The Drake Law Future Lawyers Scholarship is an annual award of $5,000 to an outstanding student from the Province of Ontario. This scholarship is dedicated to supporting the next generation of legal professionals who demonstrate the academic excellence and passionate commitment required to be effective, compassionate lawyers. While Drake Law has a specific interest in promoting growth in the challenging and essential field of family law, this scholarship seeks to reward outstanding students across all areas of legal study. The scholarship funds are intended to help alleviate the financial burden of law school tuition and will be paid directly to the relevant university or law school, allowing the recipient to focus on their legal education.
One award of $5,000 is available.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Terms
The scholarship is designed for residents of Ontario who are Canadian citizens/Permanent Residents entering their first year (1L) of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) program at an accredited Ontario law school in Fall 2026.
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Short Cover Letter: A brief one-page letter addressed to the Scholarship Committee summarizing your candidacy.
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Personal Essay: A concise essay, no more than 500 words, detailing your commitment to a career in law.
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Academic Transcripts: Copies of all post-secondary academic transcripts.
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Letters of Reference (Optional but Recommended): Up to two (2) letters from a professor, employer, or supervisor that speak to your academic excellence, work experience, volunteer engagement, or leadership roles (e.g., student council, pre-law society).
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Proof of Law School Application/Acceptance: A copy of your Letter of Acceptance to a J.D. program (LOA is acceptable), or documentation confirming that you have applied and are awaiting a decision.
For privacy purposes, after initial review, select candidates will be contacted to arrange for their schools to send official transcripts for verification. Only final shortlisted candidates will be contacted to send proof of Canadian citizenship/Permanent Residency and Ontario residency.