Bay Area Underserved Law Student Scholarship Application

Applications are now open for 2025.

Official transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools (if applicable) must be sent directly to JDCLawStudentScholarship@sfbar.org.

Step 1 of 10

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please note: All information provided will be kept confidential and may be subject to verification. Please provide information in all designated areas, unless otherwise noted, to facilitate review by the selection committee and to ensure your application is complete. If answer is “none” or “not applicable,” please indicate as such.
Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone*
College*
I have been admitted to (check all that apply):*
- UC Berkeley
- UC College of the Law, San Francisco
- University of San Francisco
- Santa Clara
- Stanford
I have accepted admission to a San Francisco Bay Area Law School.*
Name of school I notified the school on:
LSAT score*
Final LSAT score Date exam taken
Schools Attended*
From To Name, City and State of School Attended Major Degree awarded GPA
Work Experience*
From To Name, City and State of Employer Position Held

List your work experience, including part-time and/or summer positions, present employer first. (In addition, you may attach a current copy of your résumé, but this section below must also be completed).
College Organization Activities*
Organization Years Involved/amount of time each year Roles and Responsibilities (one sentence max.)

Attach an additional sheet using same format, if necessary.
Non-College Community Service Activities*
Organization Years Involved/amount of time each year Offices Held and Duration of Tenure

During the last five years. Attach an additional sheet using same format, if necessary.
Honors or Awards received*
Honor/Award Name Year Received Description of Honor/Award (one sentence max.)

Attach an additional sheet using same format, if necessary.
Are you the first person in your immediate family to have attended college?*
- yes
- no
Are you the first person in your immediate family to have graduated from college?*
- yes
- no
Are you the first person in your immediate family to attend graduate school?*
- yes
- no
Have you participated in any of JDC’s Destination Law School events/programs?*
- yes
- no
Professional References*
Name Relationship Email Phone

Please list three personal references. (Please do not list relatives)

REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED
Please upload the following documents to this completed application. Your application will be incomplete and will not be considered if any of the following documents are not included.
Official transcript(s)
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.
Official transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools (if applicable). No copies will be accepted. Transcripts must be sent directly to JDCLawStudentScholarship@sfbar.org.
A personal statement, up to 500 words
Max. file size: 50 MB.

A personal statement, up to 500 words, stating obstacles, adversity, or disadvantages you have overcome in pursuing your education and what qualities and talents you would bring to the legal profession. Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive, the review committee will not read statements beyond the 500 word limit.
Statement of economic need (not to exceed 250 words)
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Statement of economic need (not to exceed 250 words) stating your or your parents’/guardians’ current financial situation and/ or your financial need.
Copies of last year’s IRS tax form(s) if you did or will file IRS tax forms
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Copies of last year’s IRS tax form(s) if you did or will file IRS tax forms.
A copy of a letter or letters of admission from any of the San Francisco Bay Area Law Schools
Max. file size: 50 MB.

A copy of a letter or letters of admission from any of the San Francisco Bay Area Law Schools listed above.
A copy of your current resume.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Note: No other material, besides the above items, will be reviewed by the selection committee.
Application Packet Submission
*
- I declare under the penalty of perjury that the information I have provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Name*
First Last
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Scholarship recipients will be notified by end of July and invited to a reception.

Grant/Scholarship Name	Total Amount Awarded	Yearly Amount	Academic Year Received

Name of Loan	Total Amount	Yearly Amount	Academic Year Received

Grant/Scholarship Name	Total Amount Awarded	Yearly Amount	Duration of Award: Ex. Yearly

Loan	Total Amount	Yearly Amount	Duration of Loan

Step 1 of 10

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION & FINANCIAL EDUCATION HISTORY

APPLICANT FINANCIAL STATUS

APPLICANT’S 2024 FINANCIAL CONDITION

INCOME

DEPENDENTS/DEPENDENT CARE

INCOME FROM ASSETS

FINANCIAL CONDITION OF PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S)

YOUR PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) INCOME

YOUR PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) EXEMPTIONS

Your Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Untaxed Income and Benefits

REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE REVIEWED

Application Packet Submission

Name of school	I notified the school on:

Final LSAT score	Date exam taken

From	To	Name, City and State of School Attended	Major	Degree awarded	GPA

From	To	Name, City and State of Employer	Position Held