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Law Student Resources

MABA is committed to the advancement of Latinos in the legal profession and the empowerment of the Latino community through service and advocacy. As one of the largest and most prominent Latino bar associations in the country, we remain committed to providing our students with the resources and support they need to succeed in law school and beyond. We offer a variety of opportunities for students to become involved with MABA, including networking events, our Attorney Mentorship Program, Judicial Mentorship Program, and access to scholarships and fellowships.

Membership for students is free. Click here to apply for a Free Student Membership Now!

To learn more, please email us at admin@mabaattorneys.com or call us at (213) 749-2889.

Attorney Mentorship Program

The Mexican American Bar Association is proud to announce the creation of its MABA Attorney Mentorship Program (AMP).

This program provides MABA’s student members with the opportunity to build lasting relationships with prominent and experienced MABA attorneys who provide study, career, and job-search advice and guidance to Latino law students.

The goal of the program is simple: to match members of the Los Angeles legal community with energetic law students sharing similar professional aspirations or academic interests. Attorneys serve as role models, offer academic and career advice, and guide students as they develop important professional networks.

MENTORS:
If you are willing and interested in filling this important role of a mentor in the life of one or more law students, please download and fill out the Judicial Officer & Attorney Mentor Form, and email it to MABA at admin@mabaattorneys.com
To download the Judicial Officer & Attorney Mentor Form, click here.

MENTEES:
If you are a student interested in being matched with a prominent MABA attorney, please click here to download the Student Mentee Form, fill it out, and email it to MABA at admin@mabaattorneys.com
In order to participate, students must be registered MABA members. Membership is free for students! If you are not a MABA student member, click here to join.

MABA High School Scholarship

About the Program: The Mexican American Bar Association (“MABA”) is a professional organization whose mission is to empower the Latino community. Our membership is comprised of law students, attorneys, mediators, judges, and others in the legal community in Los Angeles County. MABA organizes several events to carry out its mission including Community Legal Fairs and visits to Los Angeles County high schools.

The Mexican American Bar Association (MABA) is excited to share that applications for the 2025 MABA High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) are now open!

Please share this opportunity with your network or any high school students who would greatly benefit from this program. We encourage all students, including undocumented students to apply and take advantage of this incredible opportunity.

Program Overview:

Established in 2015 by MABA Attorney Erick Solares and led by MABA Attorney Michael Felix, the MABA High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) supports Latino/a seniors from MABA’s Student Outreach Program schools with college expenses.

At least three $2,500 scholarships are awarded based on financial need, community service, leadership, and personal hardships. Because MABA is firmly committed to community empowerment, all students, including undocumented students, are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Details:

Award Amount: At least three $2,500 scholarships will be awarded
Eligibility: Open to students attending eligible high schools (see link application for full list)
Deadline: May 9, 2025, by 5:00 PM (PST)
Application Materials: Completed application, transcript, student statement, and financial need statement

Click below for full details of the scholarship application including full eligibility details and submission instructions.

Download Full Application Here

Apply Now: Download Full Application Here

For any additional questions contact MABA at maba.la.adm@gmail.com

MABA’s Vice-Chair program

At each local law school. This program, now in its third year, seeks to provide leadership experience to Latino/a law students at Southern California law schools, as well as foster a closer connection between Latino/a law students and the general MABA membership.
2023 Application: 2023 MABA Vice-Chair Application.pdf