The NAPABA Law Foundation offers many ways to advance your legal journey and strengthen your connection to the legal community. Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming deadlines!
2026–2028 Community Law Fellowship
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 5 pm ET
About the Fellowship:
This two-year fellowship supports early-career attorneys as they gain hands-on legal experience at a nonprofit or community-based organization. The Fellowship provides:
- A $60,000 annual salary, paid directly to the host organization
- Health and fringe benefits provided by the host
- A $10,000 completion bonus for the Fellow
- Opportunities to work on behalf of underserved communities and grow as a public interest leader
Details and Instructions
2026-2028 Fellowship Application
Han C. Choi Scholarship
Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026, 5 pm ET
About the 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 AAPI 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).
Fred T. Korematsu Summer Fellowship
Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026, 5 pm ET
About the 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.
SAIL Scholarship
Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5 pm ET
About the Scholarship
The SAIL Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to an individual who will be a 2L student starting in the 2026 Fall Semester (current 1L students should apply) who has outstanding professional promise and leadership potential. The amount awarded is $7,500, split equally over 2 years.
Questions? Contact NAPABA at nlfstaff@napaba.org.