CBA Future of the Legal Profession Scholars Program

In order to be eligible for the Future of the Legal Profession Scholars Program, you must be:

1. A Connecticut resident
2. A junior, senior, or graduate of a college or university in New England (CT, MA, RI, VT, NH, ME)
3. Committed to pursuing a law degree at an accredited law school in Connecticut or Western Massachusetts (West of Worcester)
4. Committed to pursuing a legal career in Connecticut or Western Massachusetts (West of Worcester)

Applications are welcome from all aspiring law students that meet the eligibility criteria listed in this section. Preference will be given to first generation law students (students who would be the first member of their immediate family to attend law school) with a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in prior academic, professional, or personal pursuits, or who are able to demonstrate that they have overcome adversity or other challenges in the pursuit of a future career in the law.

Application Checklist

• Completed scholarship application form (online or PDF)
• Resume/CV
• Official college or university transcript
• Personal statement
• Professional letter of recommendation

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Online Application      PDF Application

When can I apply for the scholarship?
You can apply at any time during your junior or senior year or after graduating. 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 30 days 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.

Connecticut Area Law Schools

Connecticut Bar Association Programs

Affinity Bars

The following Scholars have successfully completed the LSAT prep course provided by the Future of the Legal Profession Scholars Program and were admitted to law school. We congratulate these scholars on completing their journey to law school. 

Jalyn Brown, University of Connecticut School of Law

Lauren Beizer, Duke University School of Law

Elizabeth Mejia Castro, George Washington University School of Law

Natasha Claudio, Western New England University School of Law

Christina Cruz, University of Connecticut School of Law

Emma Farrell, New York University School of Law

Shakira Gray, University of Connecticut School of Law

Isabelle Lastrina, Quinnipiac University School of Law

Alahaniss Lopez-Zea, Quinnipiac University School of Law

Riley Morrill, University of Connecticut School of Law

William Ollayos, Quinnipiac University School of Law

Briana Paramhance, Western New England University School of Law

Frankie Pereira de Leon, Columbia Law School

Paige Pray, Quinnipiac University School of Law

Alexa "Lexa" Pulido Rodriguez, University of Michigan Law School

Alexandra Prendergast, University of Connecticut School of Law

Courtney Rush, Western New England University School of Law

You can mail a check to the following address:

    Attn: Kiarra Lavache
    Future of the Legal Profession Scholars Program
    Connecticut Bar Association
    538 Preston Avenue, 3rd Floor
    Meriden, CT 06450 

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Future of the Legal Profession Scholars Program

Connecticut Bar Association
538 Preston Avenue, 3rd Floor
Meriden, CT 06450 
DEI@ctbar.org
(860) 612-2032