Announcements
2027 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship
Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, and appreciated, recognized as sources of strength of the Firm, and valued as qualities that enrich the environment in which we work.
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC will award three scholarships to rising 2L law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2026. Recipients will be awarded a minimum six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2027 in one of our Firm's offices. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $20,000, to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses, which will be paid in two disbursements, conditioned on the following:
- $10,000 will be awarded after the completion of a 2L summer associate clerkship, and
- $10,000 will be awarded upon the Firm extending a full-time associate offer, the recipient's acceptance of that offer, and successful graduation from law school.
Additional information can be found on the website: https://www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship
Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026
Scott County Bar Association Grants
The Scott County Bar Association is offering multiple grants of $1,000 to current law students who are either Scott County residents or can otherwise demonstrate significant ties to Scott County, Iowa.
Eligible students interested may qualify for consideration through a letter emailed to Joshua Cobie at jcobie.law@outlook.com or mailed to:
Brubaker, Flynn, & Darland, P.C. Attorneys at Law
201 West Second Street, Suite 400
Davenport, IA 52801
Questions can be directed to Joshua Cobie at jcobie.law@outlook.com
Deadline: April 25, 2026
SAIL Scholarship
The SAIL Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to an individual who will be a 2L student starting in the 2026 Fall Semester (current 1L students should apply) who has outstanding professional promise and leadership potential. Applicants will be evaluated for (a) academic excellence in their undergraduate school years and first year of law school, (b) leadership experience, (c) volunteerism or service in the public interest, (d) knowledge of social and cultural issues of any one or more AAPI communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more AAPI communities, or both, and (e) commitment to “pay it forward.”
Award Amount: $7,500 split equally over 2 years. First disbursement will be in August of the second year of law school. Subject to the Scholar’s continued (i) strong academic performance and good character; and (ii) dedication to the concepts set forth in scholarship, the second disbursement will be in August of the third year of law school.
Deadline: June 30, 2026 - 5 pm ET
Tax Information for Students
1098-T tax forms will be available to print in MyUI. To access your 1098-T, log in to MyUI, select the Financial Aid & Billing link, and then choose Hope 1098-T Tax Information. Additional details can be found at: https://billing.uiowa.edu/tax-information
W-2 tax forms will be available to print in Employee Self Service. More information can be found at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/payroll-services
If you have questions about your financial aid or how these documents relate to your aid, please contact our office at law-financialaid@uiowa.edu.
Free financial wellness tools
- We’ve partnered with the nonprofit AccessLex Institute® to offer free financial wellness tools through Ask EDNA! – the Education Network at AccessLex.
- Financial wellness affects every part of your life. As part of our commitment to your financial success, we’ve teamed up with AccessLex to provide MAX by AccessLex®. MAX by AccessLex®, is a personal finance program designed specifically for law students and used by over 95% of ABA-accredited law schools.
- MAX by AccessLex® includes: Online lessons, live and virtual events, one-on-one counseling with Accredited Financial Counselors®, and scholarship drawings for participating students. Create your free account at AskEDNA.AccessLex.org.
- Looking for more scholarships? Explore the AccessLex Scholarship Databank with over 800 vetted opportunities and writing competitions.
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