The UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program is a full tuition scholarship program designed specifically for a small number of academically talented, high-achieving applicants who have also overcome significant obstacles in life, such as socio-economic or educational - hardships, disabilities, or other major challenges. In keeping with UCLA Law School’s commitment to both access and excellence, in most circumstances, UCLA Law Achievement Fellows are likely to be the first in their family to attend graduate or professional school, though this is not an absolute requirement.

Recipients of UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship who are California residents will be awarded full resident tuition and fees for three academic years, beginning in fall 2018, provided they remain students in good standing. Recipients who are not California residents will be awarded full non-resident tuition and fees for their first year of law school, and full resident tuition and fees for their second and third years of law school.* The application deadline for the UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship Program is January 16, 2018. Applicants are encouraged to take the LSAT no later than December 2017. However, applicants taking the February 2018 LSAT may still apply and be considered for any remaining Achievement Fellowship that are available. Finalists will be interviewed, and recipients will be announced by mid-April. Unlike the UCLA Law Distinguished Scholars Program, this is not a "binding" program. Successful applicants may still consider other law schools, but they must indicate their desire to accept the scholarship and make a seat deposit (which will be refunded upon enrollment in the fall) by the deadline stated in their admission letter. Awards not accepted by this date will be offered to other candidates.

To apply to this program, applicants must complete the UCLA School of Law application, and are required to include an additional one page essay (by uploading it to their application) describing the obstacles they have overcome, what they are proudest of, and any other information that might bear on the strength of their candidacy and their contributions to the UCLA community. If you have questions regarding this program, you may email us at: [email protected].

Please note applicants who are not awarded UCLA Law Achievement Fellowship will still be considered for admission and for need and merit-based aid.

Most UCLA Law students are able to qualify for resident tuition status in their second and third years. The UCLA Health Insurance Fee, which can be waived with evidence of similar coverage, is not included and remains the responsibility of the student.

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