The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Foundation is offering up to four $3,500 scholarships for law students who plan to enroll in a qualifying course in elder or special needs law.
The students must be enrolled at law schools accredited by the American Bar Association.
The need for skilled elder and special needs law attorneys is growing rapidly amid significant demographic shifts. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 73 million Americans will be 65 or older by 2030, increasing demand for legal services related to long-term care planning, public benefits, guardianship, and disability rights. Practitioners nationwide who work with older adults and individuals with disabilities are already experiencing a crisis of capacity as the need for their services grows.
Each scholarship includes:
• $3,500 in tuition support for one qualifying 2–3 credit course
• A one-year NAELA student membership
Applications are open through April 1. For more information and to apply, go to NAELA.org/LawSchoolScholarship.
