Scholarships – California Changelawyers

2023 Applications are being reviewed, and winners will be announced in October 2023.

Are you a diverse* student? Are you starting law school this Fall 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. If selected as a scholar, you will receive a $7,500 cash award scholarship and exclusive access to programming, mentorship, and on-going support.

2024 application will be available in December 2023.

Are you a law student committed to becoming a legal changemaker? Will 2023 be your first time taking the California Bar Exam? Do you envision working as an attorney in California, with a goal of creating a more just and representative justice system?

*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.

1L Scholarship

3L Scholarship

2024 application will be available in December 2023.