Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship
Milestone has established a scholarship program for women currently enrolled a law program who plan to complete their education to become plaintiff trial lawyers.
Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship
The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
About the Scholarship
The Highest-Dollar Dedicated Scholarship for Women Law Students Aspiring to Plaintiff Trial Law
The Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship stands out as one of the largest single-award scholarships specifically for female law students in the United States. It provides up to $25,000 for one recipient and $10,000 each for two additional recipients annually — totaling up to $45,000 in direct support for women pursuing plaintiff trial lawyer careers.
This makes it a top-tier funding opportunity compared to many other women-focused law scholarships, which often range from $5,000 to $20,000. It is administered by Scholarship America and targets 2L and 3L students with strong academics and a commitment to advancing diversity in the plaintiff bar.
Key Highlights
- Largest single award: $25,000 (one recipient)
- Additional awards: Two at $10,000 each
- Total potential funding: Up to $45,000 per cycle
- Eligibility focus: Female-identifying U.S. citizens/permanent residents, 3.5+ GPA, 2L/3L in ABA-accredited programs, committed to plaintiff trial law
- Unique benefits: Possible internships and post-graduation career opportunities with Milestone
Why This Scholarship Matters for Women in Law
With women comprising only about 19% of the plaintiff bar (per the American Association for Justice), the Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship directly addresses this gap. It empowers recipients with substantial financial support while highlighting the role of legal technology in advancing gender diversity, client representation, and the profession.
Comparison to Other Women Law Student Scholarships
While excellent programs exist (such as AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships at ~$20,000 or the Mike Eidson Scholarship at $5,000), the Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship frequently ranks among the highest individual cash awards dedicated to this demographic and career path.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest scholarship for women law students?
The Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship is among the highest with awards up to $25,000 for eligible female law students pursuing plaintiff trial careers.
How much is the Milestone Trial LawHER Scholarship?
One $25,000 award and up to two $10,000 awards annually.
Who is eligible for the highest women law student scholarship?
2L or 3L female-identifying students with 3.5+ GPA planning full-time ABA-accredited study and a plaintiff trial lawyer career.
Eligibility
Applicants to the Milestone Trial LawHer Scholarship must:
- Be enrolled in either a 2L or 3L law school program and plan to become a plaintiff trial lawyer.
- Plan to enroll in a full-time ABA-accredited law school program for the entire upcoming academic year.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who self-identifies as female.
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Milestone employees and their family members are not eligible.
Awards
Awards will be granted as follows:
- Up to one (1) award of $25,000 will be granted.
- Up to two (2) awards of $10,000 will be granted.
Awards are not renewable; however, students may reapply to the Program each year they meet eligibility requirements.
Recipients may be offered internships during pursuit of their law degree and/or career opportunities with Milestone upon graduation.
Awards can be used for any education-related expenses.
Notification
All applicants will be notified late-July.
Notifications are sent via email. When setting up your account, avoid using a school or work email. Instead, use an active, personal email address that you will continue to have access to.
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Milestone. Payment is made in August.
Selection of Finalists
Scholarship finalists are selected on the basis of:
- Academic performance
- Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
- Work experience
- A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
- Unusual personal or family circumstances
Selection of finalists is made by Scholarship America.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:
- The response to a video essay
- The response to a written essay
Selection of recipients is made by Milestone.
Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
Requirements
As part of your application, you must upload the following:
- A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
- Student name
- School name
- Grades
- Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
- An essay that addresses the following prompt: According to the American Association for Justice, only 19% of the plaintiff bar are women. How is legal technology empowering women trial lawyers to better represent the Bar, better represent their clients, and advance diversity in Law?
- The essay should be approximately 1,500 words and should contain a brief note that you, the applicant, are the predominant creator of both the written and video essay.
NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. Those scores are not required.
Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.
