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2012-13 Academic Year

2012-13 External Scholarship Award Archive

The application deadlines for the following scholarship awards have already passed.  This information is provided to assist you in determining the time of year that various awards are typically offered.  Awards are listed in chronological order by their application deadline.

 

 




Nadrich & Cohen, LLP Emergency Scholarship Fund

Application deadline: June 30, 2013

The partners at Nadrich & Cohen, LLP are passionate about promoting our civil justice system. We also understand firsthand the challenges of meeting the academic and financial demands of attending law school. We know how rewarding the experience can be. Now more than ever, America needs qualified attorneys who are committed to the civil justice system, and who stand ready to make a real difference on behalf of consumers.

In that spirit, we are proud to announce the Nadrich & Cohen Emergency Scholarship Fund. This award is to be awarded to a deserving law school student for the 2013-2014 academic year. The scholarship consists of $1,500, payable through the law school for the student's behalf.

For years, the attorneys at Nadrich & Cohen have tirelessly dedicated themselves to defending the rights of personal injury victims, defective medical products victims, and consumers to have their day in court. We have taken on the largest insurance companies and the largest manufacturers of defective drugs and medical devices. We have brought much-needed relief to financially-devastated victims of auto collisions, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical product, defective prescription drugs, dog bites and so much more.

We regularly visit our clients in their homes or hospital rooms across the country. We fight tirelessly on behalf of individuals and families facing some of the most devastating conditions imaginable. In our pursuit of justice, we will leave no stone unturned in uncovering negligence, misleading drug labels, defective products and corporate malfeasance.

We understand that the legal profession is not about winning cases. It's about helping those who are unable to help themselves. Do you share this passion? Do you have what it takes to lead the next generation of committed legal professionals? If so, we want to learn more about you.

To apply for the Nadrich & Cohen Scholarship Fund, please submit a 500 to 1000 word essay on the importance of jury trials in our society. Submissions will be judged according to creativity, passion, and knowledge of the subject. Interested applicants have until June 30th to submit their essays. The winner will be notified on August 15th.

Apply at http://www.personalinjurylawcal.com/emergency-scholarship-fund.php.


The Buckfire & Buckfire Diversity Scholarship

Application Deadline: May 31, 2013

The Michigan personal injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are pleased to announce its first annual 2013 Diversity Scholarship for law students. The scholarship has been created as part of Buckfire & Buckfire’s commitment to build on the promise of diversity within the workplace, community and society.

The Diversity Scholarship is $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a student who is currently attending an accredited law school, who is either a member of an ethical or racial minority or demonstrates commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career. The first annual award will be awarded in 2013. All information can be found by visiting our website at www.BuckfireLaw.com and hitting the “Apply Button” under “Student Scholarships” on the right hand column. Interested students are encouraged to apply.

 

The Darleen J. and Robert L. Walker Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline: June 21 , 2013

The Darleen J. and Robert L. Walker Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 academic year. Interested applicants must submit an online application and supply their Student Aid Report or FAFSA documentation. The Walker Scholarship Fund was established to provide assistance to law students in Illinois, Milwaukee, and St. Louis. Any student enrolled at Chicago-Kent College of Law for all or part of the 2013-2014 academic year is eligible and welcome to apply on the Walker website: www.walkerscholarship.org.

While scholarships are open to any current or incoming student, preference is given to sons and daughters of members of Masonic Lodge 1098 in Lombard, Illinois, and to former residents of the Masonic Children's Home in La Grange, Illinois. Relatives of members of other Masonic Lodges in Illinois and elsewhere will also receive strong consideration. The deadline to apply is June 21, 2013.

 

The Console & Hollawell $1,000 Legal Leaders Scholarship

Application Deadline: July 15, 2013

The Console & Hollawell $1,000 Legal Leaders Scholarship is open to high school seniors, college students, and law students. The scholarship was created to help a student pursue their dream to assist others through their work in the law.

Below please find a link to the scholarship page on our website that explains all of the requirements to apply:

http://www.consoleandhollawell.com/pages/legal-leaders-scholarship/

 

The Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship

Application Deadline: June 21, 2013

Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, appreciated, and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2013. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2014 in one of our following offices: Birmingham, AL; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, TN; or Houston, TX.  Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid prior to the student's third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.

For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit: www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices

 

The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Scholarship (for incoming first years)

Application Deadline: June 1, 2013

The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Law Student Scholarship Program announces its 2013 application cycle has begun.

Applicants to the Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Law Student Scholarship Program must-

  • Be long-term residents of Chicago (at least 2 years), and
  • Plan to enroll as a first year full-time law student for the entire 2013-14 academic year at one of the following schools: Chicago-Kent, DePaul, John Marshall or Loyola Chicago

One $5,000 scholarship will be granted this year.  Awards are not renewable. For more information and to apply, please reveiw the attached 2013 brochure and 2013 application.

The Trusp Young Lawyers Scholarship

The Trusp Law Offices annoucne the 2013 Trusp Young Lawyers Scholarship. This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving law student for the 2013-2014 academic year and consists of a $1,000, payable through the law school for the student’s behalf.

The partners at Trusp strongly believe in the importance of a legal education, no matter what type of career individuals enter. In our eyes, a legal education provides a great foundation for analysis and thoughtfulness in both a business and professional world. Moreover, Trusp is sympathetic to the financial constraints posed by so many law students. We want the law students of America to be able to focus all their attention on their academic studies. Now more than ever, America needs passionate attorneys qualified to properly promote our civil justice system with the goal of making a real difference in lives of victims and other individuals who have been legally wronged.

Trusp is committed to finding the right attorney to obtain justice for personal injury victims and wrongfully terminated and discriminated against employees. We work with trial lawyers who fight tirelessly to provide relief to those that have been catastrophically injured and financially devastated. We believe in helping those who are unable to help themselves. If you share this passion, we want to learn more about you.

To apply for the Trusp Legal Young Lawyers Scholarship, please submit an essay no less than 500 words about the importance of employment law in America. We are looking for creativity, background research and most of all, passion. For additional details, click here.

The winner will be notified on August 1, 2013.

Illinois Judicial Council Foundation Scholarships

Application Deadline: April 26, 2013 - extended deadline

The Illinois Judicial Council (IJC) Foundation announces its 2013 Law School Scholarships. The IJC, founded in 1983, is an organization comprised primarily, but not exclusively, of African-American State and Federal judges, administrative judges and hearing officers. It has dedicated itself to bridging the gap between the judiciary and the community through educational dialogues regarding the legal system. Since 1999, the IJC Foundation has funded numerous scholarships, totaling in excess of $100,000 to minority and other deserving law school students throughout Illinois and beyond. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria: be enrolled full-time in an accredited Illinois law school, submit an official transcript, submit a financial statement, submit a completed scholarship application, submit two letters of recommendation, submit a personal statement and resume, and submit to a personal interview by the scholarship committee. Click here for the 2013 application form. Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically to ijc.scholarship@gmail.com by Friday, April 26, 2013.

 

The Michigan Auto Law Diversity Scholarship

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013

Michigan Auto Law is pleased to announce the firm's second annual scholarship program open to students currently in their first or second year of law school. The recipient must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority or demonstrate a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career. One $2,000 scholarship is awarded each year. For more information visit the Opportunities section in the Michigan Auto Law website at www.michiganautolaw.com.

 

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. An award made to an entering first-year student may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school. Recipients will be selected based on their qualifications for the scholarship and not on the law school they plan to attend. Therefore law students applying to any and all-ABA accredited law schools may benefit from these scholarships. The application is available online at www.ambar.org/DiversityScholarship. Completed scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2013.

 

Asian American Bar Association for the Greater Chicago Area Law Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

The board members of the Asian American Bar Association for the Greater Chicago Area Law Foundation (“AABA Law Foundation”) and members of its scholarship committee, announce the AABA Law Foundation's scholarship program.  The AABA Law Foundation was established in February 2009, and is a non-profit, charitable and educational affiliate of Asian American Bar Association ("AABA") that is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). 

One of the goals of the AABA Law Foundation is to provide financial assistance to Asian Pacific American law students who have demonstrated academic excellence and social leadership.  The AABA Law Foundation will award annual 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 communities through pro bono, public interest, and/or public service legal work in the future.  This year, the AABA Law Foundation intends to award one scholarship of $5,000 and one scholarship of $2,500 to law students who have exemplified that commitment. Click here for the 2013 application form.

 

Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Minority Scholarship

Application deadline: March 13, 2013

The Fredrikson & Byron Foundation announces its 2012 scholarship opportunity for an exceptional first-year minority law school student. This is the 20th year of the firm’s minority scholarship program, which awarded $10,000 to this year's recipient, Chrishon A. McManus.

The scholarship program is part of the Fredrikson & Byron Foundation’s commitment to promoting diversity amongst incoming law professionals. The purpose of the program is to encourage them to join and excel in the private practice of law within larger corporate law firms in the Upper Midwest. The scholarship is awarded based on law school performance, professional references, work and other activities, writing samples, and personal interviews. First year law students are encouraged to visit http://www.fredlaw.com/firm/scholarship.htm for more information and to apply.

The Black Women Lawyers' Association of Chicago Essay Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 13, 2013

The Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago Scholarship Committee announces the BWLA’s Spring Essay Scholarship. The mission of the BWLA is to encourage and support African-American women in law, and its essay contest is open to all students. Winners will be chosen based on their essay, resume, and interview. The minimum cash prize is $3,000. To apply, please return the BWLA Essay application and required application documents by March 13, 2013. For more information about this scholarship, visit the BWLA website at http://www.bwla.org.

DuPage County Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

The DuPage County Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers will once again award a scholarship to students of Italian extraction who have completed at least one semester of law school and are currently enrolled in law school. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000. The committee must receive applications and letters of recommendation from law school faculty no later than March 1, 2013 for full consideration. For additional information, please see the 2013 Application.

 

Scholarship Opportunity from Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2013

The Law Firm of Salvi, Schostok, & Pritchard P.C. announces its 2013law school scholarship program. There are $5,000 total in awards and first place is $2,500. Awards can be used for tuition, supplies, or other school related expenses. A short essay is required and must be submitted by March 15th, 2013 for students to be eligible. More details about the scholarship can be found here: www.SalviLaw.com/law-school-scholarship-essay-contest/.

The Women Trial Lawyers Caucus of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Mike Eidson Scholarship

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013

The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women’ Trial Lawyers Caucus in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it. The Scholarship, traditionally given in the amount of $5,000, is awarded annually to a rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.

The application deadline is May 1, 2013 and the Scholarship will be awarded at the AAJ Annual Convention, which will take place this year in July in San Fransisco. For additional information, please see the AAJ Scholarship Application.

 

The Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 1, 2013

In 1978 the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund was established by Helen and Richard Fox and Friends to honor the memory of their son who, as a proud member of the Berks County Bar Association, served as a young attorney in the Public Defender’s Office.

The Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Award is presented annually at the Berks County Bar Association Law Day Event. It is given to help fund a deserving Berks County, Pennsylvania, resident embarking on his or her second year at an accredited Law School.


Interested students should visit the organization's web site, www.bccf.org for an on-line application for the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship. Complete applications must be submitted to Berks County Community Foundation between January 15th and April 1st.

The DuPage Association of Women Lawyers Judge Helen Kinney Award

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013

The Board of Directors for the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers and the Chair of the Scholarship Committee announce their annual Judge Helen C. Kinney Scholarship. The scholarship is open to all first, second and third year women law students with a connection to DuPage County. To apply, interested students must submit the DAWL 2013 Application by May 1, 2013.

 

The American Association for Justice Scholarship Programs

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) Fund announces its 2013 Scholarship Programs. AAJ offers a variety of different scholarship opportunities for currently enrolled law students. For details about AAJ scholarship opportunities, please visit their website at http://www.justice.org/cps/rde/xchg/justice/hs.xsl/1737.htm.

 

Kane County Bar Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 30, 2013

Through the generosity of Kane County Bar Association members, the Foundation has been able to award at least two scholarships of $1,500 each year. Qualified applicants are Kane County residents (or whose parents reside in Kane County) who are currently attending law school. For additional information and to apply, visit the organization's website at http://www.kanecountybar.org/scholarship-information.

 

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships

Application Deadline: April 1, 2013

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation administers two scholarship programs funded by local law firms aimed at increasing diversity in all areas of the legal profession.

Miller Johnson West Michigan Diversity Scholarships for minority students are available to students of ethnic minority currently residing in Michigan (with preference given to West Michigan residents) pursuing a law degree at any accredited law school in the United States. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded each year.

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Scholarships for minority students are awarded to students of racial and ethnic minority heritage pursuing a law degree. One $5,000 scholarship 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 attending a school in Michigan.

Applications and additional information are available online at www.grfoundation.org. Online applications must be received no later than 5pm on April 1, 2013.

 

Bohemian Lawyers' Association of Chicago Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 29, 2013

The Bohemian Lawyers' Association of Chicago (BLAC) has several scholarships each in the amount of $2,000 available to students attending law school in the greater Chicagoland area. These scholarships are open to students of Czech, Moravian, Ruthenian, Silesian or Slovak ancestry. Applications must be submitted by March 29, 2013. All students interested in applying must submit a completed scholarship application form, resume, transcript, and essay (limit 500 words). Applications are online at www.bohemianlawyers.org.

 

The Illinois Government Bar Association Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 1, 2013

The Illinois Government Bar Association serves public interest attorneys throughout the state of Illinois. Members include circuit, appellate and federal judges, as well as practitioners in many State agencies. The association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship of $750. This scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding commitment and achievement in public interest law. Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2013 to be considered. Application guidelines are available in the office of admissions, suite 230.


Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Timothy Evans Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 15, 2013

The Northwest Suburban Bar Association Foundation is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for the "Honorable Timothy C. Evans Scholarship". The scholarship was established to honor the commitment and dedication that Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Timothy C. Evans has devoted to the Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA) and the community of Cook County.

The scholarship is offered to currently enrolled law school students who reside in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (this includes Lake, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Will, Kendall, Grundy & LaSalle counties). Scholarship awards range from $500 - $2500.

Applications are available online at www.nwsba.org. Completed applications must be received by Friday, March 15 and fax submissions will not be accepted. Applications may be sent to the Northwest Suburban Bar Association Foundation, 800 East Northwest Highway, Suite 502, Palatine, IL 60074. For more information, contact NWSBA Executive Director Julie Barth at jbarth@nwsba.org or 847-221-2601.


Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois Opportunity

Application Deadline: March 29, 2013

The Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois is accepting applications from 1L students for its annual scholarship award. Click here for the application.

HLSF is also soliciting applications for summer fellowship opportunities with the Cook County State’s Attorneys’ Office, the Cook County Public Defenders’ Office and the Chicago Regional office of the National Labor Relations Board. Each recipient will be awarded a $5,000 summer stipend. Hispanic law students of any level may apply. Click here for the application.

Applications for the scholarships and fellowships are due back March 29, 2013. Recipients will be honored at a reception that will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the law offices of Winston & Strawn LLP, 35 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL.

Additional information regarding HLSF and our sister organization, the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, can be found at www.hlsf.org and www.hlai.org.

 

The  South Suburban Bar Association's, Henry A. Gentile Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: November 28, 2012

The South Suburban Bar Association has a $1,500 scholarship available to students who meet the criteria set by the South Suburban Bar Association. To apply, students must meet the following criteria: attending an accredited local law school; be a resident of the South Suburbs of Cook County and must have a present interest to practice law in the South Suburbs; and demonstrated financial need. Students interested in applying must submit a brief resume and a cover letter (200 word maximum) indicating why they want to practice on the Southside. Cover letters and resumes must be forwarded directly to South Suburban Bar Association Scholarship Committee, attn: Daniel D. Hinich, 17926 S. Halsted St., Suite 3S. Homewood, IL 60430. Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, December 1, 2012. In order to receive the scholarship award, the student must attend the South Suburban Association Installation Dinner to be held Friday, December 7, 2012.

 

Apply now for the College Prowler Chicago Student Scholarship

Application deadline: December 31, 2012

College Prowler has introduced a $1,000 Chicago Student Scholarship for Chicago area students. Since 2002, College Prowler has been a leading resource for assisting students in their college search as well as finding scholarships to help finance their education. With over $50,000 awarded annually in College Prowler scholarships, we could be a great, free resource for your students – especially with this new scholarship just for them.

To apply for the $1,000 Chicago Student Scholarship, students need to log in or register for a free account at CollegeProwler.com and answer why they think Chicago is a great city for students and young adults. The winner will be determined based on the quality of his or her response. The application can be found here - https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/chicago.

 

Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 7, 2013

Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. is pleased to offer the Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship for law students. This scholarship is part of Banner & Witcofis continuing commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers from diverse backgrounds.

The Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in an American Bar Association accredited law school and pursuing a career in intellectual property law. The applicant must be a member of a historically under represented group (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability) and must have exemplary Writing and oral communication skills. To apply, submit the scholarship application by January 7, 2013.

The Finnegan Diversity Scholarship

Application Deadline: February 6, 2013

The Finnegan Diversity Scholarship Program is accepting applications. The scholarship provides financial support to law students who have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing a career in IP law and enhancing diversity in the legal profession. The scholarship award of $15,000 may be applied to costs associated with normal tuition and fees (such as, but not limited to, student activity fees: law school or university fees, and administrative fees). The scholarship recipient will also accept an offer to join the firm as a 2014 Summer Associate in one of the firm's domestic offices (Atlanta, Boston, Palo Alto, Reston or Washington). Students currently completing their first year full-time (or second year part-time) are invited to apply.

The award will be applied to education costs the following academic year, and may be renewed for one additional year if the scholar accepts an associate offer upon successful completion of the Finnegan summer associate program, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or better in law school, and is otherwise in good standing. Additional information about the scholarship and application form are posted online at www.finnegan.com. The deadline for applications is February 6, 2013.

Kegler Brown's Minority Merit Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 7, 2013

The law firm of Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter is currently seeking applicants for its minority student merit scholarship. This spring, the firm will award up to two (2) scholarships to two deserving first year minority law students.

Each $5,000 Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter Minority Merit Scholarship includes a paid summer clerkship position with the firm’s first-year summer associate class. All first-year law students of minority descent are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship application materials are due to Kegler Brown no later than January 7, 2013. Interested students should submit a resume, application, undergraduate transcripts and first semester law school transcripts (when available) to Cara M. Tammaro, Kegler Brown’s human resources manager. The application, submission details and additional information about the scholarship are available online at www.keglerbrown.com. 2013 marks the tenth year for the KeglerBrown Minority Merit Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a minority student based on academic performance, accomplishments, activities andpotential contributions to the legal community. Minority students from all law schools will be considered for the scholarship.

 

Illinois Judges Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 28, 2013

The Illinois Judges Foundation announces its 2013 scholarship in honor of the late Harold Sullivan. The Foundation annually awards scholarship money to one or more Illinois law students. First and second year law students at all of the Illinois law schools are eligible to apply. The 2013 application sets forth the eligibility criteria as well as what is required of the applicant. The application is due on January 28, 2013.

The Cook County Bar Association Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 28, 2013

The Barristers' Ball Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Cook County Bar Association Foundation to award scholarships to law school students. The Cook County Bar Association Foundation is the charitable arm of the Cook County Bar Association which is the Nation's oldest association of black lawyers and judges. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and at least current second
year students in good standing at an accredited law school in the Chicago metropolitan area. The 2013 Application is attached.

 

The William McClain Scholarship funded by the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Bar Association

Application Deadline: February 20, 2013

The William McClain Scholarship is funded jointly by the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC) and the Cincinnati Bar Association and awarded to a Black Cincinnati resident attending any accredited law school who demonstrates leadership potential, dedication to community, and a financial need. For additional scholarship information, please see the attached BLAC Scholarship application.

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Scholarship

Application Deadline: February 15, 2013

Educational scholarship funds from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for the 2013-2014 academic year. 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. To be eligible a student must: be enrolling or enrolled full-time; be domiciled in the Chicago metropolitan community; establish financial need; and demonstrate career promise. The Jewish Vocational Service administers the scholarship program and personally interviews all applicants at one of its many offices throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

To apply, go to http://jvschicago.org/training-education/scholarship-services/. For additional information or questions, call the JVS Scholarship Secretary at 312.673.3434 or email jvsscholarship@jvschicago.org.

The Hispanic National Bar Association Sholarship Fund

Application Deadline: August 1, 2012

The Hispanic National Bar Association Scholarship Fund is currently accepting applications for its 2012-2013 Law Student Scholarships. For details regarding the scholarship and to access the online application, interested students should visit the HNBA Scholarship page at http://www.hnba.com/2012-scholarship-applications/.

Best of the Web Scholarships

Application deadline: September 30, 2012

Best of the Web announces a new section on the site providing scholarships for higher learning - http://onlinedegree.botw.org/scholarships. The deadline for current scholarships ends September 30 2012.

Katten Minority Scholarship

Application deadline: October 1, 2012

Minority students who have completed their first year of law school are eligible to apply for Katten's Minority Scholarship Program. Two $15,000 scholarships will be awarded to students participating in our 2013 Summer Associate Program—one in our Chicago office and one in our New York office. The recipients will be selected based on several criteria, including superior academic achievement, leadership experience and personal qualities that reflect the potential for outstanding contributions to Katten and to the legal profession. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2012 for full consideration.

Hellenic Bar Association Scholarship

Application deadline: October 3, 2012

The Hellenic Bar Association is currently accepting applications from 2nd and 3rd year law students of Greek descent. Several scholarships are awarded each year. The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Applications should be sent via e-mail to Maria Z. Vathis at vathism@bryancave.com.

 

The Honorable Dean J. Sodaro Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: October 19, 2012

The Honorable Dean J. Sodaro Memorial Scholarship fund was established by Jennifer Prager Sodaro '86 in honor of her late husband Dean Sodaro '53 and has been supported by the Class of 1967, family, fellow faculty, colleagues and friends. This fund provides financial assistance to law students with need. Judge Sodaro taught part-time at Chicago-Kent while practicing law, then served on the faculty full-time from 1972 to 1990, when he was elected to the Circuit Court of Cook County and appointed to the Chancery Division. The scholarship amount is $1,000 to be awarded in spring 2013.

Sodaro Memorial Scholarship Fund applications are available online or in the Office of Admissions. Students interested must submit applications to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu.

 

The Geri and Ron Yonover Fellowship

Application Deadline: October 19, 2012

The Geri and Ron Yonover Fellowship was established to provide financial assistance to a full-time student who has completed his or her first year of law school and has primary custody of a child or children under the age of fifteen. The $5,000 fellowship will help defray the cost of the recipient's tuition in spring 2013. To apply, applicants should forward a letter of interest, copy of law school transcript, and current resume to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu.

 

Black Women Lawyers' Association of Chicago Fall Book Scholarship

Application deadline: October 19, 2012

The Black Women Lawyers' Association (BWLA) of Greater Chicago Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for its Annual Fall Book Scholarship. The mission of the BWLA is to encourage and support African-American women in law, however these book scholarships are open to all students, and winners will be chosen based on their community involvement and unmet financial needs. BWLA plans to award three $1,000 scholarships. For additional details, please review the 2012 application.

 

The Morton and Shirley Kessler Kessler Award

Application Deadline: October 26, 2012

Richard N. Kessler, `82, and his wife Lesley, established this award in honor of Rick’s parents, Morton and Shirley Kessler, who have instilled in them the importance of helping others. Morton and Shirley are role models by living their lives giving unconditional love for family, having deep faith and exhibiting a strong work ethic. The Morton and Shirley Kessler Award will be made to a continuing law student of good academic standing who has demonstrated significant need for financial assistance for law school expenses. This scholarship will be awarded in spring 2013. To apply for this $2500 scholarship, applicants should forward a letter of interest, financial statement, and current resume to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu.

The Roddy Scholarship

Application Deadline: October 26, 2012

Joseph V. Roddy, a 1962 Chicago-Kent graduate, established this fund to provide financial assistance to evening division students currently working in law enforcement. Preference for this scholarhip is given to first year students and the award amounts range from $1,500 to $3,000. This scholarship will be awarded in spring 2013. To apply, applicants should forward a letter of interest and current resume to the Office of Admissions, ATTN: Karla Davis, kdavis1@kentlaw.edu.

McLean County Bar Association Scholarship

Application deadline: October 20, 2012

The McLean County Bar Association (MCBA) is announcing a $1,000 scholarship for eligible second or third year law school students with strong ties to McLean County, Illinois. To be considered, scholarship applications should be received electronically
by October 20, 2012, and the recipient will be selected on or before November 20, 2012. A formal presentation will be made December 18, 2012 at the Bar Association’s annual holiday luncheon. Additional information regarding the McLean County Bar Association may be found at www.mcleancountybarassociation.com and the for the scholarship application, click here. Applicants for the MCBA law school scholarship should demonstrate a commitment to McLean County, Bloomington-Normal and/or its surrounding communities through residency in the county, through academic ties to local schools or through past or future employment. Prime candidates will express and demonstrate a commitment to legal aid work, pro bono activities and/or community service. Applications should be emailed to Judge Kevin Fitzgerald at judge.fitzgerald@mcleancountyil.gov.

 

Serbian Bar Association of America Law Scholarship

Application deadline: October 15, 2012

The SBAA is an organization of Serbian American attorneys, judges, paralegals and law students that has been in existence for nearly twenty years. The SBAA represents a valuable asset to Serbian American law students by offering them the opportunity to network with the greater Serbian American legal community and affording them career placement opportunities.

The SBAA is hosting a scholarship gala on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at the Park Ridge Country Club in Park Ridge, Illinois. Five scholarships will be awarded; one in the amount of $2,500, two in the amount of $2,000, one in the amount of $1,000 and one in the amount of $500. 

All persons of Serbian birth, ancestry, or connubial relationship who are enrolled in an accredited law school in any state of the United States of America are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 15, 2012.
Scholarship recipients will be notified in advance, and the scholarships will be awarded at the scholarship gala on November 17, 2012.  Applications are available online at: www.serbbar.org.

 

 

 

 

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