Law Scholarships

Explore law scholarships for pre-law students, law school applicants, current J.D. students, paralegal students, legal studies majors, and students interested in public interest, civil rights, policy, advocacy, or legal service careers. Compare deadlines, eligibility details, award amounts, essays, and school-level requirements before applying.

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Available Law scholarships

Browse available law scholarships below or use filters to refine your results by deadline, award amount, GPA, eligibility, and requirements.

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Daniel A. Terry Scholarship

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $12,000 and a Sep 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$12,000

Award Amount

Sep 1, 2026

102 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified

Sep 1, 2026

102 days left

None

Requirements

$12,000

Award Amount

LawFew Requirements

Host: Not specified

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Life Lessons Scholarship program 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, USD 10,0… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

Partial Funding, USD 10,0…

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

9 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: Canada Study in: Japan

May 31, 2026

9 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

Partial Funding, USD 10,0…

Award Amount

Law DisabilityWomenUndergraduateGraduatePhDTrade SchoolGPA 3.5+AZGA

Eligible: Canada Study in: Japan

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MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a Jan 17, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

Jan 17, 2027

240 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified

Jan 17, 2027

240 days left

None

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

LawFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX

Host: Not specified

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Northern California Scholarship

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $22,000 and a Jun 6, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$22,000

Award Amount

Jun 6, 2026

15 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

Jun 6, 2026

15 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

$22,000

Award Amount

Education STEM Medicine LawHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+CACalifornia

Study in: United States

Verified

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Stephen K. Hall ACWA Water Law & Policy Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a Mar 1, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

Mar 1, 2027

283 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified

Mar 1, 2027

283 days left

None

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

LawFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDVerifiedCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX

Host: Not specified

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Employee Dependent Scholarship

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $8,000 and a Jun 6, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$8,000

Award Amount

Jun 6, 2026

15 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States

Jun 6, 2026

15 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

$8,000

Award Amount

Education STEM Medicine LawHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 3.5+

Study in: United States

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George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $15,000 and a Mar 9, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Communication and Journalism studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$15,000

Award Amount

Mar 9, 2027

291 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified

Mar 9, 2027

291 days left

None

Requirements

$15,000

Award Amount

LawFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATXWA

Host: Not specified

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The Law School Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 5,000 GBP and a Jun 15, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

5,000 GBP

Award Amount

Jun 15, 2026

24 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United Kingdom

Jun 15, 2026

24 days left

None

Requirements

5,000 GBP

Award Amount

LawFew RequirementsGraduate

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United Kingdom

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ISF Law Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a Mar 21, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$10,000

Award Amount

Mar 21, 2027

303 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified

Mar 21, 2027

303 days left

None

Requirements

$10,000

Award Amount

LawFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.0+CAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX

Host: Not specified

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Frequently asked questions about law scholarships

Who can apply for law scholarships?

Law scholarship eligibility depends on the award. Some scholarships are for current law students, while others support pre-law, legal studies, criminal justice, paralegal, public policy, or students planning to attend law school. Providers may also focus on public interest work, trial advocacy, diversity in the legal profession, local bar association membership, financial need, academic record, or a specific career goal.

What makes a law scholarship application competitive?

A competitive law scholarship application usually connects your academic record with clear motivation for legal study or legal service. Relevant examples can include internships, debate, mock trial, court volunteering, policy work, advocacy, community service, research, writing, or lived experience that shaped your interest in law. For essay-based awards, be specific about the legal issue or community you hope to serve.

Are law scholarships available before law school?

Yes. Some awards are designed for undergraduates considering law school or studying legal studies, political science, criminal justice, public policy, or related fields. Others are reserved for admitted or enrolled law students. If you are not yet in law school, check whether the provider requires proof of admission, current enrollment, LSAT plans, a declared major, or a broader interest in legal careers.