Law School Scholarship Essay Contest

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be currently enrolled in an American Bar Association-approved institution, the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's School, or any law school provisionally approved. Essay on one of the following topics (more information on each topic provided on sponsor's site): cerebral palsy or car accidents. Applicant may post their essay on a law school blog or website or on their own personal blog or website. Once the essay is posted, the applicant must notify the sponsor and provide the URL where the essay is posted.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 15, 2027 deadline.

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