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Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Proof of acceptance into an ABA-accredited U.S. law school for a full-time Juris Doctorate Program (Fall 2021) (NOTE: part-time students, and students pursuing dual degree programs are ineligible)
• An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• 2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form (NOTE: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students with an issued social security number must submit a completed FAFSA form. DACA students who were not issued a social security number must provide proof of DACA status in lieu of the FAFSA form.)
• An interest in diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrated community service and leadership qualities

When is the application deadline?

June 1, 2021 by 11:59 PM Pacific Time

When is the recommendation deadline?

June 1, 2021 by 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Should I submit all of my information before I request a recommendation?

You should submit your request as early as possible to ensure there is sufficient time for the recommendation to be submitted prior to the deadline.

What is the projected Program timeline?

• Application Opens: March 15, 2021
• Application Deadline: June 1, 2021
• Recommendation Deadline: June 1, 2021
• Scholarship Recipients Notified: November 2021
• Scholarship Checks Issued: December 2021

What are the selection criteria?

An independent selection committee will evaluate the Complete applications and select recipients considering:

• Financial need
• Community involvement
• Essay content
• Academic achievements and records

What are the details of the award?

• The scholarship of $4,800 will be awarded to incoming first year law students.
• The scholarship may be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for course load at ABA‐accredited U.S. law schools.
• Students may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award.
• The scholarship will be disbursed in 12 monthly payments of $400.00

Is this scholarship renewable?

No

Which school should I list on the application if I have not made a final decision?

You should list your first-choice school on the application. You can change your school choice anytime prior to the application period. If selected as a recipient, you will be asked to confirm your final school choice. If your school changes after the acceptance period, you will be able to update this information.

What is the difference between Official and Unofficial Transcripts?

Official transcripts must be obtained through your high school administration office, or your college registrar office. These transcripts are normally printed on official letterhead and/or state that they are official. Transcripts may contain or require a signature. Note: Your official transcript may come to you in a sealed envelope, stating it will become unofficial if opened. When scanning or copying your official transcripts, a watermark may appear noting they are now unofficial. Despite any watermarks or sealed envelopes, you may open the envelope if needed to upload the document. These documents will still be considered official for our purposes. Acceptable file types are: .pdf, .tif, .png, .jpeg, .jpg, .bmp and .xps. When scanning or copying, you do not need to include a copy of the sealed envelope. Unofficial transcripts may be accessed through your school’s online student portal. These pages must still be converted to one of the acceptable file formats. There are free tools available that will allow you to save various documents (including web pages) as a PDF. Unofficial transcripts must contain your name and the school name and contact information.

What are the DOs and DON’Ts of uploading documents to my application?

DO:

• Upload one of the accepted file types.
• Only upload the requested and required documents.
• Black out any Social Security numbers on the documents you are uploading. This is not required, but highly advised.

How and when will I receive notification?

You will receive a notification from admin@1000attorneys.com. You should add this email addresse to your “safe senders list” to ensure notifications are not sent to your spam or junk folder. Refer to the Program timeline listed above for more specific information. Typically, deadline reminders are sent two (2) and one (1) week prior to the application deadline. While you can opt out of notifications, this is not advised. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure your application is Complete. If you opt out of notifications, you will not receive deadline reminders or selection results. Your information is never sold to any third party. The only emails you will receive from ISTS are directly related to your application and, possibly, other scholarship opportunities.

What are my responsibilities if I am chosen as a recipient?

You must enroll in a law school full-time in the fall of the year in which the scholarship is awarded, continue the entire academic year without interruption unless approved by scholarship sponsor, deliver your scholarship check(s) to the proper office at your institution, and notify 1000Attorneys should your check not arrive within 30 days of the issue date.

How and when are checks issued?

Payments will be issued by the 1st day of every month starting January 1st 2022 via ZELLE or automatic Bank deposit.

Are scholarships taxable?

In the United States, scholarship funds used exclusively for the payment of tuition or textbooks are normally not taxable. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against his or her scholarship award. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for more guidance.

Who do I contact if I have other questions?

For additional information regarding the scholarship program click here.

How to Apply?

To complete this application:

• Complete all the required fields on the application.