Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
November 24, 2026
216 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation Scholarship Program
Funder: Virginia Trial Lawyers Foundation (VTLF), Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Geographic Scope: Virginia
Award Amount: $5,000 award per recipient, with possible summer internship placement
Overview:
The VTLF Scholarship supports law students dedicated to a career in trial practice in the Commonwealth and committed to preserving and improving the fairness of Virginia's justice system. The Foundation seeks zealous advocates eager to champion a fair and equitable justice system, protect people, hold wrongdoers accountable, and fiercely preserve judicial independence.
Focus Areas:
Law students interested in:
Additional Benefit:
If the award recipient is interested, the VTLF Board will make an effort to secure an interview for summer placement with a VTLA-member law firm to work as a summer associate with experienced trial attorneys. Placements are not guaranteed.
Number of Awards:
Up to two scholarships from Virginia law schools may be awarded annually.
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently in their second year (or equivalent) of law school
- Committed to taking the Virginia bar and practicing in Virginia
- Strong commitment to the Rule of Law, emphasizing its role in safeguarding democratic institutions and ensuring equal justice for all
- Demonstrated strong interest and commitment to plaintiff's civil actions, criminal defense, family law, workers' compensation law, or civil rights work
Contact Information
Questions? Contact Lori O'Toole
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete online application found at the application portal
2. Deadline: November 24, 2025 by 5:00 PM
3. Required Materials (prepare as a single PDF document):
- Current resume
- Law school transcript
- Three references
- Personal statement (not more than 1,000 words) addressing your commitment to the eligibility requirements
4. Application Questions/Focus:
- Personal statement should address commitment to:
- The Rule of Law and its role in safeguarding democratic institutions
- Equal justice for all
- Interest in plaintiff's civil actions, criminal defense, family law, workers' compensation, or civil rights work
Contact for Questions
Lori O'Toole
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