Scholarship Qualifications
Scholarship request form (pdf)
Public Defender Stipend Online request form
Scholarships for seminar tuition are available to deserving attorneys actively engaged in the defense of criminal cases who can demonstrate financial need. Scholarship requests must be in writing and state that the applicant is a TCDLA member and has not received a scholarship within the last two years (Trial College does not count as a scholarship).
Scholarships are available to public defenders who do not have access to CLE funds contact the TCDLA office.
Scholarship applicants must send in the following to be considered:
1. Letter of request;
2. Letter of recommendation from a Texas or federal judge;
3. Letter of recommendation from a TCDLA member.
Scholarships recipients will receive materials on CD. Course books may be purchased for a $50 fee. Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants in order received.
*LEI merchandise supports scholarships.
Seminar Scholarships Available 
Defending Sexual Assault Involving Children - Austin, TX
September 11-12, 2008
Deadline: August 25, 2008
Defending Juveniles - Dallas, TX
September 25-26, 2008
Deadline: September 11, 2008
The Art of Criminal Law CLE - Shreveport, Louisiana
October 6-7, 2008
Deadline: September 25, 2008
Voir Dire - Houston, TX
April 2-3, 2009
Deadline: March 13, 2009
22nd Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law - San Antonio, TX
June 4-6, 2009
Deadline: May 15, 2009