International LGBTQ+ Judges Foundation
Judge Stephen M. Lachs and Michael Ruvo Scholarship
This scholarship supports law students who represent the future of the LGBTQ+ community as they begin their legal careers and continue community service. It is designed for students working as judicial interns, externs, or clerks.
Award
$4,000
Deadline
April 1 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due April 1 – next cycle expected
Law
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be actively enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in good standing in a nationally accredited law school (e.g., ABA-accredited in the United States)
- Must be working or planning to work as a judicial intern, extern, or clerk with a judge, judicial officer, or court-sponsored program prior to legal admission
- Must complete a minimum of 200 hours of judicial work
What you'll need
- Demonstrated commitment to the LGBTQ+ community
- Preference is given to students attending the UCLA School of Law
How to apply
- Submit a fully completed scholarship application to lgbtqjudges@gmail.com by midnight Eastern Time on April 1, 2026.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://lgbtqjudges.org/scholarship/about/
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with International LGBTQ+ Judges Foundation before submitting.
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