Building on the success of 2025, the 2026 program has expanded to reach students near all 39 HKM office locations nationwide.
The HKM Employment Attorneys Scholarship is a $1,000 law school scholarship open to pre-law, paralegal, and J.D. students across the United States. Now in its second year, the 2026 program has expanded to 39 cities nationwide. Students attending school within 60 miles of a participating HKM city with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are encouraged to apply before the October 15, 2026 deadline. HKM Employment Attorneys LLP has represented employees exclusively since 2003 and offers this employment law scholarship as a direct investment in the next generation of legal advocates.
AT A GLANCE
The HKM Employment Attorneys Scholarship is a $1,000 annual award for students pursuing a legal career. HKM Employment Attorneys LLP has represented employees in employment law matters across the United States since 2003. In 2025, the firm awarded $1,000 scholarships to 24 students in 23 cities. In 2026, the program is open to applicants near 39 HKM office cities nationwide.
Award amount: $1,000
Who can apply: Students enrolled in a pre-law, paralegal, or J.D. program at an accredited U.S. college or university
GPA requirement: 3.0 or higher
Age requirement: At least 18 years old at the time of submission
Location requirement: Attending school within 60 miles of a participating HKM city
Application deadline: October 15, 2026
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