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Scholarships

One of the most significant ways to ensure continued growth of diversity among attorneys is to increase diversity in law schools, the pipeline into the legal profession. The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, Inc. is proud to offer annual scholarships to African-American and other minority law students to help relieve the financial strain of pursuing a legal education. Read below for eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Eligibility

Scholarship Criteria Includes:

Enrollment

Currently enrolled in a Philadelphia, South Jersey, or Delaware ABA accredited law school

Standing

In good academic standing

Need

Demonstration of financial need

Involvement

Significant involvement in law school and community activities that benefit the African-American community

Scholarship Application

Barristers’ Scholarship

Interested candidates should continue to check our site for the release of the 2023 application. Each year, the Barristers’ Association awards scholarships to students of color attending local area law schools.

Who Should Apply

The scholarships are given to students who demonstrate leadership ability, academic achievement, and a commitment to community service and professional development. To reward and recognize students who will become future leaders in the profession, we will announce and present the scholarship recipients to the Barristers’ membership and community after the recipients are selected.

Who Should Apply

The scholarships are given to students who demonstrate leadership ability, academic achievement, and a commitment to community service and professional development. To reward and recognize students who will become future leaders in the profession, we will announce and present the scholarship recipients to the Barristers’ membership and community after the recipients are selected.

Judging Criteria

All applications will be judged based upon their content, clarity, ability to follow directions and professionalism. It is our intent to award at least three scholarships. However, failure to abide by the above criteria may result in less than three scholarships being awarded.