Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law students pursuing careers in civil rights, civic engagement or public service will benefit from a boost in scholarship funding. The Jonathan L. Entin Endowed Scholarship Fund now totals $1 million, thanks to recent contributions from Jonathan Entin, J.D. class of 1981.
The fund, first established in March 2024 and supplemented in March 2025, is designed to ease financial burdens for law students and expand access to legal education. Entin hopes the scholarship will allow recipients to focus on their studies and career goals without worrying about tuition costs.
Entin, an emeritus professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, spent more than four decades teaching and mentoring future lawyers. He credits his time at Northwestern Pritzker Law for shaping his career as a legal educator.
Entin’s decision to increase the fund reflects his belief in the transformative power of legal education. He notes that, while the original fund was significant, it did not provide enough financial support to cover the ever-increasing cost of tuition.
A distinguished career
Entin’s career spans decades in academia and public service. After graduating from Northwestern Pritzker Law, he served as a law clerk for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, where he helped to exonerate an innocent death-row prisoner.
Following his clerkship, he became a faculty member at CWRU Law, where he also served twice as associate dean for academic affairs.
In addition to his professional achievements, Entin has been actively involved in public service, including his role as executive director of the Arizona ACLU, where he worked on pivotal civil rights issues. His commitment to advocacy and education has earned him respect from colleagues and students, influencing countless future lawyers.
As Entin reflects on his philanthropic goals, he envisions the scholarship creating opportunities for students who aspire to make a difference in the world. He dreams of a future where financial barriers are diminished, allowing students to focus on their education and advocacy.
