street NW
          Washington, DC 20007
  • Phone: 800-424-2725, x372
  • Fax: 202 298-6849
  • Website: www.atla.org/
  • Email: sondra.stephenson@atla.org


BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA MINORITY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships provide financial assistance to qualified students from minority groups underrepresented in Bay Area law schools. Minority students admitted into and entering an ABA-accredited law school in the Bay Area (for Fall 2009), and current law students may apply.
  • Deadline: May 15, 2009
  • Awards: variable (usually $10,000, renewable)
  • Contact: The Bar Association of San Francisco
          Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program
          c/o Daisy J. Hung
          301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor
          San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Email: scholarships@sfbar.org
  • Website and Application: www.sfbar.org/diversity/scholarships.aspx


BAKER & MCKENZIE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

This law firm provides scholarship money and/or employment opportunities with preference given to a diverse first year Boalt student. The recipient must commit to work at Baker & McKenzie as a summer associate after his or her first year at Boalt. Applicants must submit a resume and a transcript of first semester grades.
  • Deadline: February 1
  • Awards: $10,000
  • Contact: Naomi Smith
          Professional Recruiting & Development Manager
          Baker & McKenzie
          Two Embarcadero Center
          Eleventh Floor
          San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Fax: 415 576-3099
  • Email: sfpa.recruiting@bakernet.com


BULLIVANT HOUSER BAILEY DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

This West Coast law firm established a scholarship to increase diversity in the legal profession and within their law firm. The recipient must commit to work at their Sacramento office as a summer associate after his or her first year of law school. Applicants must submit a current resume, a photocopy of complete undergraduate transcript; a photocopy of current law transcript; a writing sample; two-three references; and a two-three page personal statement addressing eligibility for the scholarship.
  • Deadline: January 31
  • Awards: $7,500
  • Contact: Jill Valentine
          Recruitment & Diversity Manager
          Bullivant Houser Bailey PC
          888 SW Firth Avenue
          Portland, OR 97204
  • Email: jill.valentine@bullivant.com
  • Website: http://www.bullivant.com/


DONALD W. BANNER DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

The Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in an American Bar Association accredited law school and pursuing a career in intellectual property law. The applicant must be a member of a historically under represented group (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability) and must have exemplary writing and oral communication skills. The scholarship is part of Banner & Witcoff's commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers from diverse backgrounds.
  • Deadline: October 9, 2009
  • Award: $5,000
  • Contact: Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship, c/o Christopher Hummel, Banner & Witcoff, Ltd., 1100 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Website and Application: www.bannerwitcoff.com


FARELLA BRAUN + MARTEL LLP DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

The firm provides Diversity Scholarships to support outstanding Bay Area diverse law students attending Bay Area law schools. Applicants must be curent first-year law students who are students of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, disabled, or whose background or experience would otherwise contribute to the diversity of the legal profession.


FOLEY & LARDNER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Foley & Lardner Minority Scholarship Program will award one scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to a first-year student at Boalt who is a member of one of the following racial/ethnic groups as defined by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance programs: American Indian/Alaskan Native; Asian/Pacific Islander; Black; or Hispanic. Consideration is given to significant involvement in community activities; significant involvement in minority student organizations; outstanding work or personal achievements; undergraduate records; and interest in and/or ties to a city in which Foley practices. Financial need is not a consideration.


  • Deadline: October 1 




  • Awards: $5,000




  • Contact:  Ms. Lauren Luke
          Diversity Outreach Coordinator, Legal Recruiting
          Foley & Lardner LLP
          777 East Wisconsin Avenue
          Milwaukee, WI 53202




  • Phone: 414-297-5373




  • Email: lluke@foley.com  




  • Website: http://foley.com/minorityscholarships




    • FREDERICKSON & BYRON FOUNDATION MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP

    The Foundation provides tuition support to selected minority applicants. Scholarship recipients will be chosen from among first-year law students only. The Foundation seeks students who are interested in entering private practice, especially in the Upper Midwest, when they complete their legal education.
    • Deadline: March 31
    • Awards: Two $5,000 scholarships
    • Contact: Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
            Attn. Greta M. Larson
            4000 Pillsbury Center
            200 South Sixth Street
            Minneapolis, MN 55402-1425
    • Phone: 612-492-7000
    • Email: glarson@fredlaw.com
    • Website: www.fredlaw.com/firm/scholarship.htm


    GEORGE A. STRAIT MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

    This stipend is awarded to college graduates with law library experience who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines and are degree candidates in accredited library or law schools. Application available online.
    • Deadline: April 1
    • Award: $3,500
    • Contact: American Association of Law Libraries
            Chair, Scholarships Committee
            53 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste. 940
            Chicago, IL 60604
    • Phone: 312-939-4764, ext. 10
    • Website: www.aallnet.org/services/scholarships.asp


    LINN INN MARK T. BANNER SCHOLARSHIP

    The Linn Inn Mark T. Banner Scholarship is open to law students pursuing a career in intellectual property law. The applicant must be a member of a historically underrepresented group (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability) and must have exemplary writing and oral communication skills. The scholarship is part of the Richard Linn American Inn of Court’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers from diverse backgrounds.


    MILBANK DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

    The firm provides Diversity Scholarships to create opportunities to bring about a more diverse workplace. Each year, Milbank will name up to five scholarship recipients who will be offered a salaried summer associate position in one of the firm's three domestic offices and a $15,000 scholarship to be distributed at the beginning of a student's third year of law school. Students who are members of groups traditionally under-represented in large law firms are encouraged to apply. Factors considered in the selection include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent writing and interpersonal skills and a sincere interest in Milbank's practice. Applications are available on their website.
    • Deadline: July 15
    • Awards: Up to five scholarships
    • Contact: Milbank
            attn: Joanne Dezego, Manager of Recruiting
            1 Chase Manhattan Plaza
            New York, NY 10005
    • Phone: 212-530-5687
    • Fax: 212-822-5687
    • Email: jdezego@milbank.com
    • Website: http://www.milbank.com/


    TOWNSEND AND TOWNSEND AND CREW LLP DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

    This law firm provides scholarships for minorities and women law students at selected schools who are committed to pursuing a career in patent law. Scholarship recipients are not required to work at Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP, although the firm may extend to the recipient an offer of employment as a summer associate or associate, if it chooses. Financial need is not a consideration for this scholarship.
    • Deadline: September 3, 2007
    • Awards: $2,000
    • Contact: Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP
            Attn: Lindy Yurich
            Two Embarcadero Center, Eighth Floor
            San Francisco, CA 94111
    • Website: http://www.townsend.com/


    WILEY MANUEL LAW FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

    Wiley William Manuel (1927-1981) was the first African American California Supreme Court Justice. Justice Manuel was deeply concerned about the social, economic, and legal problems facing persons of color. The Foundation awards scholarships to Northern California law students who best exemplify the qualities of the late Justice Wiley.
    • Deadline: March
    • Award: varies
    • Contact: Law Offices of George Holland
            1970 Broadway, Ste. 1250
            Oakland, CA 94612
    • Phone: 510-465-4100


    WOMBLE CARLYLE SCHOLARS PROGRAMS

    Established in 2004, the Womble Carlyle Scholars Program awards scholarships to diverse rising second year law students who present solid academic credentials, personal achievement outside the school environment, and significant participation in community service.  This program is designed to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the bar.  The scholarship is awarded to diverse law students at schools in most of the states in which the firm has offices.
    In addition to the scholarship, an offer of summer employment as a Summer Associate in one of the firm's eleven offices is extended to the Scholar after his/her second year of law school.  The Scholar may choose to work at the firm all, half(at least six weeks), or none of the summer.  The firm will determine in which office the Scholar works, but every effort will be made to satisfy the Scholar's office preference.  Scholar salaries during the summer will be the same as the firm's other Summer Associates in each office.
    The scholarship application consists of two parts and may be submitted separately.  A complete application, cover letter and resume are to be submitted by May 15,2009.  The final portion of the scholarship application is due by Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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