Student members comprise a large portion of overall membership, and start the pipeline of great leaders within DAABA, other bar organizations, and the community at large. Students are highly encouraged to become active in DAABA, and take advantage of the opportunity to meet local practicing attorneys while still in school.
scholarships
Each year, DAABA awards two (2) scholarships totaling at or around $6,000 to two (2) law school students. In addition, DAABA routinely provides scholarships for members to attend the annual APIS Conference and NAPABA Conference.
DAABA LAW STUDENT LIAISON POSITION
The Dallas Asian American Bar Association is seeking a law student from each of the three area law schools— SMU Dedman School of Law, Texas A&M University School of Law, and UNT Dallas College of Law—to serve on its Board of Directors in an ex officio position. The position runs from February 2022 to December 2022. The primary duties of the liaison are to 1) attend monthly DAABA Board of Directors meetings; 2) encourage membership of law students in DAABA; 3) attend DAABA events and encourage active participation from law students in DAABA; 4) be an active member of the DAABA Mentorship Committee (attend meetings, provide ideas and assist with projects directed towards the law school); and 5) keep both the law school, particularly OCS, and DAABA informed of various needs so the relationship remains strong.
Interested applicants shall include 1) a one-page written statement of interest explaining why the applicant would like to serve in the position; 2) a current resume; and 3) this application.
mentoring
DAABA is proud to continue its mentor / mentee program with local area law schools. Students are paired with a single DAABA attorney member for the calendar year. To sign up, please complete the form below and/or send questions to info@daaba.org.