Outside Scholarships

While the Law Financial Aid Office does make an effort to provide inforamtion to students about scholarships available outside the University, it is impossible for us to thoroughly research all opportunities and encourage students to make a target search of their own.

Some avenues to explore are:

Local, state and regional bar associations
Bar associations with connections to individuals by race, ethnicity or gender (i.e. Massachusetts Women Lawyers Association)
Bar associations that support interest in a particular field of law (i.e. Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
Rotary Clubs and other civic, corporate and private organizations in many cities and states offer scholarships and low-interest loans to law students.
Clubs devoted to preserving a particular ethnic or cultural heritage
Religious organizations
A parent's corporation or trade union
Fraternal and community organizations (such as American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Amvets and VFW).

Two Web sites that contain information on sources of financial assistance are FastWEB and the Financial Aid Information Page.

The Law Financial Aid Office does receive information on scholarships from various organizations throughout the academic year. For most of these scholarships, students must be enrolled in law school. Information on these scholarships is posted on the current student section of our website.

Information about scholarships that are available to students applying to law school will be posted below.

rHODE ISLAND bar FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP	Deadline: March 2008
The Rhode Island Bar Foundation awards the Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship to full-time law students who are Rhode Island residents and will be entering their first year of law school in September 2007. The Rhode Island Bar Foundation seeks to support high legal practice standards by providing assistance to Rhode Island residents who show promise that they will become outstanding lawyers, will adhere to such standards and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. This year the Foundation intends to make two awards of $10,000 each. Application forms are available at the Law Financial Aid Office and online at www.ribar.com.

rHODE ISLAND bar FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: March 2008

The Rhode Island Bar Foundation awards the Thomas F. Black, Jr. Memorial Scholarship to full-time law students who are Rhode Island residents and will be entering their first year of law school in September 2007. The Rhode Island Bar Foundation seeks to support high legal practice standards by providing assistance to Rhode Island residents who show promise that they will become outstanding lawyers, will adhere to such standards and demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

This year the Foundation intends to make two awards of $10,000 each. Application forms are available at the Law Financial Aid Office and online at www.ribar.com.

adler pollock diversity scholarship program	Deadline: june 1, 2008
Adler, Pollock & Sheehan PC, one of the largest law firms in Rhode Island, is beginning a new initiative aimed at promoting diversity within the legal profession. The firm will award a $10,000 scholarship to a minority student entering his or her first year of law school. Recipients of the scholarship who show strong academic achievement during their first year will be considered for employment as a summer associate of AP&S at any time after their first year of law school. The possibility of a job offer upon graduation will be considered after the completion of the summer internship(s). Applicants must be members of a traditional minority group and a resident of Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Applications are available online at www.apslaw.com.

adler pollock diversity scholarship program

Deadline: june 1, 2008

Adler, Pollock & Sheehan PC, one of the largest law firms in Rhode Island, is beginning a new initiative aimed at promoting diversity within the legal profession.

The firm will award a $10,000 scholarship to a minority student entering his or her first year of law school. Recipients of the scholarship who show strong academic achievement during their first year will be considered for employment as a summer associate of AP&S at any time after their first year of law school. The possibility of a job offer upon graduation will be considered after the completion of the summer internship(s).

Applicants must be members of a traditional minority group and a resident of Massachusetts or Rhode Island.

Applications are available online at www.apslaw.com.

Hudson County Bar Association	Deadline: april 15, 2008
The Hudson County Bar Association (NJ) will award scholarships to resdicents of Hudson County who demonstrate financial need. Students who are currently enrolled in law school or who have been accepted to law school may apply. Applications are available in the Law Financial Aid Office.

Hudson County Bar Association

Deadline: april 15, 2008

The Hudson County Bar Association (NJ) will award scholarships to resdicents of Hudson County who demonstrate financial need. Students who are currently enrolled in law school or who have been accepted to law school may apply.

Applications are available in the Law Financial Aid Office.

Armenian bar association scholarship	Deadline: March 31, 2008
The Armenian Bar Association is accepting applications for its scholarship program which is designed to support meritorious students of Armenian descent. Recipients must demonstrate an outstanding academic record as well as a strong commitment to the Armenian community, particularly in humanitarian and/or law-related endeavors. Additional information is available online at www.armenianbar.org.

Armenian bar association scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2008

The Armenian Bar Association is accepting applications for its scholarship program which is designed to support meritorious students of Armenian descent. Recipients must demonstrate an outstanding academic record as well as a strong commitment to the Armenian community, particularly in humanitarian and/or law-related endeavors.

Additional information is available online at www.armenianbar.org.

Minority Corporate counsel association	Deadline: june 1, 2008
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association will award the Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship to support entering first year law students with an interest in corporate law. Students who are planning to enroll in the fall of 2008 may apply for one of 10 - $10,000 fellowships that are renewed for each year of law school. In addition, several students will also receive a one-time scholarship gift of $10,000. Application information is available at www.mcca.com.

Minority Corporate counsel association

Deadline: june 1, 2008

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association will award the Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship to support entering first year law students with an interest in corporate law.

Students who are planning to enroll in the fall of 2008 may apply for one of 10 - $10,000 fellowships that are renewed for each year of law school. In addition, several students will also receive a one-time scholarship gift of $10,000.

Application information is available at www.mcca.com.