Giving Opportunities

Scholarships are our single greatest tool to attract and retain the best and brightest students to the School of Law. While students consider many factors when deciding where to study law, financial aid is almost always a significant, if not decisive, factor. While 68% of our students receive some level of support from scholarships, only 3.3% receive full tuition awards, causing many prospective students to choose other opportunities or rely on student loans to fund their legal education. We strive to continually reduce our students’ dependence on student loans. Annually funded scholarship awards can be established for as little as $1,000 a year, or an endowment can be created with a minimum of $5,000 a year. To give to student scholarships, contact Erin Feller, director of development and external relations, at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468 or give online to the Law School General Foundation Scholarship Fund.

This fund provides financial support to students pursuing professional development opportunities, including travel and expenses associated with job shadowing, conference attendance, and mentorship activities. Since establishment of the fund, students have attended the Arkansas Summit on Human Trafficking, the Natural Resources Conference, the Arkansas Public Service Academy, Ms. J.D. Leadership Academy, American Bar Association Committee Meetings, and the National Black Law Student Association Conference. Give online to the Student Professional Development Fund or contact Erin Feller, director of development and external relations at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.

The Wellness Initiative addresses the holistic well-being of law students. This fund provides mental health resources, community-building initiatives, programming, and a “counselor’s corner” with food and gently used clothing. Contact Erin Feller, director of development and external relations at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468 to donate food or clothing or give online donation to the Law Student Wellness Initiative.

Travel funds provide financial assistance to law students who are selected to compete in prestigious regional and national advocacy competitions. These competitions focus various skills which are critical to their future success as legal professionals, including trial and appellate advocacy as well as client counseling, negotiation, and transaction skills. Donate to Travel Funds online or contact Erin Feller, director of development and external relations at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.

At the University of Arkansas School of Law, The Summer Public Service Fellowship Program provides paid public service fellowships to promising law students interested in public service careers. It offers meaningful employment opportunities and provides legal services to nonprofit, non-governmental and government entities that cannot otherwise afford summer interns. Give online to Public Service Fellowships or contact Director of Development and External Relations Erin Feller at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.

The Law Dean’s Giving Circle is a dedicated group of alumni, faculty, students, and friends who come together to pool resources and collectively support the mission and vision of the law school. Membership offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the law school’s future. Join the Law Dean’s Giving Circle online or contact Erin Feller, director of development and external relations at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.

Contribution to this provides discretionary funds to support new programs and academic initiatives as opportunities arise. Discretionary funds allow us to be proactive and nimble as we train the next generation of legal professionals. Give online to Law Dean’s Fund for Excellence or contact Director of Development and External Relations Erin Feller at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.

The Dean’s Circle is the University of Arkansas School of Law’s leadership annual giving society.

The Legal Clinics provide students with hands-on skills training by representing real clients in real life legal situations. The clinics also provide a much-needed service to the citizens of the State of Arkansas. The Legal Clinic offerings include Civil Litigation and Advocacy, Criminal Practice, Human Trafficking, Immigration, and Rural Enterprise Development. Give online to the Legal Clinics or contact Erin Feller, director of development and external relations at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.

An Endowed Dean’s Chair of Faculty Professorships are awarded to exceptional faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. These prestigious positions provide freedom to explore new ideas and inspire students with their cutting-edge research and knowledge. Financial backing provides funding for various expenses, including research, travel, conferences, surveys or tools of the trade. For more information or to inquire about creating an Endowed Professorship, contact Erin Feller, director of development and external relations, at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.

The LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law was the first of its kind when it was founded 40 years ago. Today, it continues to lead the nation in this important area of law, connecting lawyers to our food system, from farm to plate. Give to this initiative online or contact Director of Development and External Relations Erin Feller at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.

The Arkansas Law Review Academy was established to fully fund the general operations of the Arkansas Law Review and provide the current members with a group of seasoned law review alumni readily available to answer questions and consult as needed. Learn more about the Academy. Donate online or contact Director of Development and External Relations Erin Feller at feller@uark.edu or (479) 575-3468.