Mission Statement
The following missions guide the purpose and function of NAPALSA:
- To educate, represent and advocate on a national level in the interests of APA law students and Asian Pacific Americans in America;
- To educate and promote a deeper understanding of the political, financial, social and historical role, contributions, and status of Asian Pacific Americans in America;
- To encourage participation, leadership and community service amongst Asian Pacific Americans;
- To serve as a national network of communication among the APA law student community for fostering the exchange of ideas and information;
- To provide an opportunity for fellowship among its members and broaden career development opportunities for APA law students;
- To encourage cooperation with other organizations of minority law students;
- To facilitate mutual education and support through the creation and maintenance of a national network of NAPALSA Chapters; and
- To inspire students, law students and legal professionals to serve the interests and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans and other under-represented peoples.
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The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is the national association of Asian Pacific American (APA) attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students, providing a national network for its members and affiliates. NAPABA advocates for the legal needs and interests of the APA community and represents the interests of over 40,000 attorneys and approximately 50 local APA bar associations, with practice settings ranging from solo practices to large firms, corporations, legal services organizations, non-profit organizations, law schools, and governmental agencies.
