How much funding does Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle Legacy Scholarship provide?

Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle Legacy Scholarship provides Up to $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle Legacy Scholarship?

The deadline is January 5, 2027.

Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle Legacy Scholarship

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Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

January 5, 2027

272 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle Legacy Scholarship

Funder: San Mateo County Bar Association

Overview:
The law firm of Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP established this scholarship to foster the advancement of diversity in the legal profession. The firm, founded in 1964 by George R. Corey, believes that the continuing strength of the legal profession lies in engaging lawyers who bring varying perspectives to the pursuit of justice.

Award Details

Maximum Award: $25,000 per recipient
Frequency: Annual
Committee Discretion: The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to award a lower amount or award multiple scholarships in any given year

Geographic Scope

Bay Area-based ABA-accredited law schools

Eligible Institutions

UC College of the Law
San Francisco University of San Francisco School of Law
Santa Clara University School of Law
University of California – Berkeley School of Law
Stanford Law School

Eligibility Requirements

Completed first year of law school
Currently enrolled in second, third, or fourth year
Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession
Identifying as a person with disabilities, openly LGBTQ, and/or a military veteran
Demonstration of financial need
Both part-time and full-time students eligible

Contact Information

Scholarship Committee Chair: Amanda L. Riddle Organization: Corey Luzaich De Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP Address: 700 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA Phone: 650-871-5666 Email: smcountybar@smcba.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: 5 p.m. PST on January 5 (annually)

Submission Method: Email complete application as a single PDF file attachment to smcountybar@smcba.org

Important Notes:

Partial applications will NOT be considered

Late applications will NOT be considered

All materials must be submitted simultaneously

If selected for interview stage, applicants will be contacted no later than 2 months after submission deadline

Interviews may be in-person or via Zoom

Required Application Components

Part One – Personal Information:

Name

Phone Number

Current Address

Undergraduate College

Undergraduate Degree

Non-JD Graduate Institution (if applicable)

Non-JD Graduate Degree (if applicable)

Military Service (if applicable)

Law School

Current GPA

Anticipated Graduation Date

Law School Involvement/Clubs/Boards (paragraph response)

Public Interest Experience (paragraph response)

Part Two – Resume:

Current resume detailing educational and recent work experience

Indicate whether positions are/were paid or unpaid

Part Three – Narrative Statements:
Three essays of 250-500 words each:
1. Professional career goals
2. Basis for financial need
3. How diverse background will benefit the legal profession

Part Four – Letters of Recommendation:

Minimum: 2 letters

Maximum: 3 letters

At least one letter must be from a professor or past employer

Post-Award Requirements

Before receiving scholarship funds, recipients must demonstrate enrollment in a Bay Area-based ABA-accredited law school
Students who leave law school after being admitted must return all or a proportional amount of scholarship funds

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