The Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship helps a rising 3L female law student achieve her goal of becoming a plaintiff trial lawyer. This scholarship program intends to elevate a rising leader in the plaintiff trial lawyer space and educate future trial lawyers around the importance and impact of a client-centered approach to law.
$10,000 Awarded Annually to an Aspiring Female Trial Lawyer
The 2024 application window is closed.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be all of the following:
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident who self-identifies as female.
Enrolled in a 3L law school program for the fall 2024 semester.
In good academic standing.
Planning to become a plaintiff trial lawyer.
Initial Application
Please use WeTransfer to send the below application materials to scholarship@milestoneandcompany.com. Check out a tutorial on WeTransfer here.
- A 1,000-1,500 word essay (writing prompt below) with this file name format: First Name_Last Name_Essay.
- A separate Word doc or PDF with the following information:
- First and last name.
- Preferred email address.
- Phone number.
- Name of academic institution and law school program.
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA.
- Cumulative law school GPA.
- LSAT score.
- Law firm where job has been accepted post-graduation (if applicable).
- How you heard about this scholarship.
Five finalists will be asked to submit a 5-7-minute video. Further instructions will follow the announcement of the finalists.
Essay Topic
We will announce the next essay topic in 2025.
Trial LawHER Scholarship Winner Selection
Each applicant’s essay and video will be judged on their ability to paint the most powerful and compelling story.
One deserving recipient will be selected to receive $10,000 toward her future schooling. The winning essay and video may be shared on Milestone’s blog and social media.
General Law School Scholarships Rules for Women
In granting the Trial LawHER Scholarship, Milestone does not discriminate on the basis of any applicant’s race, creed, color, age, or national origin.
- Applicants agree that their entry may be published on Milestone’s website and/or social media, along with their name and academic institution.
- The scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of Milestone.
- Milestone employees and their family members are not eligible.
- Recipient’s academic institution will receive a check from Milestone.
- Any applicable federal, state, or local taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.
- Applicants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Milestone, its members, officers, directors, and employees against any and all liability and costs associated with the contest or the acceptance or use of its prize.
