The AARC Writing Center at TSU not only assists current students, faculty, and staff, but we also assist alumni.
For example, let’s say you graduated pre-law from TSU. You applied for law school, got in, and even received funds to help you pay.
However, you still may have several thousands to come up with, so you could get assistance with brainstorming ideas, reviewing what you have written, or creating a script for a scholarship video.
Several students before graduating and after graduating have used the services of the TSU Writing Center to prepare law school or medical school applications, as well as scholarships for law school or medical school.
Some have made appointments with several writing consultants, allowing each consultant to review the same section of an application or an essay, then combining the suggestions in their revisions.
One student would come for 2-3 hours two days a week, working on law school applications or scholarship applications, and then spend an hour afterwards having a writing consultant review what they had written, giving suggestions for revision or improvement.
In that spirit, here are over $12,000 in possible scholarships for future lawyers.
Over $12,000 in Scholarships
1. https://www.diquattrolawoffices.com/scholarship
$1,000 Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship, D: June 22, 2026
Selected criteria from webpage:
“Students can apply for the Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship if they meet the following requirements:
- An applicant must be over the age of 18.
- An applicant must currently be enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited law school.
- An applicant must have maintained a GPA of 3.2 or higher while attending college.
When filling out the form on this page, students must provide proof of enrollment at a law school, which may include an acceptance letter, a law school transcript, or an official class schedule. Winners must also provide a photo and give permission for our firm to publish their name, photo, and essay on our website or other locations.
Along with the other information provided in the application, students must submit an essay of no more than 500 words that answers the following: Why do you want to pursue a career in the field of law? What goals do you hope to accomplish during your career?”
2. https://bold.org/scholarships/jimmy-chong-scholarship/
$10,000 Jimmy Chong Scholarship, D: July 9, 2026
Selected criteria from webpage:
This scholarship covers the field of law, and you must be enrolled in or accepted into law school.
Selected criteria from webpage:
“Any individual who has been accepted or is enrolled into an ABA approved law school may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they demonstrate advocacy and support for underrepresented communities (legal & non-legal ways).
To apply, respond to the essay prompt below. Additionally, upload at least one letter of recommendation (three max) and a resume. Finally, upload a short video introducing yourself and detailing any financial hardships or obligations that you would like us to consider. Submit a link to your video (3 minutes or less) as a public YouTube link or a Google Drive link. Settings should be set to “public” or “anyone with the link can view.” If we can’t access your video, your application won’t be considered.
Selection Criteria:
Enrolled in ABA approved law school, Demonstrates advocacy and support for underrepresented communities
Essay Topic
The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct set the foundation for ethical lawyering, requiring attorneys to balance zealous advocacy with integrity, fairness, and responsibility to the justice system.
Drawing on your personal, academic, or professional experiences, discuss how you plan to integrate these ethical principles into your future legal practice. At what point can zealous advocacy risk compromising integrity or creating the appearance of impropriety, and how will you navigate that boundary?
Finally, reflect on how your commitment to these values aligns with your efforts to support diversity and inclusion in the legal field. How have you contributed—and how do you plan to continue contributing—to underrepresented communities through mentorship, service, or advocacy? (400–600 words)”
3. https://www.sbltv.law/scholarship/
$1,500 Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega LLC Injury Lawyers Scholarship, D: July 1, 2026
Selected criteria from webpage:
Students currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university.
“To be considered for the Smith, Born, Leventis, Taylor & Vega Scholarship, applicants must submit a thoughtful essay addressing the prompt below. We encourage students to reflect on real-world challenges and demonstrate critical thinking, empathy, and clarity in their writing.
Applicants must submit a 500-word essay responding to the following prompt: “Injuries at work don’t just affect a person’s job. Describe how a workplace injury could change someone’s life and why legal support during that time matters.” “
“Injuries at work don’t just affect a person’s job. Describe how a workplace injury could change someone’s life and why legal support during that time matters.” “
Note: This scholarship is open to any students currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university, regardless of major.
To Find More Scholarships for Future or Current Law Students
(And those who are not Law Students)
1. https://bold.org/scholarships/by-major/law-school-scholarships/
Explore Bold.org’s “Top Law School Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines,” including “verified scholarships for law students, debt-free JD funding, and bar-exam prep funding—millions in awards managed end-to-end by our team so you get paid fast.”
Explore More Scholarships Offered by Bold.org: You can browse thousands of exclusive scholarships at Bold.org by state, major, or academic year.
2. https://www.accesslex.org/databank
AccessLex Law School Databank
From webpage: “A scholarship can make all the difference. Search hundreds ofcarefully curated and vetted scholarship opportunities and writing competitions — totaling more than $3 million in aid.
Watch our video to learn tips and tricks for getting the most out of the Databank!”
3. The American Bar Association (ABA) offers several different funding opportunities. Explore some of them below to see if they fit your profile.
Legal Opportunity Scholarship
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/sexual_orientation/SOGI
LGBTQ+ Public Interest Scholarship
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/health_law/about/awards-initiatives/student-scholarship
Emerging Issues Law Student Scholarship Program (Health Law Section)
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/antitrust_law/about/awards-fellowships/salzman-scholarship
Hollis Salzman Memorial Scholarship (Antitrust or Consumer Protection laws)
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_contract_law/about/awards/scholarships
Public Contract Law Scholarship
The following scholarships were found by using the following prompt in Google Gemini AI: is there one web address to access all the scholarships offered by the American Bar Association
Below is also a suggestion by Gemini AI:
“If you want to view multiple ABA scholarships simultaneously alongside other legal funding, consider using external aggregators. For example, the non-profit AccessLex Scholarship Databank allows you to search hundreds of vetted legal scholarships by filtering for “American Bar Association” to gather disparate links into one interface.”
Plan for a Summer of Applying for Scholarship Money
The AARC Writing Center at Tennessee State University does not close for the summer.
You can plan to search for scholarships and apply for them all summer, helping you reach for a more money, less college debt future!
Online and In-Person Writing Center Appointments Available
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project. Appointments can be in person or online.
We are temporarily located in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F
Our contact information (EAB links, email addresses, and phone numbers) can be found here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
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