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.
Resources for additional information:
2024-2025 John Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund
Value: Varies Deadline: December 1, 2024
This Scholarship Fund was established in 1980 by the Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth M. Alexander, widow of John Alexander to provide scholarships for Schenectady County residents who are full-time candidates of Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law Degree at an accredited New York Law School. Awarded amount varies from year to year.
Letter applications shall include proof of residency in Schenectady County (i.e. copy of driver’s license) and a law school letter verifying that the student is currently enrolled and in good standing.
Inquiries and/or letter applications may be emailed to AD3PO@nycourts.gov or mailed to Alexander Scholarship Fund, Supreme Court Chambers, 612 State Street, Schenectady NY 12305. Submissions must be received by December 1, 2024, for scholarships awarded in the next calendar year.
2025 Diversity Summer Fellowship in Health Law
Value: $ 6,000 stipend Deadline: December 9, 2024
This 8-week summer placement fellowship is open to students with diverse background who are currently enrolled in a New York State law school, providing the selected Fellow an opportunity to experience health law practice and to work with a healthcare attorney or facility in the New York State during the summer. Fellowship finalists may be interviewed in person or virtually.
More information on Fellowship eligibility and requirements
First Place: $10,000
Second Place: $ 7,000
Third Place: $3,000
Deadline: March 1, 2025
The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund welcomes any law student currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school to submit an original scholarly article suitable for publication addressing an assigned cutting edge Second Amendment issue. The assigned question revolves around the United States Supreme Court opinion in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, 142 S. Ct. 2111 (2022).