External Scholarships
Need additional sources of funding available to help finance your legal education? Below is a list of external scholarships offered by nonprofit organizations, foundations, law firms, and networking groups.
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:
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California ChangeLawyers 1L Next Gen Scholarship
California ChangeLawyers 1L Next Gen Scholarship is for students starting their first year of law school at an ABA or CA accredited law school with a commitment to practicing law in California. They want to support you, the brightest ChangeLawyers of tomorrow, by eliminating the roadblocks that exist between you and success. They believe that a state as diverse as California needs a justice system led by advocates of all backgrounds. This is a $7,500 scholarship to help offset the financial burden of attending law school. California ChangeLawyers is also offering to its 2024 scholarship recipients a year of one-on-one mentorship, and access to ongoing leadership courses and networking opportunities. This application will close on July 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST).
California ChangeLawyers 1L Next Gen Scholarship
The CWL Foundation Nancy E. O'Malley Scholarship
The CWL Foundation Nancy E. O'Malley Scholarship was founded in 2016 to honor CWL Past President Nancy O'Malley (2009-2010) for her dedication and commitment to promoting California Women Lawyers and protecting all women and children in our society. The scholarship is awarded annually to a law student whose prior and current activities, and future plans demonstrate a commitment to issues affecting women and/or children in the community. Everyone who meets the requirements may apply. The scholarship amount is $7,500 (one awarded). The deadline to apply is September 27, 2024.
The CWL Foundation Nancy E. O'Malley Scholarship
California Judges Foundation 2024 Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarships
The California Judges Foundation (CJF) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarships. Law students studying at ABA-approved schools in California and California residents studying at any other ABA-approved law schools are encouraged to submit applications before the July 12 deadline. The Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates the life of a young man who died at age 21. Adam was always trying to help others in need, whether it was the homeless or his classmates. Through need-based scholarships for law students, CJF continues Adam’s legacy while fulfilling the organization’s mission, promote education, and make a lasting impact on future generations devoted to the rule of law and equal access to justice.
Applicants must attend an ABA-approved law school in California or be a California resident attending an ABA-approved law school, and they must also demonstrate financial need. Interested law students must submit a two-minute-long video answering specific questions along with their application. Deadline: July 12, 2024 @ 11:59pm
CJF Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarships
Sonoma County Law Student Scholarship Fund
The Sonoma County Law Student Scholarship Fund, a scholarship specifically designed
to support law students who have graduated from high schools in Sonoma County or currently
reside in Sonoma County. This scholarship aims to recognize and assist individuals
with strong ties to the Sonoma County community in pursuing their legal education.
To be eligible, applicants must be a current law student enrolled in an accredited
law school program. They also must have graduated from a high school in Sonoma County
or currently reside in Sonoma County.
The application requirements consist of a completed scholarship application, two essay
questions, unofficial school transcripts, and LSAT Score. The deadline for Application
is June 30th, 2024 with a scholarship amount up to $5,000.
Sonoma County Law Student Scholarship Fund