The LGBT Bar Association Foundation of Greater New York ("LGBT Bar NY") provides an annual LSAT Scholarship to help defray the cost of Law School Admission Test (LSAT) preparation courses and examination fees.
As part of our mission to advance LGBTQ+ legal professionals and strengthen the pipeline of diverse attorneys in New York, LGBT Bar NY is committed to lowering the financial barriers to legal education. Candidates who belong to multiple communities historically underrepresented in the legal profession are strongly encouraged to apply.
Award Details
Recipients receive an award of up to $1,500, paid directly to the accredited commercial or non-profit LSAT prep provider of the recipient’s choosing (and/or applied toward LSAC examination registration fees).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or be currently enrolled in good standing in an undergraduate degree program.
Commit to taking the LSAT within 12 months of receiving the award.
Intend to pursue a J.D. at an ABA-accredited law school with the intention of practicing law in the State of New York following graduation.
Application Timeline & Award Cycle
Applications Open: February 1
Application Deadline: March 31
Award Notification & Disbursement: Early to Mid-May
How to Apply
To apply for the upcoming cycle, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest/financial need to LSATscholarship@lgbtbarny.org.
Once enrolled in law school, all LGBTQ+ and allied law students are encouraged to join our Law Students Committee, which provides career panels, mentorship matching, resume workshops, and judicial externship guidance to help you transition smoothly into legal practice.
Program Policies & Disclaimers
Scholarships are awarded annually on a competitive basis. The number of scholarships granted each year is subject to available Foundation funding and the strength of the applicant pool. The LGBT Bar Association Foundation reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify award amounts, determine the number of recipients, or decline to issue an award in any given cycle if no submitted applications meet the program’s evaluation criteria.
Click here for sample application
Click here to donate to the scholarship fund
