Women who are applying to law school should consider the Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship. Each year, the Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship, in partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation, provides scholarships for women and other minority students in financial need who are going into the field of law, including the first year of law school. Each year, several students receive the Marilynne Graboys Wool Scholarship. It is a one-time award of $2,000. Applicants must be Rhode Island residents at the time of submitting the application, but can attend law school outside of Rhode Island.
The Rhode Island Foundation
One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903
401-274-4564
rifoundation.org
Female students who are enrolled at Yale Law School should consider applying for the Mary A. McCarthy Memorial Fund. Each year, the Mary A. McCarthy Memorial Fund awards a few grants to women students who are interested in working with minority populations in distress, such as immigrants and criminals. The award amount is between $500 and $10,000, and favors projects that have an emphasis on direct-client services.
Yale Law School
127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-432--4992
law.yale.edu
Women entering their first year of law school can qualify for funding through the Equal Justice America Legal Services Fellowships. Funding is provided for students who primarily are interested in working with poor and under-served communities. The fellowships are aimed at law students who want to provide direct legal care to the poor. Interested students must submit an application explaining their interests and legal specialization. The fellowship amount is $4,000, and is to be used for law students who are working with organizations and nonprofits that serve the poor.
Equal Justice America
Building II - Suite 204
13540 East Boundary Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
804-744-4200
equaljusticeamerica.org