The Don H. Liu Scholars Program

About the Program and Scholarship

The Don H. Liu Scholars Program, Inc. (the “Program”) seeks to identify, cultivate and inspire future Asian American leaders within the legal profession in order to address the single most important reality facing Asian American professionals today – the barrier to advancement.  

As part of the Program, we offer scholarships to 1Ls who possess the greatest potential to both excel in the classroom and succeed at a top law firm or Fortune 500 corporation.   In 2019, the Selection Committee will choose up to three 1Ls for this scholarship.  

The Program will also provide mentorship and assistance with career development, including identifying potential internships.

Eligibility:To be eligible, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of Asian descent;
• Be enrolled full-time as a 1L in a J.D. program at an ABA-accredited and approved law school in the U.S.;
• Demonstrate exceptional academic accomplishments and leadership;
• Demonstrate financial need; and
• Intend to practice in the private sector in the New York City metropolitan area following graduation.

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm (Eastern Standard Time), November 1, 2019.

To apply to the Program, applicants must submit a completed Scholarship Application along with all supporting documents as detailed in the instructions found in this link: Application Process and Information.