Scholarships, Writing Competitions, Contests, and Tournaments

Available Opportunities

June 2025 Deadline

Robert C. Watson Award in Intellectual Property – Deadline June 30th

Law students are encouraged to submit an article on an IP topic. Judges will consider the merit of the article as a contribution to the knowledge respecting intellectual property and the extent to which it displays original and creative thought or information not previously written or published.

Email articles to watsonaward@aipla.org with “Watson Award Competition” as the subject line. Submit your paper for consideration by Monday, June 30, 2025.

August 2025 Deadline

Cumberland County Bar Foundation 2025 Scholarship – Deadline August 1st

The Cumberland County Bar Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications  for all students who are currently attending or will be attending law school in the Fall of 2025. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2025. For more information, or to apply for this scholarship, see the application here: 2025 CCBF Law School Scholarship Application

December 2025 Deadline

2025 Brown Award for Excellence in Legal Writing – Deadline December 31st

The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the thirty-second annual Brown Award. The Award honors excellence in legal writing in American law schools. Any law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States seeking a J.D. or LL.B degree is eligible to submit a paper for the Award. The amounts awarded for 2025 will be as follows:

$15,000 First Place,
$7,500 Second Place,
$5,000 Third Place,
$2,500 Finalist,
$2,500 Finalist, and
$5,000 to the Scholarship Fund selected by the Dean of the law school in which the First-Place candidate is enrolled.

In order to be considered, two copies of a current legal writing must be submitted to the Foundation c/o Kenneth G. Engerrand, Brown Sims, P.C., 1990 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1800, Houston, Texas 77056. The article must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a law school faculty member or legal professional other than the author of the paper. Only one paper may be submitted on behalf of any student, and only one paper may be sponsored by any faculty member or legal professional. The submission must be postmarked no later than May 30, 2025.

The submission must contain a separate sheet containing the title of the paper; the name, physical address, telephone number, and email address of the student; the name of the student’s law school; and the name, title, physical address, and email address of the student’s sponsor. There is no page limitation or restriction on the topic except that the writing must be on a legal subject. Papers that have been submitted to a law review for publication are eligible, but the submission must be of the paper in its form before it was edited by anyone other than the author.

The Foundation will appoint a final judging panel consisting of a law school dean, a federal judge, and a law school professor. The Foundation will not return any material submitted to the Foundation. The 2025 recipient of the Brown Award will be notified by December 31, 2025, and listed with the other finalists at the website www.brownsims.com/about-brown-sims/affiliations/judge-john-r-brown-award/.

Rolling Deadline

Meltzer Fellowships through the Sheller Center for Social Justice

Meltzer Social Justice Grants offer stipends of $1,000 to $3,000 to students who design and carry out innovative social justice projects. Applications are welcomed on a rolling basis as long as funding is available, and can be for work planned to occur this fall; over the course of both semesters; or in the spring semester. Information on the types of projects supported and application procedures are available in the Meltzer Social Justice Projects Announcement.

No Longer Accepting Applications

Pennsylvania for Modern Courts 2023 Law Student Writing Competition – Deadline March 17th

PIDC D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development – Deadline March 31st

PIDC is now accepting applications for the 2023 PIDC D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development. Up to two (2) scholarships of up to $2,500 each will be awarded. Scholarship recipients will also be offered a paid PIDC fall internship in 2023. Students must either be pursuing a graduate degree at a Philadelphia college or university or be a Philadelphia resident at a college or university studying outside the Philadelphia area. Click here to check out stories on previous scholarship recipients. The scholarship application closes on March 31, 2023.

The PBA Environmental & Energy Law Section Minority Scholarship – Deadline April 1st

PBF Environmental and Energy Law Section Minority Scholarship awards up to nine scholarships specifically designated to support historically under-represented racial/ethnic minority law students. Emphasis is placed on applicants’ academics, volunteer experience, and interests that show a commitment to working as an environmental and energy law attorney. For more information and to find out how students can apply, visit https://www.pabar.org/site/Foundation/What-We-Do/EELS-Minority-Scholarship. The Application deadline is April 1, 2023

Societa’ da Vinci and the Justinian Society of Delaware County Joint Scholarship Program – Deadline April 7th

The Societá da Vinci and the Delaware County Justinian Society are proud to present a joint scholarship program dedicated to helping individuals in the targeted communities of Delaware County Pennsylvania (DELCO) and the State of Delaware in achieving a career in the legal profession. For more information or to apply for this scholarship, the link can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/jcrichichi/join-scholarship-application. The deadline for completing and submitting this application is 5:00 PM on April 7, 2023.   All applications will be presented to the Board of Directors on Monday, April 10, 2023. The Board will present their recommendations to the membership on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  Successful candidates will be notified on or before Friday, April 14, 2023.  Scholarship recipients will be recognized at our membership meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Phoenix Ballroom located at  1661 Mill Road, Upper Chichester, PA. 19061.  Successful applicants should be prepared to attend and be recognized at the meeting.  If you should have any questions or need additional information, please call me, Tony Scafide, 215-485-7507 or Steve Silicato, 610-592-4285.

Notre Dame Law School Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition – Deadline April 15th

Robert Masur Fellowship in Civil Liberties for 1L students – Deadline April 21st

This fellowship is open to first-year law students who intend to carry out significant activities during the summer (in between their first and second year) in the areas of civil rights and/or civil liberties. Fellows each receive a $2,000 honorarium. Proposed activities may include a writing or research project, work with a public interest organization in the areas of civil rights or civil liberties, work on a civil rights or civil liberties law case under the supervision of a faculty member or lawyer, or any other work in the areas of civil rights or civil liberties.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 21, 2023 via the online portal to be eligible. No email applications will be considered.
For more information, please email masur@typemediacenter.org or call 212-822-0263.

PBA Intellectual Property Law Section Law Student Writing Contest – Deadline April 24th

The PBA Intellectual Property Law Section is offering $500 to the law student winner of the section’s 2023 writing contest. This is an opportunity for law students to express in writing their insight and knowledge in the areas of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or trade dress. In addition to the cash award, the winning entry will be published in the section newsletter and on the section page of the PBA website.  Read more about the contest and the submission process here: https://www.pabar.org/public/sections/int17/pdf/2023/IPWritingContest2023.pdf. Deadline: April 24, 2023.

Marshall M. Schulman Criminal Law Student Writing Competition – Deadline April 28th

First year law students are invited to participate in this year’s Marshall M. Schulman Criminal Law Student Writing Competition, sponsored by the Criminal Law Section of the California Lawyers’ Association (formerly the Criminal Law Section of the California State Bar).  More information can be found in this flyer: Marshall M. Schulman Criminal Law Student Writing Competition. Submissions are due at midnight, Friday, April 28, 2023.

Lawrence M. Klemow, Esq. Memorial Scholarship – Deadline April 28th

The Luzerne Foundation is once again offering the Lawrence M. Klemow, Esq. Memorial Scholarship, which is available to students pursuing a law degree who reside in the Greater Hazleton area in Pennsylvania. Students can use the following link to access the scholarship application: https://www.luzfdn.org/cause-posts/lawrence-klemow-esq-memorial-scholarship-fund/. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 28, 2023. This one-time, nonrenewable scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming fall semester. If you have any questions regarding this scholarship, please don’t hesitate to call 570-822-2065.

ABA LGBT Public Interest Scholarship – Deadline April 28th

The SOGI Commission is now accepting applications through April 28, 2023 for the LGBT Public Interest Scholarship for Summer/Fall 2023.

  • This scholarship is intended for law students and/or recent law school graduates studying for the Bar who are either LGBTQ+ or who will be working in the LGBTQ+ space doing public interest work.
  • The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second-, or third-year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBTQ+ public interest arena.
  • One or more scholarships of up to $5000 each are awarded annually, subject to the availability of funds and the recommendation of the Commission’s Scholarship Committee.

To learn more about the application process, visit: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/sexual_orientation/SOGI/

Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship – Deadline April 30th

The Scholarship is open to all 1L MAX participants who complete the entire eight-lesson Financial Foundations course and attend at least two MAX events. Students will be automatically entered for a chance to win $50,000 toward their remaining law school tuition. For further information about the drawing, read the official rules and details.

Trial LawHER Scholarship – Deadline May 1st

Milestone’s annual Trial LawHER Scholarship application window is now open. This is a $10,000 scholarship given to a female rising 3L who aspires to become a plaintiff trial lawyer. Applications for the Trial LawHER Scholarship will be accepted until May 1, 2023.

All law students who fit the above description are invited to apply. Further information and instructions to apply can be found here: https://milestoneseventh.com/trial-lawher-scholarship/. Need a resource on where to begin in your essay? Information can be found here: https://milestoneseventh.com/settlement-planning/

AAJ Law Student Scholarships – Deadline May 1st

Each year, the American Association for Justice® (AAJ®) celebrates the hard work and accomplishments of our Law Student members by offering multiple law student scholarships. AAJ is proud to continue to offer these scholarships and will highlight and honor recipients during AAJ’s 2023 Annual Convention.

Richard D. Hailey Scholarship

AAJ’s Minority Caucus will award a $5,000 scholarship along with registration to our 2023 Annual Convention to a minority Law Student member entering his or her first, second, or third year of law school.

Mike Eidson Scholarship

The Women Trial Lawyers Caucus awards a $5,000 scholarship along with registration to our 2023 Annual Convention to a female law student entering her third year (or fourth year in a part-time program) of law school who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer.

Trial Advocacy Scholarship

This scholarship awards $3,000 to AAJ Law Student members entering their second or third year of law school who demonstrate a desire to represent those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others.

Leesfield AAJ Scholarship

The Leesfield AAJ scholarship awards $1,500 to a first- or second-year Law Student member.

With the exception of the Mike Eidson Scholarship, applicants must be an AAJ Law Student member to qualify for a scholarship. Law students can join AAJ at the rate of $15 for one year. For more details about Law Student membership, visit the AAJ website at justice.org/join. All law student scholarship applications are due May 1, 2023.

Third Annual Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Memorial Legal Writing Competition – Deadline May 15th

The Cumberland County, Gloucester County and Salem County Bar Associations are pleased to jointly announce the 2023 legal writing competition in honor of the late Judge Samuel G. DeSimone, former New Jersey Superior Court Assignment Judge for Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties (known as Vicinage XV). The Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Legal Writing Competition is open to full-time and part-time law students who are enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year at an accredited law school. Applicants must reside in Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester or Camden Counties.

The author of the first-place submission will receive a cash award of $4,000.00 (($1,000.00 from each of the County Bar Foundations of Vicinage XV and $1,000.00 from John DeSimone, Esq.) and the publication of their submission in each of the County Bar Associations’ newsletters and on their websites. The winner will also be invited to a meeting of one of the County Bar Associations of Vicinage XV in early summer 2023 to receive their award. For more information: 2022-2023 Judge DeSimone Legal Writing Competition. Deadline: May 15, 2023.

The Patti Rose Scheimer Bednarik Memorial Scholarship Fund – Deadline May 21st

The Patti Rose Scheimer Bednarik Memorial Scholarship Fund is a scholarship awarded to a “law school student who pursues an interest in animal welfare as part of his/her daily activities and legal training or grant to a young lawyer who pursues an interest in animal welfare as part of his/her daily activities or law practice.”

The Fund solicits applications from PA residents enrolled in any accredited law school located in the United States;  law students enrolled in any PA accredited law school; or PA lawyers in practice less than three years.

Click the above link to find more information and the requirements. Application Deadline: May 21st

Philadelphia Bar Association YLD Diversity Scholarship – Deadline May 31st

The Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association has re-announced its annual YLD Diversity Scholarship for local law students of diverse backgrounds. The goal of the YLD Diversity Scholarship is to identify and promote students who will be future leaders within the bar and their respective affinity bar organizations. In considering candidates, the YLD Diversity Committee looks to the candidate’s involvement in the community, leadership skills, and a demonstrable commitment to practicing law in Philadelphia following graduation. Students who are interested in applying for this award must submit the materials required in the enclosed application to the Board via email to philalgbtqbar@gmail.com to seek recommendation. After receipt of the application materials, the Board will then forward nominations to the YLD Diversity Committee. Informational flyer attached here: YLD Diversity Scholarship Application 2023

2023 Everytown Law Writing Competition – Deadline June 2nd

The Everytown Law Fund is proud to announce its first annual National Writing Competition open to current law school students!

Gun violence is one of the most pressing public health issues of our time. Through this writing competition, Everytown Law encourages the next generation of lawyers to consider ways in which litigation can be used to shape the future of gun violence prevention and gun safety in the civil and criminal justice systems. We invite you to be creative in choosing your idea! A list of sample topics may be found on the Writing Competition web page.

All submissions must be received by Friday, June 2, 2023, midnight EST. Everytown Law may award up to three prizes1: a first place prize of $2,500 and two runners-up prizes of $1,000. The winner and two runners-up will receive a speaking opportunity at an Everytown for Gun Safety convening. All three top papers will be eligible for publication on Everytown for Gun Safety’s website or social media. Winning submissions will be announced in August 2023.

College of Labor and Employment Lawyers – Annual Law Student Writing Competition 2022-2023 – Deadline June 15th

The ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers are pleased to announce their 2022 writing competition.  This competition is open to articles written while the author is an active student at an accredited law school in the United States.  Prizes are as follows:  First Place: $3000; Second Place: $1000, and Third Place:  $500.  The first-place winning article may be selected for publication in the ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law.  In addition, the author of the first-place paper will be a guest at the ABA Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference and honored at the Annual Induction Dinner of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.  The College and the Section reserve the right not to select any article for publication or award any prizes if, in their judgment, the submissions do not meet their standards for outstanding legal writing.  Please click HERE to view the Announcement and Rules for this Competition. Deadline: June 15, 2023.

Ms. JD Public Interest Scholarship – Deadline June 25th

The Ms. JD Public Interest Scholarship program provides a stipend to students as they pursue careers in public interest law. Ms. JD is thrilled to continue our support of women pursuing public interest careers and soften the burden faced by those who accept public interest internships, which are often unpaid.

The definition of public interest law is broad and includes both domestic and international work; direct service, impact litigation, and policy work; and government and non-profit work. Former public interest scholarship award recipients have pursued internships in immigration law, women’s rights, public health, public defense, government at all levels, and criminal justice reform.

Applications are due by 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Selected students will be notified by June 30, 2023. For more information or to apply: https://msjdorg.lpages.co/public-interest/.

Cumberland County Bar Foundation 2023 Scholarship – Deadline June 30th

The Cumberland County Bar Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications  for all students who are currently attending or will be attending law school in the Fall of 2023. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2023. For more information, or to apply for this scholarship, see the application here: 2023 CCBF Law School Scholarship Application

Alpha Accident Lawyers Spring 2023 Scholarship – Deadline July 14th

Alpha Accident Lawyers are excited to offer a new scholarship opportunity, which will be offered each spring and fall semester, giving two students who exemplify a passion for their educational pursuits the chance to receive this one-time monetary award. They are currently accepting applications for their Spring Scholarship with an award amount of $2,500.

Below is a brief outline of the scholarship details that can be found on our scholarship page here:  https://alphaaccidentlawyers.com/scholarship

  • Students must currently be enrolled or accepted to a college or university for the Spring 2023 semester and provide proof of enrollment.
  • Students must have a GPA of 3.0 and submit an official transcript.
  • Students must submit an essay up to 1,000 words answering their essay prompt.
  • The deadline to enter the Spring scholarship is July 14th, 2023 before 12:00 AM PST.
  • The winner will be notified by email and payment will be mailed to them in the form of a check.

StangerLaw LLC Law School Scholarship – Deadline July 16th

The attorneys at StangerLaw LLC are passionate about advocating for our personal injury and auto accident clients. So passionate, in fact, that we want to ensure that the next generation of lawyers is prepared to represent these same clients. That preparation begins in law school.

To encourage students to focus on their studies, StangerLaw LLC will award $1,000 to one law student who responds to the video essay prompt. Interested applicants must submit a video essay answering the question: Who is your favorite fictional TV lawyer and why?

To be eligible to receive the $1,000 scholarship, students must:

  • Answer both parts of the prompt in their video essay;
  • Be accepted to, OR currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited U.S. law school for the Fall 2023 semester; and
  • Submit proof of acceptance or enrollment as part of the scholarship application.

The deadline for video essay submissions is July 16, 2023, and winners will be chosen no later than July 31, 2023.

For more information or to submit your application, go to https://www.stangerlaw.com/doing-good/law-scholarship/

The 2023 Law Offices of Daniel Kim – Spring Scholarship – Deadline July 31st

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim are offering a $5,000 scholarship to one student dedicated to making a difference in their community. Details on the scholarship can be found below:

  • Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for the 2023 school year
  • Students must demonstrate a 3.0+ GPA and submit a 1,200+ word essay
  • One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded.
  • Applications will be reviewed by The Law Offices of Daniel Kim
  • Criteria for selection is based on originality and quality of the submission.
  • The deadline to apply is on July 31, 2023.
  • The winner will be announced on August 15, 2023 via email.

For more information, or to apply, please visit https://usaccidentlawyer.com/the-law-offices-of-daniel-kim-scholarship/

Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship – Deadline July 31st

Philadelphia car accident lawyers are known for obtaining high judgments in Court for victims of car accidents. We want to help the future generation of Philadelphia car accident lawyers with their education expenses by offering an annual $500 scholarship. The Scholarship will be based on an essay competition with a topic focused on car accident law.

This Scholarship is open to both graduate/law students and undergraduate students seeking to go to law school in the future. All applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate-level program. All submissions must be received by July 31, 2023. For more information or to apply: https://philly-injury-law.com/scholarship.html.

Honorable Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Pursuit of Justice” Legal Writing Competition – Deadline August 1st

The Philadelphia Bar Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Legal Writing Competition in honor of the late Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. In so doing, the Bar Association recognizes the importance of excellence in legal writing and seeks to award a student enrolled in an ABA-approved Philadelphia-area law school for authoring a top-quality competition submission. The winner of the first-place award will be invited to the Annual Meeting of the Philadelphia Bar Association, at which time the award will be presented.

View the competition details.

Pines Federal Annual Scholarship Contest – Deadline August 1st

Pines Federal is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a current or incoming student interested in civil service, federal employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney. Applicants must be outgoing high school seniors (graduating in summer 2023) or current students enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school at the start of the fall 2023 semester. Deadline: August 1, 2023 For more information or to apply: https://www.pinesfederal.com/pines-federal-annual-scholarship/

What Does Justice Mean to You – Law School Scholarship Contest – Deadline August 1st

Essay Overview: Understanding the justice system, why it is important for democracy, and how we can teach others the importance of our judicial system. For complete details, please visit https://www.gafirm.com/law-school-scholarship/

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2022 semester.

Deadline: Applicants must submit their essay and other required information by Monday, August 1st, 2023.

Essay Criteria: Please upload the following information: first / last name, email address, phone number, transcript or proof of enrollment to your law school, copy of your essay submission (.doc, .docx, .pdf)

Award Amount: One student will be selected via email and be awarded $1,500 to put towards their law school education. The winner will be selected and notified no later than Monday, August 15th, 2023.

The Zimmerman Law Firm 2023 Law School Scholarship – Deadline August 1st

The Zimmerman Law Firm, a personal injury law firm in Texas, is committed to fighting to get rightful compensation to their clients who have been wronged by insurance companies and negligent acts. This is why they have created the first annual Zimmerman Law Firm scholarship.

Law students are asked to write a 300-500 word essay about the following: “Describe why you chose to pursue law and what do plan to do with your law degree once you graduate?”

Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2023 semester. The winner of the contest will receive a $1,000 scholarship to put towards their law school education costs.

Applications and essays must be submitted before August 1st, 2023; and the winner of the scholarship will be notified no later than August 15th, 2023.

For complete details, please visit https://www.thezlawfirm.com/law-school-scholarship/

Mercer County Bar Foundation Samantha Josephson Scholarship – Deadline October 13th

The Mercer County Bar Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to a current or incoming law school student who resides in or has ties with Mercer County, NJ to assist the recipient in his or her academic pursuits in the legal field. The $5,500 scholarship is given to the student who has ties to Mercer County, who demonstrates financial need, and who is involved in community organizations. To view and/or download the application and guidelines, click here. Applications must be postmarked by October 13, 2023.

American Bar Association Law Student Writing Contest on the Standing Committee on Armed Forces – Deadline November 10th

The Law Student Writing Contest of the Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law (SCAFL) is a competitive writing contest with the goal of recognizing law students who have exceptional written work that focuses on the military’s application of criminal law—also known as military justice. Please view the Official Rules for details about the submission requirements, entry procedure, and selection process. Deadline: November 10, 2023.

Stetson Advocacy Writing Competition & Online Writing Workshop – Register by November 22nd

The annual Stetson Advocacy Writing Competition is underway!  Submissions are not being accepted

  • The winner will receive an award of $1,000.00 and be guaranteed publication in the Stetson Journal of Advocacy and the Law.
  • The winner will have an opportunity to present their winning article or a related topic at the annual Educating Advocacy Teachers Conference (EATS) hosted by Stetson from June 10 to 12, 2024.
  • Each contestant should enter an article related to teaching advocacy skills or discussing contemporary issues related to oral and written advocacy.  Submissions must be 3,000 to 10,000 words with no more than 99 footnotes, single spaced, and in 12-point font.  Articles must be submitted to advocacy@law.stetson.edu by February 1, 2024, to be considered.  This competition is open to legal practitioners, judges, professors, and law students.

Get that publication finished with help from your colleagues at the annual FREE online Stetson Writing Workshop on December 12, 2023, from 10 AM to 3 PM EST.  This one-day online workshop includes small group discussions on article topics, publication procedures, and even feedback on your drafts.  We structure the workshop to meet the needs of the community.  Please REGISTER by November 22, 2023.

Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Scholarship – Deadline November 30th

Tittle & Perlmuter, a firm located in Cleveland, OH, offers an annual scholarship opportunity for eligible grad students. The Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Scholarship is a recurring $1,000 scholarship that aims to provide support for those affected by medical malpractice and raise awareness of this important issue.

If you are interested in this opportunity, information on eligibility and application requirements can be found here: 2023 Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Scholarship. Deadline: November 30, 2023.

Wells Call Injury Lawyers Scholarship – Deadline December 2nd

Wells Call Injury Lawyers are sponsoring a law school scholarship. Students who are pursuing law degrees are able to win a $2,500 scholarship to put towards their law school education. Students are asked to write an essay of at least 500 words (and no more than 1000 words) answering the following:

“If you were able to change one state or federal law, what law would it be and why? How would this law impact others in your community or society as a whole? ”

Applicants must be students currently enrolled in a law school as of the start of the fall 2023 semester. For more information or to apply, see: https://www.wccbc.com/law-school-scholarship-contest/. Essays must be submitted by December 2, 2023.

Alpha Accident Lawyers Spring 2023 Scholarship – Deadline December 31st

Alpha Accident Lawyers are excited to offer a new scholarship opportunity, which will be offered each spring and fall semester, giving two students who exemplify a passion for their educational pursuits the chance to receive this one-time monetary award. They are currently accepting applications for their Fall Scholarship with an award amount of $2,500.

Below is a brief outline of the scholarship details that can be found on our scholarship page here:  https://alphaaccidentlawyers.com/scholarship

  • Students must currently be enrolled or accepted to a college or university for the Fall 2023 semester and provide proof of enrollment.
  • Students must have a GPA of 3.0 and submit an official transcript.
  • Students must submit an essay between 1,000 and 1,100 words answering their essay prompt.
  • The deadline to enter the Spring scholarship is December 31, 2023 before 6:00 PM PST.
  • The winner will be notified by email and payment will be mailed to them in the form of a check.

Fourth Annual Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Memorial Legal Writing Competition – Deadline December 31st

The Cumberland County, Gloucester County and Salem County Bar Associations are pleased to jointly announce the 2023-2024 legal writing competition in honor of the late Judge Samuel G. DeSimone, former New Jersey Superior Court Assignment Judge for Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties (known as Vicinage XV). The Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Legal Writing Competition is open to full-time and part-time law students who are enrolled in the 2023-2024 academic year at an accredited law school. Applicants must reside in Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester or Camden Counties.

The author of the first-place submission will receive a cash award of $4,000 and the publication of the winning submission in the three county bar association newsletters and on their websites. The winner of the first-place award will be invited to a meeting of the three county bar associations in January 2024, at which time the award will be presented, either virtually or in person. For more information: 2023-2024 Judge DeSimone Essay Competition. Deadline: May 15, 2023.

2024 Samuel Gomez Memorial Scholarship – Deadline January 17th

Sam Gomez was a graduate of Temple University School of Law.  He worked at Community Legal Services, as an attorney, and was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.  The scholarship award alternates between Temple Law and Penn Law, and will be awarded to a Temple Law student in spring 2024.

Applicants must submit a one page essay which discusses their involvement in community service, along with a resume. Please make sure to include your name on the essay.  You should email your application to Johanne Johnston, Assistant Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid, at johanne.johnston@temple.edu, no later than Wednesday, January 17th.

The award will be presented at the annual Lunar Banquet conducted by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA) tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 2, 2024. The scholarship recipient is expected to attend the banquet.

Environmental Law Forum Law Student Scholarships – Deadline February 9th

The Environmental & Energy Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association sponsors scholarships for two students from each of Pennsylvania’s nine law schools to attend the Environmental Law Forum. Each scholarship includes free tuition to the two-day program, the Environmental & Energy Law Section Dinner on Wed. April 10, and hotel accommodations for the nights of April 9 and April 10 at the Harrisburg Hilton for those not living in the Harrisburg area. The scholarship also covers hotel parking and a mileage reimbursement for travel to Harrisburg.

Contact your law school’s career services office or environmental law professors. Each school will internally select students for the scholarships. If your school prefers not to internally select students, you may submit your resume along with a short essay (250 words maximum) detailing what you hope to get out of attending the Environmental Law Forum to Andrew Bockis at andrew.bockis@saul.com. For more information, see the Environmental Law Form Scholarship Notice.

2023-2024 American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition – Deadline February 29th

This year’s American Indian Law Review national writing competition is now welcoming papers from students at accredited law schools in the United States and Canada.  Papers will be accepted on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples.  Three cash prizes will be awarded: $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place, and $400 for third place. Each of the three winning authors will also be awarded an eBook copy of Cohen’s Handbook of Federal Indian Law, provided by LexisNexis.  The first-place paper will be published in the Review.

The deadline for entries is Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Law, the American Indian Law Review has proudly served Native and legal communities since 1973. Each year at this time we encourage law students nationwide to participate in this, the longest-running competition of its kind.  Papers will be judged by a panel of Indian law scholars and by the editors of the Review.

For further information on eligibility, entry requirements, and judging criteria, see the AILR 2023-2024 National Writing Competition rules sheet or the AILR writing competition website at https://law.ou.edu/ailr/wc.

NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Law School Writing Contest – Deadline March 1

The entry period for the Civil Rights Defense Fund Law Student Second Amendment Writing Competition is drawing to a close. The deadline for all entries is March 1, 2024.

All law students currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school are encouraged to submit their entries for a chance to receive the following awards:

  • $5,000.00 for first place
  • $3,000.00 for second place
  • $2,000.00 for third place.

There are two writing competitions; you are eligible to enter both writing competitions and you may submit an entry for each question. Eligible law school students are encouraged to send an email to nracrdf_lawschoolcontest@nrahq.org to request an entry packet.

Pennsylvania for Modern Courts 2024 Law Student Writing Competition – Deadline March 22nd

PIDC D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development – Deadline March 31st

PIDC is now accepting applications for the 2024 PIDC D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Developmentto support graduate students pursuing a career in urban studies, economics, law, public administration, real estate, regional and/or city planning, and urban planning and design. Up to two (2) scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded along with a paid PIDC fall internship in 2024. Students must either be pursuing a graduate degree at a Philadelphia college or university or be a Philadelphia resident at a college or university studying outside the Philadelphia area. Check out stories on our previous scholarship recipients at the bottom of PIDC’S scholarship webpage. The scholarship application closes on March 31, 2024.

2024 ABA Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee Student Writing Competition – Deadline April 30th

Click Here to review the Competition Rules

Richard D. Hailey Law Student Scholarship – Deadline May 1st

Each year, AAJ’s Minority Caucus awards a $5,000 scholarship to a minority Law Student member entering their first, second, or third year of law school.  Additionally, the winner receives a registration and travel stipend to attend the AAJ Annual Convention.

The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best:

  • Exhibits an interest and proficiency in trial advocacy skills
  • Expresses a desire to represent those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others
  • Promotes accountability and safety
  • Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through involvement in an AAJ student chapter and Minority Caucus activities
  • Shows a financial need for the scholarship

Application Process

To apply, you must be an AAJ Law Student member (join here), be enrolled in an ABA-approved law school, and submit a complete application package.

To submit your application, you will complete the online form and upload the following documents:

  • A resume
  • A 500-word personal statement explaining how you meet the criteria described above
  • Up to three (3) recommendations from a faculty adviser, trial advocacy professor, dean, AAJ member, or trial lawyer; and
  • Law student verification form [PDF]

Submit your application via the online form by May 1, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note, the recipient of this scholarship must attend AAJ’s Annual Convention to accept the award. Convention registration and a travel stipend are included with the scholarship.

Mike Eidson Law Student Scholarship – Deadline May 1st

Each year, the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus awards a $5,000 scholarship to a female student entering her third year of law school (the student can be enrolled in a three-year day program or four-year night program) who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.  Additionally, the winner receives a registration and travel stipend to attend the AAJ Annual Convention.

Application Process

To apply, you must be an AAJ Law Student member (join here), be enrolled in an ABA-approved law school, and submit a complete application package outlined below.

To submit your application, you will complete this online form and upload the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Letter explaining your interest in a career as a trial lawyer, your dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and how you have demonstrated this
  • Law student verification form [PDF]

Submit your complete application via the online form by May 1, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note, the recipient of this scholarship must attend AAJ’s Annual Convention to accept the award. Convention registration and a travel stipend are included with the scholarship.

AAJ Trial Advocacy Law Student Scholarship – Deadline May 1st

Open to all AAJ Law Student Members who are entering their second or third year of law school, this $3,000 scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and its mission, a desire to represent victims, interest and skill in trial advocacy, and financial need.

The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best:

  • Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through extensive involvement in AAJ student chapter activities
  • Expresses a desire to represent those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others
  • Promotes accountability and safety
  • Exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy
  • Shows a financial need for the scholarship

Application Process

To apply, you must be an AAJ Law Student member (join here), be enrolled in an ABA-approved law school, and submit a complete application package.

To submit your application, you will complete the online form and upload the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Statement of financial need
  • 500-word personal statement explaining how you meet the criteria described above
  • Up to three (3) recommendations from a faculty adviser, trial advocacy professor, dean, AAJ member, or trial lawyer; and
  • Law student verification form [PDF]

Submit your application via the online form by May 1, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Leesfield Law Student Scholarship – Deadline May 1st

Sponsored by AAJ and AAJ member Ira Leesfield, this scholarship awards $1,500 to a first- or second-year law student and is to help subsidize the Law Student Member’s attendance at AAJ’s Annual Convention.

AAJ’s Annual Convention is a wonderful opportunity for law students to build the foundation for success as a trial lawyer. Network with top trial lawyers from around the country, learn about cutting-edge trial advocacy issues at CLE programs, and meet members of AAJ’s New Lawyer Division (NLD).

Application Process

To apply, you must be an AAJ Law Student member (join here), be enrolled in an ABA-approved law school, and submit a complete application package.

 To submit your application, you will complete the online form and upload the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Statement of financial need
  • 500-word written request substantiating the applicant’s commitment to preserving the civil justice system
  • Up to three (3) recommendations from a faculty adviser, trial advocacy professor, dean, AAJ member, or trial lawyer; and
  • Law student verification form [PDF]

Submit your application via the online form by May 1, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Please note, the recipient of this scholarship must attend AAJ’s Annual Convention to accept the award. Convention registration and a travel stipend are included with the scholarship.

2024 Marshall M. Schulmann Writing Competition – Deadline May 12, 2024

The Criminal Law Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) announces the 2024 Marshall M. Schulman Student Writing Competition.  Named after an esteemed prosecutor and defense attorney, Marshall Schulman, this competition is open to all law students, whatever their year of study.  Although it is helpful when the submission concerns California law, any article about any current issues in criminal law are acceptable.  Last year’s winning submissions came from schools across the country, from UCLA to Fordham. Grand Prize is $2500, the three honorable mentions are $1000.  This competition is particularly good for 1L students, as it does not require a Law Review-type note, but a shorter article that is informative and to the point.    Any questions can be addressed to me at anne.perry@usdoj.gov.  The deadline will be midnight, Sunday, May 12, 2024, with the winners to be announced September 6, 2024. For more information, see 2024 Schulmann Writing Competition.

Fourth Annual Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Memorial Legal Writing Competition – Deadline May 31st

The Cumberland County, Gloucester County and Salem County Bar Associations are pleased to jointly announce the 2024 legal writing competition in honor of the late Judge Samuel G. DeSimone, former New Jersey Superior Court Assignment Judge for Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties (known as Vicinage XV). The Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Legal Writing Competition is open to full-time and part-time law students who are enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year at an accredited law school. Applicants must reside in Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester or Camden Counties.

The author of the first-place submission will receive a cash award of $4,000.00 (($1,000.00 from each of the County Bar Foundations of Vicinage XV and $1,000.00 from John DeSimone, Esq.) and the publication of their submission in each of the County Bar Associations’ newsletters and on their websites. The winner will also be invited to a meeting of one of the County Bar Associations of Vicinage XV in early summer 2023 to receive their award. For more information: 2023-2024 Judge DeSimone Legal Writing Competition. Deadline: May 31, 2023.

College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Law Student Writing Competition – Deadline June 15th

The ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers are pleased to announce their 2024 writing competition. This competition is open to articles written while the author is an active student at an accredited law school in the United States. Authors may not have graduated from law school prior to December 1, 2023. Graduate students in law school (LLM candidates) are not eligible.

Prizes are as follows: First Place: $3000; Second Place: $1000, and Third Place: $500. The first-place winning article may be selected for publication in the ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law. In addition, the author of the first-place paper will be a guest at the ABA Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference and honored at the Annual Induction Dinner of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. The College and the Section reserve the right not to select any article for publication or award any prizes if, in their judgment, the submissions do not meet their standards for outstanding legal writing.

For more information, see the competition announcement website. Competition rules are also available as a PDF HERE. Click here to review the Judges’ Scoring Guide.

Cumberland County Bar Foundation 2024 Scholarship – Deadline June 28th

The Cumberland County Bar Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications  for all students who are currently attending or will be attending law school in the Fall of 2024. The deadline to apply is June 28, 2023. For more information, or to apply for this scholarship, see the application here: 2023 CCBF Law School Scholarship Application

American IP Law Association Robert C. Watson Award – Deadline June 30th

AIPLA has sponsored this student competition for many years to encourage interest in intellectual property issues. Students are encouraged to submit articles on a subject relating to the protection of intellectual property.

Judges consider the merit of the article as a contribution to the knowledge respecting intellectual property and the extent to which it displays original and creative thought or information not previously written or published by an author.

Law students are encouraged to submit an article on an IP topic, written on or before June 30, 2024. Judges will consider the merit of the article as a contribution to the knowledge respecting intellectual property and the extent to which it displays original and creative thought or information not previously written or published by the author prior to July 1, 2023.

The winner will receive reasonable expense reimbursement to attend the AIPLA Annual Meeting, October 24 – 26, 2024 in Washington DC, to receive their award.

To be eligible for consideration, the article must have been written solely by a student or students either in full-time attendance at a law school (day or evening) or prepared in connection with a law school course. The article must be submitted to the American Intellectual Property Law Association on or before June 30, 2024. Papers should be approximately the equivalent of 10 law review pages, including footnotes (30 – 40 pages typed copy). Submission must be made in PDF or text format. Submission must include the submitter’s name, current address, current telephone number, and employment information, if applicable.

To apply, email articles to watsonaward@aipla.org with “Watson Award Competition” as the subject line by June 30, 2024.

Animal Law Student Writing Competition: NYSBA Committee on Animals and the Law – Deadline July 5th

For more information and a copy of the competition rules, click here.

Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York Annual Legal Scholarship – Deadline September 13th

The Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York (HALANY) invites law students to apply for their 2024 law student scholarship.

To qualify, applicants must:

      • be a member of HALANY;
      • be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher;
      • submit an original legal scholarship paper of no more than 1,000 words along with a headshot, resume, and proof of enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school for 2023-2024 or registration for a Bar Review Course for 2024;
      • attend HALANY sanctioned and community service events; and
      • show community service involvement, academic achievement, and/or demonstrated financial need.

The full details and guidelines can be found in the Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York Scholarship Application _2024

All required documents must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, September 13, 2024. The scholarship awards will be presented on Thursday, November 15, 2024 during HALANY’s 11th Anniversary Gala at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck, NY. Scholarship recipients must attend the gala in person to accept the scholarship award.

2024 Mercer County Bar Foundation Samantha Josephson Scholarship – Deadline November 1st

The Mercer County Bar Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to a current or incoming law school student who resides in or has ties with Mercer County, NJ to assist the recipient in his or her academic pursuits in the legal field. The $5,500 scholarship is given to the student who has ties to Mercer County, who demonstrates financial need, and who is involved in community organizations. To view and/or download the application and guidelines, click here. Applications must be postmarked on or before November 1, 2024.

Janet Doherty Memorial Scholarship – Deadline November 12th

This $5,000 scholarship is funded by The Community Foundation’s (TCF) Happy Soles Fund and is available to current or former residents of Delaware County, PA who are pursuing a law degree.

TCF is seeking applications from students whose personal actions will honor Janet’s legacy. Janet was a beloved mother, friend, attorney, cancer survivor, and community leader. This scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best embodies the following values: philanthropically inclined, scholastic excellence, involvement with sports, and connection to music or the arts.

For more information or to apply, click here. Deadline: November 12th, 2024 at 5:00 PM

PBA Intellectual Property 2024 Writing Contest – Deadline November 22nd

American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) Law School Student Writing Award – Deadline December 31st

The ACREL Law Student Writing Award is an annual award given by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) (https://www.acrel.org/acrel/default.asp) to the author(s) of a student-authored article relating to real property that is published, or accepted for publication, in a scholarly journal sponsored by a law school in the United States. The award is intended to recognize and encourage thoughtful student scholarship and excellent writing in the area of real property law or related topics.

The 2024 award competition is open to persons who are registered students at ABA-accredited law schools in the United States and its territories and possessions as of December 31, 2024. To be eligible to participate in the 2024 competition, as of December 31, 2024, an entrant also must be 21 or over, and a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.

Papers should address a topical issue of interest in real property law or related areas, including, for example, real estate aspects of financing, bankruptcy or environmental law. Papers shall have been published, or accepted for publication, in a scholarly journal sponsored by an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and its territories and possessions within calendar year 2024.

Papers must be submitted by 11:59 PM on December 31, 2024. For more information, including entry rules and submission instructions, see ACREL Writing Award Description

Fifth Annual Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Memorial Legal Writing Competition – Deadline January 1st

The Cumberland County, Gloucester County and Salem County Bar Associations are pleased to jointly announce the 2024-2025 legal writing competition in honor of the late Judge Samuel G. DeSimone, former New Jersey Superior Court Assignment Judge for Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties (known as Vicinage XV). The Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Legal Writing Competition is open to full-time and part-time law students who are enrolled in the 2024-2025 academic year at an accredited law school. Applicants must reside in Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester or Camden Counties.

The author of the first-place submission will receive a cash award of $5,000 and the publication of the winning submission in the three county bar association newsletters and on their websites. The winner of the first-place award will be invited to a meeting of the three county bar associations in January 2025, at which time the award will be presented, either virtually or in person. For more information: 2024-2025 Judge DeSimone Essay Competition. Deadline: January 1, 2025.

Camden County Bar Foundation 2025 Scholarships – Deadline February 28th

The Camden County Bar Foundation is accepting applications for their 2025 law student scholarship awards. Temple Law students may be eligible for nine of the scholarships, each worth $1,000. Interested students should review the scholarship application and criteria and submit no later than February 28, 2025. You can find the application and criteria here: Master CCBF Scholarship Award Application and Criteria

NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Law School Writing Contest – Deadline March 1st

The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund would like to make you aware of its Second Annual Law Student Second Amendment Research and Writing Competition.

Any law student currently enrolled in an ABA Accredited law school is eligible to enter the competition by writing a scholarly article suitable for publication* addressing the assigned Second
Amendment issue. Articles must be submitted via email, in PDF format, on or before March 1, 2025, to nracrdf_lawschoolcontest@nrahq.org.

Three awards are available:

  • $10,000.00 for first place
  • $7,000.00 for second place
  • $3,000.00 for third place.

Please see the following: flyer, cover sheet, and question presented and instructions.

Ambro Fellowship for Summer Internship in Delaware Bankruptcy Court – Deadline March 1st

The Delaware Bankruptcy American Inn of Court is awarding a $6,000 stipend to a student who will have completed their first or second year of law school for a summer internship with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The candidate must be available for an eight-week internship rotating among four of the Judges of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court beginning June 2, 2025.

The criteria for the successful candidate should include:

  1. an interest in practicing law in Delaware;
  2. a sense of ethics and high moral character;
  3. intelligence, honesty and a willingness to work hard;
  4. a pleasant personality and ability to work independently or as part of a
    team; and
  5. an interest in commercial or bankruptcy law.

DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY COURT REQUIREMENTS: Candidate will be selected provisionally pending the results of a background check.

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants who meet the selection criteria should send an e-mail, no later than March 1, 2025, containing a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to Demitra Yeager, Judicial Assistant, at demitra_yeager@deb.uscourts.gov.

The Judges of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court will select the successful candidate in their sole discretion. Virtual interviews will be conducted the week of March 10, 2025. The recipient will be notified by March 19, 2025. Half of the stipend will be paid to the recipient at the start of the fellowship, and the remainder will be paid at the end of the fellowship.

2025 Sovereignty Symposium Law Student Writing Competition – Deadline March 24th

The 2025 Sovereignty Symposium announces three separate writing competitions, with prizes ranging from $500 to $1,500 each. For more information, competition rules, and to apply, see: 2025 Sovereignty Symposium Writing Competition Flyer

Deadline: March 24, 2025

Public Investors Advocate Bar Association James E. Beckley Writing Competition – Deadline March 28th

This is a writing competition for students interested in Securities Arbitration and Securities Law sponsored by The PIABA Foundation.  First Prize is $1500, Second Prize is $1000, and Third Prize is $750. Competition winner(s) will be posted online at www.piabafoundation.org. The PIABA Bar Journal Board-of-Editors will publish the first place paper, and may, at their option, print additional submissions. The submission deadline is 5pm Eastern on Friday, March 28, 2025.

For more information, see the 2024 James E. Beckley Competition Rules and go to https://piaba.org/

Pennsylvania for Modern Courts 2025 Law Student Writing Competition – Deadline March 31st

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) is excited to launch their 2025 Law Student Writing Competition for 2L and 3L students in PA. This year, PMC is asking students to address the topic: What is the role of Artificial Intelligence, if any, in jury selection, and what would be the advantages and disadvantages of such use?

Our hope continues to be to understand better what soon-to-be lawyers think about our judicial system and how best to maintain its integrity as an independent branch of government. We also want to encourage them to get involved in our work.

The competition is open to law students, 2L & 3L in area law schools in Pennsylvania, Camden and Delaware. The papers will be due by March 31, 2025. The winning student will receive a $3,000 prize and be honored in May. Details of the competition can be found here: PMC 2025 Law Student Writing Competition Rules

Justinian Foundation of Philadelphia 2025 Richard F. Furia, Esq. Scholarship – Deadline May 30th

The Justinian Society was founded in 1935 and serves Philadelphia’s Italian-American attorneys and judges. Richard F. Furia, Esq. co-founder of The Justinian Foundation, followed in his father, the Honorable Edward W. Furia’s footsteps, both having served as chancellors of The Justinian Society. Before Richard’s death in 2011, he requested that memorial donations be sent to The Justinian Foundation. Richard was very active in the Society ad the Orders of the Sounds of Italy in America Commission for Social Justice, fighting against stereotypes that sought to disenfranchise Italian-Americans. To that end, the Justinian Foundation of Philadelphia invites any law school student currently in his/her second year to submit a 750 – 1,000 word essay answering:

As an attorney, what will you do to fight against stereotyping and defamation of Italian-Americans and people of all races, religions and cultures in general?

The scholarship recipient will be invited to The Justinian Society and Foundation luncheon in June 2025, to accept the scholarship payable to the recipient’s law school for his/her third year.

Due Date: May 30, 2025, 5pm EST

Submission Guidelines: All submissions must be sent to the attention of Justin Moriconi, Esq. either by e-mail or regular mail. They must be between 750 and 1,000 words.

Justin Moriconi, Esq., c/o Moriconi Flowers Ltd., 40 West Evergreen Avenue, Suite 104, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Email: justin@moriconiflowers.com