Summary: There are plenty of options for students pursuing a legal career to apply for scholarships in the United States or Canada.
See the full list of scholarships at North America Legal Scholarship Directory
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There are 557 scholarships listed on the directory. If you know what area of legal practice that you want to focus on, then there is a good chance that there is a scholarship that is targeted to those in that area.
The first scholarship listed is by the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund. Their scholarship is for women that pursue a full-time study during their fellowship year at an accredited institution. They cater to women pursuing architecture, computer and information sciences, engineering, statistics, business administration, medicine and law.
The last scholarship listed on the directory is for those in the Yukon Territory, Canada. The Yukon Law Foundation provides financial assistance to students that are qualified and want to pursue a legal degree. The foundation has three funding programs: grant, scholarship, and PLTC. The foundation will also provide assistance for students from the Yukon attending bar admission courses outside the territory.
For a specialized scholarship, the Air & Waste Management Association offers a scholarship for those interested in environmental law, air pollution, and waste management. They aim to promote education in air quality and waste management.
Source: https://www.lawcrossing.com/article/900045316/Legal-Scholarship-Directory/
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