The USD School of Law offers several LLM scholarships from merit-based scholarships to private endowed scholarships. Many scholarships correspond to a specific practice area. To inquire about a specific scholarship or to apply, students and prospective students are encouraged to reach out to the Office of Graduate and International Programs at llminfo@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-7584.
Check out the scholarship listings below:
AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
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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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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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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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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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Bright Futures Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
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Candidate description
Student Eligibility
- You have a need for financial assistance, with an annual household income of less than $75,000.
- You achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in your most recently completed academic semester.
- You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- You are enrolled at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2026 semester.
Application Instructions Online Application Available
Your application must include a high-quality essay, answering the following prompt in 500-1000 words:
We also ask each applicant to submit the following information to be considered for our scholarship: statement of financial need, proof of enrollment in a U.S. college or university, and contact information.
Tell us about yourself. Please describe how you have demonstrated these three characteristics throughout your academic or personal life:
Leadership
Determination
Passion
Purpose
Family law matters are both legally and emotionally challenging. When emotions run high, so do the stakes. At the Kane County family law firm of Goostree Law Group, our attorneys cut through the drama and focus on achieving our clients’ goals. Whether you are going through a divorce or involved in another family law matter, we have the skills and experience to effectively advocate on your behalf both in negotiations and at trial.
The Goostree Law Group gladly offers financial assistance to college and university students twice a year through our Bright Futures Scholarship.
This award opportunity is provided to students with demonstrated financial need who exhibit leadership, determination, and passion in their academic studies and personal lives.
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Contacting the Scholarship Team
All questions and concerns regarding our scholarship program should be directed to our scholarship email address at scholarship@familydivorcelaw.com. Please refrain from calling the firm’s office number or using our contact form, as your questions may not be answered.
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Bruce D. and Laurie S. Poole Transactional Law Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
Bruce D. and Laurie S. Poole Transactional Law Scholarship Fund shall be awarded to two law students who have exhibited a commitment to the practice of transactional law and a demonstrated financial need.
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BusinessLink Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
BusinessLink Scholarship is part of a USD-wide scholarship created by gifts from BusinessLink Members (a corporate consortium). The law school scholarship will be based on financial need and/or merit. The annual distribution from the Fund shall be used to provide scholarship support for graduate and undergraduate students in the seven (7) schools/colleges on the USD Campus.
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Consumer Attorneys of San Diego Foundation Law School Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
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Candidate description
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.
Purpose
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.
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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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Darling Foundation Scholarship
Available to
School of Law - Master of Laws (LLM)
School of Law - Juris Doctor (JD)
Purpose
Darling Foundation Scholarship, created by the Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation, will be awarded to a law student demonstrating financial need.
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