Amount: $10,000
Deadline: September 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate, professional
Renewable: No
About
This scholarship supports diverse first-year law students, including African Americans, who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession, particularly within corporate law.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.2+
- Demographic: african-american, asian, hispanic, native-american
- Must be a first-year law student (1L)
- Demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to diversity
- Interest in corporate law is a plus
Required Materials
- Application form
- Personal statement
- Official law school transcript
- Resume
- 2 recommendation letters
Timeline
Applications open in June. Deadline September 1. Winners notified in November.
Tips
Your personal statement should highlight your leadership experiences and how you plan to contribute to diversity and inclusion in the legal field. Demonstrate a strong academic record from your undergraduate studies.