BALIF News

BALIF Foundation Pride Fellowship 2025

BALIF Administrator — Sat, 31 May 2025 16:26:04 GMT

The BALIF Foundation is offering a Pride Fellowship in the amount of $5,000 for a law student currently working on legal issues impacting the LGBTQIA Community during the summer of 2025. An applicant must identify the proposed use of the fellowship funds, be sponsored by an existing tax exempt organization or government agency with attorneys qualified, willing and able to supervise the work. The full requirements are in the attached application.

The application is open now through July 1, 2025. Applications should be submitted by email to jason.kort@us.dlapiper.com and lmcmahon@legalaidmarin.org

Click here for the application.

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship 2025

BALIF Administrator — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:17:46 GMT

**APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN**

The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley (“APABA Silicon Valley”) Charity Foundation and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom Foundation (“BALIF Foundation”) are pleased to announce a special joint scholarship for law students who have a demonstrated commitment to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”) and LGBTQI communities.

PURPOSE: To recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence and achievement in law school and have:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges;

Shown excellence and achievement in law school;

Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with AAPI and LGBTQI student, professional, or civic organizations; and

Demonstrated service in support of their local AAPI and LGBTQI communities.

AWARD: One (1) joint scholarship of $5,000.

Click here for the application

2025 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:13:53 GMT

BALIF has partnered with the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association (“CLA”) to present a scholarship for those who have demonstrated an intent to pursue a career in litigation, have shown commitment to serving the LGBTQAI+ community, and are planning to take the California Bar Exam.

PURPOSE: To recognize a law student in their final year of law school who will take the California Bar Exam, has shown excellence and achievement in law school, and has:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges;
Has a demonstrated financial need (preference will also be given to students who do not already have bar study expenses covered);
Demonstrated intent to pursue a career in litigation following graduation;
Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with LGBTQAI+ student, professional, and/or civic organizations; and
Demonstrated service in support of their local LGBTQAI+ communities & commitment to social justice.

AWARD: A minimum scholarship of $2500, as determined by the selection committee.

APPLICATION: Please send a brief 3-5 paragraph explaining why you are deserving of this scholarship

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Scholarship recipients should plan to attend the BALIF Annual Gala on March 7, 2025.
Become a Student Member of BALIF ( sign up here), if not already.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to become members of the Litigation Section of CLA after passing the California Bar Exam and securing full-time employment.
Applicant must be planning to sit for the California Bar and use the scholarship for bar study/exam expenses within 9 months.
Please note that applicants may only receive one bar study scholarship sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section. If you have already received one from another bar association, you are not eligible to apply.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: All applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Please email your application to newlawyers@balif.org and balif@balif.org.

BALIF Foundation 2025 Julius Turman Award

BALIF Administrator — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:35:30 GMT

The Julius Turman Award will be granted by the BALIF Foundation to one law student each year who has shown outstanding commitment to advocacy for LGBTQI+ individuals.

The recipient must be currently a member of BALIF, enrolled at a Bay Area Law School, identify somewhere on the LGBTQI+ spectrum, and awardee will be recognized at the BALIF Gala at the Julia Morgan Ballroom on March 7, 2025. The Award will be administered annually by a committee composed of members of the BALIF Foundation directors.

The Award will include a monetary stipend (up to $1,500) to be used in support of attending Lavender Law or another appropriate conference or purpose (as identified by the award recipient and award committee).

Nominations must be received by February 14, 2025. Finalists for the Julius Turman Award may be invited to participate in an interview in mid-February.

*Please note you can nominate yourself.

Click Here to Apply

BALIF Foundation 2025 Law Student Association of the Year

BALIF Administrator — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:30:34 GMT

Law School Award 2025 Application-2.pdf

BALIF Foundation invites all LGBTQI law student associations in the Bay Area to apply for BALIF Foundation’s annual “Law Student Association of the Year” award.

Each year, the award is presented to a Bay Area law student group that has demonstrated a unique level of commitment to serving the LGBTQI community at its law school and in its community.

The selected law school association will win a cash prize of $1000 and will be recognized at the BALIF Annual Gala to be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. (www.balif.org)

We look forward to receipt of your application for the 2025 award.

Applications Due: February 14, 2025 by 5pm

Click Here to Apply

BALIF Foundation/FBANC 2024 Joint "Pamilya" Scholarship

BALIF Administrator — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:59:07 GMT

**APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN**

The FBANC Foundation and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom Foundation (“BALIF Foundation”) are sponsoring the FBANC/BALIF “Pamilya” Joint Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 to a current law school student who has a demonstrated commitment to the Filipinx American and LGBTQI communities. Learn about past scholarship recipients here.

Click here to apply.

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship 2024

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:16:46 GMT

**APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN**

PURPOSE: To recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence and achievement in law school and have:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges;

Shown excellence and achievement in law school;

Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with AAPI and LGBTQI student, professional, or civic organizations; and

Demonstrated service in support of their local AAPI and LGBTQI communities.

AWARD: One (1) joint scholarship of $5,000.

Click here for the application

BALIF Foundation Pride Fellowship ($5,000)

BALIF Administrator — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:23:47 GMT

The BALIF Foundation is offering a Pride Fellowship in the amount of $5,000 for a law student currently working on legal issues impacting the LGBTQIA Community during the summer of 2024. An applicant must identify the proposed use of the fellowship funds, be sponsored by an existing tax exempt organization or government agency with attorneys qualified, willing and able to supervise the work. The full requirements are in the attached application.

The application is open now through April 5, 2024. Applications should be submitted by email to Ashley@gobolaw.com.

Click here for the application.

ChangeLawyers and BALIF Foundation 3L Bar Stipend ($5,000)

BALIF Administrator — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:21:45 GMT

The BALIF Foundation has teamed up with ChangeLawyers to offer a $5,000 bar stipend for a 3L. The bar stipend will be awarded to:

Aspiring lawyers who identify as LGBTQ+; has a demonstrated commitment to the Bay Area (attendance at a Bay Area law school, an intent to practice law in the Bay Area, or current or past residency in the Bay Area); and has interest in supporting and empowering LGBTQ equality, access to justice, and diversity within the legal community and on the bench.

The application is open now through March 4, 2024 at: https://californiachangelawyers.submittable.com/submit/287276/2024-california-changelawyers-3l-next-gen-scholarship

2024 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

BALIF Administrator — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:47:00 GMT

PURPOSE: To recognize a law student in their final year of law school who will take the California Bar Exam, has shown excellence and achievement in law school, and has:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges;
Has a demonstrated financial need (preference will also be given to students who do not already have bar study expenses covered);
Demonstrated intent to pursue a career in litigation following graduation;
Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with LGBTQAI+ student, professional, and/or civic organizations; and
Demonstrated service in support of their local LGBTQAI+ communities & commitment to social justice.

AWARD: A minimum scholarship of $2500, as determined by the selection committee.

APPLICATION: Please send a brief 3-5 paragraph explaining why you are deserving of this scholarship

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Scholarship recipients should plan to attend the BALIF Annual Gala on March 1, 2024.
Become a Student Member of BALIF (free of charge - sign up here), if not already.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to become members of the Litigation Section of CLA after passing the California Bar Exam and securing full-time employment.
Applicant must be planning to sit for the California Bar and use the scholarship for bar study/exam expenses within 9 months.
Please note that applicants may only receive one bar study scholarship sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section. If you have already received one from another bar association, you are not eligible to apply.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: All applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Please email your application to chair@balif.org and balif@balif.org.

BALIF Foundation 2024 Julius Turman Award

BALIF Administrator — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 08:03:25 GMT

The Julius Turman Award will be granted by the BALIF Foundation to one law student each year who has shown outstanding commitment to advocacy for LGBTQI+ individuals.

The recipient must be currently a member of BALIF, enrolled at a Bay Area Law School, identify somewhere on the LGBTQI+ spectrum, and awardee will be recognized at the BALIF Gala at the Julia Morgan Ballroom on March 1, 2024. The Award will be administered annually by a committee composed of members of the BALIF Foundation directors.

Nominations must be received by February 9, 2024. Finalists for the Julius Turman Award may be invited to participate in an interview in mid-February.

*Please note you can nominate yourself.

Click Here to Apply

BALIF Foundation 2024 Law Student Association of the Year

BALIF Administrator — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 08:00:20 GMT

BALIF Foundation invites all LGBTQI law student associations in the Bay Area to apply for BALIF Foundation’s annual “Law Student Association of the Year” award.

Each year, the award is presented to a Bay Area law student group that has demonstrated a unique level of commitment to serving the LGBTQI community at its law school and in its community.

The selected law school association will win a cash prize of $500 and will be recognized at the BALIF Annual Gala to be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. (www.balif.org)

We look forward to receipt of your application for the 2024 award.

Applications Due: February 15, 2024 by 5pm

Click Here to Apply

2023 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

BALIF Administrator — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:45:36 GMT

PURPOSE: To recognize a law student in their final year of law school who will take the California Bar Exam, has shown excellence and achievement in law school, and has:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges;
Has a demonstrated financial need (preference will also be given to students who do not already have bar study expenses covered);
Demonstrated intent to pursue a career in litigation following graduation;
Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with LGBTQAI+ student, professional, and/or civic organizations; and
Demonstrated service in support of their local LGBTQAI+ communities & commitment to social justice.

AWARD: A minimum scholarship of $2500, as determined by the selection committee.

APPLICATION: Please send a brief 3-5 paragraph explaining why you are deserving of this scholarship

DEADLINE TO APPLY: All applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Friday, June 16, 2023. Please email your application to newlawyers@balif.org and balif@balif.org.

APABA SILICON VALLEY & BALIF JOINT SCHOLARSHIP 2023

BALIF Administrator — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:58:39 GMT

**APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN**

PURPOSE: To recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence and achievement in law school and have:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges;

Shown excellence and achievement in law school;

Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with AAPI and LGBTQI student, professional, or civic organizations; and

Demonstrated service in support of their local AAPI and LGBTQI communities.

AWARD: One (1) joint scholarship of $3,000.

Click here for the application

BALIF Foundation/FBANC 2023 Joint "Pamilya" Scholarship

BALIF Administrator — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:12:32 GMT

BALIF Foundation 2023 Pride Fellowship

BALIF Administrator — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:38:47 GMT

The BALIF Foundation is the charitable arm of the BALIF Bar Association. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations to it are tax deductible.

The BALIF Foundation is offering a Pride Fellowship in the amount of $5,000 for a law student currently working on legal issues impacting the LGBTQIA Community during the summer of 2023.

Send your completed application to Ashley@gobolaw.com by 11:59 pm on April 7, 2023. Please include “BALIF Foundation Pride Fellowship” in the subject line of your e-mail. If you do not get an e-mail confirming receipt within 24 hours, please e-mail Ashley@gobolaw.com to confirm receipt.

CLICK HERE to download the application.

2023 Law Student Association of the Year Award

BALIF Administrator — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:05:59 GMT

BALIF Foundation invites all LGBTQI law student associations in the Bay Area to apply for BALIF Foundation’s annual “Law Student Association of the Year” award.

Each year, the award is presented to a Bay Area law student group that has demonstrated a unique level of commitment to serving the LGBTQI community at its law school and in its community.

The selected law school association will win a cash prize of $500 and will be recognized at the BALIF Annual Gala to be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. (www.balif.org)

We look forward to receipt of your application for the 2023 award.

Click Here for the Application

2023 Julius Turman Award

BALIF Administrator — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:56:00 GMT

The recipient must be currently a member of BALIF, enrolled at a Bay Area Law School, identify somewhere on the LGBTQI+ spectrum, and awardee will be recognized at the BALIF gala at the Julia Morgan Ballroom on March 3, 2023. The Award will be administered annually by a committee composed of members of the BALIF Foundation and the BALIF Bar Association Law Student directors.

Nominations must be received by February 6, 2023. Finalists for the Julius Turman Award will be invited to participate in an interview in early February.

Click Here to Apply

BALIF Foundation 2022 Summer Fellowship

BALIF Administrator — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:56:55 GMT

The BALIF Foundation is the charitable arm of the BALIF Bar Association. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations to it are tax deductible.

The BALIF Foundation is offering a Pride Fellowship in the amount of $3,000 for a law student currently working on legal issues impacting the LGBTQIA Community during the summer of 2022.

Send your completed application to ninapaul@gmail.com by 5 pm on April 29, 2022. Please include “BALIF Foundation Pride Fellowship” in the subject line of your e-mail. If you do not get an e-mail confirming receipt within 24 hours, please e-mail ninapaul@gmail.com to confirm receipt.

CLICK HERE to download the application.

BALIF Foundation/FBANC 2022 Joint "Pamilya" Scholarship

BALIF Administrator — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:00:31 GMT

Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0mMU2Dr7vxg9Hu_iDZTcsiVpCOwmt0U/viewhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0mMU2Dr7vxg9Hu_iDZTcsiVpCOwmt0U/viewClick here to apply!Click here to apply!

APABA SILICON VALLEY & BALIF JOINT SCHOLARSHIP 2022

BALIF Administrator — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:07:36 GMT

**APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN**

PURPOSE: To recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence and achievement in
law school and have:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges;
Shown excellence and achievement in law school;
Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with AAPI and LGBTQI student, professional, or civic organizations; and
Demonstrated service in support of their local APA and LGBTQI communities.

AWARD: One (1) joint scholarship of $3,000.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Application for the scholarship includes the following:

Résumé submission. Please include grade point average if applicable. The applicant’s grade point average and law school enrollment are subject to verification.
Essay submission (two page maximum). The essay should address how the applicant fulfills the above-mentioned purpose of the scholarship.
Interview. Scholarship finalists will be interviewed (via video conference) on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

The APABA Silicon Valley Charity & the BALIF Foundation also require that the recipient:

Attend andvolunteer at the APABA Silicon Valley Annual Gala in Fall 2022 (assuming the event isn’t postponed/cancelled due to COVID-19);
Attend the BALIF Annual Gala in 2023 (invited, assuming the event isn’t postponed/cancelled due to COVID-19; not required to attend);
Become a Student Member of APABA Silicon Valley (free of charge - sign up here) and BALIF ($10 – sign up here);
Participate as APABA Silicon Valley’s Student Liaison at his or her law school by (i) advertising APABA Silicon Valley events and scholarships, and (ii) encouraging fellow law students to attend events and apply for future scholarships;
Join and actively participate in an APABA Silicon Valley Committee; and
Become a New Member with APABA Silicon Valley and BALIF upon graduation.

Please email your applications to scholarship@apabasv.com.

DEADLINE: Applications must be received by5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact us at scholarship@apabasv.com. Please note that applying for this scholarship doesn’t preclude you from applying for the APABA Silicon Valley Achievement Scholarship as well. We encourage you to apply for both if applicable, but two separate essay submissions will be required if so.

Click here to download the application info and flyer.

2022 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

BALIF Administrator — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:19:50 GMT

PURPOSE: To recognize a law student in their final year of law school who will take the California Bar Exam, has shown excellence and achievement in law school, and has:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges;
Has a demonstrated financial need (preference will also be given to students who do not already have bar study expenses covered);
Demonstrated intent to pursue a career in litigation following graduation;
Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with LGBTQAI+ student, professional, and/or civic organizations; and
Demonstrated service in support of their local LGBTQAI+ communities & commitment to social justice.

AWARD: A minimum scholarship of $2500, as determined by the selection committee.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: All applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Monday, January 31st, 2021. Please email your applications to newlawyers@BALIF.org

Click Here for Application

2022 Julius Turman Award

BALIF Administrator — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:17:45 GMT

The Julius Turman Award will be granted by the BALIF Foundation to one law student each year who has shown outstanding commitment to advocacy for LGBTQI+ individuals, especially for the more marginalized communities of color and trans individuals. The recipient must be currently a member of BALIF, enrolled at a Bay Area Law School, identify somewhere on the LGBTQI+ spectrum, and awardee will be recognized at the virtual BALIF gala on March 4, 2022. The Award will be administered annually by a committee composed of members of the BALIF Foundation and the BALIF Bar Association Law Student directors. The Award will include a monetary stipend (up to $1,500) to be used in support of attending Lavender Law or another appropriate conference or purpose (as identified by the award recipient and award committee. Nominations must be received by February 15, 2022. Finalists for the Julius Turman Award will be invited to participate in an interview in late February.

Click Here to Apply

2022 Law Student Association of the Year

BALIF Administrator — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:12:23 GMT

BALIF Foundation invites all LGBTQI law student associations in the Bay Area to apply for BALIF Foundation’s annual “Law Student Association of the Year” award.

Each year, the award is presented to a Bay Area law student group that has demonstrated a unique level of commitment to serving the LGBTQI community at its law school and in its community.

The selected law school association will win a cash prize of $500 and will be recognized at the BALIF Annual Gala to be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. (www.balif.org)

We look forward to receipt of your application for the 2022 award.

Click Here for the Application

The FBANC/BALIF Pamilya Scholarship ($3,000)

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:58:43 GMT

Pamilya Application Instructions

https://fbanc.org/s/2021-BALIF_FBANC-Joint-Scholarship.pdf

Submit Pamilya Application Here

https://forms.gle/n8sc6VpxhX6Mc9Xg8

BALIF Foundation and APABA Silicon Valley Scholarship

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:04:09 GMT

The APABA Silicon Valley Charity Foundation and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF) Foundation are pleased to announce a special joint scholarship for law students who have a demonstrated commitment to the Asian American and Pacific Islander ("AAPI") and LGBTQI communities. The scholarship aims to recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence and achievement in law school, and:

· Overcome personal hardships or challenges;

· Shown excellence and achievement in law school;

· Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with AAPI and LGBTQI student, professional, or civic organizations; and

· Demonstrated service in support of their local AAPI and LGBTQI communities.

We will award one scholarship of $3,000. For more information, please see this link.

Please email your application to scholarship@apabasv.com. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021.

2021 Law Student Association of the Year Award

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:55:16 GMT

BALIF Foundation invites all LGBTQI law student associations in the Bay Area to apply for BALIF Foundation’s annual “Law Student Association of the Year” award. Each year, the award is presented to a Bay Area law student group that has demonstrated a unique level of commitment to serving the LGBTQI community at its law school and in its community.

The selected law school association will win a cash prize of $500 and will be recognized on stage at the BALIF Annual Gala to be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 virtually this year.

We look forward to receipt of your application for the 2021 award.

Click here for the application.

Email Completed Applications by 5 p.m. on February 18, 2021 to:

linda@scaplaw.com

2021 Annual Julius Turman Award

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:52:37 GMT

The Julius Turman Award will be granted by the BALIF Foundation to one law student each year who has shown outstanding commitment to advocacy for LGBTQ individuals, especially for the more marginalized communities of color and trans individuals. The recipient must be currently a member of BALIF, enrolled at a Bay Area Law School, identify somewhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, and awardee will be recognized at the virtual BALIF gala on March 5, 2021. The awardee will receive a stipend of up to $1,500 to be used in support of attending Lavender Law or another appropriate conference or purpose (as identified by the award recipient and award committee).

As a BALIF member, we hope you'll take this opportunity to lift up the voices of emerging leaders in our community by submitting a nomination. To submit a nomination of yourself, or someone in your community, please complete the nomination form here . Nominations must be received by Monday, February 15, 2021 to be considered. Finalists for the award will be invited to participate in an interview in late February.

If you have any other questions about the Julius Turman Award, please feel free to write direction to balif@balif.org.

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship 2020

BALIF Administrator — Wed, 20 May 2020 23:46:27 GMT

**APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN**

The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley ("APABA Silicon Valley") Charity Foundation and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom Foundation ("BALIF Foundation") are pleased to announce a special joint scholarship for law students who have a demonstrated commitment to the Asian Pacific American and LGBTQI communities.

PURPOSE: To recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence and achievement in law school and have:

Overcome personal hardships or challenges;
Shown excellence and achievement in law school;
Demonstrated leadership potential and a history of involvement with Asian Pacific American ("APA") and LGBTQI student, professional, or civic organizations; and
Demonstrated service in support of their local APA and LGBTQI communities.

AWARD: One (1) joint scholarship of $3,000.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Application for the scholarship includes the following:

Résumé submission. Please include grade point average if applicable. The applicant's grade point average and law school enrollment are subject to verification.
Essay submission (two page maximum). The essay should address how the applicant fulfills the above-mentioned purpose of the scholarship.
Interview. Scholarship finalists will be interviewed (via video conference) on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

The APABA Silicon Valley Charity & the BALIF Foundation also require that the recipient:

Attend and volunteer at the APABA Silicon Valley 35th Annual Gala, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on October 9, 2020 (assuming the event isn't postponed/cancelled due to COVID-19);
Attend the BALIF Annual Gala in 2021 (invited but not required to attend);
Become a Student Member of APABA Silicon Valley (free of charge - sign up here) and BALIF ($10 - sign up here);
Participate as APABA Silicon Valley's Student Liaison at his or her law school by (i) advertising APABA Silicon Valley events and scholarships, and (ii) encouraging fellow law students to attend events and apply for future scholarships;
Join and actively participate in an APABA Silicon Valley Committee; and
Become a New Member with APABA Silicon Valley and BALIF upon graduation.

DEADLINE: Applications must be received by Friday @ 5:00 p.m., June 19, 2020.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact us at scholarship@apabasv.com. Please note that applying for this scholarship doesn't preclude you from applying for the APABA Silicon Valley Achievement Scholarship as well. We encourage you to apply for both if applicable, but two separate essay submissions will be required if so.

BALIF Foundation 2020 Summer Fellowship

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:58:38 GMT

The BALIF Foundation is the charitable arm of the BALIF Bar Association. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations to it are tax deductible.

The BALIF Foundation is offering a Summer Fellowship in the amount of $3000 for a law student working on legal issues impacting the LGBTQIA Community during the summer of 2020.

Send your completed application to balif@balif.org by 5 pm on April 17, 2020.

Good luck. Any questions? Contact Jamie Dupree at jdupree@fddcm.com or 415-399-3843.

CLICK HERE to download the application.

2020 First Annual Julius Turman Award

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:55:42 GMT

The awardee will receive a stipend of up to $1,500 to be used in support of attending Lavender Law or another appropriate conference or purpose (as identified by the award recipient and award committee). BALIF is working on and may be able to offer additional benefits at the Lavender Law Conference as part of the Julius Turman Award.

As a BALIF member, we hope you'll take this opportunity to lift up the voices of emerging leaders in our community by submitting a nomination. To submit a nomination of yourself, or someone in your community, please complete the nomination form here . Nominations must be received by Friday, January 31, 2020 to be considered. Finalists for the award will be invited to participate in an interview in early February.

If you have any other questions about the Julius Turman Award, please feel free to write direction to the lawstudentrep@balif.org.

2020 BALIF Foundation Law Student Association of the Year Award

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:34:12 GMT

BALIF Foundation Law Student Association of the Year Award

2020 Application

The selected law school association will win a cash prize of $500 and will be recognized on stage at the BALIF Annual Gala to be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Bentley Reserve.

We look forward to receipt of your application for the 2020 award.

Click here for the application.

Email Completed Applications by 5 p.m. on February 14, 2020 to:

jdupree@fddcm.com

BALIF Foundation Summer Fellowship

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:06:42 GMT

The BALIF Foundation is the charitable arm of the BALIF Bar Association. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations to it are tax deductible.

The BALIF Foundation is offering a Summer Fellowship in the amount of $3000 for a law student working on legal issues impacting the LGBTQIA Community during the summer of 2019.

Send your completed application to balif@balif.org by 5 pm on April 29, 2019.

Good luck. Any questions? Contact Chelsea HaleyNelson at chelsea@HNHimmigration.com or 510-868-0633.

CLICK HERE to download the application.

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint $3,000 Scholarship

BALIF Administrator — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:04:31 GMT

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint $3,000 Scholarship

APABA Silicon Valley and the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom Foundation (the “BALIF Foundation”) are pleased to announce a special joint scholarship for law students who have a demonstrated commitment to the Asian Pacific American and LGBTQI communities. The scholarship aims to recognize law students in the greater Bay Area who have shown excellence and achievement in law school, overcome personal hardships or challenges, and demonstrated leadership and service in support of their local Asian Pacific American (“APA”) and LGBTQI communities.

For more information and how to submit your application, please see the APABA Silicon Valley website. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 18, 2019. Interviews will take place on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

BALIF News

BALIF Foundation Pride Fellowship 2025

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship 2025

2025 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - ﻿Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

BALIF Foundation 2025 Julius Turman Award

BALIF Foundation 2025 Law Student Association of the Year

BALIF Foundation/FBANC 2024 Joint "Pamilya" Scholarship

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship 2024

BALIF Foundation Pride Fellowship ($5,000)

ChangeLawyers and BALIF Foundation 3L Bar Stipend ($5,000)

2024 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - ﻿Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

BALIF Foundation 2024 Julius Turman Award

BALIF Foundation 2024 Law Student Association of the Year

2023 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - ﻿Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

APABA SILICON VALLEY & BALIF JOINT SCHOLARSHIP 2023

BALIF Foundation/FBANC 2023 Joint "Pamilya" Scholarship

BALIF Foundation 2023 Pride Fellowship

2023 Law Student Association of the Year Award

2023 Julius Turman Award

BALIF Foundation 2022 Summer Fellowship

BALIF Foundation/FBANC 2022 Joint "Pamilya" Scholarship

APABA SILICON VALLEY & BALIF JOINT SCHOLARSHIP 2022

2022 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - ﻿Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

2022 Julius Turman Award

2022 Law Student Association of the Year

The FBANC/BALIF Pamilya Scholarship ($3,000)

BALIF Foundation and APABA Silicon Valley Scholarship

2021 Law Student Association of the Year Award

2021 Annual Julius Turman Award

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint Scholarship 2020

BALIF Foundation 2020 Summer Fellowship

2020 First Annual Julius Turman Award

2020 BALIF Foundation Law Student Association of the Year Award

BALIF Foundation Summer Fellowship

APABA Silicon Valley & BALIF Joint $3,000 Scholarship

2025 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

2024 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

2023 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section

2022 BALIF Diversity Bar Study Scholarship - Sponsored by the CLA Litigation Section