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\nWhile preparing for your law school application, you might have asked yourself, \u201cDo law schools accept scholarships?\u201d The short answer to this is: yes, there are different law school scholarships available to help you finance your journey towards that much-coveted law degree.\n<\/p>\n

\nWhen looking for a law school scholarship, assess yourself and see which types of scholarships you should be looking for. There is a wide range of law school scholarships available depending on your need, background, and academic track record. Learn about the different scholarship programs available and use this post to narrow down your options!\n<\/p>\n

Where can I find law school scholarships for underrepresented minority (URM) students?<\/h2>\n

\nThere are different scholarship programs designed specifically for underrepresented minority (URM) students. Additionally, a wide range of law school scholarships for minorities, women<\/a>, Pacific Islanders<\/a>, and members of the LGBTQ community<\/a> is available. There are also scholarships for people with hearing loss<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

\nWhen coming from a diverse background, it\u2019s good to have a list of known scholarship programs for URM law students. Each program will have different sets of requirements and conditions, so check whether you qualify for the scholarship program first before applying.\n<\/p>\n

\nHere are some scholarship programs available for URM students:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Scholarship Program<\/th>\n
Scholarship Details<\/center><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • This mission aims to encourage underrepresented minority students to pursue law.\n
  • Awarded to 10-20 incoming diverse law school students.\n
  • Each student receives financial aid of over $15,000 spread over three years of law school.\n<\/li>\n

    \n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Lloyd M. Johnson Jr. Scholarship Program<\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • This program aims to nurture the careers of women and ethnic minority students.\n
  • Supports incoming first-year students pursuing a JD program.\n
  • Grants each scholar $10, 000 per year and up to three years.\n<\/li>\n

    \n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP)<\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • Named in honor of civil rights pioneers, Thurgood Marshall and Constance Baker Motley.\n
  • Grants full financial support covering all law school expenses.\n
  • Extends financial support to cover their scholars\u2019 expenses for leadership and career opportunities.\n
  • This program is available for 50 aspiring civil rights lawyers over five years. \n<\/li>\n

    \n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)<\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • MALDEF supports students who aim to advance the civil rights of the Latino community in the US.\n
  • The program has been awarding 5 -15 law students law school scholarships.\n
  • Each deserving scholar receives $5,000 from the program.\n<\/li>\n

    \n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.<\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • The NAACP has granted over $19 million through financial support to deserving undergraduate and law students.\n
  • This scholarship program has an impressive pool of alumni showing how effective their financial assistance is in making law school more accessible.\n
  • Highly qualified URM students will benefit from this program so that they can enter competitive law schools and universities.\n<\/li>\n

    \n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Scholarships<\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • The NAPABA is the national voice of the Asian Pacific American legal community.\n
  • They offer financial assistance to law students and award this grant each month.\n
  • Scholars must exhibit a commitment to serving the Asian Pacific American community as the next leaders.\n<\/li>\n

    \n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The Sidney B. Williams, Jr. Scholar Program<\/a><\/td>\n\n
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  • URM students interested in pursuing patent law must keep an eye on this scholarship program.\n
  • Scholars will receive $10,000 each year – a total of $30,000 for the three-year tuition grant.\n
  • On top of the financial assistance, scholars will also receive reimbursements for their LSAT test prep and fees.\n
  • This scholarship program also offers its scholars networking, career, and engagement opportunities.\n<\/li>\n

    \n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Zelle Diversity In Law Scholarship<\/a><\/td>\n\n