Grants, Initiatives, and Awards
Grant Program
The ABA Law Student Division Grant Program provides support to student organizations to establish first-time programs and other activities that emphasize diversity, ethics, professionalism training, mental health and public interest/service activities.
Applications accepted September through May.
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Work-A-Day Community Service
Each year, the Division’s Committee on Public Interest coordinates a Work-A-Day Program and toolkit. The Work-A-Day usually occurs in early October.
Month of October
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Diversity Day
The ABA offers an array of resources and guidance for law students of color and those from low economic backgrounds.
March 2
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Law Student Mental Health Day
The ABA Law Student Division has selected March 28, as the official National Mental Health Day at law schools across the country. Law schools are encouraged to sponsor educational programs and events that teach and foster breaking the stigma associated with severe depression and anxiety among law students and lawyers.
March 28
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Awards
Each year, the ABA Law Student Division recognizes the achievements of individual law students, law school organizations and law schools on a national level through the Division’s Annual Awards program.
Deadline for Award Nomination: April 30
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Volunteer Opportunities
Law students who wish to volunteer their time to promote a positive image for law students, the legal profession, and the justice system can find many options available to them from various legal sources.