These are private scholarships offered by law firms and community organizations. Scholarships are available to incoming and continuing students. Click on the links for more information and to see if you qualify. All scholarships are organized by their deadlines.
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Value: $3,000 (at least one) Deadline: June 30, 2026
The WADA is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship which is open to all non-Washington residents and law students who have a disability and shown commitment to helping promote meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the legal profession. Decisions on recipients are expected by August 7, 2026.
More application information: https://wadaweb.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/washington-attorneys-with-disabilities-association-2026-scholarship.pdf
Value: $3,000-$10,000 each (multiple offerings at variable amount, including $3,000 scholarship for 3Ls to cover Bar prep expenses)
Deadline: July 15, 2026
This Scholarship Fund established to promote diversity within the legal profession is open to all law students demonstrating financial hardship, enrolled in an ABA accredited law school in New York State or New Jersey during 2026-2027 (including 1Ls) who are residents of New York State or New Jersey and are committed to work in New York State after completion of law school education. Award recipients will be notified in August 2026 and will be honored at the Annual Scholarship Gala on October 5, 2026.
Eligibility and Application: https://prbascholarshipfund.org/scholarship-application/
Value: $5,000 Deadline: August 28, 2026
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship which is open to all current second year (2L), third year (3L) and fourth year (4L) law students who are enrolled in a New York State law school during the 2026-2027 academic year. The recipient will also receive a waiver of CLE programming fees for NYSBA Intellectual Property Law Section CLE programs during 2026 and 2027. The recipient will be announced in October 2026.
More application information: https://www.tnybf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-IP-Section-Netter-Scholarship-Application.pdf
One paid Summer Associate position with full-time Associate position offering
Review of Applications: Rolling basis
Kelly Drye & Warren LLP is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship which is open to all outstanding rising second year (2L) law students who are enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school scheduled to graduate in 2027. The Scholarship includes a paid summer associate position in their New York or New Jersey offices following the second year of law school. The Scholarship recipient also receives a $25,000 award paid in two installments as a signing bonus—one upon completion of the summer program, and the second, upon starting as a full-time Associate at the firm.
More application information at https://www.kelleydrye.com/lewis-m-rose-scholarship