Polchinski & Smith Commitment To Justice Scholarship – $1000 – Deadline: May 31, 2026

Polchinski & Smith Personal Injury Lawyers is offering the Commitment to Justice Scholarship. This $1,000 award is open to students who are actively pursuing higher education and who demonstrate a deep dedication to advocating for others, whether in their schools, neighborhoods, or broader communities. The ideal applicant will have a strong sense of civic responsibility, a passion for helping people, and a vision for how they will make a positive impact through their education and future career.

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States. This includes accredited community college students, high school seniors, and individuals who possess a GED and have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited program.

The scholarship applicant must demonstrate their commitment to advocating for others and promoting justice in their essay.

All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Required Application Materials

Current resume
Essay (1,000-word maximum)
Current, unofficial transcript

Submission Deadline

All application materials must be submitted by: May 31, 2026.

More information is available at: Polchinski & Smith Commitment To Justice Scholarship – Polchinski & Smith LLP

NAPABA Law Foundation Programs & Opportunities – $5,000 – $7,500 – Deadline: March 20 – June 30, 2026

The NAPABA Law Foundation has announced several scholarships and fellowships available to law students and recent graduates. Including:

Han C. Choi Scholarship

The NAPABA Law Foundation has partnered with the Choi Family to create the Han C. Choi Scholarship, to honor a NAPABA Trailblazer, mentor and leader, who embodies grit and courage in the face of great adversity. The Scholarship Fund will benefit a 1L or 2L law student who exhibits academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism, mentorship experience, and demonstrates an interest in AAPI civic issues. Special consideration will also be given to applicants who have been adversely affected by cancer (as a survivor, or family member of a victim or survivor).

Award Amount: $5,000

Deadline: March 20, 2026, 5 pm ET

Please review the online application instructions prior to submitting an application. The Han C. Choi Scholarship recipient must be able to accept the award in person at the GAPABA Gala, May 21, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.

Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship

In partnership with the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, NLF will be accepting applications for the Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship Program. The program will provide $6,000 to a law student for a meaningful summer internship at a public interest organization. The fellow will work to further Fred T. Korematsu’s legacy as a civil rights pioneer. Initial funding was provided by Parkin Lee and The Rockefeller Group.

Eligibility: You must be a rising 2L or 3L during Summer 2024.

Deadline: March 20, 2026 – 5 pm ET

SAIL Scholarship

The SAIL Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to an individual who will be a 2L student starting in the 2026 Fall Semester (current 1L students should apply) who has outstanding professional promise and leadership potential. Applicants will be evaluated for (a) academic excellence in their undergraduate school years and first year of law school, (b) leadership experience, (c) volunteerism or service in the public interest, (d) knowledge of social and cultural issues of any one or more AAPI communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more AAPI communities, or both, and (e) commitment to “pay it forward.”

The SAIL Scholarship is made possible due to the generosity of Sharon and Ivan Fong.

Award Amount: $7,500 split equally over 2 years. First disbursement will be in August of the second year of law school. Subject to the Scholar’s continued (i) strong academic performance and good character; and (ii) dedication to the concepts set forth in scholarship, the second disbursement will be in August of the third year of law school.

Deadline: June 30, 2026 – 5:00 pm ET

NAPABA Lobby Day – May 19-20, 2026 in Washington, DC

Registration is now open for NAPABA’s Lobby Day, your opportunity to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Lobby Day brings the NAPABA legal community together to advocate directly with members of Congress and their staff on issues impacting our communities. Students are especially encouraged to participate and will receive advocacy training along with the unique opportunity to engage with congressional staff and experience Capitol Hill firsthand.

Deadline to Register: April 28, 2026

All open opportunities and full application instructions can be found here: https://www.napabalawfoundation.org/open-scholarships

Defending Voices Without a Voice Scholarship – $5,000 – Deadline: April 15, 2026

Kitchel Injury Law is proud to announce the Defending Voices Without a Voice Scholarship, created to support students who aspire to become immigration lawyers and advocate for immigrant communities in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia region.

The firm believes strongly in making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves and recognizes the growing need for compassionate legal advocates dedicated to immigration law. Through this scholarship, Kitchel Injury Law hopes to help future attorneys pursue careers that defend and uplift vulnerable populations..

Scholarship Awards

$5,000 – One law student pursuing a law degree with plans to practice immigration law
$2,500 – One undergraduate student planning to attend law school and pursue immigration law

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be undergraduate students planning to attend law school or current law students
Attend an accredited U.S. college, university, or law school
Demonstrate an intention to pursue immigration law
Have a connection to the Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, or DMV region

Essay Requirement

Applicants must submit an original essay (1,000 words or fewer) addressing:

Why they want to become an immigration lawyer
What motivates them to study immigration law and advocate for immigrant communities

Essays must be submitted as a PDF along with the scholarship application form, https://www.kitchellaw.com/scholarship/.

Deadline

April 15, 2026

March MAX Madness!

Dear Stetson Law Students,

The third quarter of MAX Madness is underway, and this is where teamwork makes all the difference!

Find a friend who hasn’t finished their course yet and give them a nudge. A quick check-in could be the assist that takes Stetson to the next level.

Ready to make a play?
Your move: Check in with your classmates today. Have they completed their lessons? Help our team finish strong and push us closer to the Final Four!

Let’s keep the momentum going! Earn entries into the Max Madness Scholarship drawing by completing modules in Ask EDNA.

Ask EDNA! Education Network at AccessLex | AccessLex

NAELA Future Advocates Scholarship Program – $3,500 – Deadline: April 1, 2026

The NAELA Future Advocates Scholarship Program is designed to increase law student exposure to elder and special needs law by financially supporting their enrollment in a qualifying academic course. The programs fosters early interest in this vital and evolving practice area and helped build a more diverse and inclusive pipeline of future advocates committee to serving older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Scholarship Overview

Scholarships are available to current JD students at ABA-accredited law schools who wish to take a course in elder law, disability law, or special needs planning as part of their academic program.

Award Details

Each scholarship recipient will receive:

$3,500 in tuition support to cover one qualifying 2 – 3 credit course.
A complimentary one-year NAELA student membership
Access to networking opportunities through NAELA’s student and emerging attorney initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school (full-time or part-time).
Have completed at least one semester of law school.
Intend to enroll in a course focused on elder law, special needs law, or related topics in the upcoming academic year.
Not have previously received this scholarship.

Qualifying Courses

Eligible courses must:

Be offered for credit by a U.S. law school.
Focus on elder law, special needs law, guardianship/conservatorship, public benefits, or closely related area.
By taught by qualified faculty or offered through a recognized, clinical program or externship.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit an online application form including:

Personalized statement (500 – 750 words) addressing:
- Interest in elder or special needs law
- Career goals
- How the course supports their academic and professional development
- Statement of financial need or barriers to access
Unofficial Law School Transcript
Course Description or syllabus
Resume or CV
Letter of support or recommendation

How to Apply

The NAELA Foundation is accepting applications through April 1, 2026. Apply Today.
Notification: Within 30 days of the deadline.

More information is available at: Future Advocates Law School Scholarship Program NAELA Foundation

Lem Garcia Law Scholarship – $1,000 – Deadline: June 25, 2026

To apply for the $1,000 Lem Garcia Law Scholarship, applicants must submit an essay of 800 words or less explaining:

Your motivation for pursuing a legal career, and
Your vision for using your law degree to advocate for justice.

Applicants are encouraged to share any personal experiences involving advocacy—whether for themselves or others—and explain how those experiences influenced their commitment to the legal profession.

How to Submit Your Essay

Please email your essay submission to: [email protected]

Scholarship Deadline

June 25, 2026

Who Is Eligible for the 2026 Lem Garcia Law Scholarship?

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

Accepted into any law school in the United States for the 2025–2026 academic year, or
Currently attending any law school in the United States during the 2025–2026 academic year and continuing their studies into 2026–2027.

More information is available at: The Lem Garcia Law Scholarship – Lemgarcialaw.com

O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble Medical Malpractice Advocacy Scholarship – $2,500 – Deadline: July 15, 2026

The legal team with O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble invites incoming and current college students to apply for its new Medical Malpractice Advocacy Scholarship. This scholarship aims to celebrate students who are passionate about advocating on behalf of people who’ve suffered from accidental or intentional medical mistreatment.

Anyone interested in applying for the O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble Medical Malpractice Advocacy Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

Students must be undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college, trade school, university, or graduate school in the United States.
Students must agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions.
Students must submit all of the necessary application materials by the scholarship deadline.

All applicants to this scholarship must meet the eligibility requirements as laid out on the scholarship application page, including:

Applicant must be enrolled at a college, trade school, university, or graduate school
Applicant must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment
Applicant must have residency in the United States
Applicant must be in good academic standing
Applicant must submit some personal information, including name, contact information, and academic information.
Applicant must author an original video on the scholarship topic provided.

More information is available at: O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble Medical Malpractice Advocacy Scholarship | O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble

Robert A. Butterworth Public Service Scholarship – $1,000 – Deadline: May 1, 2026

The scholarship consists of a $1,000 stipend that may be used for law school tuition, course materials or other law school-related expenses.

The scholarship recipient will participate in Section activities, including interacting with executive council members, attending Section meetings, and submitting an article for publication in the “Voice.”

The scholarship is open to rising third year law students. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average at the time he or she submits the application. The overall academic achievement of each applicant will be a considered in awarding the scholarship. Applicants must also describe a need for the scholarship, though tax records and other financial documents are not required.

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete the scholarship application form with the following attachments:

Official law school transcript,
Resume,
500-word personal essay that describes your commitment to and motivation for pursuing a career in public service.
At least one letter of recommendation from an individual familiar with the candidate’s public service background and aspirations, and
Legal writing sample.

Applications are due May 1st and can be completed at: Awards & Scholarship | GLS

2026 PFAWL Scholarship – $3,000 – Deadline: March 10, 2026 (open only to Stetson students!)

The Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers seeks to empower women and provide opportunities to enhance the visibility of women within the legal profession by creating and maintaining networks to support women in the legal field and other professions. As part of this mission, PFAWL will award a scholarship to one Stetson University College of Law student based on financial need and exemplification of PFAWL’s mission.

Criteria:

Must be currently enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at Stetson University College of Law. To apply, please submit the following: 1) A current resume, and 2) a one-page, single spaced statement discussing your financial need for the scholarship and describing what inspired you to pursue a career in the law.

Contact:

Please email all applications to Molly Buie, Awards Chair, at [email protected].

Amount: $3,000 for first place, and $1,500 for second place to be awarded at PFAWL’s 2nd Annual Judicial Reception on April 9, 2026.

AccessLex Max Madness 2026 Scholarship Drawings

It’s Tip Off time for MAX Madness 2026! From now through March 31, law schools nationwide will compete for the most engagement with MAX by AccessLex®, the personal finance program for law students! Every MAX lesson you complete, webinar you join, and on‑campus workshop you attend will earn points for Stetson University College of Law and entries for YOU in the April 1 MAX Grand Prize Scholarship drawing when nine students will win big MONEY!

• Six $25,000 scholarships (2 per class – 1L, 2L and 3L)

• Three $40,000 scholarships (1 per class – 1L, 2L, and 3L)

Plus, the top four schools on March 31 will snag a school scholarship to award internally, a gleaming glassware trophy, and a championship spot in the 2026 MAX Madness Final Four.

Your move: Register for/Log into your AskEDNA account, complete some or all of the MAX lessons for your year (1L, 2L, 3L), and jump into webinars/workshops over the coming weeks. Every point you earn gets us closer to the Final Four and gets YOU closer to life‑changing scholarship dollars – A WIN-WIN.

Let’s show everyone what Stetson can do!

Game on!

Jeff Murphy Law Scholarship – $1,000 – Deadline: April 15, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Be a current 1L, 2L, or 3L law student enrolled at an accredited U.S. law school
Be in good academic standing at the time of application
Submit an original essay responding to the assigned scholarship prompt
Provide proof of current enrollment, such as a student ID or enrollment verification

There is no application fee to apply for this scholarship.

Essay Requirement

Applicants must submit an original essay of approximately 1,000 words responding to the scholarship prompt. The official essay topic will be announced when the application period opens on February 1 and will follow prior themes focused on victims’ rights, advocacy, and the role attorneys play in protecting vulnerable individuals.

Essays must be the applicant’s own work and may not be generated, copied, or repurposed from other submissions or publications.

Required Application Materials

To be considered, applicants must submit the following materials together:

Completed original essay (approximately 1,000 words)
Current resume
Proof of enrollment at an accredited law school

Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

2026 Application Timeline

Application Opens: February 1, 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Winner Selected: May 2026
Winner Announced: May 2026
Scholarship Award Distributed: May 2026

All materials must be received by the deadline to be eligible.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit all required materials by email to: [email protected]

Please include “Jeff Murphy Law Victims’ Rights Scholarship – 2026” in the subject line of your email.

More information is available at: Jeff Murphy Law Victims’ Rights Scholarship – Jeff Murphy Law

Bowman and Brooke Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship – $10,000 – Deadline: February 26, 2026

Bowman and Brooke LLP is a nationally recognized trial firm with one of the largest product liability practices in the country.

The Bowman and Brooke Foundation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to charitable contributions and other financial support of community service activities aligned with the goals of the firm’s partners, employees and clients.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Bowman and Brooke Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship must:

Be currently enrolled in first year of law school studies
Plan to enroll full-time at an ABA accredited law school for the entire upcoming academic year (2026-2027)
Possess a demonstrated interest in representing defendants in civil actions
Demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $10,000 award. Up to two (2) award recipients will be selected. Awards are one use time only. Past recipients may not reapply. Recipients may be offered internships during pursuit of their law degree and/or career opportunities with Bowman and Brooke LLP upon graduation.

Complete guidelines and submission instructions are available at: Bowman and Brooke Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship – Scholarship America

Labor and Employment Law Section of the Florida Bar Scholarship – $2,000 – Deadline: March 1, 2026

The Florida Bar LE Law Section Scholarship Flyer 2025-26 Download

Mandatory for July 2026 bar takers seeking a Bar Study Grant: Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL Sessions – Monday, January 12th or 26th)

Planning for bar study expenses can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Join us for a practical and informative workshop with LeAndra Ross, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute, who will guide you through:

Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period

There are two (2) virtual workshops scheduled: attendance at either is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

The workshops will be held:
Monday, January 12, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 12th; and,

Monday, January 26, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 26th

Registration for either session closes at 11:59pm, January 6, 2026

* The workshops are open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-7813

InclusiveSkies Bessie Coleman Scholarship – $2500 – Deadline: January 15, 2026

InclusiveSkies proudly offers the Bessie Coleman Scholarship, created to support law students and recent graduates who are dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within aviation law.

📌 Scholarship Overview

Award:

Up to $2,500 toward bar preparation courses/expenses
Paid travel + accommodations to attend a Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association Conference
One-year student membership to the Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association

Eligibility:

Current law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school OR recent graduates preparing for the bar
Demonstrated interest in aviation law
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Preference given to applicants with financial need

Application Requirements:

500–1,000 word personal statement
Resume
Unofficial law school transcript
Proof of bar exam registration or intent to register
Letter of recommendation

Deadline: January 15
Scholarship recipients are announced by the end of January, ahead of the bar exam period.

More information is available at: InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship | Aero Law Center

Teague Law Justice in Rural Communities Scholarship – $2,500 – Deadline: January 30, 2026

Teague Law is proud to introduce the Justice in Rural Communities Scholarship, a $2,500 award designed to support students who can thoughtfully examine the challenges facing the justice system in rural communities.

Scholarship Details:

Award: $2,500
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Application Requirement: An original 1,000-word essay (PDF format)
Essay Topic: The unique challenges of accessing justice in rural communities and recommendations for improving accessibility
Eligibility:
- Accepted or enrolled in a U.S. trade school, college, university, graduate program, or law school
- Must agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions
- Must submit required proof of enrollment/acceptance

Students should upload their essay PDF and complete the application form on their scholarship page: Justice in Rural Communities Scholarship

Mandatory for July 2026 bar takers seeking a Bar Study Grant: Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL Sessions – Monday, January 12th or 26th)

Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period

There are two (2) virtual workshops scheduled: attendance at either is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

The workshops will be held:
Monday, January 12, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 12th; and,

Monday, January 26, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 26th

Registration for either session closes at 11:59pm, January 6, 2026

* The workshops are open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-7813

Mandatory for July 2026 bar takers seeking a Bar Study Grant: Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL Sessions – Monday, January 12th or 26th)

Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period

There are two (2) virtual workshops scheduled: attendance at either is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

The workshops will be held:
Monday, January 12, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 12th; and,

Monday, January 26, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 26th

Registration for either session closes at 11:59pm, January 6, 2026

* The workshops are open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-7813

Mandatory for July 2026 bar takers seeking a Bar Study Grant: Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL Sessions – Monday, January 12th or 26th)

Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period

There are two (2) virtual workshops scheduled: attendance at either is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

The workshops will be held:
Monday, January 12, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 12th; and,

Monday, January 26, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 26th

Registration for either session closes at 11:59pm, January 6, 2026

* The workshops are open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-7813

Mandatory for July 2026 bar takers seeking a Bar Study Grant: Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL Sessions – Monday, January 12th or 26th)

Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period

There are two (2) virtual workshops scheduled: attendance at either is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

The workshops will be held:
Monday, January 12, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 12th; and,

Monday, January 26, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 26th

Registration for either session closes at 11:59pm, January 6, 2026

* The workshops are open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-7813

Mandatory for July 2026 bar takers seeking a Bar Study Grant: Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL Sessions – Monday, January 12th or 26th)

Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period

There are two (2) virtual workshops scheduled: attendance at either is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

The workshops will be held:
Monday, January 12, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 12th; and,

Monday, January 26, 2026,
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of January 26th

Registration for either session closes at 11:59pm, January 6, 2026

* The workshops are open to all students and attendance at one of the workshops offered is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the July 2026 bar exam.

If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-78

Shook & Stone Scholarship Opportunity – $2,500 – Deadline: January 1, 2026

Shook & Stone is proud to announce the “An Ideal Lawyer’s Portrait: Representation Matters” Scholarship, which awards $2,500 to a student who can thoughtfully explore how representation shapes the legal profession.

Scholarship Overview:
Students are invited to submit an original essay (up to 1,000 words) that:

Describes their vision of an ideal lawyer
Highlights historical or present-day legal professionals who embody that vision

Application Details:

Award: $2,500
Deadline: January 1, 2026
Eligibility:
- Must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited U.S. trade school, college, university, or graduate program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must submit required transcripts and agree to the scholarship’s terms
How to Apply: Upload the essay (PDF format) and all materials via the application form on their scholarship page: https://www.shookandstone.com/scholarships/

Max Pre-Law by Access Lex Scholarship Program – $15,000 – Deadline: April 30, 2026

AccessLex has officially launched the MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex® scholarship program! Four future law students starting next year will each snag $15,000 toward their first year of law school.
You can earn entries by completing MAX Pre-Law lessons, attending webinars, and watching videos on Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.

MAX Pre-Law automatically enters you into the May scholarship drawing for:
- Completing online courses
- Attending webinars or in-person workshops
- Watching short videos
Four (4) $15,000 scholarship drawings will take place in May. Each eligible MAX Pre-Law activity completed on an individual level earns an entry into the scholarship drawing pool. Up to $15,000 will be paid to each winner’s law school toward their 1L tuition and cost of attendance.

Read the full MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex^® Scholarship Drawing Official Rules.

Bar Study Grant Information and Bar Prep on a Budget Webinar – December 1, 2025

The Bar Study Grant Application

Each year, Stetson University College of Law has a limited amount of need-based grants available for graduates sitting for the upcoming bar exam. These need-based grants are awarded through the Bar Study Grant Program. Grants are not intended to meet all of an individual’s financial needs but are offered to augment an individual’s finances during bar preparation. Eligibility criteria are detailed in the Need-Based Bar Study Grant Application.

For graduates sitting for the February 2026, and July 2026 bar exams, the Bar Study Grant Application is currently open. February bar takers must apply by December 1^st and July bar takers must apply by January 5^th. Click here to apply: Need-Based Bar Study Grant Application.

Bar Prep on a Budget: Financial Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL – Monday, December 1, 2025)

Smart strategies to fund and budget for bar prep costs
A credit and debt checklist to prepare for the Character & Fitness review
Tips for managing living expenses during your bar study period

The workshop will be held:

Monday, December 1, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom Link to be provided to registrants on the morning of December 1st.

Register Here

Registration closes at 5:00pm, Sunday, November 30, 2025

* The Bar Prep on a Budget Workshop is open to all students, but is required for any student applying for a Bar Study Grant for the February or July 2026 bar exams. If you missed the previous workshops in October or November, this is your last opportunity to qualify.

If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Student Financial Planning at [email protected] or call 727-562-7813.

Thanks,

The Office of Student Financial Planning

727-562-7813

[email protected]

JD Next Impact Scholarship – $10,000 – Deadline: May 15, 2026

The JD-Next Impact Scholarship celebrates ten exceptional law school applicants who plan to begin their legal education in Fall 2026 and are committed to making a positive difference in the world through the power of law.

Whether through advocacy, leadership, public service, or innovation, these future legal professionals are driven to utilize their education to enhance the justice system, strengthen communities, and foster a more just society.

Application Criteria

Personal Impact Essay (maximum 600 words): Respond to the following prompt:

Describe how you plan to use your legal education to make a positive impact in your community or society. What motivates you to pursue law, and how do you envision using your degree to lead, serve, and drive meaningful change?

Résumé or CV (no more than 2 pages): Highlight academic achievements, leadership roles, community service, work experience, or relevant projects that align with your commitment to impact and justice.

One Letter of Recommendation: From a professor, mentor, supervisor, or community leader who can speak to your character, leadership potential, and commitment to service or social impact.

More information and full application instructions are available at: Scholarships for JD-Next Law School Entrance Course & Exam