Making a Difference.
The NAPABA Law Foundation promotes the development, advancement, leadership, and public service of Asian Pacific Americans in the legal profession through fellowships, scholarships, education, and community partnerships.
Our Mission
Advance access to the legal system for Asian Pacific Americans through fellowships, scholarships, education and community engagement.
Our Impact
The NAPABA Law Foundation carries out its work primarily by awarding scholarships and fellowships that promote the interests of the Asian Pacific American community. Since its founding, the Foundation has awarded nearly $2 million in scholarships, fellowships and internships.
The Foundation awards scholarships on a nationwide basis to law students who demonstrate a commitment to serve or contribute to the Asian Pacific American community as future leaders. These scholarships are made possible by donations from numerous corporations, law firms, bar associations, and individuals.
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Over 1.8 Million Dollars Awarded
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Years Serving communities
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Thousands of Students Impacted
Our Programs
NLF Community law Fellowship
Recognizing that many obstacles prevent committed attorneys from practicing public interest law, including the shortage of entry-level jobs, NLF Community Law Fellowships provides an opportunity for a new attorney to gain substantive experience at a nonprofit national or community-based organization during the two-year Fellowship period.
Internship Funding and Programs
NLF provides year-round internships at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) through the McGuireWoods?NLF Intership program. NLF also provides public interest funding for those participating in a summer internship.
National Judicial College
Providing travel scholarships for judges to attend the National Judicial College training sessions.
Scholarships
NLF provides a variety of scholarships for undergraduates, law students, and practicing attorneys. Learn more about our scholarship offerings and apply for one today.
Thomas Tang Moot Court
Founded in 1993 and named in honor of the late Honorable Thomas Tang, a respected jurist who served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 1977 until his passing in 1995, the Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition is an appellate advocacy competition sponsored annually by NLF.
portrait Project
The Portrait Project is the first study of its kind to assemble a comprehensive portrait documenting the rise of Asian Americans in the law, their distribution across practice settings, and the challenges they face in advancing to the top ranks of the profession.
