Finding Scholarships for Law and Pre-Law Students

Whether you want to become an attorney or a professional in a law-adjacent career, you will undoubtedly have to commit to years of study and hard work. However, the costs of post-secondary education for law and pre-law students can serve as a major obstacle. Applying to scholarships can help alleviate these costs, and there are many scholarships targeted specifically toward students interested in law careers.

At the OVC Scholarship Network, our main goal is to help students find reputable scholarships that meet their needs. To that end, we maintain a regularly updated directory to keep students informed of potential funding opportunities. If you need help paying for law school or a pre-law degree, consider looking into these scholarships.

Scholarships Available to Law Students

The Lawyers Give Back Scholarship is open to current law school students and undergraduates pursuing a law degree. To qualify for this scholarship, you must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

The Legal Leaders Scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in a legal field, with a GPA requirement of 3.5 or above.

The Criminal Justice Scholarship is open to students with a demonstrated interest in the criminal justice system. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited law program in the United States.

The Pillars of Justice Scholarship is open to students who are pursuing a major or concentration in criminal justice, with a GPA requirement of 3.2 or higher.

The Power of Change Scholarship is offered to students who are majoring in criminal justice or political science. All applicants must be full-time students or incoming freshmen at an accredited university.

The Justice in Family Law Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or J.D. program. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.

The Triumphant Student Scholarship is available to minority students who are studying political science or are planning to attend law school. This scholarship has a minimum GPA requirement of at least 3.0.

The Path to Law Scholarship is open to undergraduate students with hopes of pursuing a law career, with a GPA requirement of 3.5 or higher.

The Committing to Justice Scholarship is offered to law students interested in representing plaintiffs in employment discrimination or civil rights cases.

The Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship is open to students who are enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited law school. Applicants must meet a GPA requirement of 3.2 or higher.

The Single Parent Scholarship is open to students in a single-parent household who are pursuing an education in law, with a minimum GPA requirement of 2.0.

The Aspiring Professionals Scholarship is available to current law school students who eventually aspire to start their own practice. This scholarship has a GPA requirement of 2.5 or higher.

The Dream Chaser Scholarship is offered to first-generation college students who are planning to go to law school or pursue a career in law in some capacity. Interested students must meet a minimum 3.2 GPA requirement.

The Empowering Families Scholarship is open to undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in divorce and family law, with a GPA requirement of 3.5 or higher.

The Young Legal Professionals Scholarship is open to law students and undergraduates who intend to practice law upon graduation.

The Civil Rights Scholarship is available to law students or undergraduate students interested in studying law.

The Workplace Rights Scholarship is offered to students and incoming freshmen who have a passion for employment law-related issues, with a GPA requirement of 3.5 or higher.

The Attorney Ambitions Scholarship is open to students pursuing a law degree or a law-adjacent degree, with a cumulative GPA requirement of 3.0 or above.

The Justice for All Scholarship is available to students interested in working in the legal profession or in law enforcement. Interested applicants must meet a GPA requirement of at least 3.0.

The Legal Legacy Scholarship is open to first-generation students studying pre-law or law at an accredited university.

The Legal Ethics Scholarship is offered to law and pre-law students with a GPA requirement of 3.0 or higher.

Questions? Reach Out Today

The OVC Scholarship Network is proud to assist law students and aspiring legal professionals in the pursuit of a quality education. If you have any further inquiries about open scholarship opportunities, we can be reached through our online contact form or via phone at 630-517-2702.