Amount: $15,000
Deadline: May 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to diverse students who are interested in pursuing a law degree. It aims to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: racial/ethnic minority
- Incoming first-year law student
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- Application form
- Personal statement
- Official transcripts
- Financial aid information
Timeline
Applications open in December, close in May.
Tips
Highlight your commitment to public service and how a legal education will allow you to contribute to your community. Be transparent about your financial need.