Law School Opportunity Scholarship.
The attorneys at Salvi & Maher are committed to supporting the next generation of legal professionals. Through our Law School Opportunity Scholarship, we award $1,000 each semester to a current or prospective law student who demonstrates a unique perspective and commitment to the legal field.
We understand the financial demands of legal education. This scholarship is one way we give back to a profession that has defined our firm's work for decades. Learn more about our personal injury practice and the values that drive our team.
Accepting Applications for Fall 2026
Accepting Applications for Fall 2026
Law school is a significant financial commitment. The Salvi & Maher, LLP Law School Opportunity Scholarship awards $1,000 each semester to a current or prospective law student who demonstrates a unique perspective and a genuine commitment to the legal field.
Our firm has pursued justice on behalf of injured clients throughout Northern Illinois for decades. Supporting students who are pursuing that same calling through law school scholarships and grants is one way we invest in the profession's future. Learn more about our personal injury attorneys and the values that drive our team.
Law school is a significant financial commitment. The Salvi & Maher, LLP Law School Opportunity Scholarship awards $1,000 each semester to a current or prospective law student who demonstrates a unique perspective and a genuine commitment to the legal field.
Our firm has pursued justice on behalf of injured clients throughout Northern Illinois for decades. Supporting students who are pursuing that same calling through law school scholarships and grants is one way we invest in the profession's future. Learn more about our personal injury attorneys and the values that drive our team.
All materials for the scholarship application must be submitted prior to
11:59 PM
September 9, 2026
How to apply
For assistance, please contact our scholarship team at scholarships@salvimaher.com.
Recipient Qualifications
Our scholarship is open to students attending a U.S. college or university during the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants must also meet the following criteria:
Is planning to pursue or is currently pursuing a degree in law
Is a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
Be at least 17 years of age or older
Selection Process
Our scholarship team reviews all complete applications within approximately one month of the deadline. Submissions are evaluated on the following:
Does the student meet all application requirements?
Does the student's video meet the time limit and answer the prompt appropriately?
Is the student’s video creative, of high quality, and well-structured?
Application Instructions
To be considered for the Salvi & Maher Law School Opportunity Scholarship, applicants must submit the following: contact information, headshot, proof of enrollment, and a video submission of five minutes or less answering the prompt below.
What unique perspective will you bring to the legal field?
How will this perspective help you to achieve your goals as a legal professional?
Winners Of Our Law School Opportunity Scholarship
Gabriel Checri
Gabriel's video submission is an outstanding representation of a law student who has a strong understanding of how to apply his past experiences to his current professional objectives. He emphasizes the importance of the distinct perspective he brings to the table, and his well-spoken video essay is evidence of a young man with a promising future. We are delighted to award him the Salvi & Maher, LLP Law Student Opportunity Scholarship for the Spring 2024 semester for these and other reasons.
Mary Louisa Givens
Mary Louisa shares a thoughtful video about how she is able to combine her passion for creativity and the arts in a legal environment. Being open-minded, thoughtful, and creative are all wonderful qualities to have when pursuing a legal career, and we know she will succeed in her future endeavors. We are honored to be able to award her with the Salvi & Maher L.L.P Law School Opportunity Scholarship for the Fall Semester of 2023.
Alexis Chandler
In Alexis’s video, you learn of her impressive motivation and drive to become an attorney. While her academic journey has been filled with immense challenges, she has continued to chase her dreams while also being a mentor for others along the way. Watch Alexis’s video to learn more about her story. Salvi & Maher, LLP is honored to help support Alexis as she continues her legal education.