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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University Graduate Studies Fellowship

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $7,000 USDUSD and a Feb 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies students

$7,000 USD

Award Amount

Feb 1

Study in: United States

Feb 1

$7,000 USD

Award Amount

LawFew RequirementsFinancial Need

Study in: United States

Verified

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Harry Frank Foundation Dissertation Fellowship

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 USDUSD and a Feb 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies students

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Paid to school

Feb 1

Study in: United States

Feb 1

$20,000 USD

Award Amount

Paid to school

Law SafetyGraduatePhDVerifiedPaid to school

Study in: United States

Verified

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Dissertation Fellowships from the Harry Frank Foundation

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $20,000 and a Feb 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies students

$20,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Feb 1

Study in: United States

Feb 1

$20,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Law SafetyGraduatePhDVerifiedPaid to school

Study in: United States

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GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS OF TON DUC UNIVERSITY

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 - 7,000 and a Jul 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$2,000 - 7,000

Award Amount

Jul 15

Study in: Vietnam

Jul 15

$2,000 - 7,000

Award Amount

Arts STEM LawFew RequirementsInternational Students

Study in: Vietnam

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Bourse Kenza

Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 5,000 euros and a Dec 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics students

5,000 euros

Award Amount

Paid to school

Dec 15

Eligible: France Study in: France

Dec 15

5,000 euros

Award Amount

Paid to school

Arts Humanities LawFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduatePhDPaid to school

Eligible: France Study in: France

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Next Top Lawyer 2018

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 AUDAUD and a 01/10/18 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies students

$5,000 AUD

Award Amount

01/10/18

Eligible: Australia Study in: Australia

01/10/18

$5,000 AUD

Award Amount

LawFew RequirementsUndergraduate

Eligible: Australia Study in: Australia

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Global Citizen Scholarship

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a Jul 20 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies students

$5,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Jul 20

Study in: United States

Jul 20

$5,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Law DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsNon-monetary

Study in: United States

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MBA Scholarship

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000, $2,000, $1,000 and a Jul 31 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies students

$5,000, $2,000, $1,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Jul 31

Study in: United States

Jul 31

$5,000, $2,000, $1,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Law DisabilityFew RequirementsInternational StudentsNon-monetary

Study in: United States

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Women in STEM Scholarship

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000, $2000. $1,000 and a Jul 31 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

$5,000, $2000. $1,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

Jul 31

Study in: United States

Jul 31

$5,000, $2000. $1,000

Award Amount

Non-monetary

STEM Law Biology DisabilityFew RequirementsWomenInternational StudentsNon-monetary

Study in: United States

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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.