The Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico Scholarship – 2026 Application

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The Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico (TLPR) is committed to supporting the next generation of legal professionals dedicated to justice and advocacy in Puerto Rico. This scholarship is designed for law students who demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for making a positive impact in the legal community. Selected awardees will receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their legal studies at an accredited law school in Puerto Rico. Four recipients will be selected from each of the three law schools (University of Puerto Rico School of Law, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law).

Eligibility Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited Puerto Rico law school
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Able to attend the award ceremony on May 6, 2026, in San Juan, PR, during the Mass Torts Puerto Rico 2026 Conference

Application Instructions
Please complete all required fields and upload the requested documents. Your application must include:

Personal and academic information
A 500-word essay responding to one of the provided prompts
Current resume
Academic transcript (official or unofficial)
Optional letter of recommendation

Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026.

Applicants will be notified in late March whether they are selected to receive scholarship funds.

Award Ceremony: May 6, 2026 – Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, San Juan, PR.

2026 Scholarship application form for law students studying in Puerto Rico.

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

University / Program of Study(Required)

Enter the name of the accredited law school in Puerto Rico in which you are currently enrolled as a student.

Enrollment Status(Required)

Full-time student

Part-time student

Other

Is your GPA a 3.0 or higher?(Required)

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for the TLPR Scholarship in 2026.

Yes

Essay Response(Required)

Please select one of the following essay prompts to include with your application. Essays should be no more than 500 words in length. (1.) How do you envision your role as a future attorney in expanding access to justice in Puerto Rico? (2.) Describe a legal issue in Puerto Rico that you believe requires urgent reform and explain why. (3.) How has your personal background shaped your commitment to the legal profession? (4.) What inspired you to pursue a career in law? (5.) Describe a moment that strengthened your desire to advocate for others.

Resume(Required)

Upload a current resume highlighting academic and professional experience.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Academic Transcript(Required)

Applicants may submit either unofficial or official transcripts from the law school where they are currently enrolled.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Letter of Recommendation (Optional)

Applicants may additionally submit a letter of recommendation to supplement their application.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

If selected as a scholarship finalist, will you be able to attend the award ceremony on May 6, 2026 in San Juan, PR?(Required)

Selected scholarship recipients must be able to attend the award ceremony on May 6, 2026 in order to receive scholarship funds. The awards ceremony will be held as part of Mass Torts Puerto Rico 2026 conference programming, hosted at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan, PR.