Scholarships and Grants
Pace Law offers a variety of scholarships awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit, leadership and work experience, and community service. Each year, a number of first-year students are awarded these merit scholarships in the range of $5,000 to full tuition. Although students are automatically considered for these awards based on their application for admission, some awards have additional application requirements; please read each scholarship’s description for details. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive notification after your admission.
First-Year Scholarships and Awards
Merit Scholarships
After an applicant is awarded admission to the Law School their file is automatically granted a scholarship review. There is no separate application required to be considered for these scholarship monies. Students are awarded scholarships in the range of $5,000 to full tuition year on the basis of their promise for law study (determined primarily by LSAT score and undergraduate academic record) and potential contribution to the School of Law. Award notices are mailed out with acceptance letters. Scholarships are renewable as long as the recipient continues to demonstrate proficiency in his or her studies. A student must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for the merit scholarship award to be renewed in full for the following academic year. A student with a cumulative GPA between 2.80 – 2.99 will receive 50% of the original merit scholarship award. Students with a cumulative GPA below a 2.80 will not receive any portion of their merit scholarship award for the following academic year. Scholarship renewal after the first year is based on spring/summer 1L grades. Summer credits are not considered for scholarship renewal after the first year of the accelerated program. If a student’s GPA falls below the renewal requirement at the end of the first year, while we cannot guarantee that the award will be restored to the original level in subsequent years, a student may apply for scholarship funding as the cumulative GPA increases annually. Please note that Haub Law follows a mandatory first-year curve policy which can be found on the law school website under Academics. Renewal statistics can be found on the law school 509 Report.
Haub Scholars Program
The Haub Scholars Program is a scholarship and mentorship program for students pursuing careers in environmental law, broadly defined. Made possible by a gift from the family of Elisabeth Haub, this is a highly-selective program for students with outstanding entrance credentials and a well-articulated passion for pursuing a career in environmental law. Interested applicants should submit a 1-2 page statement of interest in the Haub Scholars Program as part of their application to the law school. The Haub Scholarship is renewable each academic year that a Scholar remains in good standing at the Pace University-Elisabeth Haub School of Law. Scholarship renewal after the first year is based on fall/spring grades. Summer credits are not considered for scholarship renewal. If a student’s GPA falls below the renewal requirement at the end of the first year, while we cannot guarantee that the award will be restored to the original level in subsequent years, a student may apply for scholarship funding as the cumulative GPA increases annually.
Trustee Tuition Grant
Funded by the Law School, this need-based grant program typically awards students $10,000 per year on a first-come, first-served basis. The award may apply only towards tuition and may be granted only to students enrolled in six hours or more during the fall or spring semester. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis. It is renewable each year for on-time applicants who show no substantial increase in their financial strength.
Pace Law Opportunitas Grant
Funded by the Law School, this grant program typically awards students a range from $5,000 to $20,000 per year. In assessing applications for receipt of this award, the Admissions Committee takes into account academic promise and all factors that demonstrate the student's potential to contribute meaningfully to Pace University's mission of Opportunitas.
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship
The mission of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to attend law school and to provide financial assistance to these students. The fund will award $5,000 to each recipient and the Law School will match the funds. Applications are available and must be filed by March 1.
Admitted students are selected for these awards based on their application and notified of awards at the time of admission.
Endowed Scholarships at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University proudly offers a variety of endowed scholarships to support our diverse and talented students. Funded through the generosity of our donors, these scholarships recognize academic excellence, promote diversity, and provide financial assistance based on merit or need.
To be considered for all available scholarships:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), if applicable.
- Complete the Scholarship Application. Once submitted you will receive a law-specific application via email.
- Both forms must be submitted to be reviewed for scholarship eligibility.
- Regret notifications will not be sent, but you will remain in the pool of applicants should additional funds become available throughout the academic year.
Veterans Benefits GI Bill
Veterans who have served active duty in the armed forces for more than 180 days are eligible to receive monthly payments through the Veterans Administration. Amount of payment varies depending upon enrollment status.
The Office of Veteran Affairs is located in the Registrar's Office on campus.
First-Year Endowment Funds
The following endowment funds provide additional opportunities for scholarship awards to first-year JD candidates. Admitted students are awarded endowed scholarships based on review of a review of their application and financial need as demonstrated through FAFSA.
- The Bettina B. Brown-Radburn ’89 Memorial Scholarship
- The Columbian Lawyers of Westchester County Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The Samuel Miller Scholarship
- Pauline F. and William V. Garvey Memorial Scholarship
- The Goldstein Family Scholarship
- The Pace Law New York Partnership Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Tartaglia, Wise & Wiederkehr Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The Andrew I. Rosenblum ’81 Memorial Scholarship
- The Peter John Sacripanti Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The Ruderman Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The Adam Giardina Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The Alfonse Sedotto Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The Professor Jay Carlisle Scholarship Fund
- The Lawrence and Louise Ottinger Public Interest Scholarship Fund
Outside Scholarships
ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship
The mission of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to attend law school and to provide financial assistance to these students. The fund will award $5,000 to each recipient and the Law School will match the funds. Applications are available and must be filed by March 1.
BARBRI Law Preview "One Lawyer Can Change the World" Scholarship
Do you think one lawyer can change the world? BARBRI Law Preview does. They will be awarding one hard-working incoming law student $10,000 towards their 1L year. The application deadline is April 15 and you can review scholarship details on this BARBRI page.
CLEO Pre-Law Scholarship
The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) will launch its new CLEO EDGE Pre-Law Scholarship for the 2019–2020 academic year. The application process will open February 15, 2019, and will close March 30, 2019. Grant recipients will be announced in mid-April 2019. Twenty-four of the 40 CLEO Pre-Law Summer Institute applicants selected will be awarded $2500 to attend the nation’s most respected and recognized organization supporting diversity in legal education. These students will attend a summer boot camp “immersion” experience which will get students ready because it simulates the first year of law school and gives them confidence.
THE Hudson County Bar Foundation Scholarship
The Hudson County Bar Foundation Scholarship Fund is one of the oldest providers of financial assistance to Hudson County law students. Esteemed members and families of the Hudson County legal community have funded these 48 scholarships. Students must be bona fide residents of Hudson County, NJ; must demonstrate financial need; must provide two (2) current Letters of Recommendation and must account for appropriate academic standards. Interested applicants can write to the Hudson County Bar Foundation Scholarship Committee, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 or call (201) 798-4708, send an email to events@hcbalaw.com, or visit the Hudson County Bar Association website for an application. Deadline is April 26.
The Marshall-Motley Scholars Program
Named in honor of the legendary civil rights attorney and LDF founder Thurgood Marshall, and iconic civil rights litigator Constance Baker Motley, the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP) is a groundbreaking commitment to endow the South with the next generation of civil rights lawyers trained to provide legal advocacy of unparalleled excellence. Scholars who demonstrate a commitment to this mission will be afforded:
A full law school scholarship for tuition, room and board, and incidentals to alleviate the debt burden that can prevent future lawyers from pursuing a career as a civil rights lawyer; Summer internships with national and regional civil rights organizations with offices in the South focused on racial justice to jumpstart training in civil rights law; Two-year postgraduate fellowship at civil rights law organizations in the South fighting to achieve racial justice; and Access to special trainings sponsored by LDF and the National Academy of Sciences.