External Scholarships
Need additional sources of funding available to help finance your legal education? Below is a list of external scholarships offered by nonprofit organizations, foundations, law firms, and networking groups.
External Scholarships
Organizations, groups, and nonprofits occasionally contact California Western with information about scholarships their agencies offer. While this is not an exhaustive list, the following are some of the scholarships currently being offered:
AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
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LMJ Scholarship Program
The LMJ Scholarship grants scholarships of $10,000 to students for their first year of law school. The scholarship is open to students who have: been accepted to an ABA-accredited law school on a full-time basis; an outstanding or promising academic record; an interest in corporate law; demonstrated community service and leadership qualities; a financial need; and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition to financial support, LMJ scholars are connected with peers, alumni, and mentors, who are available to provide professional support, such as guidance on addressing academic or personal obstacles that arise over the course of their legal careers. Deadline to apply: April 14, 2024 at 11:59PM PT.
SDLRLA Bar Stipend Scholarships
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA) Scholarship Fund proudly announces its 2024 Bar Stipend Scholarship Program. Bar stipends are awarded to law students in their final year of study to assist with bar-related expenses. In awarding bar stipends, the Fund will consider the applicant’s academic achievement, financial need, community service, leadership, and any hardship experienced in pursuing higher education. Stipends typically range from $500 to $2,000. Applications will be considered timely and reviewed only if submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
ABA LGBT Public Interest Scholarship
The ABA LGBT Public Interest Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBTQ+ public interest arena. One or more scholarships of up to $5000 each are awarded annually, subject to the availability of funds and the recommendation of the Commission’s Scholarship Committee. Applications must be submitted by April 19, 2024 (COB).
ABA LGBT Public Interest Scholarship