Law Scholarships and Grants

Trinity Law School offers scholarships and grants to its law students throughout their academic career. The Financial Aid Department adheres to a strict no app, no aid policy. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to complete a scholarship application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to submit these concurrently with their application for admission as scholarships and grants are awarded upon acceptance to Trinity Law School.

Scholarships are offered for fall and spring semesters based on full-time status and are renewable if academic standards are met by the recipient. Scholarship recipients who fall below full-time status will receive their scholarships on a pro-rated basis. Students on probation are not eligible for scholarship assistance.

Award amounts normally range from $500 to $4,000 per year. Unless indicated otherwise, financial need is not a requirement to receive these awards.

Full-tuition Scholarships

Full-tuition scholarships are available to a limited number of students who are highly qualified. To be eligible to apply for these full-tuition scholarships, new students must have scored at least a 160 on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with at least a B+ grade point average.

President's Scholarship

Established to encourage diversity within the law school student body, the President's Scholarships are available to first-year law students with educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The Scholarship Committee selects recipients from applicants' personal statements addressing their background, hardships overcome, achievements and financial need. Previous academic performance is also a criterion.

Dean's Scholarships

Dean's Scholarships are awarded to incoming law students based upon academic excellence and LSAT performance. To be considered for this academic scholarship, recipients must place within the top 25 percent of accepted students for the matriculating class.

Founder's Scholarship

The Founder's Scholarship honors the vision of Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, a renowned historian and lawyer; Dr. Harold Lindsell, a well-known theologian; and Dr. Walter Martin, a celebrated Christian apologist.   Each desired to integrate law, human rights and Christian apologetics into a single academic institution through the founding of Simon Greenleaf University. Trinity is proud to continue this vision by awarding scholarships to students who demonstrate the desire to integrate law and theology.

Simon Greenleaf Scholarship

The Simon Greenleaf Scholarship is awarded to Trinity law students in celebration of the life and accomplishments of Simon Greenleaf, a great 19th century American authority on the common law of evidence. Simon Greenleaf, a committed Christian, was a renowned Harvard Law School professor and president of the Massachusetts Bible Society for many years. Trinity awards these scholarships to law students who emulate Simon Greenleaf's commitment to biblical truth and dedication to excellence in their legal studies and future careers. These scholarships are available to first-year law students and are renewable if the student maintains a satisfactory cumulative grade point average.

Public Service Grants

The Public Service Grants are awarded to first-year law students demonstrating a commitment to public and community service. Examples of grant recipients may include pastors and their families and law enforcement personnel, as well as applicants with significant volunteer involvement in their community.

Community College Grants

These grants are awarded to AA or AS graduates of California community colleges who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree and who are beginning their first year of law study. These awards are based upon a superior score on the LSAT and academic excellence.