Open Law Student and Recent Graduate Programs and Opportunities

Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship

In partnership with the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, NLF will be accepting applications for the Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship Program. The program will provide $6,000 to a law student for a meaningful summer internship at a public interest organization. The fellow will work to further Fred T. Korematsu's legacy as a civil rights pioneer. Initial funding was provided by Parkin Lee and The Rockefeller Group.

Eligibility: You must be a rising 2L or 3L during Summer 2024.

Deadline:  April 19, 2025, by 5 p.m. ET

Han C. Choi Scholarship

The NAPABA Law Foundation has partnered with the Choi Family to create the Han C. Choi Scholarship, to honor a NAPABA Trailblazer, mentor and leader, who embodies grit and courage in the face of great adversity. The Scholarship Fund will benefit a 1L or 2L law student who exhibits academic excellence, leadership, volunteerism, mentorship experience, and demonstrates an interest in AANHPI civic issues. Special consideration will also be given to applicants who have been adversely affected by cancer (as a survivor, or family member of a victim or survivor). 

Award Amount: $5,000

Deadline: April 18, 2025 - 5 p.m. ET

Please review the online application instructions prior to submitting an application.

SAIL Scholarship

The SAIL Scholarship Program provides private mentorship, executive-level networking opportunities, and financial support for educational expenses for award recipients. The scholarship is awarded to a 2L student starting in the 2025 Fall Semester (current 1L students should apply) who has outstanding professional promise and leadership potential. Applicants will be evaluated for (a) academic excellence in their undergraduate school years and first year of law school, (b) leadership experience, (c) volunteerism or service in the public interest, (d) knowledge of social and cultural issues of any one or more AANHPI communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more AANHPI communities, or both, and (e) commitment to “pay it forward.” The NAPABA Law Foundation will award from the SAIL Scholarship Fund at least one $7,500 scholarship each year, half of which would be distributed to the recipient in his or her second year of law school and the remainder of which would be distributed to the recipient in his or her third year of law school.

The SAIL Scholarship is made possible due to the generosity of Sharon and Ivan Fong.

Award Amount: $7,500 split equally over 2 years. First disbursement will be in August of the second year of law school. Subject to the Scholar’s continued (i) strong academic performance and good character; and (ii) dedication to the concepts set forth in scholarship, the second disbursement will be in August of the the third year of law school.

Deadline: June 30, 2025 - 5:00 pm ET

Before applying, please review the Frequently Asked Questions to understand SAIL Scholarship requirements and expectations. 

Judge Thomas Tang and Dr. Pearl Tang Moot Court Competition

Registration for the 2025 Judge Thomas Tang and Dr. Pearl Tang Moot Court Competition is now open! This is the 32nd anniversary of an annual tradition that fosters crucial advocacy skills among law students nationwide.  This year’s competition topic is Birthright Citizenship.

The timeline of the competition is as follows:

  • Problem Release: August 1, 2025

  • Registration Closes: September 10, 2025

  • Brief Submission Deadline: October 3, 2025

  • Regional Rounds:

    • In-Person: October 17, 2025, at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York City, NY (Limited to 12 teams, first come, first served).

    • Zoom: October 18, 2025 (Teams can choose to attend remotely from the beginning. Note: Teams will be assigned to Zoom once the in-person spots are filled).

  • National Competition: Top teams from both regional rounds will advance to the National Competition, held at the NAPABA Convention in Denver, CO, on November 7-8, 2025.