DDLaw Criminal Justice Scholarship for Change-Makers

Justice should never be out of reach. At DDLaw, our lawyers fight daily for fairness, dignity, and due process. We’re offering the DDLaw Criminal Justice Scholarship to support students who share that same drive.

This $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a Canadian student pursuing a career in criminal law, criminology, or justice system reform.

Eligibility

  • Canadian undergrad or law student studying law, criminology, political science, or related field

  • Must submit:

    • A 500–750 word essay:
      “What justice means to me and how I plan to defend it.”

    • Proof of enrollment

    • Contact info

    • Public social post (required) – see below

Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group Scholarship

Social Post Required to Apply

As part of your application, you must share a public post on social media.

Your post must:

  • Explain why you’re applying for the scholarship
  • Share what law or justice means to you
  • Tag us: @ddlawgroup or use the hashtag: #DDLawScholarship
  • Make sure to link back to this page!

Why this matters:

Sharing your story helps you stand out as a future leader in law. It builds your professional visibility, creates impact, and inspires others who share your goals. This also supports our mission to make justice more accessible in Canada.

Please note that applications without a public social post will not be considered.

Optional: Submit a 1-Minute Video

You may also submit a short video (60–90 seconds) to share your story.

Your video can be:

  • Posted publicly on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn
  • Tagged: @ddlawgroup
  • Hash-tagged: #DDLawScholarship
  • Linked to this page

We encourage videos that express your passion for criminal law and your goals as a future legal advocate. Standout videos may be featured on our website and social channels!

Dates

  • Deadline to Apply: December 15
  • Winner Announced: January 15

Submit Your Application

Fill out the form below to get started. After you have filled that out, email us your

  1. essay
  2. proof of school enrollment
  3. link to your social post about this (and optional video) to:

ddlawgroup20@gmail.com

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