The Legally BLK Fund Scholarship
will open on June 19, 2026 at 12 pm EST.
The annual Legally BLK Fund Scholarship provides a $1,000 scholarship award to Black women applying to law school. LBF fellows also receive access to law school admissions consulting, mentorship, subsidized LSAT group tutoring, and more, while joining a growing community of like-minded Black women.
Applicants must be (1) self-identifying Black women (2) college students or graduates (3) based in the United States and (4) applying for entry into law school in Fall 2027 and Fall 2028.
Reach out to info@legallyblkfund.org with any questions and sign up for the newsletter below to receive more information.
FAQS
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Applicants must be (1) self-identifying Black women (2) college students or graduates (3) based in the United States and (4) applying for a Fall 2027 or Fall 2028 entry into law school. Applicants should have a financial need, be passionate about the law and and be committed to paying it forward.
There is NO age, GPA or LSAT requirement for the scholarship.
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Applicants must complete the application form which includes the following: Personal Details, Resume, Headshot, Undergraduate Transcript, Responses to 3 short answer questions (300 word limit each).
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June 19, 2026: Application Opens at 12 pm EST
August 19, 2026: Application Closes at 11:59 pm EST
October 1, 2026: Applicants Notified
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Scholarship recipients must attend check-in meetings with members of the LBF team, attend at least 75% of the monthly virtual workshops, and use the scholarship in connection with the law school application process.