Announcements

Since 1993, AEF has awarded over $200,000 in fellowships and grants to law students. We applaud and congratulate these students for their efforts and service. This year’s recipients of the AEF Fellowships and Bar Assistance Grants are:

Robert E. Wone Fellowship
Kristina B. Ramos, University of San Francisco School of Law
Asian American Justice Center, Washington, D.C.

AEF Fellowships
Lillyana Daza Jaller, American University Washington College of Law
Ayuda, Washington, D.C.

Tenzin Pelkyi, University of Minnesota Law School
Asian American Justice Center, Washington, D.C.

AEF Bar Assistance Grant (BAG)
Stacey Kyera Eunnae, Georgetown University Law Center
Advocates for Justice and Education, Washington, D.C.

John Fowler, Columbia Law School
Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.

For more information, please see our official press release.

AEF is now accepting applications to serve on the AEF Board for 2013-2015.  The application form is here.

Applicants must email their completed form, along with their Statement of Interest and resume, to aefboard@gmail.com before 10:00 p.m. EDT on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

AEF is now accepting applications and submissions for the following (please NOTE deadlines):

Summer Fellowship Applications for current law students

• due May 1, 2013 by 10 P.M. EDT
• Click here for more information.
• Click here for application.

Bar Assistance Grant Application for 3Ls and recent graduates

• due May 1, 2013 by 10 P.M. EDT
• Click here for more information.
• Click here for application.

Matsui Writing Competition for law students

• submissions due June 15, 2013
• Click here for more information.
• Click here for application & rules.

Questions?  Please email AEFboard@gmail.com.

Thank you to all who helped make AEF’s 20th Anniversary Benefit Dinner such a resounding success!  We could not have done it without our sponsors, donors, speakers, and volunteers. We appreciate your support of AEF’s programs as well as its fellowships and grants for students pursuing public interest career opportunities.

UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, registration for AEF’s 20th Anniversary Benefit Dinner is now CLOSED.

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The Asian Pacific American Bar Association Educational Fund is proud to announce that its 20th Anniversary Benefit Benefit Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the National Press Club. We are very excited for this year’s program and are expecting a spectacular turnout.

Location: National Press Club (529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045)

6:00 pm - Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction

7:00 pm - Dinner

• Keynote Speaker: FRANK H. WU, Chancellor and Dean, University of California, Hastings College of Law

• Community Service Award Recipient: SURJEET AHLUWALIA, Executive Director, Asian American LEAD

• Master of Ceremonies: CHRISTIAN OH, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Kollaboration DC

(Dress Attire: Business)

AEF is hosting its sixth annual career planning panel discussion and reception on

Thursday, January 24, 2013

6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

K & L Gates, LLP, 1601 K Street, NW

Come hear from a panel of legal recruiters about what law firms, the federal government, and public interest recruiters are looking for in job candidates. Have your resume reviewed by a professional recruiter!

To attend, please RSVP here by Friday, January 18.

AEF invites all law students and attorneys in the DC area to:

AEF HOOPS III

Saturday, February 9, 2013

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Georgetown University Law Center Sport & Fitness Center

Organize a team for AEF’s third annual 5-on-5 tournament and go head to head with local law schools, law firms, and government agencies!  First place receives the AEF trophy ball.

Win raffle prizes to local sporting events and other prizes!

The following team fees apply:

• Law student                              $150
• Government and Public Interest   $350
• Law firm                                  $450

All proceeds to benefit AEF scholarship and grant programs.

Registration now open at http://bit.ly/aefhoops2013

Volunteer with AEF and APABA-DC members at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an organization that has served the homeless and poor in Washington, DC for over 40 years.  We will help prepare and serve lunch to hungry guests at SOME’s Dining Rooms For The Homeless.

So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.)

Saturday, February 2, 2013

10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

71 O Street NW, Washington DC 20001

Nearest metro stop: NoMa-Gallaudet U (New York Ave) Metro (Red Line)

If you would like to volunteer, please register at http://bit.ly/aefvolunteer by January 18, 2013. We have only 20 spots open!

Speed Networking & Mentorship Reception
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Come meet practicing lawyers from different areas of law in a fun and fast-paced speed networking environment!  Law students will also have the opportunity to meet their assigned attorney mentors at the event.

Hosted by Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
901 New York Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Closest Metro Stops: Gallery Place/Chinatown or Metro center

Please RSVP here.

Saturday, October 13, 2012
9:00am – 3:00pm

Learn about judicial clerkships and internships from judges and law clerks.
Meet judges from federal and state trial, administrative, and appellate courts.
Hear judges and law clerks describe the work of their courts and their own experiences.
Understand the application process and the selection criteria for clerkships and internships.

Hosted by Georgetown Law School
Rooms: McDonough 201 and 202
(Entrance on 2nd Street)

Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided.

RSVP BY October 5: http://bit.ly/jcic2012rsvp

For more information, click here.