MLT Aikins Indigenous Law Scholarship 2026

About This Scholarship

MLT Aikins is committed to supporting Indigenous perspectives and representation across our offices. We consistently work to foster a learning environment that supports Indigenous success in the legal profession and beyond. We are now accepting applications for the MLT Aikins Indigenous Scholarship, which will award $6,000 to one second-year law student in Canada. The application deadline is February 27, 2026. The recipient of this year’s scholarship will be announced in March 2025. To apply, you must: - be in your second year of law school in Canada - provide a cover letter - provide a resumé and transcripts - provide a reference from your Indigenous community (either a letter or contact information) In your cover letter, we encourage you to describe your achievements, your contributions to the Indigenous community and how you intend to use your legal education to advance Indigenous issues in Canada. If you meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please use the form below to submit your application. Be sure to include your cover letter, resumé, transcripts and a reference from the Indigenous community.

Eligibility

Second-year law students in Canada

Requirements

• ✓Cover letter
• ✓Resumé
• ✓Transcripts
• ✓Reference from your Indigenous community (either a letter or contact information)

How to Apply

Apply directly through the organization's application portal using the button in the sidebar.

About

MLT Aikins has a longstanding partnership with Indigenous nations and communities across Canada. We believe that the knowledge and experience we bring is instrumental in building trusting relationships with our Indigenous clients. Our firm’s Indigenous practice area works collaboratively across sectors to advocate for the rights and interests of Indigenous nations and communities. Our wide-ranging competencies bring a full-service client experience to our Indigenous clients. With a commitment to advancing self-determination, MLT Aikins supports Indigenous capacity building through economic development, and the assertion and exercise of jurisdiction and inherent rights over key sectors.