Barristers’
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.

Membership

With benefits like continuing education, outreach, networking and more… Become a Barrister today!

Community

Join us in helping to make a difference in your community by participating in one of our many outreach programs.

Scholarship

Since 1976, we have honored of the pursuit of excellence, awarding local law students with annual scholarships.

Development

We provide opportunities for continuing education as well as networking, including our ‘Meet the Judges’ reception.
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

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Barristers’ Scholarship
The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia cordially invites you to apply for one of our 2021 scholarships. 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.
Info For Finalists
After review of written submissions, finalists will be asked to attend an interview with the Barristers’ Scholarship Committee.
Finalist interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 13, 2021.
Application Deadline
The deadline for application submissions is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021. All materials must be submitted in a single PDF document via email to barristersscholarship@gmail.com.