The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund (LOSF) creates opportunities for future lawyers who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and empowers ABA members to help them succeed.
Scholarship Details
- Sponsored by the American Bar Association
- Provides financial assistance to incoming first-year law students
- Supports aspiring lawyers who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- The program has supported hundreds of future legal professionals nationwide
- The 2027 application cycle runs from January 15th through March 15th
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an incoming first-year law student
- Must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Must meet all additional requirements established by the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund for the applicable application cycle
Application Process
- Review the eligibility requirements for the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund.
- Complete the scholarship application during the 2027 application cycle.
- Provide all information and supporting materials requested as part of the application.
- Demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through the applicable portions of the application.
- Submit the completed application by March 15th.
The mission of the program is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to attend and complete law school. The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship grants 10 - 20 incoming diverse law students with $15,000 of financial aid over their three years in law school. Since its inception, more than 400 students from across the country have received the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship.
