In 1987, the LVNBA made a commitment to encourage Black Nevadans to acquire a legal education and practice law in the State of Nevada through example and financial support. Since that time, the LVNBA has awarded one or more legal scholarship(s) on an annual basis. In 2008, the Las Vegas National Bar Association Foundation was founded (the "LVNBA Foundation"). The LVNBA Foundation administers and grants the legal education scholarships.
Scholarship applications will be available in the near future.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition is a national contest designed by the National Bar Association to motivate high school students to excel in education. The Competition encourages students to express their views on a pre-selected topic and focuses on the ability of the students to communicate verbally and in writing. The contest is also designed to give young people experience in public speaking and provides an opportunity for them to obtain some financial support to continue their education.
Information about the competition is available here.
Competition deadlines:
April 1, 2010 - Essay Submision
August 11, 201 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition