Josephine Gittler Honorable Scholarship

$1,000 for a student with Autism attending the University of Iowa College of Law or an Advocate in Training. 

You will be required to upload:

• Acceptance letter into the University of Iowa Law School
• Two letters of reference
• Personal Statement, no more than 1,000 words.

Deadline March 15, 2026. Click to apply. See the website for more information.

Han C. Choi Scholarship

The NAPABA Law Foundation has partnered with the Choi Family to create the Han C. Choi Scholarship, to honor a NAPABA Trailblazer, mentor and leader, who embodies grit and courage in the face of great adversity. The Scholarship Fund will benefit a 1L or 2L law student who exhibits academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism, mentorship experience, and demonstrates an interest in AAPI civic issues. Special consideration will also be given to applicants who have been adversely affected by cancer (as a survivor, or family member of a victim or survivor). The scholarship amount is $5,000.

Deadline: March 20, 2026, 5 pm ET
Please review the online application instructions prior to submitting an application. The Han C. Choi Scholarship recipient must be able to accept the award in person at the GAPABA Gala, May 21, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.

Click to apply!

Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship

In partnership with the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, NLF will be accepting applications for the Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship Program. The program will provide $6,000 to a law student for a meaningful summer internship at a public interest organization. The fellow will work to further Fred T. Korematsu's legacy as a civil rights pioneer. Initial funding was provided by Parkin Lee. You must be a rising 2L or 3L during Summer 2026.

Deadline: March 20, 2026, 5 pm ET

Click to apply!

Student Loan Repayment for Legal Careers

March 26, 2026

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Student loan repayment can feel overwhelming, but you can chart a path to a debt-free future based on your specific income and career trajectory. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will cover common repayment strategies for different legal careers and essential details regarding current and upcoming repayment plan options, consolidation, and detailing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness process. 

Attendees will receive an entry into the annual MAX by AccessLex® Scholarship Drawings. 3L winners of this scholarship can use the funds to repay student debt borrowed in the 3L year.

To login: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/96384101585

Individual Financial Coaching Sessions

March 26, 2026

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

In addition to the presentation, students can sign up for individual coaching sessions to discuss your personal finance strategy. We can discuss your financial goals, budget, student loan strategy, and more. 

To sign up: https://calendly.com/nrdaniels/accesslex-1-1-coaching-iowaspring26

If appointments are no longer available, please reach out to AccessConnex by AccessLex. You can speak directly with an Accredited Financial Counselor® regarding scholarships, grants, loan terms, repayment options and more. Any other questions can be directed to law-financialaid@uiowa.edu. 

AccessLex MAX Investing Webinar Series

This month, AccessLex Institute is bringing you a four-part investing webinar series packed with practical guidance. Topics include setting smart investing goals, understanding investment options, and getting ready to launch your retirement investing plan. And there’s a bonus: you earn a scholarship entry for every session you attend! With the MAX by AccessLex® Grand Prize Scholarship drawing happening on April 1, each entry boosts your chances to win up to $40,000 for law school. Don’t miss out!

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 - 5:00 pm ET

Click to apply!

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.

Commercial Arbitration Moot for students interested in International Business Law

In past years, the Iowa Law School has fielded a team in the Wilhelm Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.  Nearly 200 schools worldwide participate. It is a unique experience. 

The moot operates as follows. In October, a problem is released. In general, it is an international sales contract that has somehow gone badly, and the contract has an arbitration clause. The problems set out 4 issues to be briefed and mooted.  The first two deal with contract issues, and the second two focus on the arbitration clause and the rules of the selected tribunal.  Past years' problems and briefs can be found on the website.

Four to six students will be selected to participate. In October through December, the Claimant's brief is written. Submission is around the first week in December. The team thereafter receives another school's Claimant's brief and writes a Respondent's brief due in late January.  

The writing phase completed, the team practices intensively the advocacy skills. There is a pre-moot, perhaps Chicago, with a final moot in Vienna the week before Easter.  The law school has a fund to cover costs.

Students receive 1 credit each semester for the course. If you are in the Jessup Competition, you cannot apply because the schedules are parallel. A judgment will be made in December as to whether the team's performance in the writing phase justifies the trip to Vienna. With one year as an exception, teams have always gone to Vienna. It is a wonderful experience, but it only makes sense if the team is committed to the program.

Second- and third-year students are eligible. There will be an organizational meeting in the first week of class.