2026 Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship

The Bowman and Brooke Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship, an initiative designed to support law students interested in pursuing a career in civil defense litigation. The scholarship will award up to two recipients $10,000 each and is open to current first-year (1L) law students who plan to continue full-time enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school for their second (2L) academic year. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in representing defendants in civil litigation matters. The Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship reflects the Bowman and Brooke Foundation's commitment to supporting the next generation of defense attorneys and advancing excellence in the legal profession.