SCCLA Fellowship
Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
Award: $2,000
Deadline: Apr 21, 2026
To encourage Law students demonstrated interest in the Asian Pacific American community. Qualifications: Applicants must be complete a minimum of 150 hours working at a non-profit organization or governmental entity based in Southern California by the time of submitting applicants application; areas may include but are not limited to: domestic violence, immigration, litigation, elder law, disability law, homelessness prevention, and other areas relating to advocacy for social justice, assistance with low income individuals and families, or beneficial impact Asian Pacific American communities; fellows are expected to work 150 hours per semester (minimum of 15 hours per week for at least 10 weeks) by the time of submitting their application. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on financial need, academic accomplishments, and/or active involvement and/or expected future contribution to the Chinese-American and/or APA community, particularly in Southern California. How to apply: Applicants must submit nomination form; resume, law school transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), and verification of completed fellowship hours completed by their supervisor; applicants must submit verification of hours worked from the non-profit organization or governmental entity using the attached certification form. Focus: Law.
Eligibility
- States: CA