Get Noticed: How NYSBA Student Scholarships, Fellowships, Writing Competitions and Mentorships Can Help You Succeed
9.22.2021
Are you looking to start your legal career? The New York State Bar Association has the resources to help you succeed.
From writing competitions and scholarship funding to fellowships and internships with Fortune 500 companies, esteemed organizations and government institutions, NYSBA offers a wide variety of opportunities to help law students build their resume while also developing critical legal skills. Additionally, NYSBA’s sections offer various mentorship opportunities giving you the chance to gain real-world advice and guidance, while ensuring you receive the mentoring you need to maximize your potential. Take advantage of these opportunities that can help guide you on your way to become one of New York’s leading attorneys.
Scholarships for Nomination
Elder Law and Special Needs – Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Scholarship
Elder Law and Special Needs – T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship
Labor and Employment Law Section – Samuel M Kaynard Memorial Student Service Awards
Local and State Government Law Section – Carol Van Scoyoc Scholarship
Real Property Law Section Lorraine Power Tharp Scholarship
Real Property Law Section Melvyn Mitzner Scholarship
Fellowships and Internships
Antitrust Law Section – Diversity Fellowship
Commercial and Federal Litigation Section – Diversity Fellowship
Corporate Counsel Section – Kenneth G. Standard Diversity Internship Program
Environmental & Energy Law Section – Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship
Health Law Section – Diversity Fellowship Program
Intellectual Property Law Section – Young Lawyer Fellowship
Trusts & Estates Law Section – Fellowship Program
Writing Competitions
Antitrust Law Section – Student Writing Competition
Business Law Section – Annual Law Student Writing Competition
Committee on Animals and the Law – Student Writing Competition
Dispute Resolution Section- Law Student Writing Competition
Elder and Special Needs Law Journal – Diversity Writing Competition
Environmental Law Section – Professor William R Ginsberg Memorial Essay Contest
International Section- Albert S Pergam International Law Writing Competition Award
Real Property Law Section Annual Student Writing Competition
Mentorships
Antitrust Law Section Mentorship Program
Business Law Section Mentorship Program
Elder Law & Special Needs Section Mentorship Program
For more information and resources for law students, please visit nysba.org/law-students.
