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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Curie Fellowships

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Variable and a Jun 15 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: History students

Variable

Award Amount

Jun 15

Study in: Germany

Jun 15

Variable

Award Amount

Arts Humanities STEM LawFew Requirements

Study in: Germany

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Abroad Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Varies - up to $10,000 and a Variable - Same as application deadline for program deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

Varies - up to $10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Variable - Same as application deadline for program

Study in: United States

Variable - Same as application deadline for program

Varies - up to $10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Arts Education Humanities Law CommunityFew RequirementsAfrican AmericanDisabilityLow IncomeHispanicFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedPaid to school

Study in: United States

The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary

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The Law of Sean M. Cleary 2017 Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a Aug 31 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

Aug 31

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Aug 31

$1,000

Award Amount

Education LawGPA 3.0+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Aspiring Attorney Scholarship - by Steers and

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a May 31 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 31

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

May 31

$1,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Education LawPaid to school

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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of Law Scholarship

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Varies and a Jul 31 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies students

Varies

Award Amount

Jul 31

Study in: Italy

Jul 31

Varies

Award Amount

LawFew RequirementsFinancial NeedGraduate

Study in: Italy

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"Transcend" Photo Essay Contest

Legal Professions and Law Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Jan 16 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Legal Professions and Law Studies students

$500

Award Amount

Jan 16

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Jan 16

$500

Award Amount

LawFew RequirementsHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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BAU International University in DC

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Up to %100 and a Aug 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Up to %100

Award Amount

Aug 1

Study in: United States

Aug 1

Up to %100

Award Amount

Education STEM LawFew RequirementsInternational StudentsUndergraduateGraduateWAWashington

Study in: United States

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The Mr & Mrs Mau Wu Memorial Fund Grant

Biological and Biomedical Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of SEK50K-100K per study yea… and a Sep 1 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Biological and Biomedical Sciences students

SEK50K-100K per study yea…

Award Amount

Direct to student

Sep 1

Study in: China

Sep 1

SEK50K-100K per study yea…

Award Amount

Direct to student

Education STEM Medicine Law BiologyFew RequirementsDirect to student

Study in: China

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scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a 02.01.17 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

02.01.17

deadline passed

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

02.01.17

deadline passed

$10,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Education LawFew RequirementsPaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

Eligible: United States 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.