Encouraging Diversity Scholarship

Diversity efforts are growing across many industries, yet the legal profession continues to face significant gaps in representation. According to the American Bar Association, only about 5% of active attorneys identified as Black or African American, and approximately 5% identified as Hispanic or Latino, with continued underrepresentation across other minority groups as well.

The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya is proud to offer the 2026 DP Law Encouraging Diversity Scholarship, awarding $1,000 to a minority law or pre-law student pursuing a career in law. If you identify as a minority based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or economic background, we encourage you to apply and share what inspires your legal journey.

Eligibility

• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates
•  for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must submit a 750 - 1,000-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 deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• The candidate 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 can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

The recipient of the 2026 Encouraging Diversity Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.