National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA)

We are excited to officially welcome our 2024-2025 NAPALSA Executive Board! Since our founding in 1981, NAPALSA has served as a representative body for the next generation of #AAPI lawyers advocating for AAPI and all marginalized communities. Our executive board, comprised of student leaders from #law schools, regions, and communities nationwide, seeks to foster professional and personal development for AAPI #lawstudents, and we will continue to bring forth new national initiatives and resources this year. Follow us for more exciting updates and opportunities! The 2024-2025 Executive Board: President, Monica Lee Vice President, Karan Kaushal VP of Finance, Kai C. VP of Operations, Arianna Chen Director of Public Relations, Jessica S. Kweon Director of Communications, Aaria Arancherry Director of National Membership, Anthony Chang Director of National Membership, Kaili Ayers Director of National Partnerships, James Kuang Director of National Partnerships, Catherine H. Director of Sponsorships, Jehong (Joseph) Park Director of Sponsorships, Alan H. Director of Professional Development, Sean (Seong Won) Lee Director of Professional Development, Emily Chuang Director of Public Interest, Angela Y. Director of Public Interest, Afaaf Amatullah Director of Northwest Region, Natania Suryanata Director of Southern Region, Cidre Zhou Director of Northern California, Emily Taing Director of Southern California, Yixin Wang Director of Midwest Region, Audrey L. Director of Midwest Region, Arisa Hishikawa Director of Northeast Region, Christian Ko Director of Northeast Region, Seung Won Frank Lee Director of Northeast Region, Sophia W.

✈️ NFALA GALA AND ANNUAL MEETING TRAVEL STIPEND SCHOLARSHIP | Applications Due November 4 The NFALA Foundation is now accepting applications to receive a stipend to attend the NFALA Gala and Annual Meeting during the NAPABA Convention on November 7 and 8, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The stipend will be a monetary check that NFALA Foundation will mail post-gala to partially help cover law students’ costs associated with airfare, mileage, hotel accommodation, NFALA gala ticket, NFALA annual meeting/luncheon ticket, and NAPABA convention registration. Visit nfala.com/scholarships for the application and further details. Deadline to submit application: November 4, 2024 Email application to: scholarships@nfalafoundation.org NFALA Foundation will examine the application and award monies depending on the student’s financial need and circumstances.

🌟NAPALSA SPOTLIGHT🌟 Ash Y. - Loyola University Chicago School of Law Ash is the 2024-25 elected President of the Student Bar Association (SBA) at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. As President, Ash is dedicated to advocating for students and ensuring that their voices are heard. A key aspect of Ash's leadership is addressing concerns that may not be on the administration's radar. Some of the Loyola SBA's recent successes under Ash's leadership include collaborating with the administration to provide a summer U-Pass for students enrolled in summer classes and implementing initiatives such as Wellness Week and Coffee at the Law Library before finals to support mental health and wellness. This year, Ash and the Loyola SBA executive board have continued to strengthen the student community by hosting dean’s roundtables to encourage open dialogue and partnering with Student Services to revamp the student lounge, creating a more comfortable and relaxing space for everyone. -- We are seeking nominations for both APALSA chapters and individuals to spotlight in our newsletter and on our pages. Nominate a chapter, an individual, or yourself today: https://lnkd.in/gswn7m8J

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨 Please submit your nominations by Tuesday, October 29 at 11:59 PM ET!

National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA) is pleased to sponsor the Bay Area Law Students Fall Social in San Francisco! We are excited to partner with AABA - Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area and BARBRI to host a Fall Social with APALSA/APILSAs from all over the Bay Area and across Northern California! This event offers a fantastic opportunity for law students to connect, network, and enjoy flavorful food from one of the best San Francisco kaiseki restaurants, AKARI Japanese Bistro, a proud AAPI-owned business. 🗓 Saturday, November 2, 2024 🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm PST 📍 AKARI Japanese Bistro, 1155 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103 💌 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e_MSmZy2 Flyer by Maggie Ann Desphy. Please direct any questions to Emily Taing.

🗓 Join National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA) for an insightful event about careers in election law and advocacy efforts for the upcoming 2024 elections. This session will focus on the legal intricacies of election law, voter rights, and how aspiring lawyers can get involved in protecting these rights within AAPI communities. Experts in the field will discuss ongoing efforts to address challenges in voter participation and representation and share ways law students can contribute to these initiatives. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and make a difference in the electoral process! 🗳 Speakers: - Kimberly Leung, Staff Attorney, National Democracy Initiative, Asian Law Caucus - Susana Lorenzo-Giguere, Former Associate Director of Democracy, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund - Ami Gandhi, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Midwest Voting Rights Program, Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Moderator: Justin Sia, Former Redistricting Counsel, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ➡️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/e_exPgqi

Great work, Sean (Seong Won) Lee and Emily Chuang!

The 2025-27 NAPABA Law Foundation Community Law Fellowship is a 2-year public interest fellowship available to candidates and host organizations. Applications will be accepted through October 18, 2024. Learn more about the Fellowship, download the application guide, and apply --> https://lnkd.in/gGz_qmR

NAPALSA is happy to announce the launch of the NAPALSA Community Discord 🥳 This new platform is designed to bring together law students (and pre-law students) nationwide for networking, collaboration, and resource sharing. This space offers the opportunity to engage with peers, share insights, and build lasting connections. Be part of a growing community dedicated to supporting one another and advancing our shared goals. You won’t want to miss out on this exciting new way to connect! ➡️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5PBE57B

🥁 PracticePro Pre-Law Diversity Scholarship 🥁 We are now accepting applications from pre-law students who plan to apply to law school in Fall 2025 (Class of 2029). Scholarship recipients will receive: ⭐Up to $1,500 in reimbursements for the costs of an LSAT prep course and LSAT exam ⭐12-month curriculum focused on law school admissions, preparing for a fulfilling career as a lawyer, financial planning, and mental health ⭐Individual admissions and career coaching, including application strategy, personal statement idea generation and review, legal resume drafting, scholarship negotiation, and more ⭐Mentorship from our law firm and legal department partners ⭐Free admission to PracticePro’s law student career conferences to get a glimpse of the future! ⏰ Deadline to Apply: November 10, 2024, 11:59 PM PST For eligibility and application instructions, scan the QR quote in the graphic or visit the PracticePro website here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7XtnNZD . . . . . . #prelaw #lawschool #lawschooladmissions #legal #lawstudent #diversityinlaw #womeninlaw #diversityandinclusion