Early Decision Program Scholarship and Other Financial Aid
If you are admitted, you automatically will receive a $60,000 merit scholarship, split evenly over the three years (six semesters) while at Berkeley Law. The only requirement to renew this scholarship is to maintain good academic standing and to make satisfactory academic progress. If admitted, you should presume that the $60,000 associated scholarship will comprise your total gift aid.
You may apply for other named or programmatic scholarships, such as the Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship. However, decisions for these programs, which are competitive, are not typically released until mid-March or later. If you anticipate that financial aid will be a significant factor in determining where you will attend law school, then you should consider carefully whether or not to apply to a binding early decision program. You will not have the time convenience to compare financial aid awards from other law schools.