The John Marshall Law School

These awards are bestowed upon incoming students who have demostrated academic achievement based on the overall quality of their admission applications.

Eligibility:

• Must be a current John Marshall student enrolled at John Marshall

Requirements:

• All applicants to The John Marshall Law School are automatically considered for this scholarship.

How to Apply:

• Apply to The John Marshall Law School

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These awards are bestowed upon incoming students who have demonstrated an outstanding academic record and overall competitive admission profile.

Eligibility:

• Must be a current John Marshall student enrolled at John Marshall
• Must remain in top third of class to maintain eligibility

Requirements:

• All applicants to The John Marshall Law School are automatically considered for this scholarship.

How to Apply:

• Apply to The John Marshall Law School

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These awards were established in honor of Edward T. Lee, one of The John Marshall Law School’s founders and dean of the law school from 1903-1943, to reward incoming students who have demonstrated academic achievement based on the overall quality of their admission application.

Eligibility:

• Must be a current John Marshall student enrolled at John Marshall
• Must remain in the top third of class to maintain eligibility

Requirements:

• All applicants to The John Marshall Law School are automatically considered for this scholarship.

How to Apply:

• Apply to The John Marshall Law School

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These awards were established in honor of Howard T. Markey, who served as dean from 1991 – 1994, to reward incoming students who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement, an overall competitive admission profile, and have expressed an interest in studying patent law.

Eligibility:

• Must be a current John Marshall student enrolled at John Marshall
• Must remain in top third of class to maintain eligibility

Requirements:

• All applicants to The John Marshall Law School are automatically considered for this scholarship.

How to Apply:

• Apply to The John Marshall Law School

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As a participating institution in the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship Program, The John Marshall Law School is proud to offer up to $12,500 to an unlimited number of qualified incoming prospective student veterans. These funds are matched by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Eligibility:

• Only veterans entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) or their designated transferees may receive this funding.
• Active duty servicemembers and their spouses are not eligible for this program (child transferees of active duty servicemembers may be eligible if the servicemember is qualified at the 100% rate).

Requirements:

• Qualified veterans must contact The John Marshall Law School’s Office of Financial Aid to establish eligibility. 312.427.2737 ext. 454

More Information:

• For further information about the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship Program, please visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website.

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The Asian-American Scholarship provides assistance to Asian-American students at The John Marshall Law School who demonstrate strong academic achievement.

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The Alvin H. Baum Family Internships fund internships for students at The John Marshall Law School to help prepare them for careers in public interest law. This gift is made possible by Joel Friedman (JD '75) and the Baum family.

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The Claude E. Carr Scholarship is awarded to second- or third-year students who demonstrate academic achievement, integrity, leadership, and financial need. Professor Carr served as a member of the John Marshall faculty from 1967 until he was named professor emeritus in 1999. He taught property, trusts and estates, and criminal law to thousands of students.

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The John Marshall Law School Endowed Central Illinois Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from Central Illinois who demonstrate financial need.

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The Norman M. Chernick Scholarship provides $3,000 toward tuition for students at The John Marshall Law School who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship was established by Norman M. Chernick (JD '51).

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Scholarships are awarded to continuing JD students enrolled at JMLS and are named in memory of alumni, faculty and members of The John Marshall Law School Board of Trustees.

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The Decalogue Society of Lawyers Scholarship provides assistance to students demonstrating financial need at The John Marshall Law School. Priority is given to students of the Jewish faith.

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The Salvatore DiMucci Scholarship was established by Salvatore J. DiMucci (JD '61) to aid students of Italian descent in pursuit of a legal education at The John Marshall Law School.

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The Diversity Fund is made possible through an anonymous donor to ensure the best students, regardless of background or socioeconomic status, may pursue their legal education.

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The John Marshall Law School Endowed DuPage County Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from DuPage County, Illinois, who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship was established by Shelley J. Kauzlaric in the name of Judge George Borovic (JD '39) and Margaret Meriage.

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The Adam Goran Scholarship provides support to students at The John Marshall Law School interested in entertainment law. The scholarship was established by Ruth Goran and Adam's family to honor her late son, Adam Goran, who was posthumously awarded a JD in 2006.

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The Jean Brown Gordon Scholarship provides assistance to students at The John Marshall Law School in honor of Jean Brown Gordon (JD '38).

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The Grotefeld Hoffman Veterans Clinic Scholarship honors the heroic sacrifices of those in the Armed Forces of the United States who served in the Global War on Terror, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan.) The scholarship is awarded to JD students enrolled at The John Marshall Law School Veterans Legal Support Clinic. Preference is given to students who currently serve in the United States Armed Forces or a U.S. military veteran who served in an overseas conflict. The scholarship was established in 2012 by Grotefeld, Hoffmann, Schleiter, Gordon & Ochoa, LLP. Named partners include Mark S. Grotefeld (JD '81), William J. Hoffman (JD '93), and John Schleiter (JD '96).

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The Fred Hampton Scholarship provides assistance to African-American students at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was established in memory of Fred Hampton, a Chicago civil rights activist.

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The John Marshall Law School Endowed Hawaii Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from Hawaii who demonstrate financial need.

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The Heart of John Marshall Scholarship Fund in Honor of Miss Criss provides assistance to students demonstrating a strong work ethic, integrity, leadership and affinity for the school. Preference is given to students who have completed their first year at John Marshall and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship honors Miss Marilyn J. Criss, a long-time member of the Student Affairs staff, known for her warmth, compassion, and genuine love for The John Marshall Law School.

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The Fred F. Herzog Scholarship awards students who demonstrate academic excellence at The John Marshall Law School. Scholarships are awarded to full-time students ranked in the top five, ten and fifteen percent of their class after their first, second and/or third semesters and to part-time students after their second, third and/or fourth semesters. The awards are $4,000, $3,000 and $2,000 respectively. The scholarship is named in memory of Dean Emeritus Fred F. Herzog who served John Marshall from 1976-1983.

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The Burt B. Hirsch Scholarship provides assistance to African-American students at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was established by the Hirsch family, including Mr. Austin Hirsch, in memory of Mr. Burt B. Hirsch. Mr. Hirsch was an immigrant from Germany who established a successful clothing store in Chicago's African-American community and was a lifetime member of the NAACP.

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The Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates Fair Housing Scholarship provides assistance to students who have completed their first year of study and are enrolled in The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic. Preference is given to students enrolled in the evening program. Scholarship recipients receive tuition assistance in the amount equal to two credit hours.

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The Donald Hubert Endowed Memorial Scholarship for Legal Diversity provides assistance to minority students upon admission at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was established in memory of Donald Hubert, an admired attorney and civic leader.

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The Robert Gilbert Johnston Endowed Scholarship benefits second- or third-year evening students who work full-time and maintain a strong academic record at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was established in recognition of Robert Gilbert Johnston's dedication as an adjunct professor, full professor, administrator, and dean.

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The Zunaira Zaheer Khader Memorial Scholarship provides assistance to students in good standing who are in need of financial assistance with preference given to members of the Middle Eastern Law Student Association. The scholarship was established by Syed Zaheer Khader and Zehra Zaheer Khader in memory of their daughter, Zunaria or "Zunnu". Zunnu enrolled at The John Marshall Law School in the spring of 2003 and was tragically killed in an automobile accident.

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The Jacquelyn Forte Kidder Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Legal Writing provides assistance to third-year students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was established in memory of Jacquelyn Kidder (JD '81) who was an accomplished student at John Marshall and a partner at McGuire Woods, LLP in Chicago at the time of her death. The scholarship was established by Rex E. Kidder, III (JD '79), Rosanne J. Faraci (JD '81), and Robert L. Carter (JD '80), with additional support from other family, friends, and colleagues, to reward the efforts of students committed to excellence in legal writing. In addition to filling out the scholarship application, scholarship applicants must submit a writing sample.

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The Samuel T. Lawton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship provides assistance to second- or third-year students at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was established by Mrs. Mary Lawton in honor of her husband, Professor Samuel T. Lawton, Jr. Professor Lawton was a member of The John Marshall Law School faculty who focused on environmental and local government law for nearly 50 years.

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The Frank & Jeanne Lupel and Joseph & Katherine Amari Scholarship provides financial assistance to students in need of financial assistance so they may complete their course of studies at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was established by Warren Lupel (JD '68) and Leonard Amari (JD '68) in honor of their parents Frank and Jeanne Lupel and Joseph and Katherine Amari.

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The Donald N. Mann Perpetual Scholarship is awarded to students at The John Marshall Law School in recognition of academic achievement. The scholarship was established in honor of Donald N. Mann (JD '48) by the Board of Directors and Mrs. Rhonda Mann. Donald Mann was a noted salesman for WBBM and received The John Marshall Law School Distinguished Alumni Award in 1968.

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The John Marshall Law School Endowed New York Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from New York who demonstrate financial need.

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The John Marshall Law School Endowed Northern California Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from Northern California who demonstrate financial need.

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The Bernard F. Oswald Memorial Scholarship aids second-year students at The John Marshall Law School who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship was established in memory of Bernard F. Oswald (JD '71) by Mrs. Jane Johnston.

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The Pacific Commonwealth Group Scholarship benefits students at The John Marshall Law School who have financial need, possess a business undergraduate or graduate degree with an overall GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), and demonstrate significant involvement in extracurricular activities including student government, academic or social fraternity/sorority leadership, and employment. This scholarship was established by Martin R. Riskin (JD '77).

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The William E. Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship provides assistance to Hispanic students at The John Marshall Law School who have completed their first year of study. Academic performance in law school, financial need, and commitment to community/public service work are considered. This scholarship was established by Ricardo Meza (JD '90) in memory of William E. Rodriguez (JD '12).

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The Ralph and Evelyn Ruebner Scholarship benefits students who are immigrants or the children of immigrants in need of financial assistance at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was created by Dean Ralph Ruebner and Mrs. Evelyn Ruebner in memory of their parents, Herbert and Charlotte Prauer and Maurice and Edith Ruebner.

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The David R. Sargis Memorial Scholarship provides assistance to The John Marshall Law School students who demonstrate hard work, accomplishment and financial need. The scholarship was established by Florence Miner in memory of her cousin, David R. Sargis (JD '78). Mr. Sargis practiced labor law for 18 years before his untimely death in 1995.

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The Pam Shu Scholarship benefits students needing financial assistance in order to complete their studies at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was established by Ms. Pamela Shu (JD '80) in loving memory of her parents.

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The John Marshall Law School Endowed Southern California Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from Southern California who demonstrate financial need. This fund is named in memory of Dorothy Marcus Tavris (JD '27).

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The Spiros Family Perseverance Scholarship provides assistance to a student who has successfully completed the SCALES program and is enrolled in his or her first semester at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship was established by James D. Spiros (JD '94).

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The Helen M. Thatcher Scholarship provides assistance to students with a strong academic record at The John Marshall Law School. The scholarship honors the late Associate Dean Helen M. Thatcher who was a vital part of the school for more than 40 years.

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The George Trubow Memorial Scholarship provides assistance to students at The John Marshall Law School with a strong academic record, an interest in studying privacy or information technology law, and who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship was established by Mrs. Sue Trubow and Kenneth Michaels (JD ’83) in memory of George Trubow, a pioneer in advocating the individual’s right to privacy and former director emeritus of the Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law and faculty emeritus at John Marshall.

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The Veterans' Assistance Scholarship provides assistance to students enrolled at The John Marshall Law School who served in either Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts, in military parlance OIF and OEF. The scholarship was established by Joe Butler (JD '95), a former John Marshall professor.

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The John Marshall Law School Endowed Washington, DC Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from Washington, DC, who demonstrate financial need.

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The John Marshall Law School Endowed Will County Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from Will County, Illinois, who demonstrate financial need.

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The John Marshall Law School Endowed Wisconsin Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to students from Wisconsin, who demonstrate financial need.

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The Mrs. Anne & The Honorable George Zimmerman Scholarship was established to encourage students to work in public interest law for the betterment of those less fortunate by providing tuition assistance. The scholarship was established in memory of George Zimmerman (JD '40).

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The Arthur A. Bogeaus Endowed Student Book Fund provides books for an evening student at The John Marshall Law School. The fund was established by Robin Bogeaus Seidenberg in memory of her father, Arthur A. Bogeaus (JD '38).

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The Martin C. Hausman Award provides financial support for recent graduates of The John Marshall Law School to enroll in a certified bar exam course. The award honors Martin C. Hausman (JD '37).

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The Elmer Kissane Public Service Award is granted to one graduating student who accepts an offer to work in the State's Attorney's Office. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a strong academic record; employment, activities and special circumstances are considered by the committee. The award is distributed after one year of employment as an attorney with that office. This award recognizes Elmer Charles Kissane (JD '45), an outstanding member of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

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The Lake Forest College Book Award provides $1000 to students at The John Marshall Law School who attended Lake Forest College and demonstrates integrity, leadership and financial need. Preference shall be given to a United States veteran and/or a student who successfully completed The John Marshall Law School Summer College for Assessing Legal Education Skills (SCALES). The scholarship was established by Brian E. Clauss (JD '90).

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The Morrissey Scholars Program fosters interest in ethical issues by selecting students at The John Marshall Law School to research, discuss, and write publishable articles on recent disciplinary cases that are of special interest to practicing attorneys. To qualify, a student must excel in Professional Responsibility and Legal Writing courses, rank in the upper third of his or her class, and complete a publishable paper on ethics. Students must apply or be recommended by the committee. Each Morrissey Scholar receives $1,000 from the Francis D. Morrissey Fund and is recognized in The John Marshall Law School commencement program as a recipient of the Francis D. and Corinne S. Morrissey Scholar Award.

Download a list of past Morrissey Scholar Publications.

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The Lucy Sprague Public Service Award pays the educational loans of a student graduating from The John Marshall Law School who makes a commitment to public service work and obtains employment in furtherance of that commitment. The award honors the memory of Lucy Sprague, who attended The John Marshall Law School in 1995-96. It was established by her family. The award is paid directly to the lender of the award recipient.

Up to $25,000 is available for this award. It is likely the award will be awarded to only one person.

Public service work is broadly defined to mean employment at a comparatively modest salary for a private or governmental entity whose work primarily benefits public, as opposed to private interests. The determination as to what constitutes "public service work" and the interpretation of other terms of the scholarship are matters solely within the discretion of the committee. Ordinarily a commitment of three years full time public service employment would be expected from the successful applicant.

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All persons of Czech, Moravian, Ruthenian, Silesian or Slovak ancestry enrolled in an accredited law school in the greater Chicagoland area are eligible for a Bohemian Lawyers' Association of Chicago (BLAC) annual scholarship. Scholarships are presented at the BLAC Annual Installation Dinner.

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.bohemianlawyers.org/scholarships.html

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The Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois (HBA) is an organization of Illinois attorneys of Hellenic descent committed to furthering the legal profession through scholarship, continuing legal education, philanthropy and community services. Consistent with this mission, HBA awards annual scholarships to law students of Hellenic descent based upon academic performance and demonstrable financial need.

Eligibility:

• Must be of Hellenic descent
• Must be enrolled as a second or third year student at an accredited law school.
• Must be either an Illinois resident or must be attending law school in Illinois.

Requirements and Deadline:

www.hellenicbar.org

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The DuPage County Chapter of Justinian Society of Lawyers provides annual scholarships to needy Italian-American law students attending area law schools. The Justinians are primarily concerned with providing awards to qualified applicants demonstrating need, they require that applicants submit evidence of Italian ancestry and they require some assurance that the individuals who are awarded scholarships will complete their legal studies. The scholarships will be awarded in mid-May.

Eligibility:

• Must be of Italian ancestry
• Scholarship
• Must demonstrate financial need

Requirements:

• Completed Application
• Official transcript
• Letter of recommendation
• Copy of most recently filed Federal Income Tax Return, W2's and 1099's
• Attendance at the Justinian Scholarship and Installation Dinner is mandatory to receiving the scholarship.

Deadline:

Completed applications are due on April 30, 2010.

How to Apply:

Fill out the Application and mail to:
Marsha H. Cellucci, Esq.
The Law Firm of Marsha H. Cellucci
1155 South Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 961-0225
Fax: (630) 355-5949
Email: celluccilaw@live.edu

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As part of Adler Pollock & Sheehan's Diversity Plan, the firm has established the AP&S Diversity Scholarship. Each year, AP&S will award a scholarship to a minority student entering his or her first year of law school. The purposed of the scholarship is to encourage and assist a needy minority student, who has demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to the community, to attend law school and successfully enter the practice of law. Through the AP&S Scholarship and other endeavors, AP&S is making a concerted effort to diversify and enrich the firm and the profession.

Those recipients of the scholarship, who show strong academic achievement during their first year of law school, will be considered fro employment as a summer associate at AP&S at any time after their first year of law school. The possibility of a job offer upon graduation will be considered after the completion of the summer internship(s).

Eligibility:

• Must be a member of a diverse group: for example, African American, American Indian, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Gay/Lesbian, or other minority group
• Must be entering first year of an ABA accredited law school law school anywhere in the United States
• Must be a permanent residence in Massachusetts or Rhode Island
• Must demonstrate strong academic achievement
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate a desire to work and reside in Massachusetts or Rhode Island upon graduation
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the community
• Must have a vision of contributions to the profession and community after graduation

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.apslaw.com/assets/attachments/Diversity_Scholarship_Application1.doc

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In 2003, when the National Conference of Intellectual Property Law Association (NCIPLA) dissolved, its assets were transferred to the IP Foundation to perpetuate the NCIPLA's legacy in supporting the Jan Jancin Award. The Foundation has undertaken to administer the Jan Jancin award on behalf of the AIPLA and the ABA-IPL Section of Intellectual Property Law. The Award is given to an outstanding law student who has demonstrated excellence in the area of intellectual property law. The award is given in honor of the late Jan Jancin, who served not only as President of AIPLA and Chair of the ABA-IPL Section, but served with distinction in other leadership roles in other intellectual property law associations, nationally and internationally, including the NCIPLA. Students of IP law and growth in quality IP law education were keen interests of Mr. Jancin. Additionally, he was a persistent and perceptive observer of the legislative process as it related to all aspects of IP law, and regularly reported to several IP law members of the NCIPLA associations on those activities. Each year, the IP Foundation, on behalf of the ABA-IPL Section and the AIPLA, continues the tradition of honoring an outstanding IP student in the name of Jan Jancin.

Eligibility:

Must be a law student nominated by their school who have excelled in the study of intellectual property law

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.aiplef.org/scholars

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AAUW's Educational Foundation (EF) provides funds to advance education, research & self-development of women and to foster equity & positive societal change.

To support the mission of the EF, the Lombard Area Branch raises funds for EF and local scholarships with an annual Used Book Sale. 60% of the sale proceeds is given to the national EF to fund grants, research, and other Foundation work. The remaining 40% is used to award scholarships to women in the Lombard area.

Our branch awards up to two "Return to Learning" scholarships to qualified women continuing higher education after a significant interruption.

Eligibility:

Must be a woman resident of the Lombard, Villa Park, Oakbrook Terrace, or Glendale Heights postal districts or any Lombard Area Branch member or daughter presently enrolled in a college or university, or returning to school after an interruption in her education , who is working toward the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree, not including a doctoral program

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.aauw-il.org/lombard/schol.htm

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The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund is intended to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to these students. The scholarship Fund will award $5000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. Twenty awards will be made to entering first-year students and may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school.

Eligibility:

Must be enrolled with any ABA-accredited law school

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html

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The AABA Law Foundation will award scholarships to law students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of the Chicago-area Asian Pacific American community, and who will continue to serve the needs of the Chicago-area Asian Pacific American community through pro bono, public interest, and/or public service legal work. The AABA Law Foundation intends to award two Inaugural Scholarships of $2,500 each to law students who have exemplified that commitment.

Requirements and Deadline:

Application

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The Attorney/CPA Foundation is offering scholarships in hopes that it can assist deserving students while increasing awareness of the advantages of obtaining a background in both law and accounting.

Eligibility:

• Must be entering their third year of law school
• Must have obtained a CPA certificate

Requirements and Deadline:

https://www.attorney-cpa.com

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Banner & Witcoff is proud to offer the Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship for law students. This scholarship is part of Banner & Witcoff's commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers from diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Must be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.
• Must demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law
• Must demonstrate strong communication and writing skills
• Must not be a current or past employee of Banner & Witcoff, or directly related to a current employee of Banner & Witcoff

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.bannerwitcoff.com/about/diversity/

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Eligibility:

• Must be a current law student in good standing enrolled in an accredited law school in Illinois
• Must be in need of financial assistance
• Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to public service (evidenced by current participation in community service or outreach)

Requirements and Deadline:

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This scholarship is awarded by the Federal Circuit Bar Association in memory of William S. Bullinger, a respected practitioner who tirelessly advanced the Association's encouragement of professionalism, civility in practice, and dialogue between the Bench and Bar. The award is based primarily on economic need, although other criteria including academic promise and an interest in the subject matter of the Federal Circuit's legal community are considered. Only one William S. Bullinger Scholarship is awarded each year; the winner is announced at the annual dinner in November.

Eligibility:

• Must be pursuing a Juris Doctor degree
• Must be enrolled for the upcoming academic year in any law school accredited by the ABA
• Must demonstrate academic promise
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must show demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.memberconnections.com/olc/pub/LVFC/cpages/misc/scholar.jsp

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Throughout his distinguished life and career, the Honorable Abraham Lincoln Marovitz was a firm believer that financial need should not be a bar to dedicated young students who want to pursue careers in public service. For almost a century, Judge Marovitz consistently demonstrated his commitment to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through a variety of charitable activities. Prior to his death in 2001, Judge Marovitz insured that this legacy would continue by establishing funding for a number of charitable initiatives, including the Chicago Bar Foundation Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Public Interest Law Scholarship.

The Marovitz Scholarship is intended to support a needy law student who is deeply committed to public interest work so that upon graduation financial need will not prevent the student from pursuing a public interest legal career. The Scholarship provides funds for needy public interest-minded students so they may complete law school with as little debt as possible.

Eligibility:

• Must demonstrate solid commitment to public interest issues, as demonstrated by past and present activities
• Must demonstrate the desire to practice public interest law. While the CBF recognizes the importance of all public service work and commends all attorneys who pursue such careers, for purposes of this Scholarship "public interest law" is defined consistent with the CBF's mission: to improve access to justice for people who are impacted by poverty, abuse and discrimination by working at a legal aid or similar public interest law organization or entity. Consistent with this focus, not included in this definition of public interest law are judicial clerkships, private practice, pro bono work in a traditional firm or corporate setting, most academic work, and state's attorney and other government work not fitting the above definition
• Must demonstrate a commitment to pursue a career in public interest law, as demonstrated by an application essay, and possibly a personal interview
• Must demonstrate the ability to achieve success as a lawyer, as demonstrated by past achievements in school or other activities, and taking into account any personal obstacles that the candidate may have overcome and other relevant considerations
• Must demonstrate financial need, taking into account other means of funding tuition, such as other scholarship awards or personal assets
• Must demonstrate commitment to live and work in the Chicago area after law school graduation

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.chicagobarfoundation.org/marovitz-scholarship

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Through the generous gift of Kimball and Karen Anderson, The Chicago Bar Foundation ("CBF") awards public interest law fellowships to provide loan repayment assistance for outstanding recent law school graduates who either are presently working or have accepted an offer to work for CBF-funded public interest law organizations. The CBF first awarded the fellowship in 2003.

Eligibility:

• Must have educational debt of at least $50,000 (a significant portion of which must be law school debt)
• Must have graduated from law school on or after May 2003, or anticipate graduation in spring 2008
• Must currently work for a CBF-funded organization or have accepted an offer to work for a CBF-funded organization
• Award recipients must make a five-year commitment to work full-time at a CBF-funded organization beginning with the date of the fellowship award

Requirements and Deadline:

http://chicagobarfoundation.org/anderson-fellowship

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Through a generous cy pres award from a case involving the Sun-Times, The Chicago Bar Foundation ("CBF") awards public interest law fellowships to provide loan repayment assistance for outstanding recent law school graduates who are either presently working or who have accepted an offer to work for CBF-funded or other qualifying legal aid and public interest law organizations.

Eligibility:

• Must have educational debt of at least $40,000 and must have graduated from law school on or after May 1996, or anticipate graduation in spring 2008
• Must work for a CBF-funded legal aid organization serving Cook County that is in good standing with the CBF and has received a CBF organizational support grant for at least three years
• Must currently work for a CBF-funded or other qualifying organization or have accepted an offer to work for a CBF-funded or other qualifying organization.
• Award recipients must make a five-year commitment to work full-time at a CBF-funded or other qualifying legal aid or public interest law organization beginning with the date of the fellowship award.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to public interest work
• Must demonstrate academic achievement in law school
• Must demonstrate outstanding character and integrity

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.chicagobarfoundation.org/sun-times-fellowship

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The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago (LAGBAC) is a professional organization of lawyers, judges, law students and legal professionals. Rooted in the common goals of mutual respect and tolerance, LAGBAC offers a vast array of networking and professional development opportunities to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning legal community. Through its educational initiatives, LAGBAC seeks to increase the awareness of the public, the legal profession, and the judicial system about legal issues of particular concern to the LGBTIQ community.

Eligibility:

• Must be a student attending an accredited Illinois law school
• Must commit to complete between 300 and 400 hours over the course of 10 weeks during the 2009 summer break
• Must be a first, second, and third year full-time and part-time student

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.lagbac.org/foundation

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The CoreNet Global: Chicago Chapter Award for Academic Excellence is awarded to assist qualified students in pursuing an education in real estate, to facilitate opportunities that will lead to productive careers in corporate real estate, and to promote real estate as a discrete and important field of study within the academic community. CoreNet Global: Chicago Chapter Award for Academic Excellence recipients will receive a $5,000 scholarship and a one-year student membership to CoreNet Global through the Chicago Chapter as long as they remain in an academic real estate program. The recipient will also receive free admission to all CoreNet Global: Chicago Chapter educational and networking events for one calendar year, recognition at the New Member Appreciation Event, and a profile in the CoreNet Global: Chicago Chapter newsletter.

Eligibility:

• Must be a full- or part-time student who has declared a major emphasis in real estate
• Must not currently have a full-tuition scholarship or be a previous recipient of the CoreNet Global: Chicago Chapter Award for Academic Excellence

Requirements and Deadline:

CoreNet Global Scholarship Information and Requirements

Application:

CoreNet Global Scholarship Application

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CREW Chicago annually awards one or two scholarships, with a paid internship, to graduate and undergraduate students majoring or concentrating in real estate, construction, facility management, architecture, urban planning, real estate law, land economics, real estate appraisal or related real estate fields. The scholarships are primarily awarded on the basis of academic excellence and are intended to help qualified students pursue an education that will lead them into productive careers in commercial real estate. Applicants must be enrolled for the academic year in which the award is being sought. Applications are available starting in March, with a September 30th deadline for the ensuing academic year.

Eligibility:

• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must be female
• Must be of legal age in the state or province in which the applicant resides
• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student in college

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.crewcareerzone.org

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DRI awards the Diversity Scholarship once yearly to second year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American students. Second year female law students are also eligible, regardless of race or ethnicity. Students who are members of the Association of Trial Lawyers of American (ATLA), Law School or Law Student members of ATLA or students otherwise affiliated with or employed by ATLA are not eligible for DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarships. The goal of these scholarships is to provide financial assistance to two worthy law students from ABA Accredited law students in order to promote in a tangible way the DRI Diversity Statement in Principle. This scholarship is awarded at the annual Diversity Seminar held in June.

Eligibility:

• Must demonstrate academic excellence
• Must demonstrate service to the profession
• Must demonstrate service to the community
• Must demonstrate service to the cause of diversity

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.dri.org/open/Article.aspx?ID=257

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The DuPage Association of Women Lawyers (DAWL) established the Judge Helen C. Kinney Scholarship in honor of the memory, vision, and leadership of Judge Helen C. Kinney, the first woman appointed to the bench in DuPage County and founder of DAWL.

Eligibility:

Must be a 2nd or 3rd year woman law student with a DuPage County connection who is enrolled in an accredited law school in Illinois is eligible for this scholarship

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.dawl.org/page.php?page_id=17995

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The DCBF promotes the study of law via the Hartman E. Stime Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of Hartman Stime, a long-time DCBA member distinguished for his many years of pro bono work and community service efforts on behalf of the poor and elderly. A screening committee will personally interview applicants. The scholarship is awarded at the Law Day Luncheon in early May.

Eligibility:

Must be a resident of DuPage County who will begin his or her second, third, or fourth year of law school in Fall 2010.

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.dcba.org

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In 1972, LDF created the Earl Warren Legal Training Program Inc. as a separate not-for-profit corporation to expand assistance to African-American law students dedicated to civil rights and public interest work and to increase the number of African-American law students and attorneys.

The Program carries the distinguished name of the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Earl Warren. Chief Justice Warren believed strongly that African Americans were being denied "equal and open access to the courts," and saw a need for lawyers who were "deeply and personally committed to the needs of the community." In 1972, he graciously allowed the Program to carry his name.

The Earl Warren Program offers two scholarship programs:

Earl Warren Civil Rights Training Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded each year to 15-20 new students whose community involvement activities and leadership qualities demonstrate outstanding potential for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys.

These awards are limited to U.S. citizens and preference is given to students who are entering their first year of full-time study. The scholarships are in the amount of $3,000. They are renewable provided funds are available and the student remains in good standing and fulfills all Program requirements.

Eligibility:

• Must be a college graduate
• Must have good academic records, outstanding community service, and strong recommendations

*Preference is given to applicants who have a well defined interest in civil rights and community service

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=43

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Eligibility:

• 1L, 2L, or 3L at an accredited law school.
• Must be planning a career in Illinois government at the local, state or federal level.
• Must have a job or internship (paid or unpaid) in Illinois in the public sector. Although it is not necessary to have a job at the time of application, we must have proof of employment before the $750 scholarship money will be disbursed. Past recipients are not allowed to re-apply.

Requirements and Deadline:

Application guidelines

For more information or questions regarding the application, please contact Barbara Rowe (217) 787-7076 or Michael Delcomyn (217) 782-3654.

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The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) has a legacy of over 125 years of rescue, resettlement and reunification of immigrants and refugees. During this time we have assisted more then 4.5 million people of all faiths. In the last decade alone, HIAS aided more than 300,000 people fleeing persecution in the Former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Africa and other trouble-spots around the world. Our scholarship program provides for the future of these HIAS-assisted refugees.

Eligibility:

• Must be a refugee and asylee who was assisted by HIAS to come to the U.S. after January 1, 1992
• Must have completed two full semesters of study at any combination of U.S. high school, undergraduate or graduate school at the time of application
• Should demonstrate academic scholarship, financial need, and Jewish communal involvement

Requirements and Deadline:

http://us.hias.org/en/pages/apply-for-a-scholarship

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This scholarship is awarded by the Federal Circuit Bar Association in recognition of Douglas B. Henderson, Founding President of the Federal Circuit Bar Association and founding partner of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP. The Douglas B. Henderson award seeks to encourage law students showing financial need and demonstrating both academic excellence and outstanding leadership. Only one Douglas B. Henderson Leadership Scholarship is awarded each year. The award is presented at the Association's annual dinner in November.

Eligibility:

• Must be pursuing a Juris Doctor degree
• Must be enrolled for the upcoming academic year in any law school accredited by the ABA
• Must demonstrate academic promise
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must show demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.memberconnections.com/olc/pub/LVFC/cpages/misc/scholar.jsp

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HSF/ General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree.

Eligibility:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
• Must have plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2008-2009 academic year
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing FAFSA
• Must be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree

Requirements and Deadline:

http://hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=460

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The Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois and its JD Mentors Program are offering three opportunities for pre-law undergraduate students and current law students who meet eligibility criteria. The first two opportunities are scholarships that are intended to provide financial assistance to students for BAR Exam preparation courses and LSAT Preparation courses. The third opportunity is a fellowship for law students who secure employment at a non-profit, government agency or public interest organization.

Eligibility:

The HLAI/JDM & BARBRI Scholarship will provide post-graduation law students that secure legal or related employment with a government agency, a non-profit organization, or public interest agency with a $500 or $1000 scholarship to be applied toward a BARBRI preparation course.

The HLAI/JDM & Kaplan Scholarship will provide students that demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a legal career with a free Kaplan LSAT preparation course.

The HLAI/JDM Fellowship will provide law students with a summer stipend provided that they secure legal or related employment with a government agency, a non-profit organization, or public interest agency.

Deadline:

Please visit website for official deadline.

How to apply:

Please visit the following website: http://www.hlai.org

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The award was established in 1991 in honor of the late Elaine Osborne Jacobson, wife of Richard S. Jacobson, and an advocate for the health care needs of under-served populations. The award recognizes women law students with an aptitude for and commitment to a career of advocacy for the health care needs of women, children, the elderly and disabled persons.

Eligibility:

• Must be a woman currently enrolled in an accredited North American law school on a full- or part-time basis
• Must demonstrate aptitude for and a long-term commitment to a legal career on advocacy on behalf of the health care needs of children, women, the elderly or the disability through her law school academic and clinical work and other related activities

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/2926.htm

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Educational scholarship fund from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for college and graduate students. Approximately $500,000 is available for Jewish students who are identified as having promise for significant contributions in their chosen careers, and are in need of financial assistance for full-time academic programs primarily in the helping professions.

Eligibility:

• Graduate level enrollment in a "helping profession" program, such as medicine, human services, the rabbinate, or jewish communal service;
• Or vocational or undergraduate training in helping sectors requiring no post-graduate education for employment, such as education or nursing;
• Or, mathmatics and engineering, or other sciences;
• Or performing/fine arts;
• Or communications at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign;
• Or law, in the helping sector.

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/

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Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Scholarships for minority students are awarded to students of racial and ethnic minority heritage pursuing a law degree. One scholarship ($5,000) is awarded each year. The law school scholarship is not limited to schools in Michigan; however the applicant must be a current or former resident of Michigan if they are not currently attend a school in Michigan.

Eligibility:

• Michigan resident (West Michigan residency preferred)
• Ethnic minority
• Minimum 3.3 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States
• Financial Need

Requirements and Deadline:

Scholarship Application

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Since its founding in 1993, KABA has strived to foster the promotion and development of minority lawyers in the Chicago area. Toward that goal, KABA provides mentoring opportunities, social events, professional networking, and career development activities to its members. KABA also works with other minority bar associations and community organizations on matters of common interest and concern. Today, KABA is a growing organization with more than 150 Korean-American member attorneys and law students in Illinois.

In selecting each recipient of the scholarship, KABA will be evaluating a number of factors including, but not limited to, the applicant's commitment to diversity, commitment to the Korean community, commitment to public interest legal work, academic excellence or growth, financial need, career aspirations, and any other relevant factors.

Eligibility:

• Must be a law student attending one of the law schools in Illinois
• Must be a person of color or a person whose background or experience would otherwise contribute to the diversity of the legal profession

Requirements and Deadline:

http://kabachicago.org/KABA%20Scholarship%20App.pdf

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The Foundation is a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit, charitable organization that was established in 1996 to facilitate the unrestricted access of all members of the public--rich or poor, single or married, of every sex, race, religion or creed--to the legal programs and services available and necessary for the protection of individual rights and the overall preservation of justice and safety for all residents of Kane County.

The purposes of THE KANE COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION, INC. (hereafter referred to as the "Foundation"), as stated in its articles of Incorporation, are:

(a) To improve and facilitate the administration of justice;
(b) To promote the understanding of the law and to assist in legal education, both to the Bar and the general public;
(c) To foster and provide legal education and scholarships;
(d) To assist in providing equal access to the law to the indigent and needy;
(e) To carry out any general charitable purposes as provided in Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(f) To acquire, preserve and exhibit rare books and documents, subjects of art and items of historical interest having legal significance.

Through the generosity of the KCBA members in the prior years, the Kane County Bar Foundation has been able to award multiple scholarships.

Eligibility:

• Must be a Kane county resident
• Must be a law student

Requirements:

• Completed application

How to Apply:

Please visit the following website: http://www.kanecountybar.org/scholarship-information

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The Columbus, Ohio-based law firm of Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter is offering a first-year minority law student a $5,000 merit scholarship, plus a paid summer clerkship position with our first-year class. All first-year law students of minority descent are eligible for the scholarship. The Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter Minority Merit Scholarship is awarded annually based on demonstrated academic performance, accomplishments and activities.

Eligibility:

• Must be a first-year law student
• Must be a minority student

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.keglerbrown.com/careers/diversity/minority-merit-scholarship.aspx

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Eligibility:

• The following full-time students enrolled at fully accredited U.S. colleges/universities may apply: (1) Juniors and seniors at the undergraduate level of study enrolled in pre-professional programs; and (2) Graduate students pursuing a Masters or PhD degree;
• U.S. citizen or documented legal alien of Polish Heritage;
• Good academic standing and documented financial need;
• Student cannot be a member, familiy member, substantial contributor or a family member of a substantial contributor of the Knights of Dabrowski;
• Student must be a Chicago Metro area resident for at least 4 years prior to application (proof required);
• Student must be able to attend a scheduled interview in late spring/summer and an Awards Presentation Ceremony at 1:00 PM on September 19, 2010 at the White Eagle Restaurant in Niles, IL;
• From time to time, there may be other requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the various benefits through this program.

Requirements and Deadline:

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This scholarship is awarded by The Federal Circuit Bar Association in memory of Howard T. Markey, the first Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and John Marshall alumnus. The Markey scholarship emphasizes a committment to public service as a remembrance of Howard T. Markey's unique contribution of values driven by a lifetime committed to the public. Only one Howard T. Markey Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year. The award is presented at the Association's annual dinner in November.

Eligibility:

• Must be pursuing a Juris Doctor degree
• Must be enrolled for the upcoming academic year in any law school accredited by the ABA
• Must demonstrate academic promise
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must show demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.memberconnections.com/olc/pub/LVFC/cpages/misc/scholar.jsp

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In furtherance of the goal of promoting diversity in intellectual property law, McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. is proud to announce its Diversity in Patent Law Fellowship Program. This prestigious fellowship is expected to be a key component of McAndrews' recruiting program.

Eligibility:

• Must be a first-year law student at an ABA-accredited law school with a diverse background that, in the firm's view, would help to improve diversity in the field of intellectual property law
• Must have a degree in science or engineering
• Must intend to practice patent law in Chicago, Illinois

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.mcandrews-ip.com/diversity_fellowship.html

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Chicago Area Mensa is proud to participate in the Mensa Foundation's national scholarship program. Money is awarded through an essay contest held each year, with applications available online in September and entries due in mid-January. Applications are not available before September, and entries are not accepted after the deadline. Award winners are notified in June. This is an essay contest, awards are unrestricted as to age, race, gender, level of post-secondary education, grade point average and financial need.

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of post-secondary education
• Must be residing in the participating local group of American Mensa of application (Check website for more information)

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.chicago.us.mensa.org/scholarship/scholarship.php

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Eligibility:

• Must be accepted into an accredited law school program, full-time for the associated Fall semester
• Must also have served in a branch of the Armed Forces, or be concurrently involved with a branch of the Armed Forces. These may include: Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Reserve, Marines and ancillary departments and programs
• Must be a second or third year law student

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.lawschoolvets.com/

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The National Federation of the Blind is an organization dedicated to creating opportunity for all blind people. To that end, recipients of NFB scholarships need not be members of the National Federation of the Blind. Each applicant will be considered for all scholarships for which he or she qualifies. All scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, community service, and financial need. Individuals who have previously applied are encouraged to apply again. The NFB may award up to three scholarships to men and women who have already received one Federation scholarship in the past if enough strong and worthy candidates apply. Individuals receiving a second NFB national scholarship are recognized as tenBroek Fellows.

Eligibility:

• Must be legally blind in both eyes
• Must reside in one of our fifty states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
• Must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of study in a degree program at a United States' institution in the fall of the 2010-2011 academic year, except that one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part time
• If chosen, applicants must participate in the entire NFB convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp

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The Point Foundation is the nation's largest scholarship granting foundation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students of merit. Individuals enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate program, beginning or continuing in the fall of 2010, are eligible to apply.

Eligibility:

Please visit www.pointfoundation.org for details.

Requirements and Deadline:

www.pointfoundation.org

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The National Bar Institute (NBI) was established in 1982 as the philanthropic arm of the National Bar Association (NBA). The African American Law Student Fellowship Program, a project of the Institute, was developed to assist students who are completing professional law degrees, a field where African American participation has traditionally been low.

As more African Americans have successfully entered the legal profession and their contributions have gained wider recognition, the National Bar Institute has recognized the need to support law students in public interest areas, or in those specialties deemed critical where African Americans remain underrepresented within the legal profession.

The fellowships are financed largely by NBA individual members, sections, regions, divisions, affiliates and augmented by corporations and foundations that value scholarship and believe in the potential of African American lawyers.

Eligibility:

• Must demonstrate a commitment to creating equality and justice for African Americans through work in their law schools, their neighborhoods and community
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must be carrying a full-time class load at an accredited U.S. law school
• Must be a member of the National Bar Association
• Must have at least two consecutive years of full-time law student experience and will complete graduation requirements within two semesters
• Must intend to return to a Black community to practice law once their legal training is completed

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.nationalbar.org/nbi/NBI-AA-FellowshipApp.PDF

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This scholarship is awarded by The Federal Circuit Bar Association in memory of Helen W. Nies, former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Only one Helen W. Nies Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year. The award is presented at the Association's annual dinner in November.

Eligibility:

• Must be pursuing a Juris Doctor degree
• Must be enrolled for the upcoming academic year in any law school accredited by the ABA
• Must demonstrate academic promise
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must show demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, substance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• Women lawyers in the legal profession are encouraged to apply, especially those interested in intellectual property

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.memberconnections.com/olc/pub/LVFC/cpages/misc/scholar.jsp

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We are pleased to announce "The Honorable Timothy C. Evans Scholarship," established to honor the commitment and dedication that the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County has devoted to the Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA) and to the Cook County community. Scholastic achievement in law school will be considered by the Scholarship Committee but is not the sole determinative factor. The committee will consider Financial need and the applicant can be expected to document his/her financial need if requested.

Eligibility:

• Must be a currently enrolled law school student
• Should exhibit certain involvement in extra curricular school or community activities

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.nwsba.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=5

Questions can be directed to Julie Barth at jbarth@nwsba.org or 847-221-2601.

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The Peoria County Bar Association (PCBA) will issue a $1000.00 scholarship to an entering first year law student and a $1,000 scholarship to a student entering the second year of law school. The goal of the PCBA is to diversify its membership by providing financial assistance to racial and ethnic minority law students who have an intent to practice law in the Peoria area following graduation from law school.

Eligibility:

• Must be an entering 1st year law student or returning 2nd year law student for the 2009-2010 academic year
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Must have a four-year college degree or expected to obtain a college degree by the spring 2009
• Must be accepted to a law school or have a pending application at a law school

Requirements and Deadline:

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The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund, Law Student Scholarship Programs is open to applicants who are long-term residents of Chicago, planning to enroll as first year full-time students at one of the schools listed below.

Eligibility:

• Long-term resident of Chicago
• Plan to enroll as a first year full-time law student for the entire academic year at one of the following schools: DePaul University College of Law; Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Kent College of Law; Loyola University College of Law; and The John Marshall Law School.

Requirements and Deadline:

Application Information

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The Polish Women's Civic Club, Inc. is a philanthropic organization of American women of Polish descent, interested in discovering the richness of their Polish heritage and sharing it with others.

Realizing that education is the main tool for deepening an appreciation of culture and advancing a people, the Club supports educational activities and person efforts of Polish American students, male and female through financial scholarships.

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with at least one parent of Polish descent
• Must be an Illinois resident
• Must be a full-time student, second year or above standing
• Must be enrolled at a Chicago area accredited college or university for the academic year
• Must be in need of financial assistance

Requirements and Deadline:

www.pwcci.org

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The Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholasrhip Fund is offering the Justice Edwin Torrest Scholarship. Supreme Court Justice Edwin Torres has exemplified virtue, wisdom, temperance, courage and justice in the pursuit of public service. In tribute to his distinguished career and his 30 years on the bench, we have created a new scholarship award in his name with a preference for applicants from El Barrio.

Scholarship recipients will be notified directly by the PRBA by the end of April.

Eligibility:

• Must be a Latino law student
• Must be a first or second year student; third year evening students are also eligibile
• Must be enrolled in a JD program at an ABA approved law school

*LLM candidates are not eligible for this scholarship

Requirements and Deadline:

Puerto Rican Bar Association website

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Eligibility:

Must have completed one year (full-time) of law school. Must be a Latino Law students with financial need and academic promise

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.prbalaw.com/foundation/scholarship.html

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The Rhode Island Bar Foundation's Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1989 to support and foster high legal practice standards by assisting Rhode Island residents who show promise that they will become outstanding lawyers and who need financial assistance to study law. The Scholarship is in honor of the late Thomas F. Black, Jr., a person known for his impressive ability as a lawyer and banker, his deeply rooted legal scholarship and his notable participation in civic and charitable causes.

The Rhode Island Bar Foundation will be accepting applications for the Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation for academic year 2010-2011. Two scholarships in the amount of $15,000.00 each will be awarded.

Scholarships awards shall be exclusively for tuition and related expenses by persons domiciled in the State of Rhode Island who enrolls as a full-time student in programs leading to the award of the L.L.B. or J.D. degree offered by law schools in one of the United States or District of Columbia and accredited by the American Bar Association.

Eligibility:

• Must be a full-time student
• Must be a resident of Rhode Island
• Must be entering their first year of law school in September 2010

Requirements and Deadline:

https://www.ribar.com/For%20the%20Public/GrantsAndScholarships.aspx

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This award is offered by the Federal Circuit Bar Association in memory of Giles Sutherland Rich, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and an author of the 1952 Patent Act. Only one Giles S. Rich Scholarship is awarded each year. The award is presented at the Association's Bench and Bar Conference in June.

Eligibility:

• Must be pursuing a Juris Doctor degree
• Must be enrolled for the upcoming academic year in any law school accredited by the ABA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must show demonstrable interest in one of the many topics that lie within the procedure, subsance, or scope of the jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• Must demonstrate a dedication to the law, the rule of law, and our court system

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.memberconnections.com/olc/pub/LVFC/cpages/misc/scholar.jsp

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This scholarship is awarded by the Serbian Bar Association of America, and serves to provide financial assistance to law students of Serbian descent. Scholarships will be presented at the November Scholarship Gala in Chicago, Illinois.

Eligibility:

• Must be of Serbian birth, ancestry or connubial relationship
• Must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school in the United States

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.serbbar.org/scholarship/

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Eligibility:

• Must be a student of an accredited local law school
• Must be a resident of the South Suburbs of Cook County and must have a present interest to practice law in the South Suburbs upon graduation
• The committee will consider Financial need and the applicant can be expected to document his/her financial need when requested
• Scholastic achievement in law school will be considered by the Scholarship Committee but is not the sole determinative factor. It is the belief of the Board of Directors of the South Suburban Bar Association that most law students after enrollment and maintaining good standing with his/her law school has demonstrated a reasonable degree of scholastic achievement

Requirements and Deadline:

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The United Negro College Fund and The Minority Corporate Counsel Association are pleased to announce the continuation of an initiative designed to support entering first year law students nationwide who have been accepted into an accredited law school.

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) was founded in 1997 to advocate for the expanded hiring, retention, and promotion of minority attorneys in corporate law departments and the law firms that serve them. MCCA accomplishes its mission through the collection and dissemination of information about diversity in the legal profession. Continuing in the mission of its philosophy, MCCA approached UNCF in 2005 to administer this grant program for entering first year law students. The scholarship supports students planning to attend law school beginning in the fall of 2009. MCCA intends to foster mentoring opportunities for the selected scholars aw well as assist in the placement of the winners in summer internship positions.

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted into law school starting fall of 2010
• Must be enrolled in the full-time, day program
• Must have an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2013

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.mcca.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=483&parentID=477

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Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, P.C. established in Chicago in 1952, is a full-service, business-oriented firm with over 200 lawyers practicing in Chicago, New York and New Jersey. In more than 50 years of practice, the firm has gained a national and international reputation for providing high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas. They are very proud of the successes the firm has achieved to date, and look forward to continuing to fulfill its core mission of serving its clients and the community with skill, integrity, and a commitment to each other and the highest ideals of the law.

A key component of this effort is Vedder Price's commitment to diversity at the firm and in the legal profession. The Diversity Scholarship Program contributes funds to a student who will contribute to the firm's diversity, as well as guarantee this student a place in our highly-ranked summer program after his or her successful completion of the first year in law school.

Eligibility:

• Must be a student of an Illinois law school
• Must be a first-year law student
• Must be a student of color, female, GLBT, a person with a disability, or whose background or experience would otherwise contribute to the diversity of Vedder Price and the legal profession

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.vedderprice.com/docs/2005-06app.pdf

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The Darleen J. and Robert L. Walker Scholarship Fund is established to provide financial assistance to students studying law or about to enter law school in Illinois or in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or St. Louis, Missouri.

While scholarships are open to all, strong preference is given to applicants who are Masons, who come from Masonic families or are former residents of the Masonic Children's Home in LaGrange, Ill.

Requirements and Deadline:

http://www.walkerscholarship.org

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Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Scholarships for minority students are awarded to students of racial and ethnic minority heritage pursuing a law degree. One scholarship ($5,000) is awarded each year. The law school scholarship is not limited to schools in Michigan; however the applicant must be a current or former resident of Michigan if they are not currently attend a school in Michigan.

Eligibility:

• Former or current Michigan resident attending any U.S. accredited law school
• Ethnic minority
• Minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Financial Need

Requirements and Deadline:

General Scholarship Information

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The West Suburban Bar Association is continuing its Scholarship Program and has made two $1500.00 scholarships available to be awarded to qualified candidates being solicited from seven local law schools in the Chicago Metro area. The awards will be presented at our Law Day ceremony held in May. The Office of Admission will screen all applications that are sent to the West Suburban Bar Association.

Eligibility:

• Must be a law student who will enter their second or third year of law school
• Must exhibit certain involvement in extra curricular or community activities
• The committee will consider Financial need and the applicant can be expected to document his/her financial need if requested
• Scholastic achievement in law school will be considered by the Scholarship Committee but is not the sole determinative factor

Requirements and Deadline:

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The Winnebago County Bar Association is a private, not-for-profit association of lawyers who live and practice in north central Illinois. The Association of over 500 attorneys has been of service to its members and the community they serve for over 100 years.

Eligibility:

Must have principal residence in Winnebago or Boon County in Illinois

Requirements and Deadlines:

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