SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Disability Rights Now (DRN) – Background and Mission

The mission of DRN is to address the lack of opportunities for people with disabilities in the legal profession. Notably, 20% of California’s population have a disability but less than 1% of employees in law firms report being disabled according to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession 2021. This is not consistent with the goal of having a legal profession reflective of our society. For more information on DRN, please visit www.disabilityrightsnow.com.

Scholarship Details:

Amount: $5,000

Number of Scholarships: 1

Eligibility: Open to current California law school students (1L through 3L) who have demonstrated a commitment or interest in disability rights and inclusion in the legal industry.

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

Application Requirements:

Email your application submission to Abigail Brisco, abbybrisco@gmail.com.

Question 1 (Max 500 Words): Describe how your disability has influenced your desire to pursue a career in the law.

Question 2 (Max 500 Words): Describe what actions can be taken to increase opportunities for those with disabilities working in the legal profession.

Scholarship Terms and Conditions:

Recipients must agree to allow Disability Rights Now to use their names, photos, and essay excerpts for promotional purposes as DRN looks to increase awareness as to the need to increase job opportunities for people with disabilities in the legal profession. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient, to be used as needed toward tuition, fees, books, housing, or related expenses.