Norman Effman Scholarship

Second- or third-year law students enrolled at a New York State law school who intend to practice in a rural area representing indigent clients in family, criminal, or civil courts may apply. The scholarship honors Norman Effman's commitment to rural legal access.

Award amount varies based on available foundation funds each cycle. The scholarship supports students planning careers serving indigent litigants outside major metropolitan areas.

Applications are submitted through The New York Bar Foundation online scholarship portal during the annual spring cycle alongside other TNYBF law student awards.

The New York Bar Foundation administers this and other section-funded scholarships to strengthen public interest pipelines in New York.