These are private scholarships offered by law firms and community organizations. Scholarships are available to incoming and continuing students. Click on the links for more information and to see if you qualify. All scholarships are organized by their deadlines.
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2026 WRITING COMPETITION
Value: $5,000, $3,500 and $1,500 Deadline: November 1, 2025
The ACCFSL is pleased to accept annual writing competition entries pertaining to the field of US consumer financial services law in three different categories. Eligible entries must discuss an aspect of US consumer financial services law, and must have been written or published between November 1, 2024 and November 1, 2025. They may be submitted by authors directly or by third parties on behalf of authors.
ACCFSL 2026 Writing Competition
More information and eligibility at https://accfsl.org/writing-competition/
FAITH O'NEAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Value: $2,500 (2 available) Deadline: November 4, 2025
This Scholarship is open to all students enrolled at an ABA accredited law school who have completed their first full semester and domiciled in Queens County or attend a law school in Queens County. Two scholarships will be awarded at the Queens County Women’s Bar Association Annual Judiciary Night on November 18, 2025.
Queens County Women’s Bar Association: https://qcwba.org
Value: $3,500 Deadline: November 10, 2025
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship that is open to all second- and third-year law students enrolled full-time/part-time in a New York State law school who are actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic at the school during the 2025-2026 academic year, or perform other substantial efforts demonstrating interest in the legal rights of the elderly, or express an interest in helping the disabled. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.
More information and eligibility at https://www.tnybf.org/2026-hon-asarch-elder-law-scholarship-application-2/
Value: $3,500 Deadline: November 10, 2025
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship that is open to all second- and third-year students who are enrolled in a law school in the New York State and have demonstrated interest in the Elder Law and Special Needs practice area, intending to practice in the field in Upstate New York following law school. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.
More information and eligibility at https://www.tnybf.org/2026-elder-law-t-david-stapleton-memorial-scholarship-application/
Value: Variable Deadline: December 1, 2025
The Schenectady County Bar Association is accepting applications for the John Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund. This Fund was established in 1980 by the Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth M. Alexander, widow of John Alexander, to provide scholarships for Schenectady County residents. To be eligible to receive a scholarship, the applicant must reside in Schenectady County and be a full-time candidate for a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law Degree at an accredited NY Law School.
The amount of the Scholarship is determined by the income of the trust and the number of applicants in a given year. Last year, $2,003.20 was awarded to 12 recipients.
Requisite documents for application are as follows:
1. proof of residency in Schenectady County (i.e. copy of driver’s license); and
2. a letter from the law school that the student is currently enrolled and in good standing.
Submissions should be received no later than December 1, and should be emailed to AD3PO@nycourts.gov or mailed to the address below:
State of New York
Supreme Court Chambers
107 Nott Terrace, 2nd Floor
Schenectady, NY 12308
NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION/HEALTH LAW SECTION
Value: $6,000 Deadline: December 5, 2025
This Summer 2026 Fellowship is open to all students as of Fall 2025 who are enrolled in the law school in the State of New York, who intend to practice law in New York State upon graduation, and who can fulfill the requested work hours and responsibilities. The selected Fellow will be placed with a healthcare attorney or facility across New York State, including but not limited to Albany, New York City, Long Island and Westchester. The Fellowship will run for 8 weeks over June 2026 at a minimum of 35 hours per week.
More information and eligibility at https://www.tnybf.org/2026-diversity-summer-fellowship-in-health-law-application/
Value: $7,500 (3 available) Deadline: December 29, 2025
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship that is open to all second- and third-year full or part-time students enrolled in New York State law schools who best exemplify the core values important to those whose memory we honor – academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in the public service, high integrity and, if possible, an interest in real property law. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need.
More information on eligibility and application: https://www.tnybf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Real-Property-Memorial-Scholarship-Application.pdf
2025 ACREL Law Student Writing Award
First Place: $2,000 with invitation to attend ACREL Spring Meeting
Second Place: $1,000 Deadline: December 31, 2025
This Award is open to law students enrolled in ABA-accredited law schools in the U.S. and its territories and possessions as of December 31, 2025. Eligible entrants must also be 21 years of age or older, a citizen or legal permanent resident of the country. Entry papers should address an issue of interest in real property law or related areas that have been published or accepted for publication in a scholarly journal sponsored by an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. and its territories and possessions within the calendar year 2025.
One paid Summer Associate position with full-time Associate position offering
Review of Applications: Rolling basis
Kelly Drye & Warren LLP is currently accepting applications for this Scholarship which is open to all outstanding rising second year (2L) law students who are enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school scheduled to graduate in 2027. The Scholarship includes a paid summer associate position in their New York or New Jersey offices following the second year of law school. The Scholarship recipient also receives a $25,000 award paid in two installments as a signing bonus—one upon completion of the summer program, and the second, upon starting as a full-time Associate at the firm.
More application information at https://www.kelleydrye.com/lewis-m-rose-scholarship