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NAPABA 2025 ADR Institute & Prospective Partners Program Application Deadline Extended

NAPABA has extended the deadline to apply for two of the organization’s impactful, member-exclusive programs — the ADR Institute and the Prospective Partners Program (PPP). You now have until Wednesday, July 16, 2025, to submit your application.

Whether you’re looking to grow your career in Alternative Dispute Resolution or take that final step toward law firm partnership, these programs are designed to equip you with the skills, mentorship, and connections you need to succeed.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Institute

A multi-day hands-on training available to members who are interested in pursuing a career in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This program aims to diversify the pool of mediators and arbitrators in the United States and to increase the use of mediation and arbitration by those who attend the training.

Prospective Partners Program (PPP)

Designed to increase the number of NAPABA attorney member partners at major law firms, this program provides 10 senior associates on the precipice of partnership with the opportunity to practice their pitch and receive immediate feedback from senior in-house counsel.

Note: Both programs take place at the 2025 NAPABA Convention in Denver and require Convention registration.

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Federal Judicial Internships Available

The Honorable Dora L. Irizarry, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, is accepting applications for Fall 2025 internships.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a rising second or third year law student.
  • Must have good grades.
  • Must have good research, writing, and analytical skills, although participation in Law Review or a Journal is not a prerequisite.
  • Military and/or other life/career experience is a plus.

Interested law students should forward their application package in PDF
format as a single document via email to irizarry_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

Application package must include:

  • One-page cover letter briefly describing why you are interested in a
    legal career and why you are interested in an internship with Judge Irizarry specifically.
  • Resume.
  • Official law school transcript.
  • One recent writing sample no longer than 10 pages, double spaced. Journal or research articles will not be accepted.
  • Two to three letters of recommendation.

The deadline for receipt of materials is July 25, 2025.

Please note that, while these are not paid internships, the Judge will participate in any appropriate sponsored program that provides academic credit or stipends for interns.

If you have questions, please contact chambers at: 718-613-2150.

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Applications Open: 2025 ADR Institute & Prospective Partners Program

NAPABA programs are designed to accelerate your career growth and provide opportunities to build relationships with mentors and peers — and two of these member-exclusive programs are now accepting applications.  

ADR INSTITUTE

The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Institute is a multi-day career and skills development program designed to provide a broad overview and hands-on training for those interested in pursuing a career in the in-demand ADR field. Whether you’re looking to integrate ADR into your current legal practice or aiming to become a full-time mediator or arbitrator, this program is for you.

Led by the NAPABA Dispute Resolution Committee and featuring instruction from ADR thought leaders and guidance from top organizations like JAMS, AAA, and CPR, the Institute offers:

  • Foundational and advanced ADR training
  • Mentorship and insights from leading neutrals
  • Networking with professionals committed to advancing the field
  • A potential boost for those interested in becoming an ADR provider

Deadline to Apply: July 9, 2025

Learn More about the ADR Institute

PROSPECTIVE PARTNERS PROGRAM

This program is a unique opportunity for senior associates and of counsel attorneys who are on the cusp of partnership. Now in its fourteenth year, PPP aims to increase the number of NAPABA member partners at major law firms through strategic mentorship, introductions, and relationship building. Through this program, participants:

  • Pitch to real in-house counsel and receive immediate feedback to improve their skills
  • Are paired with law firm partner mentors
  • Build lasting connections that support career advancement and business development

Over 80% of past participants now hold leadership roles in law firms, companies, and throughout government. This is a low-risk, high-reward opportunity to practice and grow.

Deadline to Apply: July 9, 2025

Learn More about the PPP

Note: Registration for the NAPABA Convention is required to participate in both programs.

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Federal Public Defender Vacancy – Extension of application period until June 13, 2025

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of New York.

The term of office is four years, with potential for appointment to successive terms. If you applied earlier, there is no need to re-submit your application. The extension deadline to submit an application is June 13, 2025.

For announcement, please click here. For application, please click here.

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Enter the Our History Our Voice Video Contest

DEADLINE EXTENDED | Submit by April 30, 2025

You can’t rush art so the deadline has been extended for the “Our History, Our Voice” Video Contest for Middle and High School Students across the United States. All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM EST on April 30, 2025.

This is a joint project of the Center on Asian Americans and the Law at Fordham Law School, the AAPI Crime Victims and Education Fund, and NAPABA. Participants will introduce and highlight the impact of one case from the list of cases in a thoughtful and creative way that will bring attention to this event in Asian American legal history.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Participants need to be between the ages of 13 and 18 and currently enrolled in middle school or high school.
  • There is a limit of one (1) entry per person, per case.
  • Submit by: April 30, 11:59 PM EST
View Requirements & Enter Here


Please share the link for the contest landing page broadly to all of your circles, most especially those involving middle and high school aged children. Our stories need to be told, and then passed along and retold, most especially by young people.

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2025 NAPABA Convention Call for Programs

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2025 NAPABA Convention Call for Programs

Deadline to Submit: March 14, 2025 at 8:00 pm ET

Beyond our outstanding CLE sessions, the NAPABA Convention offers specialty programming designed to provide hands-on, in-depth learning from top experts. These immersive workshops go beyond the basics, equipping participants with practical skills and actionable insights to advance their careers.

We’re seeking proposals for these dynamic specialty tracks:

  • International Law Symposium – Dive into global legal topics like IP, national security, and dispute resolution with diplomats, judges, and business leaders. Presented by the International Law Committee on Thursday.
  • Young Lawyers Workshop – Designed for early to mid-career attorneys, tackling real-world challenges like work-life balance and career growth. Presented by the Young Lawyers Network on Thursday.
  • Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp – Tailored for solo and small firm practitioners, covering business development, firm expansion, and legal strategy. Presented by the Solo & Small Firm Committee on Thursday.
  • Law Student Workshop – A two-day boot camp helping law students develop essential career skills through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions.

Have an idea? Submit a proposal and bring your expertise to Denver! Learn more, check out FAQs, and review a model proposal.

Review Requirements & Submission Instructions for All Programs

Download Our Submission Criteria Quick Reference Guide

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Columbia Law School’s Paralegal Pathways Initiative: Applications Now Open for Spring 2025

The Paralegal Pathways Initiative (PPI) at Columbia Law School is a 12-week training program designed to support formerly incarcerated individuals as they transition into meaningful careers within the legal field. Through skills-based legal training and professional mentorship, PPI empowers participants to develop valuable career and interview skills. Applications are now open for the upcoming Spring 2025 class, and PPI wants to extend this opportunity to as many potential applicants as possible.

Application Requirements: Interested individuals should submit an application online through this link. The application package includes:

  • Resume 
  • Personal statement (500 words)
  • Response to a writing prompt (350-450 words) 
  • Two references 
  • [Optional] Additional materials/information

PPI encourages applications from individuals from marginalized communities, including those based on race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 18 years old or older
  • Ability to commute to New York City
  • Have been formerly incarcerated and at least one year post-release
  • Demonstrate a genuine interest in the legal field
  • Commit to attending an in-person two-hour class one night a week for 12 weeks, and additional programming and workshops
  • Commit to contributing to a collaborative learning environment
  • Complete an interview

Application Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2024 

Contact Information: For more information, contact the PPI team at ppi@law.columbia.edu or follow @paralegalpathways_cls on Instagram. Please share this information with anyone who may be interested in applying.

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Register Now: 2024 Judge Thomas Tang and Dr. Pearl Tang Moot Court Competition

Deadline to Register: August 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST

Registration is now open for the 2024 Judge Thomas Tang and Dr. Pearl Tang Moot Court Competition! This is the 31st anniversary of an annual tradition that fosters crucial advocacy and legal skills among law students nationwide.  

This year students will need to satisfy two new requirements in order to compete:

  1. Each competitor must be a member of an Asian American/Pacific Islander bar association (e.g. APALSA chapter at a law school, NAPALSA, NAPABA, a NAPABA local affiliate, South Asian Bar Association, Korean American Bar Association, etc.); and
  2. Each competitor is required to submit a short written statement (no more than 150 words) addressing the legacy and/or impact of Dr. Pearl Tang and/or Judge Thomas Tang on the competitor personally and describing the competitor’s commitment to supporting the Asian American/Pacific Islander community in the future.

Teams will be able to choose between online and in-person regional competitions. Regional Competitions will be held on the following dates, subject to possible changes at the discretion of the National Committee:

  • Regional 1 | In-person in Dallas, Texas: Friday, September 20, 2024
  • Regional 2 | In person in Los Angeles, California: Saturday, September 21, 2024
  • Regional 3 | In-person in New York, New York: Friday, September 27, 2024
  • Regional 4 | Virtual on Zoom: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Learn more and register

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

This year, we are encouraging local NAPABA Members, Affiliates, and National Associates to sponsor moot court teams, including providing support by paying registration fees for teams, providing coaching on written and oral advocacy skills, and paying for students’ travel to compete in regional and national competitions. Each law school is limited to two teams but local NAPABA Affiliates and National Associates are not limited in the number of teams they may sponsor. Students are encouraged to reach out to local NAPABA Affiliates and National Associates to obtain support from sponsors.  

Please note: attorneys and/or judges who coach law students may not judge the moot court competition in the same year.

Click the images below to download flyers you can share.

Quick Links

2024 Official Rules

2024 Online Entry Fee

2024 Online Registration

2024 TTMC Problem

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2024 NAPABA Convention: Scholarship Deadline Reminder

Only One Week Until the General Convention Scholarship Closes on Tuesday, August 6, 8:00 pm ET!

There is only one week left to apply for a general convention scholarship to the 2024 NAPABA Convention in Seattle, November 7-10. The deadline to apply is 8:00 pm ET on Tuesday, August 6.

Scholarships may be used towards Convention registration, airfare, lodging, and/or ground transportation. Learn more about our scholarships and eligibility requirements here.

APPLY FOR A GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP

LAW STUDENT CONVENTION SCHOLARSHIP

Closes September 17 at 8 pm ET

We also have scholarships available for law students to attend the 2024 NAPABA Convention. You must be a current NAPABA member and a law student to apply. The deadline to apply for the law student scholarship is 8:00 pm ET on Friday, September 17.

Please note that you may not apply for more than one Convention scholarship, e.g. law students may not apply for both scholarships.

APPLY FOR A LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

REGISTER FOR CONVENTION

Haven’t registered for the Convention yet? Register before August 20 to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Rate.

REGISTER FOR #NAPABA24

QUESTIONS? Contact our Meetings Team at convention@napaba.org.

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NAPABA Connects: In-House Application EXTENDED DEADLINE

New Deadline to Apply: July 9 at 8 PM ET

The application to be a part of NAPABA Connects, an exclusive program available to in-house counsel convention registrants and Solo and Small Firm, Gold, or higher-level firm sponsors is still open. IHC Participants with two or more meetings with firms will be reimbursed for their Convention registration, up to $735.

In-house counsel and law firm participants will be matched for one-on-one meetings during the NAPABA Convention. All IHC participants are required to attend at least one NAPABA Connects touchpoint during the Convention November 7-10, 2024. Details will be given in further communications.

To participate as in-house counsel, you must fill out our application form. You can be matched with diverse law firm attorneys to cultivate new business relationships, or you may choose from a list of participating firms to expand your network with existing provider firms who may be in your preferred network. NAPABA will also send a list of all certified minority or women-owned firms to participating companies that may already have a preferred provider firm list.

Apply Now

The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday, July 9 at 8 pm ET. For questions, please contact Strategic Partnerships Manager Naomi Mortensen.

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