Encouraging Diversity Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya

At The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya, we firmly believe in the power of diversity in the legal profession. To foster this belief, we have established the DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship. We are delighted to announce that we will be offering this $1,000 scholarship once again in 2025. This scholarship is specifically designed to support minority law or pre-law students. If you identify as a minority based on your ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, or economic status and have a passion for law, we encourage you to apply for our scholarship. We would love to hear about your aspirations to become a lawyer, the specific area of law you are interested in, and what drives you. The deadline for this scholarship is October 31, 2025, so please ensure to submit all your application materials before this date.

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2026 semester.
• This scholarship is specifically designed for students who identify as a minority based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or economic status.
• Employees of The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Applicants for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

• The applicant must fill out the form below with all necessary information.
• The applicant must submit a 750-1000-word essay response to the prompt: The legal profession has historically lacked diversity across many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic background. As a future legal professional, how do you plan to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable legal system? Describe any personal experiences, goals, or initiatives you are passionate about that support increasing diversity in the legal field.
• Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is detected in the essay, the application will be disqualified.
• The applicant must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• The applicant must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

The recipient of the 2025 DP Law Aspiring Attorney Scholarship will be selected during the month following the scholarship deadline.