When can I apply for the scholarship?
You can apply at any time during your junior or senior year of college or after graduating college. We suggest applying at least five months before your proposed LSAT test date.
When are scholarship applications due?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
What is the timeline for review of applications?
Applications are reviewed as they are submitted. The committee typically provides an application decision within 4-6 weeks of receipt.
Can I apply if I am not from Connecticut but have graduated from a Connecticut college or university?
No. The scholarship requires you to be a Connecticut resident.
Do letters of recommendation need to be from professors?
No. We will accept letters of recommendation from anyone who is able to speak to your professional/scholarly work and accomplishments.
If I am accepted, how long do I have to claim my scholarship?
You are eligible to receive the scholarship for 2 years after the end of the bar year in which you were accepted. The bar year runs from July 1 - June 30. For example, if you are accepted to the program between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, you will have until June 30, 2028, to redeem your scholarship.
What happens if I change my intentions about going to a Connecticut-area law school or practicing in Connecticut after acceptance to the program?
While we expect that applicants will convey their future plans in good faith at the time of application, we understand that plans may change for many reasons after a Scholar’s acceptance to the program.
Can I apply to the program more than once?
Yes. If you were accepted to the program but did not redeem the scholarship within the eligibility period, you can reapply to the program. When you reapply, you must provide an explanation of why you did not redeem the scholarship during your initial eligibility period. You cannot, however, redeem the scholarship funding more than once.