Jeremy Schulman Grant

The Jeremy Schulman Grant is a financial grant designed to support law students in need. The grant provides $5,000 in funding to a low-income law student who is currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States.  Also eligible are students who are accepted into a university and plan to study law.

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must be in good academic standing and able to demonstrate a commitment to their legal education. The grant is particularly intended to support students who may be facing financial barriers to success, such as those who are first-generation college students, members of underrepresented groups, or those who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their legal education.

Criteria

Eligibility

The Jeremy Schulman Grant is a financial grant designed to support law students in need. To be eligible for the grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be currently on the path to a law degree in the United States.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing and able to demonstrate a commitment to their legal education.
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and show that they are facing significant financial barriers to success.

Preference may be given to applicants who are first-generation college students, members of underrepresented groups, or those who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their legal education.

To apply for the grant, eligible law students must submit an essay that answers the following question: 

“In your opinion, what is the most significant challenge facing the legal profession today, and what steps do you believe should be taken to address this challenge?”

The essay should be no longer than 1,000 words and should be submitted by Word Doc to: [email protected].

Details

Amount

$5,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is December 15, 2023.

Winner

The winner for the scholarship will be announced January 15, 2024.

How To Apply

To apply for the Jeremy Schulman Grant, eligible students must submit an essay that answers the question:

“In your opinion, what is the most significant challenge facing the legal profession today, and what steps do you believe should be taken to address this challenge?”

The essay should be no longer than 1,000 words and should be submitted via email to [email protected].

In addition to the essay, applicants should include a cover letter with the following biographical information to be considered for the grant:

  • Full name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Name of current law school and anticipated graduation date
  • Personal bio highlighting their passion for the legal profession
  • Current GPA

We encourage all eligible law students who are facing financial barriers to success and are committed to pursuing a legal career to apply for the Jeremy Schulman Grant. This grant provides a significant financial boost that can help alleviate the burden of educational costs and support ongoing success in the legal field. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive financial support for your education and career goals while making a difference in your community.