Paying For Law School
A legal education is an important investment, and we’re committed to helping you finance your legal education through scholarships, fellowships, loans, and other funding opportunities so you can achieve your educational goals while minimizing debt.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance is the estimated cost to attend the UO for the academic year. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimates for cost of attendance information that goes beyond tuition and fees, and includes: living expenses (housing and food), books/supplies/equipment, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, such as federal loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available at fafsa.gov. Be sure to designate the University of Oregon as a recipient using school code #003223. Please submit your FAFSA by March 1, 2024.
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships makes financial aid awards for all students at the University of Oregon, including law students. When you receive your financial aid award notification, follow the steps to formally accept your financial aid, including completing promissory notes and entrance counseling. If you do not formally accept your financial aid, it will not be disbursed.
If you have questions about scholarships awarded by the University, federal financial aid, or private loan programs, please contact the financial aid office, located in 260 Oregon Hall. Always identify yourself as a law student when contacting financial aid.
Endowed Scholarships
Incoming 1L students are invited to apply for our various endowed scholarships, which have been established and funded through the generosity of alumni and friends of the School of Law. Eligibility for each award varies. The following scholarships were available for Fall 2024. An updated list of Fall 2025 scholarships will be available soon.
Click the name of the award below for more Information on each scholarship
Paul Patterson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of former Governor and Oregon Law alumnus Paul L. Patterson. It is open to any student.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $7,500.
Fowler Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any female-identifying law student on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $1,100.
Derrick Bell, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship is named for Derrick Bell, Jr., the first African-American Dean at Oregon Law. It is open to academically talented self-identified minority students to help defray the costs of legal education.
Available to 2 students in the amount of $4,000 each.
Linklater Memorial Scholarship in Law
This scholarship is open to any law student.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $1,300.
Francis Cheney Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student on the basis of scholastic achievement, high quality of leadership, good character, and motivation.
Available to multiple students in an amount of up to $16,000.
Wayne Morse Memorial Law School Scholarship
This scholarship is named for late Senator Wayne Morse, who served as a professor and Dean of the Law School and later became a United States Senator for Oregon. This scholarship is open to any student.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $2,000.
Wyatt Law Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $600.
Clifford Carlsen Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $500.
Gladys B. Wynd Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student based on academic excellence, without regard to financial need.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $5,000.
Mark E. Johnson Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any out-of-state students at the University of Oregon School of Law, with a preference given to first-year law students from Washington. Award may be used to pay for any school-related expense such as tuition, fees, books, room and board, stipends, travel, research, miscellaneous materials and supplies.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $1,900.
Jason Lee Scholarship
This scholarship was created by the donor to be given to students who share a similar background and circumstances entering law school as he did. This scholarship is open to any student who has English as their second language, has demonstrated financial need, and high academic merit.
Available to multiple students in the amount of up to $12,000.
Class of 1973 Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $2,500.
Class of 1985 Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship fund is dedicated to the memory of any and all deceased members of the Class of 1985, and is open to any law student.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $2,500.
Law Diversity Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is open to any self-identified minority students from Oregon. Preference is given to minority students who meet Oregon residency requirements.
Available to 2 students in the amount of $2,500.
Voilleque Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student, with preference given to female-identifying, self-identified minority students with demonstrated financial need. This award is renewable for each year the student is at the law school as long as they remain in good standing.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $5,000.
Paris Law Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student. Award may be used to pay for all educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, miscellaneous supplies, room and board.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $1,500.
Dawson Law Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student. Award may be used to pay for all educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, miscellaneous supplies, room and board.
Available to 2 students in the amount of $1,300.
Lokting Law Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student. Award may be used to pay for all educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, miscellaneous supplies, research, room and board, and other related educational costs.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $400.
Alexander Law Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student. Award may be used to pay for all educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, miscellaneous supplies, room and board.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $500.
Class of 1974 Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student. Preference will be given to students with high academic merit and/or achievement. Award may be used for all educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, supplies, research, travel, room and board.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $1,100.
Class of 1969 Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student. Preference will be given to students with high academic merit and/or achievement. Award may be used for all educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, supplies, research, travel, room and board.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $1,600.
Bregenzer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student. Award may be used to pay for all standard educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, miscellaneous supplies, research, room and board, and other costs related with the student’s research and education.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $500.
Class of 1970 Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any law student. Award may be used to pay for all educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, miscellaneous supplies, research, travel, room and board.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $500.
Advantage Oregon Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any student who graduated from an Oregon high school.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $1,500.
Beaver Law Student Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by law school alumnus Jeffrey A. Beaver ’85. The scholarship is open to any law students from diverse backgrounds, including individuals of varying ages, genders, races, national origins, talents, etc., and those from underrepresented population and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and some preference will be given to students of color. The award may be used to pay for expenses related to attending the University, including but not limited to, tuition, fees, books, miscellaneous supplies, room and board.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $1,100.
Alexander Family Scholarship
Available to 3 students in the amount of $2,300 each.
James Buckley Scholarship
Established in honor of James Buckley, School of Law Class of 1977, this award provides scholarship support to law students at the University of Oregon School of Law and recognizes Mr. Buckley’s contribution from 1974-1977 with starting the first Minority Law Student Association (MLSA) at the law school. .
Available to up to 2 students in the amount of up to $9,500.
Lawanda Manning Memorial Scholarship
This award provides scholarship support to law students at the University of Oregon School of Law, particularly first-year students from diverse backgrounds.
Available to 1 student in the amount of $5,000.
David K. Miller Scholarship
This award provides scholarship support based on demonstrated financial need with preference for non-traditional law students from Oregon who are interested in pursuing a career in litigation.
Available to 3 students in the amount of $10,000 each.
The application for 2025-2026 endowed scholarships is not yet available. Once available, students will be able to apply through the UO Scholarship Dashboard. Scholarships are available until they are awarded, though in rare instances a scholarship may go unawarded. Unless otherwise noted, all scholarships are a one-time award, with half of the total applied in the fall and half in the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.
Fellowship Opportunities
The Oregon Law 1L Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity for a small group of entering first-year law students to work with a professor or program director to assist with tasks such as project development, coordinating lectures and events, and performing research. As a 1L Fellow, you gain in-depth exposure in your fellowship area, and have a role in impacting real-world problems. You also gain mentorship as you work closely with professors or program directors.
1L Fellowships take place during both semesters of a fellow’s 1L year and come with a modest tuition stipend. Fellowship opportunities in the 2L and 3L years are also available.
Eligibility – Eligible applicants must be preparing to enter their first year in the J.D. Program at the University of Oregon School of Law. Fellows are selected on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated interest or experience in the area(s) selected.
Award Amount – 1L Fellows are awarded $5,000.00 ($2,500.00 awarded at the beginning of fall semester and $2,500.00 awarded at the beginning of spring semester.)
Multnomah Bar Association (MBA) Fellows and Lane County Bar Association (LCBA) Fellows carry a unique award structure that includes a minimum $20,000 Oregon Law Merit Scholarship (OLMS). If MBA or LCBA Fellows have already been awarded an OLMS, the committee will review the original award to ensure that the Fellow is receiving no less than $20,000. If an OLMS award received by a Fellow is $20,000 or more, the Committee has discretion to provide a modest increase.
Financial Assistance – Each fellowship provides $5,000.00 in tuition reduction. The 1L Fellowship lasts for one academic year Fall 2025-Spring 2026. (A student may only hold one fellowship.)
How to Apply – Incoming students can apply for fellowships through the UO Scholarship Dashboard. We encourage you to identify one (1), or a maximum of two (2), fellowship(s) that best aligns with your interests and experience.
Fellowship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority application deadline of March 1, 2025. Fellowships remain open until filled. (On a rare occasion, a fellowship may go unfilled.) Applications for fellowships may be submitted at the time you submit your application for law school or after you have been admitted to Oregon Law. All candidates will be notified when the process has been completed.
For additional information, contact the Admissions Office at lawadmissions@uoregon.edu or (541) 346-3846.
University Scholarships
Incoming 1L students may apply for the University of Oregon’s General University Scholarship. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is usually early in the year, so you should plan to apply as soon as possible.
JD students and applicants are also eligible to apply for many of the funding opportunities available through the University of Oregon Graduate School.
Outside Scholarships
Many organizations, such as the American Bar Association, offer a variety of scholarships for which JD applicants and incoming 1Ls may be eligible to apply.
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