Are you an entering 1L or rising 2L? Consider applying for the prestigious Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship! Soros Fellowships are open to immigrants and the children of immigrants who are 30 or younger and entering or are in their first two years of graduate school as of the November 1, 2016 deadline. Fellows receive […]
New Scholarship Available: Hon. Patricia Herron and Hon. Ellen James Scholarship
WOMEN’S SECTION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION – HON. PATRICIA HERRON AND HON. ELLEN JAMES SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is available to a continuing law school student with a commitment to women’s issues, leadership potential, and academic achievement. Successful applicant must also have a demonstrated connection to Contra Costa County. See application for more details. […]
New Scholarships Available: Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION – MICHAEL WEINER SCHOLARSHIP FOR LABOR STUDIES This scholarship is available to law students with demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the labor movement and on behalf of workers’ rights. Applicant must have expected graduation dates that is no earlier than December 2016. Deadline: 2015/11/02 Awards: $10,000 (five) Contact: Phone: Email: […]
Fees and Cost of Attendance for 2015-2016 Academic Year
The Cost of Attendance (COA) or budget for a student is an estimate of that student’s educational expenses for the period of enrollment. The Higher Education Act of 1965 specifies that a student’s COA includes tuition and fees normally assessed for a student carrying the same academic workload and an allowance for living expenses, such as room […]
New Scholarship Available: Latham & Watkins – 2L Diversity Scholarship Program
Latham & Watkins – 2L Diversity Scholars Program This scholarship is available to enrolled law students entering their second year of JD program in fall 2015. Successful applicants must demonstrate interest in practicing law at Latham and their commitment to diversity. In addition to the award, recipients will be offered a summer associate position at […]
Application for Continuing Student Scholarships Is Now Available
The online application for Berkeley Law Scholarships for Continuing Students for the 2015-2016 academic year is now available on our Forms page. We encourage you to apply for scholarships that match your academic and career interests. This year we are offering over $150,000 in scholarships with individual awards of up to $19,000. Click here to […]
New Scholarships Available: Filipino Bar Assoc of Northern CA Foundation Legal Scholarships
FILIPINO BAR ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION LEGAL SCHOLARSHIPS This scholarship is available for enrolling or enrolled law school students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and interest in serving the Filipino-American community. Deadline: 2015/03/31 Awards: $2,500 to 5,000 (four) Contact: Maria Segarra Phone: Email: mentorship@fbanc.org Website: http://sites.law.berkeley.edu/finaid/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2015/03/2015-FBANC-Scholarship.pdf Address: Last updated: 2015/03/18 Keywords: asian entering 1l 2l 3l graduate filipino fbanc More Outside […]
University Bar Study Loan Application Is Now Available
Students graduating in May 2015 may borrow a University Bar Study Loan for the amount of $4,200 from Berkeley Law. These loans are to cover bar exam costs and living expenses while preparing for the examination. The Bar Study Loan is not available to students who are blocked or have a university account that is past due. […]
New Scholarship Available for 1Ls: Arnold & Porter LLP – Diversity Scholarship
ARNOLD & PORTER LLP – DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is available for current 1L students who (a) contribute to the diverse background of the law school student body, (b) demonstrate strong academic achievement, and (c) demonstrate an interest in promoting diversity in the legal profession. Deadline: 2015/03/15 Awards: $10,000 (variable) Contact: Emilie Lawson, Professional Development Manager Phone: Email: […]
Applying for Financial Aid and Need-based Grants
The following is a reminder about the application process for financial aid for the 2015-2016 academic year. We are writing to ask that you submit your FAFSA application early during the month of February. Please do not wait until an admission decision is made to submit your FAFSA to Berkeley. APPLYING FOR ANY FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID […]