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Who Can Apply:

• Students who are enrolled in a University with 60 miles of their San Diego Office
• Enrolled in a pre-law, paralegal or J.D. program
• In good standing with a 3.00 or higher GPA
• At least 18 years old
• Not an employee or immediate family member of HKM Employment Attorneys LLP

Application Deadline 10-15-26

Recipients will be notified in December 2026

Funds will be provided to the student for educational-related expenses in 2027

HKM Employment Attorneys is offering their annual scholarship opportunity for Law Students who are in a paralegal, J.D. or  pre-law program. HKM is a law firm of experienced San Diego employment lawyers in California. The firm seeks to ensure clients within our practice areas receive equal treatment and compensation per federal and local employment laws.

The purpose of the scholarship is to lift future legal professionals who study near their San Diego offices.

Online Application available at HKM Employment Attorneys 

Required documents

1. Unofficial PDF academic transcript
2. One-page resume
3. 250-word essay: "How I will use my legal education to serve my community"

Application deadline 10-15-26. Students will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours

Selection Process:

• Essays are scored for clarity, originality, and community impact.
• GPA and résumé show commitment and fit.
• Top score wins. Decisions are final.

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A scholarship can make all the difference. Search hundreds of carefully curated and vetted scholarship opportunities and writing competitions — totaling more than $3 million in aid.

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Who Should apply:

• 2L or 3L students in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school in San
Diego County
• Students who have demonstrated a commitment to protecting or
furthering consumers’ access to justice through coursework, clinic work,
internships, or community service
• Students with a demonstrated commitment to diversity in the legal
profession
• Students with financial need

How to apply

• Completed application form CASDFoundationScholarship
App
• Current resume or CV
• Personal statement (1,500 words or less) addressing: (1) your background
and post-graduation goals; (2) your commitment to protecting or
furthering consumers’ access to justice; (3) your commitment to diversity;
and (4) your financial need
                              Recipients will be honored at the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego “A Celebration With the Trial Stars”                                                                annual awards dinner on October 29, 2026.

The Consumer Attorneys of San Diego Foundation believes that a diverse plaintiffs’ bar and meaningful access to justice are inseparable. When students who are deeply committed to protecting consumers enter the profession, San Diego’s communities are better served. That’s why we created this scholarship—to invest in the next generation of advocates.

The selection committee reviews applications holistically, with a focus on three areas:

• Demonstrated committment to protecting or futhering consumers' access to justice
• Demonstrated committment to diversity
• Financial Need

Questions? 
Contact Bonnie Benitez · bonnie@casd.org

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Eligibility: Open to current California law school students (1L through 3L) who have demonstrated a commitment or interest in disability rights and inclusion in the legal industry.

Applications must be emailed to Abigail Brisco at abbybrisco@gmail.com

Application Requirements

1. Question 1 (Max 500 Words): Describe how your disability has influenced your desire to pursue a career in the law.
2. Question 2 (Max 500 Words): Describe what actions can be taken to increase opportunities for those with disabilities working in the legal profession.

Disability Rights Now (DRN) – Background and Mission

The mission of DRN is to address the lack of opportunities for people with disabilities in the legal profession. Notably, 20% of California’s population have a disability but less than 1% of employees in law firms report being disabled according to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession 2021. This is not consistent with the goal of having a legal profession reflective of our society.

Recipients must agree to allow Disability Rights Now to use their names, photos, and essay excerpts for promotional purposes as DRN looks to increase awareness as to the need to increase job opportunities for people with disabilities in the legal profession. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient, to be used as needed toward tuition, fees, books, housing, or related expenses.

https://www.disabilityrightsnow.com/scholarship

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ELIGIBILITY – To be eligible, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school
2. Be in a position to accept the scholarship in the school year for which it is being awarded
3. Be a full-time student, part-time, evening, or LLM student
4. Is not already a recipient of full funding for education from another organization (e.g., students receiving a full scholarship from an academic institution, members of the Armed Services attending US Military Academies, students receiving full reimbursement from an employer)

Apply Here 

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM

   • Submit only one application package.
     • Complete the application form.
     • Upload all of the application materials listed below.
   • All application materials must be completed in English. For LLM or other students with a non-U.S. academic background, include official translations of any non-English academic materials as applicable.
   • No application materials will be returned for completion and unfortunately no exceptions will be made.
   • Do NOT submit photographs of yourself with the application.
   • Must not already be a recipient of full funding for education (e.g., students receiving a full scholarship from an academic institution, members of the Armed Services attending US Military Academies, students receiving full reimbursement from an employer) 

IABA Foundation and IABA’s NorCal chapter grant scholarships each year to law students who have demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of the Iranian-American community. Applicants must be at an accredited law school in the United States and are not otherwise receiving full educational funding from another organization.

IABA is a professional organization that seeks to educate and inform the Iranian-American community about legal issues of interest and to ensure that the American public at large, our local representatives, and other government officials are fully and accurately informed on legal matters of interest and concern to the Iranian-American community. IABA seeks to protect and advance the legal rights of Iranian Americans and other minority communities. IABA also strives to foster and promote the achievements of Iranian-American lawyers and other legal professionals. IABA is an independent, non-religious, and apolitical organization.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

All information must be provided in English. Incomplete applications or application packages will be immediately disqualified from review with no further follow-up. Applications emailed after the applicable deadline will be disqualified from review with no further follow-up.

The following items must be submitted:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Professional Information (Resume) – On 8.5 x 11 paper, supply a 1 page summarizing your education history, work and other professional experience (including your duties, starting and terminating dates), and any other pertinent information such as community involvement and publications.  Briefly describe any research projects you have completed.
3. Unofficial Transcripts – Provide unofficial copies of all transcripts (including anywhere that you did not receive a diploma from) for your entire undergraduate college/university enrollment. Also, provide an unofficial copy of your law school transcript. If for some reason you are unable to submit transcripts, contact scholarship@iabafoundation.org prior to the scholarship deadline.
4. Applicant’s Written Statement – A typewritten statement or essay written by the applicant, NO MORE THAN TWO PAGES (SINGLE-SIDED, 1.5-SPACED, 12pt OR LARGER TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT) describing:
   1. Why you would like to be an attorney, and/or how you believe you will make a difference as an attorney with respect to issues, concerns or matters of interest to the Iranian-American community.
   2. What influenced you to study law; and
   3. What you anticipate the scholarship money awarded would be used for (note, you may be required to provide information regarding a specific program/event for which you intend on using this scholarship if noted)
5. RECOMMENDATION LETTER – Only required for the Judge Iravani-Sani Public Interest Scholarship. You must submit at least one recommendation letter.

Apply Here 

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For a worthy student accepted into or currently enrolled in law school. 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must be accepted to or enrolled in law school
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Must demonstrate community involvement

Nix Patterson is proud to support the education and advancement of future generations in their pursuit of excellence and leadership. As a national law firm committed to justice, integrity, and community impact, Nix Patterson believes that empowering students through education is one of the most meaningful ways to create lasting change in our communities and beyond. The firm has a long-standing tradition of giving back through charitable initiatives, community partnerships, and educational support. Through our scholarship programs, we hope to inspire and assist students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, personal resilience, and a strong commitment to serving others.

Pursuing higher education is both an exciting and challenging journey that often requires significant financial investment. Nix Patterson seeks to recognize students who have shown dedication to their studies, perseverance in overcoming obstacles, and active involvement in their communities.

• Submit a 500–700 word essay (https://nixlaw.com/scholarships/legal-scholarship-award) and/or a 1–2 minute video introducing yourself, your educational and career goals, the challenges you’ve overcome, and your commitment to community service
• Provide an unofficial copy of your law school transcript

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Open to students currently enrolled in a U.S. college, university, or trade school (or graduating high school seniors) with a 3.0+ GPA. 

To apply, students must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a U.S. college, or university
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Follow us on social media to see announcement of the winner
• Submit all required materials before the December 30, 2026 deadline

RMD Law is dedicated to protecting and empowering individuals, both in the courtroom and in their communities. Through this scholarship, we aim to highlight the importance of responsibility, resilience, and learning from life’s unexpected moments

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Eligibility Requirements:

Sallie Mae’s mission is to power confidence as students begin their unique journeys. As an education solutions company, we support students as they navigate to, through and immediately after higher education. Through The Sallie Mae Fund, our mission-aligned philanthropic efforts remove barriers to college access, close affordability gaps and help more students complete their higher education. 

The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited postsecondary graduate level institution. Twenty (20) students enrolled at least part-time in an accredited graduate level program will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $10,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year. The total eligible scholarship amount will be allocated in two installments: one during the fall 2026 semester and the second during the spring 2027 semester (which can only  be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

How to Apply:

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Students should choose a subject which can be written about through the legal lens with a balanced full spectrum legal analysis. Judges will be grading on the following points and as such, will pay specific attention these questions: 

●  Is the topic relevant, engaging and useful to labor and employment lawyers in their practices?  The article should not be one state centric, rather it should be relevant nationally, or at a minimum, it should compare/contrast the state to the national perspective.

●  Are competing viewpoints considered?  The author should not submit an advocacy paper, but rather a paper that presents their arguments in a professional, not political or ideological, manner befitting a scholarly work and, therefore, language, tone and treatment of alternative perspectives and points of view should be descriptive and/or analytical.

●  Is the analysis original, novel, fresh, and innovative?  Is the topic more than a simple description of a court decision or other legal development?  Do not rely on a single law review article or other advocacy piece for your entire analysis.

●  Is the paper well written, with strong footnoting following the Bluebook and providing insightful information?  Citations to the law should focus on primary sources.  Secondary sources and media reports should come from sources that are trustworthy and unbiased

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers is pleased to announce their 2026 writing competition.  This competition is open to articles written while the author is an active student at an accredited law school in the United States.  Authors may not have graduated from law school prior to December 1, 2025.  Graduate students in law school (LLM candidates) are not eligible. 

We acknowledge the vast reach of AI especially in the writing of a paper; however, students are strongly encouraged to limit the use of AI to idea generation, editing, proofing and citation management.  All submissions will be run through an AI program to scan for plagiarism or breach of copyright. 

Complete rules are attached and should be read in their entirety. Competition rules can also be found on the College website at www.laborandemploymentcollege.org. 

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Scholarship Opportunity is open to 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, and 4Ls who have a demonstrated legal aptitude, and must be in good standing at a school of law in California that is accredited by the State Bar of California.

Applicant must be a resident of Fresno County. (A law student attending a State Bar of California-accredited law school in California located outside Fresno County is eligible to apply if his or her permanent family residence address is located in Fresno County, California.)

Please include a current resume or CV; academic transcript; letter of reference and any accomplishments you'd like to highlight.

Please complete the FCBA’s 2026 Quarterly Scholarship Award Application form and mail the completed form application and attachments to:
Anita Martinez, Executive Director
Fresno County Bar Association
2444 Main Street, Suite 125
Fresno, CA 93721

Established in 1966, the scholarship committee provides grant monies to law students with a primary residence in Fresno County. The Scholarship Committee has been delegated the responsibility of making the community aware of the financial needs of such students and providing a means by which this financial assistance can be provided to them. The Foundation was created in memory of the late Edward L. Kelias, Judge of the Superior Court, and in memory of deceased members or deceased former members of such Bar Associations and members of the Federal, State and County Judiciary.

Apply online at Fresno County Bar Association Memorial Scholarship