Scholarships – California Changelawyers

Are you a student starting their first year of law school at an ABA or CA accredited law school. Do you envision working as an attorney in California, with a goal of creating a more just and representative justice system? If so, then we want to support you- the brightest ChangeLawyers of tomorrow, by eliminating the roadblocks that exist between you and success. We believe that a state as diverse as California needs a justice system led by advocates of all backgrounds. That’s why we invest in scholars like yourself, to ensure that they have the opportunity to become tomorrow's legal changemakers. Law school is a major financial investment adding thousands to your debt.If selected as a scholar, you will receive:

$7,500 cash award;
1 year of one-on-one mentoring;
and ongoing access to leadership classes and networking opportunities

Application coming June 2025.

Are you a law student committed to becoming a legal changemaker? Are you a recent law school graduate or soon to be law grad who will be taking the California Bar Exam for the first time in 2025? Do you envision working as an attorney in California with the goal of giving back?

2025 Application has closed. Recipients will be notified in April.

*Diversity includes a broad array of backgrounds and life experiences, including students with skills or attributes that are underrepresented in the legal profession, and specifically including students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those that have overcome adversity.

Next Gen Scholarships

Our most well known program, Next Gen Scholarships provide critical support to first and third year law students.

Next Gen 1L

Next Gen 3L

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