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San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association

Opening the Legal Profession to the Next Generation

The San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Fund (SDLRLA Scholarship Fund) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that awards scholarships and bar stipends to law students who serve the Latino and Spanish-speaking community. Since 2007, we have awarded more than $650,000.

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  • $650,000+Awarded since 2007
  • 501(c)(3)Tax-exempt nonprofit
  • San DiegoServing San Diego and Imperial Counties

Our impact

Helping law students finish school and pass the bar

  • $650,000+

    Awarded since 2007

  • $1,000-$5,000

    Typical scholarship

  • $500-$2,000

    Typical bar stipend

  • 12

    Scholarship recipients honored in 2025

Recipients are honored each year at our Annual Dinner & Gala.

What we fund

Two award programs

  • Law student scholarships

    Typically $1,000 to $5,000 for second- and third-year law students with ties to San Diego or Imperial Counties.

  • Bar stipends

    Typically $500 to $2,000 for final-year students, to offset the cost of preparing for and taking the California Bar Examination.

How to apply

Four steps to an SDLRLA award

Awards are open to students of any background who have contributed to the Latino or Spanish-speaking community.

  1. 01

    Check eligibility

    Confirm your law school, year, and ties to San Diego or Imperial County.

  2. 02

    Download the application

    Complete every section and gather your materials.

  3. 03

    Submit by the deadline

    Send your application as instructed before the due date.

  4. 04

    Be honored at the gala

    Recipients are celebrated at our Annual Dinner & Gala.

2026 Annual Dinner & Gala

Join us Friday, October 16, 2026

Our signature fundraiser brings together hundreds of judges, attorneys, elected officials, and community leaders to honor our recipients. This year’s gala is at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center.

Proceeds fund law student scholarships and bar stipends.

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Get involved

Four ways to support law students

  • Donate

    Gifts of any amount are 100% tax deductible.

  • Sponsor

    Put your firm or family name behind our students.

  • Volunteer

    Lend your time and professional skills.

  • Meet our recipients

    See the students we have honored.

Common questions

Still have questions?

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Contact us
What is the SDLRLA Scholarship Fund?
It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in San Diego that provides scholarships and bar stipends to law students who have contributed to the Latino community. It has awarded more than $650,000 since 2007.
How much are the scholarships?
Law student scholarships typically range from $1,000 to $5,000, and bar stipends typically range from $500 to $2,000. Amounts vary each year based on available funds.
Who can apply?
Law students with ties to San Diego or Imperial Counties who are enrolled in an eligible J.D. program, in their second or third year or final year. You do not have to be Latino or Latina.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes. The Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID 20-8553848), and donations of any amount are 100% tax deductible as allowed by law.

Help us fund the next student

Every gift supports a law student who serves the community.

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