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1 | National Fellowships — Law School & Pre-Law (Non-School-Specific) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | All fellowships below are open nationally and not tied to a specific law school. Sorted roughly by timing relative to law school. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Fellowship | Sponsoring Organization | Award Amount | Apply Relative to Law School | Typical Deadline | Eligibility Focus | Description | Link | ||||||||||||||||||
4 | Rhodes Scholarship | Rhodes Trust | Full tuition + ~$20K/yr stipend at Oxford | Before law school — apply senior year of college | ~October | U.S. citizens age 18–24; exceptional academic & leadership achievement | Most prestigious international scholarship for Oxford graduate study. Up to 32 Americans selected/year. Fully funded for 1–2 years across all fields. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | Marshall Scholarship | Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission | Full tuition + ~£15–18K/yr living allowance at UK institution | Before law school — apply senior year of college | ~October | U.S. citizens under 26; strong academics and leadership | Up to 50 young Americans funded for 1–2 years of graduate study at any UK university in any field. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Gates Cambridge Trust / Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Full cost of Cambridge study + living allowance | Before law school — apply senior year of college | ~October (U.S. citizens) | Non-UK applicants of any nationality; outstanding academics and commitment to improving lives of others | Fully funded postgraduate scholarships at the University of Cambridge. ~80 scholars/year globally; ~40 from the U.S. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
7 | Churchill Scholarship | Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States | Full tuition + ~$60K+ at Churchill College Cambridge | Before law school — apply senior year of college | ~November | U.S. citizens in STEM fields; strong research record | Full funding for one year at Churchill College Cambridge. ~16 scholars/year. Best suited for STEM-adjacent law interests (IP, health law, tech law). | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
8 | Schwarzman Scholars | Schwarzman Scholars Foundation | Full tuition + room/board/travel (~$50K+ value) | Before law school — apply senior year or as recent grad | ~September | Ages 18–28 from any country; leadership potential and interest in global affairs/China | One-year master's at Tsinghua University, Beijing. Covers all costs. Strong policy and global affairs focus; growing network in law and government. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Luce Scholars Program | Henry Luce Foundation | Stipend + housing + airfare (~$25K+ value) | Before law school — apply senior year or within 2 years of graduation | ~October–November | Young Americans with limited Asia experience; career focus in any professional field | Places 15–18 early-career Americans in professional placements across Asia for ~1 year. Not academic — immersive leadership and professional experience. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Carnegie Endowment Gaither Junior Fellows | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | ~$40K salary + benefits | Before law school — apply senior year of college (nomination required) | ~January | College seniors and recent graduates; serious interest in international affairs | ~15 one-year fellowships as research assistants to Carnegie senior scholars in DC, Brussels, or Beijing. University nomination required at most schools. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Rangel Graduate Fellowship | U.S. Department of State / Howard University | ~$38K/year + tuition support | Before law school — apply senior year of undergrad | ~January–February | Undergrad seniors committed to U.S. Foreign Service; diversity in diplomacy | State Department-funded fellowship for diverse young people pursuing international affairs graduate degrees and Foreign Service careers. Includes summer internship. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | Yenching Academy Scholarship | Yenching Academy of Peking University | Full tuition + stipend at Peking University | Before law school — apply senior year or as recent grad | ~December | English speakers of any nationality; interest in China studies | Fully funded master's at Peking University. Interdisciplinary, customizable, interdisciplinary program. ~100 scholars/year from around the world. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
13 | Harry S. Truman Scholarship | Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation | Up to $30,000 for graduate school | Before law school — apply junior year of college | ~February (campus deadline earlier) | U.S. citizens in junior year of college; public service career commitment | Supports future public service leaders. Covers up to $30K toward graduate/professional education. Extremely strong network for law, policy, and government careers. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Morris K. Udall Scholarship | Udall Foundation | $7,000 (undergraduate) | Before law school — apply sophomore or junior year of college | ~March (campus nomination) | U.S. students committed to environmental policy or Native American/tribal health/policy careers | Supports undergrads pursuing environmental policy or Native American affairs careers. Strong pipeline into law school for environmental/tribal law students. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | PPIA Fellowship (Junior Summer Institute) | Public Policy and International Affairs Program | Fully funded 7-week institute + $5,000 graduate school scholarship | Before law school — apply junior year of college | ~January | College juniors from underrepresented groups committed to public service; interest in policy/admin/law | Rigorous 7-week academic institute at Harvard, Princeton, Michigan, or Carnegie Mellon. Prepares diverse students for public policy and law graduate programs. Strong JD/MPP pipeline. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Boren Scholarship | National Security Education Program (NSEP) | Up to $25,000 (undergrad) / $30,000 (grad) | Before or during law school — apply as undergrad or grad | ~January–February | U.S. citizens studying abroad in regions critical to national security; service requirement | Funds language study and overseas research in underrepresented regions. Strong fit for international law students. Service requirement: 1 year with federal government. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
17 | Fulbright U.S. Student Program | U.S. Department of State / J. William Fulbright Foundation | Full grant covering study/research abroad (varies by country) | Before law school — apply senior year or as recent/current grad student | ~October | U.S. citizens; open to all fields including law and pre-law | Flagship government grant for study, research, or English teaching abroad. Over 2,000 awards/year to 140+ countries. Strong fit for comparative law, human rights, or international policy research. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans | Paul & Daisy Soros Foundation | Up to $90,000 over 2 years ($45K/yr) | Before law school OR during 1L year (November deadline) | ~November | Immigrants and children of immigrants in any U.S. graduate program | One of the most prestigious fellowships for graduate students. Open to law students applying during or before 1L year. Strong alumni network in law, policy, and academia. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Echoing Green Fellowship | Echoing Green Foundation | $90,000 over 2 years + health benefits | After law school (post-grad) — apply in final year of law school or as recent graduate | ~September | Social entrepreneurs launching new organizations; any field including law | Two-year fellowship for early-stage social change leaders launching new ventures. Includes $90K, health insurance, leadership development, and access to a global alumni network of 900+ fellows. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
20 | Samvid Scholars | Samvid Education Foundation | $100,000 over 2 years (unrestricted) | During law school application cycle — apply before enrollment | ~April | Exceptional future leaders in graduate school (law, policy, medicine, business, etc.) committed to large-scale social change | Highly selective (~10/year nationally across all graduate fields). Unrestricted funding, leadership programming, and tight peer cohort. Strong representation of law and policy students. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | Immigrant Justice Corps Community Fellowship | Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) | Salary + benefits at host organization | Post-graduate (can also be post-undergrad for non-JD track) | ~Fall | Recent law graduates or college graduates; immigration legal services in New York | Positions graduates at NYC nonprofit immigration organizations. JD track provides substantive legal representation roles. Strong training and supervision. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
22 | Weil Legal Innovators Program | Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | $60,000 summer stipend + $10,000 law school scholarship | During law school application cycle — apply as incoming 1L | ~March | Incoming 1L students committed to public interest law; any ABA law school | Places fellows in summer public interest placements with stipend + law school scholarship. Mentorship from Weil attorneys throughout 1L. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
23 | ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship | American Bar Association Fund for Justice & Education | $15,000 total over 3 years ($5,000/year) | During law school application cycle — apply before enrollment | ~March–April (closes April 15) | Racial and ethnic minority incoming 1L students at ABA-accredited schools; financial need required | Renewable 3-year scholarship for diverse incoming 1Ls. Financial need documentation required. 20–25 awarded per year. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
24 | LMJ Scholarship (Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr.) | Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) | $10,000 | During law school application cycle — apply after law school acceptance | ~April | Minority students accepted to ABA law school full-time; interest in corporate law; financial need | Supports outstanding minority 1Ls pursuing corporate law careers. Includes access to MCCA's professional network. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
25 | Ally Financial Law Scholars Program | Ally Financial | ~$10,000 scholarship + paid summer internship | During law school application cycle — apply spring/summer before 1L | ~Spring–Summer before 1L | Diverse incoming 1L students; interest in financial services or corporate law; partner schools vary | Scholarship + summer internship at Ally's legal department. Includes mentorship from Ally legal professionals. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
26 | SEO Law Fellowship | Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) | Paid pre-1L summer program + career support (no direct tuition award) | During law school application cycle — apply before 1L year | ~Spring before 1L | Incoming 1L students from underrepresented backgrounds; interest in BigLaw or corporate law careers | Year-long pre-law program providing incoming law students with summer training, mentorship, and access to BigLaw recruiting pipelines. Very strong placement outcomes. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
27 | Zelle LLP Diversity in Law Scholarship | Zelle LLP | $15,000 + paid 1L summer clerkship | During law school application cycle — apply before or during 1L | ~January | Students from historically underrepresented groups in private law practice or with demonstrated commitment to diversity | Rare combination of scholarship + paid clerkship at a litigation-focused firm. Strong for students interested in commercial litigation with a public interest background. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
28 | Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship | Banner Witcoff LTD | $5,000 scholarship + summer associate program + $5,000 bonus if hired | During 1L year — apply as 1L or incoming 1L | ~January | 1L and 2L students; member of group underrepresented in IP law | Strengthens diversity in intellectual property law. Includes summer associate placement and strong hiring pathway. Best for students interested in IP law. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
29 | NAACP LDF Earl Warren Scholarship | NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund | $15,000/year (renewable, up to 3 years) | During law school application cycle OR rising 1L/2L — apply April | ~April–May | Rising 1L or 2L students committed to racial justice and civil rights; any ABA law school | Named for Chief Justice Earl Warren. Includes LDF mentorship and professional network. Renewable 3 years. One of the most prestigious civil rights-focused law scholarships. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
30 | Peggy Browning Fund Fellowship | Peggy Browning Fund | $6,000–$7,500 summer stipend | During 1L year — apply January–February for summer after 1L | ~January–February (1L year) | 1L and 2L students passionate about workers' rights and labor law | Competitive summer fellowships at nonprofits and unions. One of the most prestigious public interest summer programs for labor/employment-focused law students. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
31 | LCLD 1L Scholars Program | Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) | Mentorship + professional access (no direct cash award) | During 1L year — apply fall of 1L | ~Fall of 1L year | 1L students from historically underrepresented groups | Structured mentorship from senior legal professionals. Strong pathways into BigLaw and in-house legal departments. Excellent career outcomes. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
32 | NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarships (Han C. Choi / SAIL) | NAPABA Law Foundation | $5,000–$7,500 (varies by award) | During 1L year — apply for awards during 1L or 2L | ~June (SAIL); spring (Han C. Choi) | AAPI law students at ABA-accredited schools; leadership and civic commitment | Multiple awards for AAPI law students. Han C. Choi Scholarship for 1L/2L; SAIL Scholarship for rising 2L. Both require demonstrated AAPI civic engagement. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
33 | National Latina/o Law Students Association Scholarships | National Latina/o Law Students Association (NLLSA) | Varies ($1,000–$10,000+) | During 1L or 2L year — apply February | ~February | Latina/o law students at ABA-accredited schools | Multiple scholarship awards plus mentorship, career programming, and community for Latina/o law students nationally. Amounts and specific awards vary by cycle. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
34 | Taco Bell Foundation Live Más Scholarship | Taco Bell Foundation | $5,000–$25,000 (competitive; varies by applicant) | During law school application cycle or 1L year (open to grad students) | ~March | Graduate students including law students; passion-driven; no major restriction | Unconventional scholarship focused on passion and vision rather than GPA or traditional metrics. Awards range widely. Open to grad students. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
35 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Graduate/Professional) | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | $500–$5,000 | During 1L year — apply February | ~February | Hispanic/Latinx students in graduate or professional school including law; U.S. citizens or permanent residents | Large national scholarship pool for Hispanic/Latinx graduate students. Flexible use for law school expenses. Strong national network. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
36 | ABA SOGI (Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity) Public Interest Scholarship | American Bar Association | Up to $5,000 | During 1L, 2L, or 3L year — apply spring | ~Spring (rolling) | LGBTQ+ law students or students working in LGBTQ+ public interest space; must have secured public interest placement | Financial support for law students working in LGBTQ+ public interest organizations. Requires secured summer or fall placement. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
37 | Massachusetts Bar Foundation Legal Intern Fellowship | Massachusetts Bar Foundation | Stipend (~$4,000–$6,000 summer) | During 1L year — apply spring for summer placement | ~Spring | Law students at U.S. law schools; preference for MA residents or future MA practitioners; public interest placement required | Summer fellowship for law students working at legal aid and public interest organizations. Strong for students interested in Massachusetts-based public interest careers. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
38 | Borchard Fellowship in Law & Aging | Borchard Foundation on Law & Aging | $70,000/year for 2 years + professional development | Post-graduate — apply final year of law school | ~Spring | Law school graduates interested in elder law, legal issues of aging, senior justice | Two-year post-grad fellowship at a nonprofit host organization focused on elder law and aging. One of the few dedicated aging/elder law fellowships nationally. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
39 | Skadden Fellowship | Skadden Fellowship Foundation | $68,000/year base salary + benefits (2 years) | Post-graduate — apply fall of 3L year (August deadline) | ~August (3L year) | 3L students and recent graduates; self-designed project with a public interest host organization | The most prestigious post-graduate public interest fellowship. ~34 fellows/year. Fellows design their own 2-year projects at nonprofit, legal aid, or government host organizations serving low-income clients. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
40 | Equal Justice Works Fellowship | Equal Justice Works | Salary + benefits (set by host org, ~$55–70K) for 2 years | Post-graduate — apply fall of 3L year (September deadline) | ~September (3L year) | 3L students and recent graduates; self-designed project at a host organization | Design-your-own 2-year public interest fellowship. Broader host organization options than Skadden; slightly less restrictive eligibility. Strong track record for immigration, housing, and racial justice projects. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
41 | Justice Catalyst Fellowship | Justice Catalyst | $75,000 salary support/year (1 year, renewable) | Post-graduate — apply 3L year (prospectus Sept, full application Dec) | ~September (prospectus), December (full application) | 3L students or graduates within 2 years of law school; project must be litigation-focused at nonprofit, union, or public interest firm | Prioritizes groundbreaking litigation ideas. One-year renewable fellowship. Salary support of $75K. Strong for movement lawyering, labor, and affirmative litigation. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
42 | Soros Justice Fellowship | Open Society Foundations | ~$87,000/year + benefits (18 months) | Post-graduate — apply fall (late November deadline; check current suspension status) | ~November (check OSF website — program periodically suspended) | Lawyers, advocates, organizers, and researchers with 2+ years experience; criminal justice reform focus | Funds full-time criminal justice reform projects. Note: program has been suspended periodically. Verify current status on OSF website before planning applications. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
43 | Immigrant Justice Corps Justice Fellowship | Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) | Full salary + benefits (2 years, host org sets rate) | Post-graduate — apply fall of 3L year | ~Fall (3L year) | 3L students and recent law graduates; commitment to immigration legal services | Two-year fellowship placing recent graduates at nonprofit immigration legal service providers in New York. IJC matches fellows to host organizations. Strong training and professional development support. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
44 | California ChangeLawyers 1L Diversity Scholarship | California ChangeLawyers | $7,500 | After completing 1L year — apply June | ~June (after 1L) | 1L completers committed to public interest in California; diversity focus; any law school | For students planning to become public interest attorneys in California. Includes professional network access and advocacy events. Can attend any law school nationally. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
45 | DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarship | Defense Research Institute (DRI) | ~$10,000 | After 1L — apply as rising 2L or 3L | ~Spring (2L/3L year) | Rising 2L and 3L diverse law students; interest in civil defense litigation | Annual scholarship for diverse students interested in defense-side litigation. Includes mentorship and connections to the defense bar nationally. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
46 | Lawyers' Mutual First-Generation Law Student Scholarship | Lawyers' Mutual Liability Insurance Company | $3,500 | During 1L or 2L year — apply spring | ~Spring | First-generation college and law school students at ABA-accredited schools; financial need | One of the larger national first-gen specific law school scholarships. Demonstrates a commitment to access to the profession. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
47 | Mark T. Banner Scholarship (IP Law) | Richard Linn American Inn of Court | $10,000 | During 1L or 2L year — apply December | ~December | Law students interested in IP law; member of group underrepresented in IP | Premier IP law diversity scholarship. National recognition. Best for students at the intersection of IP law and public interest or diversity commitment. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
48 | Robina Foundation Human Rights Fellowship (YLS) | Yale Law School / Robina Foundation | Full salary + benefits (1 year at international human rights court or body) | Post-graduate — YLS students apply during 3L year; check school-specific availability | ~Spring (3L year) | Yale Law School graduates; international human rights focus | Places YLS graduates at international human rights institutions (ICJ, ECHR, ICC, etc.). Note: technically YLS-administered but fundable independently; listed for planning reference. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
49 | Arthur Liman Public Interest Fellowship | Arthur Liman Public Interest Program (Yale Law School) | Full salary for 2-year post-grad fellowship | Post-graduate — YLS graduates apply; also available at partner schools | ~Spring (final year) | Law school graduates with commitment to public interest law; initially YLS but expanded to partner schools | Two-year post-grad public interest fellowships. YLS-anchored but fellows placed at diverse nonprofit, government, and international host organizations. Referenced as national model for post-grad PI fellowships. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
50 | Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship | U.S. Department of Education | Varies by project (typically $20–40K) | During law school — apply as advanced law student with research component | ~Fall | Graduate and doctoral students conducting overseas dissertation/thesis research in world areas underserved by U.S. foreign language and area studies | Competitive grant for law students conducting overseas comparative legal research. Less well-known than the standard Fulbright but strong for international/comparative law scholars. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
51 | NLLSA Annual Writing Competition and Scholarship | National Latina/o Law Students Association | Varies ($500–$5,000+) | During any year of law school | ~Annual, varies | Latina/o law students submitting original legal scholarship | Writing competition open to Latina/o law students. Winners receive scholarship and publication recognition. Good credential for students interested in legal academia. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
52 | Hispanic National Bar Foundation Scholarship | Hispanic National Bar Foundation (HNBF) | Varies ($2,500–$5,000) | During 1L, 2L, or 3L year — apply spring/summer | ~Spring–Summer | Hispanic/Latinx law students at ABA-accredited law schools; financial need and leadership | Awards scholarships to Latina/o law students based on academic achievement, financial need, and community leadership. Also offers mentorship and networking through HNBA annual convention. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
53 | ES Global Scholars Fellowship | Education for Sustainability (EF World) | Stipend + program support | Before or during law school — rolling annual | ~Rolling / Annual | Students committed to environmental law, sustainability, and climate equity | Fellowship at the intersection of environmental justice, sustainability, and equity. Leadership development, network access, and stipend for project-based work. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
54 | Borchard Law & Aging Fellowship | Borchard Foundation on Law & Aging | $70,000/year x 2 years + professional development | Post-graduate — apply during final year of law school | ~Spring (3L) | Law graduates interested in legal issues affecting older adults; can work anywhere in the U.S. | Two-year fellowship designing and implementing projects expanding legal services for seniors. Includes mentorship, professional development, and project funding support. | Apply / Learn More | ||||||||||||||||||
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