New Attorney Scholarship Application

CLS is pleased to offer scholarship funds for “new attorneys” (in practice 7 years or less) to attend the 2026 CLS National Conference. Scholarships are based on need and actual expenses and will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are depleted. Please note you will still be responsible for registering yourself for the conference (use the financial hardship rate). For questions, please email Melissa Scott at mscott@clsnet.org.

NOTE: Awardees will receive scholarship disbursement in the form of a check at the national conference. By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you will register for the national conference, check in at registration, and attend the conference to receive any funds that may be awarded. Additionally, submission of this form does not ensure that you will receive scholarship funds.

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Address(Required)

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City(Required)

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Zip Code(Required)

Current employer

Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Law School Name(Required)

Law School Graduation Year(Required)

Are you currently a CLS member?(Required)

Yes

To receive a new attorney scholarship, you must become a CLS member by no later than October 8, 2026. We never want finances to be a hinderance to CLS membership. Please see the Hardship rate option for CLS membership. If you have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Scott at mscott@clsnet.org.

Are you a CLS Law School Fellow?

Yes

What year were you a CLS Law School Fellow?

Will this be your first CLS National Conference?(Required)

Yes

Please provide a short statement of your involvement with Christian Legal Society and a detail of your financial need. If you are not currently involved in a CLS chapter, describe how the national conference will benefit you.(Required)

Amount requested. (Maximum of $500.00)(Required)

Additional scholarship funds may be available if you are a CLS Law School Fellow. Fellows, when registering, please use the CLS Law School Fellows registration option.

Please enter a number from 0 to 500.

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As a reminder, by signing and submitting this form, you acknowledge that you agree to register for the national conference, check in at registration, and attend the national conference events.