External Scholarships
External foundations, nonprofits, law firms, and networking groups support scholarships for students to help finance their legal education. Our financial aid team regularly receives information about these law school scholarships and is ready to help you find the best opportunities.
Current External Scholarships
Organizations, groups, and nonprofits occasionally contact California Western with information about scholarships their agencies offer. While this is not an exhaustive list, the following are some of the scholarships currently being offered:
AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
The AccessLex Institute® invites you to utilize their newest tool to find money that’s already available to help pay for law school and lower your student loan burdens. Search over 800 carefully curated and vetted scholarship opportunities and writing competitions, with filters to help you find the ones best suited for you.
HBAIE Law Student Scholarship
The Hispanic Bar Association Inland Empire (HBAIE) 2026 Law Student Scholarship is offering a $2,000 scholarship to two deserving individuals with strong ties to the Inland Empire. These scholarships will be awarded based on the successful applicants’ commitment to the Hispanic community, connection to the Inland Empire, scholastic excellence, financial need, and outstanding personal qualities. The application deadline has been extended to October 2, 2026.
OC ABOTA Scholarship
The Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (OC ABOTA) announces their fall 2026 scholarship. Applicants must be a second- or third-year law student, reside in Orange County or be enrolled in an Orange County law school, and be in good standing at a California State Bar-accredited law school. Applicants must demonstrate legal aptitude, have a minimum 3.0 GPA from the past academic year, and submit a current transcript. The application deadline is October 6, 2026.
California Western is pleased to share information about scholarship opportunities offered by external organizations and/or individuals. These scholarships are administered independently by their respective sponsors and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or administered by the school. Accordingly, California Western does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, availability, eligibility requirements, application processes, deadlines, award amounts, or payment of any outside scholarship. Students are solely responsible for researching scholarship opportunities, verifying information with the sponsoring organization, and determining the legitimacy of any program before applying.
Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office is here to help you navigate the financial aid process. If you require assistance or have questions about external scholarships, please contact our office.