"We can best serve society if members of the legal profession come from all segments of the population, reflecting the diversity of the United States - and financial aid during law school must be a vital component of any effort to increase diversity in the profession."

- William G. Paul
Former ABA President and founder of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund

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ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund

  Snapshot of ABA Scholars:

• In 2009-10, nearly 1,000 applicants competed for 20 scholarships.   The applicant pool consisted of 40% African Americans; 26% Hispanics; 12% Asians; 3% Native American; 12% other and no response 8%; 32% male and 68% female.
• More than 50 law schools from across the country are represented among the Scholarship recipients.
• Former ABA Scholars have practiced at some of the most prestigious firms and organizations across the country.  
• All of the Scholars have committed themselves to public service either prior to, during, or after law school.   From volunteering with at-risk youth to participating in their firm’s pro bono projects, these Scholars are serving the needs of those within their community.