THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION of HOUSTON LAW

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NAPABA Scholarships Due March 20th

  • 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). 

    Award Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: March 20, 2026, 5 pm ET

    Please review the online application instructions prior to submitting an application. The Han C. Choi Scholarship recipient must be able to accept the award in person at the GAPABA Gala, May 21, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.

  • 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.

    Eligibility: You must be a rising 2L or 3L during Summer 2026.

    Deadline:  March 20, 2026 - 5 pm ET

  • 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. 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 AAPI communities or commitment to making a significant impact on issues affecting one or more AAPI communities, or both, and (e) commitment to “pay it forward.”

    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 third year of law school. 

    Deadline: June 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm ET

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

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HYLA Rising Together Scholarship Due April 6th, 2026.

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Service and Educational Development

Galentines & Democracy

For a February community service initiative, Galentines and Democracy was a hands-on civic education and leadership development initiative for middle school and high school Girl Scouts. We began with a guided discussion on what democracy means, followed by an overview of the U.S. voting system, including how the Electoral College works.

The Girl Scouts then applied what they learned through interactive activities. Participants chose to either write letters to their state representatives or run mock campaigns for the U.S. Senate, Congress, or the presidency. It was a highlight to see the speeches and platforms the girls created with such creativity and confidence! We then modeled elections through both the popular vote and an Electoral College simulation.

We concluded the program with a panel featuring City Councilwoman Alejandra Salinas, Professor Reed of UHLC, and Dino Anguiano (the current LLSA President), who all shared how democracy informs their careers and public service. Then there was a tour of the law school!

Apply here! Also feel free to contact the current board to get to know more about what serving the APALSA community looks like! Due March 22nd, 5PM.

Interested in Applying for the 2026-2027 Executive Board?

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APALSA Outline Bank

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APALSA maintains an outline bank with 1L materials, as well as some upper level courses. The outline drive is accessible for our dues-paying members. If you have an outline you would like to contribute, please reach out our exec team. 

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Membership is open to all students, regardless of background, and we encourage you to invite your classmates and friends to join and attend our events!