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The Center for Reproductive Rights – Columbia Law School Fellowship (“CRR-CLS Fellowship”) is a two-year, post-graduate fellowship offered by the Center for Reproductive Rights (“the Center”) and Columbia Law School (“the Law School”). The Fellowship is designed to prepare recent law school graduates for legal aca¬demic careers in reproductive health and human rights. Fellows will be affiliated with the Center and the Law School and will participate in the intellectual life of both programs.

The CRR-CLS Fellowship is a full-time, residential fellowship for up to two full years starting in June, July, or August 2013. The Fellow will be a member of the community of graduate fellows at the Law School and will be integrated into the legal and policy work of the Center and will have work space at both locations. The Fellow will also have access to law school facilities, including the library and on-line research resources, and faculty events. It is expected that the Fellow will work closely with an assigned Law School faculty mentor.

Fellows will pursue independent research and scholarship in preparation for entering the legal academic job market at the conclusion of their first Fellowship year. Fellows are expected to produce a work of serious scholarship during their Fellowship tenure. Fellows will also have responsibility for the planning and hosting of academic conferences and/or roundtable discussions. The scope and detail of the Fellows’ work will be agreed upon in consultation with their faculty mentor and the Center for Reproductive Rights.

STIPEND AND BENEFITS:  The Fellow will receive $55,000 per year for each full year in residence. There may be an additional stipend for research-related costs as needed. The Fellow shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining her or his own health insurance. The Fellow may purchase insurance through Columbia University.

ELIGIBILITY:  Applicants must show exceptional promise as a legal scholar and a commitment to entering legal academia in the United States. An interest in reproductive or sexual rights, women’s rights and/or human rights is required, although extensive experience in the field is not essential. Applicants will be evaluated by the quality of their application materials, and by their record of academic and professional achievement. A J.D. from an accredited law school in the United States is strongly preferred. In some exceptional cases, we may consider those with foreign law degrees. If the future Fellow is not a U.S. citizen, a J-1 visa is required and Columbia will provide the necessary paperwork for the process. An F-1 visa is not allowed for appointment to Columbia as a post-doctoral fellow. Fellows are not required to be graduates of Columbia Law School.

APPLICATION:  Completed applications must be received by the Law School by October 29, 2012. Please note that it is strongly preferred that application materials be submitted electronically. A complete application must include:

1. CRR-CLS Fellowship Application Form (biographical and contact information);
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Official transcripts from college, law school and any graduate schools attended;
4. Statement of Scholarly Interest and future academic projects, including a discussion of how the fellowship will help the applicant in pursuing those interests and realizing those projects;
5. A paper or other writing sample that demonstrates the applicant’s writing and analytical abilities and ability to generate interesting original ideas. This can be a draft rather than a publication;
6. Three letters of reference. At least two letters must be from professors who can speak to the applicant’s academic potential. Letters from tenured professors are strongly preferred.
All materials should be emailed to Marianne Carroll, Faculty Assistant at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If any materials must be mailed, please address them to:

CRR-CLS Fellowship Program
Professor Carol Sanger
Columbia Law School
435 W. 116th Street
New York, NY 10025

ATTN: Marianne Carroll, Faculty Assistant
 
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BAY AREA MINORITY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

 

The Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program was established to reaffirm a commitment to diversity in legal education and the legal profession, particularly in Northern California.

The program was created ten years ago in response to the passage of SP-1, the University of California Regent's resolution to end affirmative action and race-based admissions at UC Schools. Since the program’s inception, over 50 scholarships have been awarded. The vast majority of scholarships awarded were $10,000 yearly. Awards are given based on financial need, commitment to and involvement in public service, barriers faced in life, and scholastics.  

Past recipients of these scholarships have become associates with some of the top law firms in the Bay Area, including Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP, Keker & Van Nest, LLP, Bingham McCutchen and Morrison & Foerster.

Click here to download the scholarship application.

Completed application packets must be received by May 15, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.

*Applicants must from a minority group that is underrepresented in Bay Area law schools.

*Applicants must have received a letter of admission from one of the following ABA accredited Northern California Law Schools:

Stanford Law School (www.law.stanford.edu)

University of California at Berkeley (www.law.berkeley.edu)

University of California at Davis (www.law.ucdavis.edu)

University of California (www.uchastings.edu)

University of San Francisco (www.usfca.edu/law)

Santa Clara University School of Law (www.scu.edu/law)

University of the Pacific (www.mcgeorge.edu)

Golden Gate University School of Law (www.ggu.edu/schools/law)

 

NATIONAL BAR INSTITUTE, AFRICAN-AMERICAN LAW STUDENT FELLOWSHIP

Open To:
Prospective/Current Law Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Program Description:
Several fellowships are offered to full-time African-American law students pursuing a professional law degree.

Stipend:
Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000.

Eligibility Requirements:
*Applicants must intend to return to a Black community to practice law once their legal training is completed.

Deadline:
5/15/2009

Contact:
National Bar Institute
1225 11th Street NW
Washington,
DC 20001-4217
(202) 842-3900

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ABA Diversity Environmental Law Fellowship

The ABA Diversity Fellowship in Environmental Law is designed to encourage disadvantaged or traditionally underrepresented law students to study and pursue careers in environmental law. The Section's work on environmental justice is coordinated with not-for-profit organizations representing traditionally underserved groups, other not-for-profit environmental organizations, and local, state and federal governmental organizations which provide placements for our summer Fellowship recipients.
Guidelines: Fellowship recipients work on legal matters for a government agency or public interest organization in the fields of environmental, energy or resources law (for a time span of 8-10 weeks). Recipients are able to select the state they wish to intern in, but will not the organization in which they are placed.
 

Recipients receive a $5,000 ($6,000 for New York Fellows) stipend. The stipend does not cover travel expenses or include a housing allowance; these expenses are paid by the Fellowship recipient.
 

This fellowship program is open to first and second year law students or third year night students from underrepresented or underserved groups, including for example, minority or low-income populations. **Exceptions can be made, but preference will generally be given to those attending school, those who have permanent residency, or those who have a strong interest in the state that they are applying to. Students must complete and submit a Fellowship application to be considered.

 New York State Bar Association Minority Fellowships in Environmental Law

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International Franchise Association Educational Foundation Franchise Law Diversity Scholarship Award
The International Franchise Association Educational Foundation and DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP have established a Franchise Law Diversity Scholarship Award. The scholarship program will recognize academic achievement among minority law students and will encourage students to study franchise and distribution law.

  

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Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Intellectual Property Law School Scholarship

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Townsend And Townsend And Crew LLP Diversity Scholarship Program

("The goal of the program is to increase the diversity of the patent bar, and to encourage women and minorities who have been historically underrepresented in the patent bar to pursue careers in patent law")

McAndrews, Held & Malloy Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship

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Here is a list of fellowships and scholarships offered by various organizations. If you are not looking for organizational scholarships, please click on another category above.

This list includes the fellowships that have been brought to our attention through our strategic alliances, and as such is not necessarily exhaustive of all organizational fellowships and scholarships.

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ABA Diversity Fellowship in Environmental Law

ABA Diversity Fellowship in Environmental Law is designed to encourage disadvantaged or traditionally underrepresented law students to study and pursue careers in environmental law.  Guidelines: Selected Fellowship recipients will have an 8-10 week internship commitment and will work on legal matters for a government agency or public interest organization in the fields of environmental, energy or resources law. Please note that recipients will choose the state they wish to intern in, but will not be able to select where or in which organization they will be placed.
Stipend: Each successful recipient will receive a $5,000 ($6,000 for New York Fellows) stipend in exchange for participation in the Fellowship program. The stipend does not cover travel expenses or include a housing allowance; these expenses are paid by the Fellowship recipient.
Qualifications: The Fellowship program is available to first and second year law students or third year night students from underrepresented or underserved groups, including for example, minority or low-income populations. It is generally preferred that you select the state where you are attending law school or have permanent residency status. Exceptions can be made, but preference will generally be given to those attending school, those who have permanent residency, or those who have a strong interest in the state that they are applying to. Students must complete and submit a Fellowship application in order to be considered.

The following states are participating:
    * California (Deadline: January)
    * District of Columbia – ELI (Deadline: January)
    * Florida (Deadline: January)
    * Georgia
    * Hawaii
    * New York (Deadline: November)
    * North Carolina
    * Oregon (Deadline: February)
    * Rhode Island (Deadline: March. *Open to Roger Williams Law students only. For more information please contact: Anthony L. Bastone II at abastone@rwu.edu)

Contact:
Julie M. Connell
Section of Environment, Energy and Resources
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
connellj@staff.abanet.org

AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund's Mike Eidson Scholarship

The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it. The Scholarship is awarded annually to a rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized. Visit: http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/8514.htm for more information. Deadline is in May. Contact: Angelica Womack; Address: AAJ Membership, 777 6th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001; Phone: 800.424.2725 or 202.965.3500; Email: angelica.womack@justice.org.

ABA Antitrust Section Janet D. Steiger Fellowship 

The ABA Antitrust Section Janet D. Steiger Fellowship is available again for up to 20 first and second year law students throughout the United States. The fellowship honors the memory of the late Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Each of the 20 selected students serves for a minimum of eight weeks in the consumer protection department of one of the participating State Attorneys General during the summer of 2010. Each selected student receives a $5,000 stipend for the summer. The program also offers a supplemental housing/travel allowance of up to $2,000 for those students who are not living at home for the summer (administered through the American Bar Association). The application period is (November until February--check website for specific dates). Students must submit: (1) the application form; (2) resume; (3) writing sample; (4) statement of interest; and (5) copy of unofficial transcript.

ABWA Scholarship

The Association of Black Women Attorneys was organized in 1995. Over $30,000 in scholarships have been awarded under this program since 1995. Criteria: The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of: * demonstrated community service; * personal financial need; and * current enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited law school in Connecticut, New Jersey or New York. ***Academic performance is NOT the deciding factor.  **Recommendations and personal statements should reflect community service activities. The recommendations must be attached to the application. No faxes accepted. The application is available on the website: http://www.abwanewyork.org
The application consists of seven (7) pages. Entire application must be completed. Deadline: All applications should be postmarked by Wednesday, April 1, 2013 to: Diane Gatewood, Chair-Scholarship Committee; The Association of Black Women Attorneys, Inc.; 255 West 36th Street, Suite 800; New York, New York 10018 [Delivery: Please note that the address is a mail drop. ABWA does not maintain office facilities.]  

ACLU Racial Justice Project - NY "Marvin A. Karpatkin Fellowship"

The Marvin A. Karpatkin Fellowship was established by the ACLU Board of Directors in memory of Marvin M. Karpatkin, the late General Counsel of the American Civil Liberties Union, who died in January 1975, at the age of 48. Mr. Karpatkin was one of the ACLU’s most active attorneys during the 1960s and early 1970s. He left his special mark in the areas of selective service and military law. His interest in those areas grew out of his own strong opposition to the Vietnam War and his desire to help those who, younger than himself, were faced with performing military service in a war they would not support. The Fellow is selected from third-year law students or recent graduates and will serve for a one-year period starting in September (check site for specific date). Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, and excellent research, writing and communication skills. Applicants should be self-motivated, hard working, and have the proven ability to work with a wide range of people. Salary is based on the ACLU salary scale; salaries begin in the high $50’s. Excellent medical and dental benefits are provided. Racial Justice Program (RJP) attorneys and staff work to challenge racial discrimination and related issues that have a disparate impact on communities of color, particularly in the areas of criminal justice and education. Visit: www.aclu.org/job/fall-2010-marvin-karpatkin-fellowship-opportunity-aclu-racial-justice-project-ny for more information.

ACLU “William J. Brennan First Amendment Fellowship” (NY)
The Brennan Fellow will function as an integral part of the ACLU’s National Legal Department, located in New York City, and will focus on our extensive docket of First Amendment cases. The docket currently includes cutting edge lawsuits opposing state and federal statutes that restrict Internet speech. The docket also includes cases challenging the suppression of speech in public places. Finally, the docket includes cases challenging government regulations and actions that chill and restrict the free speech rights of minors and journalists. This Fellowship is open to third-year law students or recent graduates and will serve for a one-year period starting September 2010. Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of performing complex legal analytical work. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, and excellent legal research and writing skills. A knowledge of and interest in First Amendment issues is preferred, but not required. The Brennan Fellow’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: Participation in trial litigation at all levels of the federal and state judiciary, including legal and factual research, interviewing clients, drafting briefs and pleadings, and discovery and motion practice; Assist in drafting amicus curiae briefs; Provide support for ACLU affiliate litigation; Serve as a resource for ACLU legislative and policy work, and Advance ACLU policy goals through public education, organizing and participating in coalitions. Visit: http://www.aclu.org/job/fall-2010-fellowship-william-j-brennan-first-amendment-fellowship-aclu-first-amendment-working-g for more information or send application materials which should include a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation and at least one legal writing sample to hrjobs@aclu.org or via mail to: Human Resources; RE: [BRFW-01/NPJ]; American Civil Liberties Union; 125 Broad St., 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004.

Alia Herrera Memorial ATLA Auxiliary Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship is open to law students who are entering their second or third year of law school or law students who can commit to delivering their winning eassy at the ATLA Spouse Luncheon during the summer. Eligible applicants are: 1) law students who are attending law schools in the Boston area and have one year or less to graduate; or 2) law students who are student members of the law school student section of ATLA; or 3) law students who are children of ATLA members. Scholarship applications should include a cover letter, resume, transcript, letter of recommendation from a law professor or the Dean of the law school, and a 500-word essay on (see website for topic). The recipient of this scholarship must be present to receive this award at the ATLA Spouse Luncheon at the Annual ATLA Convention. Deadline is in May. Visit: www.atla.org/members/lawstud/auxilsch.aspx for more information.  Contact: ckellyny@nycap.rr.com.

Allen E Broussard Scholarships  (http://www.broussard-scholarship.org/)

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American Association for Justice Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award (http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/2926.htm)

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American Association of Law Libraries George A Strait Minority Scholarship Endowment

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American Association of University Women Selected Professions Fellowships

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American Society of International Law Arthur C. Helton Fellowship

This fellowhsip provides micro-grants to "law students and young professionals to pursue field work and research on significant issues involving international law, human rights, humanitarian affairs, and related areas." The program honors the legacy of ASIL member Arthur Helton who was killed in the Baghdad UN bombing in 2003. Law students, practicing lawyers, human rights professionals, scholars, and other individuals seeking assistance in conducting international fieldwork and law-related research are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is in February (check site for specific date) and work on the fellowship begins in April.

[From the ASIL website: Helton Fellowship micro-grants are intended to ensure that these individuals have access to modest amounts of funding that can often stand between them and their first professional opportunities to become effective practitioners, experts, and scholars of international law. Helton Fellowship micro-grants are intended to contribute to paying for logistics, housing and living expenses, and other costs related to the Fellow's international law fieldwork and research in affiliation with the sponsoring organization.]

Attorney-CPA Foundation Scholarships

The foundation awards two $1,000 scholarships, four $500 scholarships and four $250 scholarships to selected students who have completed the second year of law school and who show a commitment to the accounting profession as evidenced by a CPA certificate. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic performance. The scholarships are for one year only. Application is available online. The foundation also holds essay contests with a Grand Prize of $2,500. Deadline is in April. Visit: http://www.attorney-cpa.com/ for more information, or contact:The Attorney-CPA Foundation; 3921 Old Lee Highway, Suite 71 A;  Fairfax, Virginia 22030; Phone: 888-ATTY-CPA

Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) Trial Advocacy Scholarship
This $2,500 scholarship is open to all second and third-year ATLA Law Student Members. Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to ATLA and a dedication to its mission through extensive involvement in ATLA student chapter activities. They must also express a desire to represent victims, exhibit an interest and proficiency and skills in trial advocacy, and show a financial need for the scholarship. Applicants must submit a short essay on how they meet the criteria and a recommendation from a faculty advisor, trial advocacy professor or dean. Deadline is in May. Contact: nathalie.etori@justice.org; American Association for Justice; AAJ Trial Advocacy Scholarship; Attn: Nathalie Etori; 1050 31st Street, N.W.; Washington, DC 20007.

ATLA Leesfiled Law Student Scholarship

Sponsored by Ira Leesfiled and The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, this scholarship awards a law student for attendance at ATLA's Annual Convention. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 and it is available to first and second year ATLA Law Student Members. Requirements: 1) statement of financial need; 2) a 500-word, written request substantiating the applicant's commitment to preserving the civil justice system. The essay as well as any recommendations from a faculty advisor, trial advocacy professor, or dean are required. Deadline is in April. Contact: nathalie.etori@justice.org or Visit: www.atla.org/members/lawstud/leesfied.aspx for more information.

Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC) Scholarship
The William McClain Scholarship offers $1,000 to an African-American Cincinnatian who is enrolled in an accredited law school and has demonstrated leadership skills, a commitment to the Cincinnati community and financial need. Deadline is in March (visit website for specific date). Visit: www.cincinnatiblac.org for more information or contact: Mary Cleveland; BLAC Scholarship Committee; PO Box 3181; Cincinnati, OH 45202; Phone: 513 791-8600.

Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Scholarship
Eligibility is limited to second- and third-year full-time law students and fourth-year law students enrolled in night programs. Applicants must be attending an accredited law school or have passed the California first-year students' examination. The Black Women Lawyers Association awards its scholarships and bar grants on the basis of financial need, community service, academic achievement and legal writing ability. Successful candidates should expect to practice in the Southern California area. Visit: www.blackwomenlawyersla.org for more information or  contact: Black Women Lawyers Association; Karen Pointer, c/o Scholarship Selection Committee; 11755 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2240; Los Angeles, CA 90025; Phone: 310 229-9800; Email: kpointer@lpclawyers.com.
 

Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship for Law Students

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Dorothy L. Weller P.E.O. Scholarship

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Equal Justice Works FellowshipFederal Circuit Bar Association
The Federal Circuit Bar Association awards a $10,000 scholarship in the memory of Giles S. Rich, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, to a law student showing financial need and demonstrated academic promise. The Association also annually awards other scholarships based primarily of financial need in the memory of William Bullinger, a respected practitioner. Selection of the awards is based primarily on a written submission of no more than one page setting out the applicant's financial need, any interests in particular areas of the law, and any qualifications for the award considered relevant by the applicant. The submission should also include the applicant's college and law school transcripts and a one page curriculum vitae. Applicants must be nominated by their law school for the awards. Law Schools may nominate up to five candidates for consideration. Deadline is in April (visit website for specific date). Contact: The Federal Circuit Bar Association c/o Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett, & Dunner;  901 New York Avenue NW;  Washington, DC 20001-4413 or Visit: http://www.fedcirbar.org/olc/pub/LVFC/cpages/misc/scholar.jsp for more information.

Fresno County Women’s Lawyers Justice Pauline Hanson Scholarship

Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship
Recipients will be chosen based on several factors, including academic achievement, financial need and potential for making a contribution to society and the legal profession. Preference will be given to applicants with a significant tie to Justice Blackmun's home state of Minnesota. Deadline is June 15 (visit website for specific date). Contact the Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship Foundation Inc.;  Attn: Jeanette Kelch; 118 W. Mulberry Street; Baltimore, MD 21201-3600; 410-685-3813; Email: jak@mcdgr.com for more information.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship Awards

CHCI awards $2,500 scholarships to Latino students who have a history of performing public and/or community service activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online. Deadline is in March (visit website for specific date). Visit: www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarshipawards.htm for more information.

Horizons Foundation Scholarship Program

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Imelda Rosenthal Bar Exam Scholarship for Public Interest (California Law School Students Only)
This scholarship was established by the Foundation of the State Bar of California to assist law students with the cost of their bar examination. The top winners will receive Bar/Bri Bar Exam Review Courses and the rest of the winners will receive a $1,000 award to help pay Bar exam and related fees. Preference is given to applicants who can demonstrate a long-term commitment to public service. Applicants must: 1) be taking their bar examination for the first time; 2) confirm their eligibility to graduate from law school in the year of their bar exam; 3) be able to demonstrate a clear need for financial assistance; and 4) be willing to sign a waiver allowing the foundation to review their information. Each law school in California may nominate up to five candidates for the Rosenthal Scholarship. If there are more than five Boalt applicants, the Boalt Scholarship Committee will select the five nominees who best meet the standards of the scholarship to forward to the Foundation of the Sate Bar. Visit www.foundationstatebarcal.org/programs/ for more information.

Iranian-American Bar Association Scholarship

This scholarship was established to recognize law students committed to the advancement of the Iranian-American community. Two scholarships for $1,000 each are awarded each year. Applicants must be: of Iranian Heritage or committed to the advancement of the Iranian-American community; enrolled full-time in an accredited law school in the United States; in the position to accept the scholarship in the school year for which it is being awarded. The deadline is June 15 (visit website for specific date). Visit: http://www.iaba.us/ for more information.

John M. Langston Bar Association Scholarship
The John M. Langston Bar Association is the largest African-American bar association in Los Angeles. Langston's mission is to provide a source of networks, support, and mentorship for African-American attorneys. Each year, Langston sponsors various workshops to address the needs of African-American attorneys and provides scholarships to qualified law students and bar grants for law school graduates.  Deadline is in January (visit website for specific date). Contact:  John M. Langston Scholarship Committee; c/o Rupert A. Byrdsong, Esq.; Ivie, Mc Neill & Wyatt; 444 South Flower Street, #1800; Los Angeles, CA 90071; Phone: 213 489-0028; Fax: 213 489-0552; Email: rbyrdsong@imwlaw.com for more information.


Justice Pauline Davis Hanson Scholarship

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Kelley-Drye Association of the Bar of the City of New York's Diversity Fellowship Program (allows one first-year law student an opportunity to work as a summer associate with the Kelley-Drye firm. This student also receives the same benefits and salary as all other summer associates). Visit link for more information.

La Raza Lawyers Association of Santa Clara County
La Raza Lawyers Association of Santa Clara County provides scholarships (ranging from $1,000 to $2,500) to encourage and advance the social, cultural, economic and legal equality of minorities. The scholarships are available to La Raza students who (1) are from the Bay Area; or (2) attend Santa Clara University, Lincoln, UC Berkeley, USF, UC Hastings, Stanford, Golden Gate University, UC Davis, or McGeorge Schools of Law. In addition, the Association will consider activities such as, but not limited to, community involvement, peer counseling, school activities and financial need. Visit: http://www.larazalawyers-santaclara.com/ for more information.  *Deadline is in September.

Mexican American Bar Foundation Scholarship

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Minority Corporate Counsel Association Lloyd M. Johnson

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NAACP Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
This scholarship is open to current members of the NAACP. Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. and be enrolled in an accredited college in the U.S. Graduate applicant may be full or part-time student possessing a 3.0 average on a 4.0 system. Applicant must not have reached the age of 25 by the deadline. Requests for a scholarship packet must be made in writing to the address below. Please contact your local NAACP branch for further information.  Deadline: Last Friday of March; Award: $2,500; Contact: The United Negro College Fund; Scholarships and Grants Administration; 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive; Attn: Kimberly Hall; Fairfax, VA 22031; Phone: 703-205-3400; Visit: www.naacp.org/work/education/eduscholarship.shtml for more information.

NAACP Earl Warren Legal Training Program Scholarships
This national scholarship program, which awards one $3,000 scholarship; two $13,500 scholarships, and one $1,500 allowance, was created by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to assist African American law students dedicated to civil rights and public interest work and to increase the number of African American law students and attorneys. The program offers two types of awards annually: 1) Earl Warren Civil Rights Training Scholarship; and 2) Earl Warren Shearman and Sterling Scholarship. Applications must be requested in writing. Applications may do this between November 30 and February 15 and should include his/her undergraduate background, expected graduation date, law school plans, and career goals. Only one application is necessary for a student to be considered for all of these law awards.
1) The Earl Warren Civil Rights Training Scholarships are awarded to those students with outstanding community service, exceptional academic records, and strong recommendations. Preference is given to those applicants who have a well-defined interest in civil rights and community service. These awards are limited to U.S. citizens and preference is given to students who are entering their first year of full-time study.
2) Earl Warren Shearman & Sterling Scholarships are awarded to applicants with outstanding undergraduate academic records and above average LSAT scores. Applicants must have mature and definitive career objectives and present evidence of exceptional university and community service. Contact: The Earl Warren Legal Training Program, Inc.; 99 Hudson St., Suite 1600; New York, NY 10013; Phone: 212-965-2200. Visit: www.naacpldf.org/scholarships/e_w_1_training.html for more information.


National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Law Foundation Scholarships (NAPBA offers 7 scholarships awarded each fall to law students who demonstrate a commitment to serve or contribute to the Asian Pacific American community as future leaders)

NBI African American Law Student Fellowship Program

The African American Law Student Fellowship Program, a project of the Institute, was developed to assist law students who are completing professional law degrees, a field where African-American participation has traditionally been low. The NBI awards law student fellowships annually to (a maximum of) three law students. To be eligible, a law student must have been, among other things, carrying a full time class load at a U.S. law school; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; have at least two consecutive years of full time law student experience and intend to return to the Black community to practice law once legal training is completed. Fellowships range from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on the availability of funds, with $2,500 being the generally recommended amount.

New York State Bar Association Minority Fellowships in Environmental Law

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Otto M. Stanfield Legal Scholarship
The Otto M. Stanfield Legal Scholarship is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying the field of law. Criteria for recipients include an active relationship with Unitarian Universalism, financial need, and enrollment in an accredited institution. The recipient will be a person whom the committee believes will promote Unitarian Universalist values in the larger world. Deadline is Feb 15. Visit: www.uua.org/awards/otto.html for more information. 

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Soros fellowships are awarded for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. A New American is an individual who holds a green card or has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. To be eligible a student must not be older than 30 as of November 1, 2005. A successful candidate will give evidence of at least two of the following three attributes:
1) creativity, originality and initiative demonstrated in any area of his/her life; 2) a commitment to and capacity for accomplishment, demonstrated through activity that has required drive and sustained effort; and 3) a commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Award is a $20,000 payment and tuition grant. Deadline is Nov. 1.  Visit: http://www.pdsoros.org/ for more information.

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarships
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Richard D. Hailey AAJ Law Student Scholarships
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Sonoma County Women-In-Law Scholarship
This $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to assist a law student in completing his or her education. The scholarship committee will consider the following attributes: 1) Sonoma County residence; 2) academic achievement; 3) financial need; 4) second- or third-year law student status and; 5) demonstrated interest in promoting equal opportunity and justice for all women. Applications sent to California law schools in early fall. Visit: http://www.sonomawomeninlaw.com/ for more information or contact: Sonoma County Women in Law, c/o Beyers Costin, 200 Fourth Street, Ste. 400, PO Box 878, Santa Rosa, CA  95402; Phone and email: 707-547-2000 sbabb@beyerscostin.com.


Summer Fellowship Program of the Sacramento County Bar Association Diversity Hiring & Retention Committee**UC Davis or UOP McGeorge School of Law students only

Ventura County Community Foundation - Roy A. Gustafson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship awards a rising 2nd year law student $2,500. Candidates must have graduated from a public or private high school in Ventura County; completed the first year of law school at an accredited college or university in California, and have financial need.  Application deadline is in January (visit website for specific date). Visit:  www.vccf.org/scholarships.html for more information, or contact: Scholarships, Ventura County Community Foundation; 1317 Del Norte Road, Suite 100;  Camarillo, CA 93010-8364; Phone: (805) 988-0196 x 119; Email: vweber@vccf.org (Virginia Weber)

The Voice of the Defense Bar Law Student Diversity Scholarship
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Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Scholarship
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Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program (offers Fellowships for public interest lawyers from across the United States who are committed to advancing women's rights throughout their careers)
 
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Here is a list of fellowships and scholarships offered by law firms.

This list includes the opportunities that have been brought to our attention through our strategic alliances.

As such it is not necessarily exhaustive of all law firm diversity fellowships and scholarships.

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(http://www.arentfox.com/firm/diversity/index.cfm?fa=scholarship)

(http://www.bakerlaw.com/firmdiversity/scholarship)

(http://www.bingham.com/Media.aspx?MediaID=8027)

(http://www.bullivant.com/shownews.aspx?show=5355)

http://www.cooley.com/careers/divapp.aspx?sectionid=000000044003&careerid=divapp) 

(http://www.dwt.com/recruit/intro/howtoapply.htm)

(http://www.dorsey.com/fellowship_08/)

(http://finneganhendersonwc02.staged.hubbardone.com/files/upload/2009_DiversityApplication.pdf)

Fish & Richardson's program, which offers fellowships to diverse first year law students, is a key component of their ongoing firm initiative to recruit, retain, and advance attorneys who will contribute to the diversity of their practice and of the legal profession. Their 1L Diversity Fellowship Program is comprised of three components: mentoring, a $5,000 scholarship, and a paid summer associate position in the domestic office of the student's choice. Please visit http://www.fr.com/diversity/DiversityFellowship.pdf. For more information about Fish & Richardson, please visit http://www.fr.com/

(http://www.foster.com/pdf/diversityfellowship.pdf)

(http://www.goodwinprocter.com/Careers/Diversity/The-Goodwin-Diversity-Fellowships.aspx)

(http://www.grahamdunn.com/go/careers/law-students/diversity-fellowship)

(http://www.hselaw.com/Data/FileManager/Diversity%20Scholarship%20Application%20for%20Web.pdf)

(http://www.klgates.com/files/upload/National_1L_Diversity_Fellowship.pdf)

(http://www.keglerbrown.com/careers/diversity/minority-merit-scholarship.aspx)

Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholars program, is designed to increase the number of diverse attorneys who want to pursue careers in global law firms. The firm awards four second year law students a $10,000 non-renewable scholarship each for use during their third year of law school. Factors considered in choosing the Diversity Scholars include academic and leadership achievements, life experiences and challenges, and a desire to practice at a global law firm and contribute to its diversity objectives. Candidates are asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and official or unofficial law school transcript. Application: www.lw.com/diversity.

(http://careers.mwe.com/index.cfm/fa/page.view/page_id/f3e221be-2a7c-4b78-bc25-bb06e507e1d0/McDermottMinorityScholarship.cfm)

(http://www.mcglinchey.com/contentDetail.asp?id=11683)

(http://www.milbank.com/NR/rdonlyres/1B1010AD-C548-4644-B6CD-6FB4228E4D03/0/Diversity_Scholars_Program.pdf)

(http://www.millerchevalier.com/recruiting/fellowship/)

(http://www.millernash.com/fellowship.aspx)

 (http://www.morganlewis.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/content.page/nodeID/66ea279e-f7a4-4e87-80b8-ef4a96bd7b51/)

(http://www.perkinscoie.com/files/upload/DIV_2009-01_Diversity_1L_Program.pdf)

(http://www.riddellwilliams.com/pdf/diversity_fellowship_program_02.pdf)

(http://join.stoel.com/diversity.pdf)

(http://www.tonkon.com/careers/law_students/dspInfo.cfm?pgAx=fellowship)

(http://www.vinson-elkins.com/uploadedFiles/VEsite/Careers/2008-2009DiversityFellowshipApplication.pdf)