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: $5,000 Deadline: November 9, 2026
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship that is open to all second- and third-year law students enrolled full-time/part-time in a New York State law school during 2026-2027 academic year, who are actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic at the school during the stated academic year, or perform other substantial efforts demonstrating interest in the legal rights of the elderly, or express an interest in helping the disabled. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.
Value: $5,000 Deadline: November 9, 2026
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship that is open to all second- and third-year students who are enrolled in a law school in the New York State and have demonstrated interest in the Elder Law and Special Needs practice area, intending to practice in the field in Upstate New York following law school. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.
Value: $3,000 to one UB law school student Deadline: November 15, 2026
The Tully Rinckey PLLC is pleased to offer the above scholarship to a new or current law student enrolled in University at Buffalo School of Law who has served or is currently serving in the military or reserves. Eligible students should submit a 500-word essay on one of the two given topics pertaining to their military service. The winner will be notified by December 15, 2026.
More information at https://www.tullylegal.com/tully-rinckey-military-scholarship/
Value: Variable Deadline: December 1, 2026
The Schenectady County Bar Association is accepting applications for the John Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund. This 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. To be eligible to receive a scholarship, the applicant must reside in Schenectady County and be a full-time candidate for a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law Degree at an accredited NY Law School.
The amount of the Scholarship is determined by the income of the trust and the number of applicants in a given year. Last year, $3,049.24 was awarded to each of the 11 recipients.
Requisite documents for application are as follows:
1. proof of residency in Schenectady County (i.e. copy of driver’s license); and
2. a letter from the law school that the student is currently enrolled and in good standing.
Submissions should be received no later than December 1, and should be emailed to AD3PO@nycourts.gov or mailed to the address below:
State of New York Supreme Court Chambers 107 Nott Terrace, 2nd Floor Schenectady, NY 12308
Value: $7,000 stipend Deadline: December 4, 2026
This Summer 2027 Fellowship is open to all students as of Fall 2026 who are enrolled in the law school in the State of New York, who intend to practice law in New York State upon graduation, and who can fulfill the requested work hours and responsibilities. The selected Fellow will be placed with a healthcare attorney or facility across New York State, including but not limited to Albany, New York City, Long Island and Westchester. The Fellowship will run for 8 weeks starting June 2027 at a minimum of 35 hours per week.
More information and eligibility: https://www.tnybf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2027-Diversity-Summer-Fellowship-in-Health-Law-Application.pdf
Value: $7,500 (3 available) Deadline: December 7, 2026
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship that is open to all second- and third-year full or part-time students enrolled in New York State law schools who best exemplify the core values important to those whose memory we honor – academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in the public service, high integrity and, if possible, an interest in real property law. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need.
More information on eligibility and application: https://www.tnybf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2027-RPLS-Memorial-Scholarship-Application.pdf
Value: $2,500 Deadline: May 15, 2027
The Law Office of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C. is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship that is open to New York State residents who are enrolled in, or admitted to, and accredited college, university, graduate program of law school during 2027-2028 academic year. Applicants should submit one essay of 750-1,000 words out of the two prompts provided.
More information on eligibility and application: https://jtnylaw.com/scholarship
2026-2027 Annual Law Student Writing Competition
First Place: $3,000 Second Place: $2,000 Third Place: $1,000
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2027
This Competition is open to articles written while the author is an active student at an accredited law school in the United States and has not graduated from law school prior to December 1, 2026. The first-place winning article will be a guest and be recognized at the Annual Induction Dinner of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
More competition rules and information: https://theclel.org/law-student-writing-competition/
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