Scholarships

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) Law Student Scholarships

AAJ has four scholarships available for qualified law students.

• Richard D. Hailey Scholarship
  AAJ's Minority Caucus will award a $5,000 scholarship to a minority Law Student Member who is entering his or her first, second, or third year of law school. Additionally, the winner will be provided travel and accommodations to attend the AAJ Annual Convention.

• Trial Advocacy Scholarship
  The Trial Advocacy Scholarship is open to all AAJ Law Student Members who are entering their second or third year of law school. This $3,000 scholarship award to the applicant who best demonstrates Interest and proficiency in trial advocacy skills and a desire to represent those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others.

• Leesfield/AAJ Scholarship
  The Leesfield scholarship awards $2,500 to a Law Student Member to subsidize attendance at the AAJ Annual Convention. This scholarship is available to first-and second-year AAJ Law Student Members.

• Mike Eidson Scholarship
  The Mike Edison Scholarship awards $5,000 to a female student entering her third year of law school (the student can be enrolled in a three-year day program or four-year night program) who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, to the concept of a fair trial, to the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized. The recipient must attend AAJ Annual Convention. Travel and accommodations will be provided.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 cycle. Completed application packets must be submitted to AAJ by May 24, 2019. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have questions about your scholarship status, please email membership@justice.org.