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August September September 1st 2008 Milbank Diversity Scholars Candidate must be in good standing at an ABA accredited law schoo, have successsfully completed their first year of a full-time JD Program, and may not be the recipients of a similiar scholarship award from another law firm. Joint candidates must have successfully completed two years of a JD program. Joanne DeZego, Director Application Available at www.milbank.com/en/diversity September 5th 2008-2009 NAPABA Scholarship Students First in their immediate family to be currently enrolled in, and in good standing, at an American Bar Association (ABA) or Association of American Law Schools (AALS) accredited law school in the United States.Demonstrated commitment to pro bono and/or public interest legal work. Demonstrated financial need. Permanent resident or U.S. citizen Commitment to serving the needs of the Asian Pacific American Community. Information available at http://napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=scholarships 2008 February February 28th (Applications must be requested by this date) Earl Warren Legal Training Program Scholarships and Training Program College graduates with good academic records, outstanding community service, and strong recommendations. Preference is given to applicants who have a well defined interest in civil rights and community service. www.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=41 February 29th Finnegan Henderson 2008 Diversity Scholarship Provides financial support to qualified minority students who demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in intellectual property law. Students must have exceptional academic performance at the undergraduate, graduate, and law school level, a degree in life sciences, engineering or computer science, or substantial prior trademark experience, relevant work experience, community service, leadership skills, and special accomplishments. www.finnegan.com/news/news-popup.cfm?id=165&type=home March March 1st Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) Scholarship Award Applicants must be first or second year students in a JD program at an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school. The PRBA selects recipients based on financial need and academic promise. www.prldef.org/Education/Scholarship.htm American Council of the Blind (ACB) Scholarship ABALegal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Intended to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to the scholarship recipients. www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html March 5th (Due in Law Financial Aid Office by 5pm) CaliforniaBar Foundation Awarded to outstanding California law students who demonstrate a commitment to public service, academic excellence, and have financial need. The scholarship helps pay the costs of obtaining a law school education, including tuition and related fees and expenses. Each California law school may nominate up to five students. Application Available at www.calbarfoundation.org or call 415-856-0780 March 6th National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Program Applicants must have at least one ancestor who emigrated from Italy . National Italian American Foundation Scholarship www.niaf.org/scholarships/about.asp March 10th CAL-ABOTA Marjorie W. Day Scholarship Made possible throught he efforts and contributions of the California chapters of the American Board of trial Advocates and the family of formal CAL-ABOTA president Marjorie W. Day. Available to continuing Chapman Law Students who demonstrate a stron interest in trial work, have strong written advocacy skills, and have strong oral advocacy skills. Application available from the Law Financial Aid Office. March 14th Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Scholarship Program In partnership with private donors, JVS administers a scholarship program to provide qualified local students with need-based financial aid. Applicants must be Jewish, US citizens or documented legal permanent US resident, resident of Los Angeles County, planning to attend full time at an approved college in the US, and maintain a minimum of 2.7 GPA. Information available at: www.jvsla.org/scholarship_fund.html Orange County Asian-American Bar Foundation Scholarship Awarded to first or second year matriculating students, based upon the applicant’s service to and/or leadership in the community and on the applicant’s commitment to continue providing such service and/or leadership. www.ocaaba.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=369752&module_id=12103 March 28th Chapman Univesity School of Law Tax Law Honors Available to law students who have completed (at the time of application) at least the Federal Income Tax course and who are on-track to graduate with the Tax Law Emphasis certificate. Applications available from the Law Financial Aid Office. March 31st National Federation for the Blind NFB Scholarship Varies Applicants must be legally blind, pursuing or planning to pursue a full time postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a US institution. If chosen the recipient must participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities. Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Available to second and third year law students. Candidates are expected to practice law in Southern California. Applications available from the Law Financial Aid Office. April April 1st The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Applicants must express the intention to pursue a CPA certificate. The scholarship will be awarded contingent upon the applicant's acceptance into a graduate program. Students who are already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible for the scholarship. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/jlcs.htm Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Established by Helen and Richard Fox and Friends to honor the memory of their son who, as a proud member of the Berks County Bar Association, served as a young attorney in the Public Defender’s Office. Available to Berks County resident law students who are entering their second year, demonstrate financial need. www.bccf.org/pages/forms/Foxapplication.html American Association of Attorney Certified Public Accountants Applicants must be graduation in 2009, have demonstrated commitment to the profession of accounting, have outstanding academic performance, and have demonstrated leadership within school and community. www.attorney-cpa.com/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=3383 Japanese American Citizens League Applicants must be of Japanese ancestry, exhibit financial need, and be a member of the Japanese Americans Citizens League. Japanese Americans Citizens League Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Internship Program The Foundation’s internship programs bring together top level students to work on global issues in the areas of peace, security and international law. Interns work at headquarters in downtown Santa Barbara , > California and in Washington, DC . www.wagingpeace.org/menu/about/opportunities/internships.htm April 10th Orange County Women Lawyers Association Bar Exam Stipend Awarded on the basis of scholarship, community service, advancement of diversity or diversity issues, financial need, and connection to Orange County. The Diversity Bar Exam Stipend will be awarded to a deserving minority woman. The Bar Exam Stipend is open to all students. Application available from the Law Admissions Office. April 15th Blinded Veterans Association Applicant must be a full time student and dependent child or spouse of a legally blind veteran of the US Armed Forces. Kathryn F. Gruber Scholarship Program April 15th American Association for Justice Recognizes women law students with an aptitude for and commitment to a career of advocacy for the health care needs of women, children, the elderly and disabled persons. Student must be an AAJ member. www.justice.org/members/lawstud/awards.org April 16th Attorney - CPA Foundation Applicant must be graduating from law school in 2009 who have obtained a CPA certificate. Evaluated on academic performance, leadership in the school and community and need for assistance in completing studies. Attorney - CPA Foundation April 30th Hispanic Bar Association Applicant must be of Latino origin and involved in the Latino community. Student must extern at a legally related, Orange County based public interest non-profit organization. Priority will be given to students with significant ties to Orange County. For more information contact: LisaDRamirez@sbcglobal.net April 15th American Association for Justice Open to second and third year AAJ Law Student Members. Must demonstrate a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through extensive involvement in AAJ studnet chapter activities, as well as expressa a desire to represent victims, and exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy. www.justice.org/members/lawstud/awards.org April 30th American Association for Justice Open to first and second year AAJ Law Student Members who demonstrate a commitment ot preserving the civil justice system. Awarded to a law student for attendance at AAJ's 2008 Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA, July 12-16. www.justice.org/members/lawstud/awards.org April 30th American Association for Justice Open to first, second and third year African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American and Bi-Racial AAJ Law Student Members. Exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy, ecpress a desire to represent victims, and demonstrate a commitment to AAJ whether by an AAJ chapter involvement or throught AAJ Minority Caucus activites. www.justice.org/members/lawstud/awards.org April 30th Federal Circuit Bar Association Giles Sutherland Rich Scholarship Howard T. Markey Memorial Scholarship Helen W. Nies Scholarship Rules $10,000 each Awarded in memory of Giles S. Rich, Circuit Judge, Howard T. Markey and in memory of Helen W. Nies. Applicant must demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and complete written submission of no more than one page setting out applicant’s financial need and interests in particular areas of law, any qualifications for the award considered relevant by the applicant, and submit transcripts and one page curriculum vitae. Submit in PDF format only to kcasey@stradley.com. www.memberconnections.com/olc/pub/LVFC/cpages/misc/scholar.jsp May May 1st Fresno County Women Lawyers $2,000 Applicants must be female law students who have successfully completed at least one year of law school and has not graduated. Preference will be given to current to current or former residents of Fresno , Kings, > Madera or "> Tulare Counties , especially if they intend to practice in these counties. Applications available in the Law Financial Aid Office. Hanson Scholarship Committee May 1st American Association for Justice Open to entering second and third year law students. Winner must commit to attend AAJ's Annual Convention.. www.atlanet.org/members/lawstud/auxilsch.aspx May 31st Korean American Scholarship Foundation Full time student in one of the designated Western states with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have demonstrated need for financial assistance. http://www.kasf.org/application_set.html June June 1st Minority Corporate Counsel Association Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Awarded to newly admitted California law students attending an accredited law school. June 1st Michael Greenberg Student Writing Competition Open to students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school during the 2007-2008 academic year. Topic: A cutting edge legal issue affecting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and/or Intersex community. Information Available at www.nlgla.org/competition June 15th Alliance Defense Fund William Pew Religious Freedom Scholarship Writing Competition Scholarly material of publishable quality that advocates a legal position consistent with ADF's perspectives and mission that addresses one or more issues in the areas of religious liberty, sanctity of life, and/or family values. http://www.alliancedefensefund.org/whatwedo/funding/Scholarships.aspx
June 18th California Council of the Blind Open to students enrolled full time who are legally blind. Information Available at www.ccbnet.org/scholar.htm June 18th California Bar Foundation Awarded to newly admitted California law students who are from racial or ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. Students must attend the Foundation's Scholarship Reception on September 25th in Monterey, CA. Application Available at www.calbarfoundation.org or call 415-856-0780 July July 1st (Postmark) Woman Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County Awarded to continuing or newly admitted law students who with a connection to San Luis Obispo County Stacy Millich July 15th 2008-2009 Wally Davis Scholarship - Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County Must be of Latino Origin and involved in the Latino Community. Priority given to students with significant ties to Orange County. Applicants must submit an application, personal statement, resume, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, and your most recent tax return. Information available at http://www.ochba.org July 15th (Extended from June 15th) Access Group "One Less Worry" Video Scholarship Contest Open to law school students or matriculated as of August 1, 2008. Applicants must submit an original video no longer than four minutes on the theme, "What are your worries as a law student?" Ten finalists will be selected and winner will be chosen by public voting. |
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