Encouraging Diversity Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya
Overview
The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya offers the 2026 DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship to support minority students pursuing legal careers. The scholarship responds to persistent representation gaps in the legal profession and is intended to encourage students from underrepresented backgrounds to enter the field. Applicants who identify as a minority based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or economic background are encouraged to apply and to describe what motivates their legal ambitions. The selection process emphasizes applicants’ commitment to increasing diversity and equity in the legal system.
Description: A merit-based scholarship created to promote diversity in the legal profession and support minority law or pre-law students.
- Scholarship aims to reduce barriers for underrepresented groups in law.
- Applicants should articulate personal motivation and plans to advance inclusion.
- Open to students at multiple educational levels pursuing legal studies.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to U.S. legal residents enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year post-secondary institution, including high school seniors accepted to college. Applicants must be residents of one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and maintain good overall academic standing. Employees of the sponsoring law firm, their immediate families, and household members are ineligible. The program requires a minimum 3.0 GPA for consideration.
Eligibility: Current high school seniors, vocational students, college students, or graduate students who meet residency and enrollment requirements and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Must be a U.S. legal resident in one of the 50 states or D.C.
- Open to high school seniors, vocational students, undergraduates, and graduate students.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and good academic standing required.
- Employees of the firm, their immediate family members, and household members are not eligible.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a short written portfolio demonstrating their qualifications and commitment to diversity in the legal field. Required materials include a personal essay addressing the scholarship prompt, a professional résumé, and academic transcripts or proof of acceptance when applicable. Submissions will be evaluated for originality; the program explicitly prohibits the use of AI-generated writing. Ensure all documents are complete and reflect your academic and extracurricular experience.
Essay: Submit a 750–1,000-word essay responding to: The legal profession has historically lacked diversity across many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic background. As a future legal professional, how do you plan to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable legal system? Describe any personal experiences, goals, or initiatives you are passionate about that support increasing diversity in the legal field.
Additional requirements: Essays will be checked for AI writing and applications found to contain AI-generated text will be denied. A professional résumé and a transcript from the current school are required; first-year college students, recent transfers, and graduate students may submit an unofficial current transcript plus a prior official transcript. High school applicants may submit proof of college acceptance.
- Essay: 750–1,000 words on plans to advance inclusion in law.
- AI use is prohibited; essays are screened for AI-generated content.
- Required: professional résumé and appropriate academic transcript(s).
Award Value and Timeline
The 2026 DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship awards a single $1,000 prize to a selected recipient. The recipient will be chosen during the month following the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to submit complete materials by the stated deadline to ensure timely consideration. Specific deadline dates are provided in the official application materials.
Award Value: $1,000 awarded to one recipient.
Application Timeline: Recipient selected in the month following the scholarship deadline; applicants must meet the stated submission deadline to be considered.
- One $1,000 award for the 2026 scholarship cycle.
- Selection occurs the month after the application deadline.
- Complete, timely submissions are required for consideration.
Contact and Inquiries
All scholarship-related inquiries must be submitted via the designated contact form referenced in the application materials. The sponsoring firm does not respond to scholarship questions by phone, email, or alternative contact forms listed on the website. Use the provided contact form for status questions, eligibility clarifications, or technical assistance with the application. Keep a copy of all submitted materials for your records.
Contact: Use the scholarship contact form for all inquiries; other contact methods are not monitored for scholarship questions.
- Submit all questions through the official contact form only.
- Do not call or email the firm for scholarship-related questions.
- Retain copies of your application materials after submission.