Most law schools have their own financial assistance programs for students in need of a help when it comes to funding their studies.
Merit-based assistance
Scholarships and study grants are available for that deserving applicant who is in need of financial assistance to continue legal studies. Some scholarships can be given by academic institutions such as Duke University for entering law students. External scholarships, though, are fairly common and can be given by organizations, companies, foundations, and even private individuals who champion certain causes. However, merit-based assistance for law students will require maintaining a certain GPA or grade.
Need-based assistance
Most academic institutions and law schools can offer support to any student who will require a level of financial assistance to further legal studies. Some may have prescribed amounts to dole out while others employ special computations that can be based on the student’s income, parental support if still applicable, and even the nationality (as international students can be eligible for financial assistance as well). Some law schools offer succinct breakdowns of the allowance for easy management of the students.
Student loans
Students in need of financial assistance can also avail of loans from federal providers. Private institutions, companies, and organizations may also offer loans in the guise of scholarships. Private banks and financial institutions can also help out with their own plans and packages for student loans.
Payment options
Harvard Law School has just recently announced that it will take care of the tuition of students in their third year of study as long as these students promise to devote five years of their careers to public service after graduation. Other law schools also have their own terms of payment of the loans given out to students. However, before embarking on a student loan, make sure to read and understand the terms and payment options offered by a law school or a private banking institution.
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Many law school applicants have to worry not only about their personal statement law school, but also about how they’re going to pay for their tuition fee. Fortunately, there are various institutions offering law school scholarships to those who are in need of financial aid. Some institutions only give scholarships to law school students in a particular area. If you need help when it comes to funding your law school education, below are some law school scholarships that are definitely worth checking out.
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
The American Bar Association awards legal opportunity scholarships to deserving students of ABA-accredited law schools. Scholarship recipients each receive $5,000 annually, which can be renewed for an additional two years if the student’s academic performance is satisfactory.
American Counsel Association Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to third year law school students based on their academic status and financial need. Every year, the ACA scholarship committee reviews nominations submitted by deans of various law schools.
Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship
Awarded by the Alabama Law Foundation, the Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship is awarded to law school students who are Alabama residents and are in their second year of studying law at an ABA-accredited law school. Beyond those requirements, students must also demonstrate conscientiousness, civic involvement, dedication, dependability, and financial need.
Erie County Bar Association Scholarship
Law school students who need financial assistance and are studying in accredited law schools who are also residents of Erie County, Pennsylvania can apply for the Erie County Bar Association Scholarship. Interested applicants can fill out the online application form or request for an application form from the association.
Samuel Krugliak Legal Scholarship
Awarded by the Krugliak Wilkings Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., the Samuel Krugliak Legal Scholarship requires applicants to be currently enrolled at ABA-accredited law schools, have formerly resided or resides in Wayne, Carroll, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Mahoning, Summit, Columbiana, or Stark counties, and intend to practice law within the Stark county region.
Carl A. Vergari Scholarship
This scholarship is just one of the seven scholarships awarded by the Columbian Lawyers Association of Westchester County, Inc. Applicants should reside in Westchester County, be enrolled in an accredited law school, and rank among the upper half of their class to qualify.
Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship
Sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, the Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. scholarship is awarded to entering law students who are U.S. citizens and from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants must show academic promise, leadership, interest in diversity, community service, and need financial assistance.
Wally Davis Scholarship
The Orange County Hispanic Bar Association awards the Wally Davis Scholarship to Hispanic law students from Orange County, California. Current law students should rank at the upper half of their class while entering law students must possess at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible.
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