Institutional scholarships are awarded to admitted students based on their credentials entering law school. Most institutional scholarships are GPA-conditioned renewable awards and apply for the fall and spring terms. Summer courses are optional and therefore current end-of-spring cumulative GPA calculations do not include summer course grades earned within the same calendar year. At the University of San Diego School of Law, unless otherwise stated, all scholarships are tuition-restricted and may be impacted by other tuition-restricted aid.
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2026 San Diego Future Legal Leaders Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Award
Candidate description
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
Purpose
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.
More Information
Online Application available at HKM Employment Attorneys
Required documents
- Unofficial PDF academic transcript
- One-page resume
- 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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Aberle Family Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Aberle Family Scholarship is awarded to continuing law students who demonstrate financial need.
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AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
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Advancing Black Leadership and Scholarship in the Law Endowed Fund
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Advancing Black Leadership and Scholarship in the Law Endowed Fund scholarship will be awarded to a continuing student who exhibits leadership qualities in the USD School of Law community. The Advancing Black Leadership and Scholarship in the Law student scholarship fund is for law students who have demonstrated support for and commitment to: Equal access to justice and education for the Black population Lifting Black voices and raising issues affecting black communities. Fighting against racism, racial injustice, and prejudices.
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Afghan Female Judge Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
This scholarship will be awarded to an Afghan Female judge who is enrolled at USD School of Law. This award will be distributed to the Afghan Judge selected. Sole source of funding for Aghan Judge supplemented by USD operational funds.
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Albert and Mae Lee Memorial Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
Albert and Mae Lee Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a continuing law student who demonstrates a strong scholastic ability and outstanding moral character.
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Alberta S. Casey Legacy Endowed Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Alberta S. Casey Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of the University of San Diego who continues his/her/their education as a graduate student at the University of San Diego School of Law. Qualified applicants must be graduates of the University of San Diego prior to their admission to USD School of Law.
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Alec Cory/Procopio Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Alec Cory/Procopio Scholarship, in memory of Alec Cory, will be awarded to a 3L or 4L law student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to public interest law.
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Baumgaertner Family Endowed Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Baumgaertner Family Endowed Scholarship, shall be awarded to a law student at the University of San Diego School of Law who has demonstrated a commitment to practicing law upon graduating Law School.
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Blanchard, Krasner & French Endowed Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
The Blanchard, Krasner & French Endowed Scholarship is awarded to continuing law students who demonstrate financial need.
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