DDLaw Family Law Scholarship for Future Advocates

At Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, we believe strong families build strong communities. As a firm dedicated to guiding families through life’s most challenging legal situations, we are proud to support the next generation of legal advocates with the DDLaw Family Law Scholarship.

This $500 family law scholarship is awarded annually to a Canadian student pursuing a career in family law, social work, or a related field with a focus on justice, support, and compassion.

Eligibility

  • Must be a current Canadian undergraduate or law student
  • Studying family law, child advocacy, social justice, or women’s rights

Submit the following:

  • A 500–750 word essay on the following: “How I plan to use my legal education to support families in need.”
  • Proof of enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution
  • Full name, email address, and phone number
  • 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 family 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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