STUDENT OUTREACH

MABA’s Student Outreach 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 schools and youth organizations.

The goal of MABA’s Student Outreach Program is to expose young people to Latino and diverse law students, attorneys, and judges who can share personal stories that resonate with students from diverse backgrounds. We hope that by sharing our stories, we can inspire students of all ages to pursue higher education and consider a career in law. Since 2015, MABA’s Student Outreach Program has reached over 1,000 students at over a dozen schools and youth organizations throughout Los Angeles.

If you would like MABA members to present to your classroom or program to share their professional and academic trajectories, please email Committee Chairs: Michael Feliz at michaelfelix@entertainmentvisa.com and Magdalena Casas at president@mabaattorneys.com with the subject “Student Outreach Program.”

Please include the possible date(s) for the presentation, the number of speakers requested, and the location of the presentation. While we will make every effort to accommodate requests, we cannot guarantee speakers for presentations requested on short notice.

MABA High School Scholarship

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