Law School Scholarships and Awards

The scholarships below are renewed on an annual basis and are based on donor funding.

The UB Scholarship Portal contains all named UB School of Law scholarships, as well as scholarships administered by the University at Buffalo.  Law students should log in with UBIT credentials to complete both the General Application and Law School Conditional Application within the UB Scholarship Portal.  The portal will automatically pull your application to relevant law school opportunities that match with your qualification. You can return to your portal to make changes at any time prior to the application closing dates.

2L 3L Opportunities 2025-2026

Application opens: August 2025

Application closes: November 2025

1L Opportunities 2025-2026

Application opens: January 2026

Application closes: February 2026

 

Students will receive SIP announcements on the actual dates when applications are open for submission. If you are a continuing student, be sure to complete both the General Application and Law School Conditional Application every academic year as they do not carry forward. If you are selected for any scholarship opportunities, you will be notified via email with the next steps that are needed to be taken for the scholarship to be awarded. 

Academic Works Student Guide

Scholarship Application Workshop 2025

 

  • 1L Scholarships
    1/10/24
    Scholarships available for first-year JD law students. You must be a matriculated UB School of Law first year student to apply.  
  • Rising 2L & 3L Scholarships
    3/10/25
    Scholarships available for second and third year JD law students. You must be a matriculated UB School of Law 2L or 3L student to apply.  

International Law Students

If you are an international student, receiving a named school of law scholarship, directly in HUB, you must complete the Non-Resident Alien Scholarship form before funds will be disbursed to pay your bill.