Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

We are excited to announce the Future Lawyer Scholarship, an initiative designed to support aspiring law students in their educational journey. The scholarship awards $5,000 to the student who presents the most compelling essay, easing the financial burden of their law school tuition.

This opportunity is open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a U.S. college or university who have an interest in law or are planning to attend law school. The deadline for essay submissions is July 30th of the current year, with the winner announced in August, just in time for the new academic year.

For further details about the Future Lawyer Scholarship, including application details and eligibility criteria, please visit https://www.lawyer.com/scholarship.php.

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We are excited to offer an annual scholarship for first year students across the United States who are residents of South Carolina and are pursuing a career in law.

The Lovely Law Firm Injury Lawyers enjoys giving back to the community and wants to contribute to the education of one student from South Carolina each year who is pursuing a law degree. This yearly scholarship of $1,500 is designed to alleviate some of the financial pressure on promising students wishing to pursue a career in law.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to participate in this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a resident of South Carolina
• Must be currently attending College or University in the United States or must be a high school senior in South Carolina who will be pursuing a career in law
• Must complete the Google form, including the essay response of 700-1000 words outlining their reasons for deciding to pursue a career in law. Please explain the main reason or reasons why you decided to become a lawyer and how you see yourself having an impact in this field

Please take a look at our scholarship page for more information: https://www.justiceislovely.com/aspiring-attorney-scholarship/

We are thrilled to announce the GWC Injury Lawyers Annual Scholarship! This scholarship is designed to support talented students in your school by providing financial assistance for their education.

Scholarship Details:

• Scholarship URL: https://www.gwclaw.com/scholarship/
• Scholarship Amount: $1,000
• Eligibility Criteria: Currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States.

The Erie County Law Foundation is accepting applications for the Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance to law school students from Erie County, PA enrolled in accredited law schools.

Who is Eligible?

Residents of Erie County, Pennsylvania, who will be entering their first year at an ABA-accredited law school are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Assuming the availability of funds, and provided that the student maintains a satisfactory academic record, the scholarship may be renewed for the student’s second and third years of law school.

The Scholarship

The Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship provides financial assistance for tuition, room/board, books/supplies and travel.

Application

Applications will be accepted during April and May of each year. Potential candidates may complete the online application (www.eriebar.com/foundation/roberts-scholarship) or request an application from the Erie County Law Foundation, 429 West Sixth Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16507, 814-459-3111. Announcements of the availability of the scholarship are made annually. The application and Authorization and Release form must be completed and returned to the Erie County Law Foundation by May 31, 2023. 

For renewal of scholarships, the same application procedures apply. Determination of renewal will be based on law school academic records and funding, with the Scholarship Committee deciding whether the student’s academic progress is satisfactory.

The Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee will review all applications, making its decisions based on established criteria, focusing primarily on financial need, academic achievement, and the applicant’s career statement. The Scholarship Committee includes numerous Erie County Law Foundation Trustees, Erie County Bar Association members, former Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship recipients, and laypeople.

While there is no mandate that scholarship winners return to Erie County to practice law, the Committee encourages local law careers.

For additional information

Erie County Law Foundation

429 West 6^th Street

Erie, PA  16507

814-459-3111