NACDL - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Public Defense Scholarships
As a result of generous grant funding, NACDL is able to offer scholarship assistance to public defense attorneys to attend training programs.
As a result of generous grant funding, NACDL is able to offer scholarship assistance to public defense attorneys to attend training programs hosted by NACDL as well as other organizations. Scholarships are awarded in the form of full or partial reimbursement of the registration costs of the program. Limited travel reimbursement stipends may also be awarded to qualifying individuals to help defray the costs of travel and lodging.
Note: Due to the overwhelming demand for scholarship funding, applications received less than 90 days before a program's scheduled start date will NOT be able to be considered. Please be sure to submit your applicaiton timely to ensure it can be fullly considered for funding.
NACDL offers scholarship assistance to public defense attorneys to attend training programs when the appropriate funds are available. We kindly ask that you consider donating by clicking the below button.
Eligibility requirements for a registration and/or travel scholarship: Applicants must:
Be a public defender, contract counsel, or private counsel receiving court appointments
Demonstrate financial need
Do I need to be a member? You do not need to be a member to receive a scholarship for registration fees, but membership is required at the time of reimbursement for applicants awarded a travel scholarship.
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The NACDL Foundation for Criminal Justice preserves and promotes the core values of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American criminal justice system.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning approxmiately 90 days before the start of the program. As the number of people applying often far exceeds the amount of funding available, we strongly urge you to apply at least 90 days in advance. Applications received less than 3 weeks before the program will not be considered.
NACDL offers scholarship assistance to public defense attorneys to attend training programs when the appropriate funds are available. We kindly ask that you consider donating by clicking the below button
Questions about NACDL's Public Defense Scholarship Program should be directed to: pdtscholarship@nacdl.org
Upcoming CLE Programs
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