Law Students
Mentorship Program
Each school year, OCAABA’s Pipeline Committee offers a formal Mentorship Program for OCAABA’s law student members. Student participants accepted into the Program will be matched up with an experienced OCAABA attorney or judicial member who will provide them with general guidance on the legal profession, including tips on developing lawyering skills and choosing a career. The Pipeline Committee will assist in helping mentors and mentees get to know each other better by providing both formal opportunities for mentors and mentees to socialize and network, as well as informal suggestions for engaging in meaningful dialogues and discussions.
In order to participate in the Mentorship Program, mentors and mentees must (1) be current OCAABA members during the 2026-2027 calendar years, (2) commit to attending at least one OCAABA event during the program year, and (3) meet or call at least once per academic semester to further develop the mentoring relationship.
Applications are now being accepted for 2026-2027 Mentorship Program. The deadline to apply is October 2, 2026, but please note space is limited, so priority will be given to those who apply earlier during the application period.
Mentor Application | Mentee Application
If you have any questions about the Mentorship Program, please email pipeline@ocaaba.org.
Pipeline Committee
Justin Theam | Evelyn Moon | Huy Tran
Scholarships
HON. ARTHUR NAKAZATO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
This scholarship was created in honor of OCAABA's Founding President, Hon. Arthur Nakazato (ret.), who passed away in December 2017 and recognizes outstanding law students who have the potential to be future leaders in the legal profession in the Orange County community.
2026 Deadline has passed - Check back Summer 2027!
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OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD ($2,000)
We are pleased to announce that we will once again offer an Outstanding Student Award to recognize local law students who have made significant contributions to the local Orange County legal and general community.
2026 Deadline has passed - Check back Summer 2027!
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