Upcoming events
2025-2026 Robert T. Matsui Writing Competition
AEF is now accepting submissions for the 2025-2026 Robert T. Matsui Writing Competition. If you would like to be considered, please submit (1) a completed application form and (2) your written submission to applications@aefdc.org by Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Submissions must be original works and not previously published, and be between 6,000 and 20,000 words. Submissions should address a legal topic of importance to the Asian-Pacific American community. Eligible candidates include all current law students (including LLM students) or those who have graduated from law school (including LLM students) in the past three years (i.e., 2025, 2024, and 2023). *The program is only open to students attending or graduating from law schools in the U.S.
The winner will receive a $2,000 award and the winning entry will be published by the UCLA Asian Pacific American Law Journal (APALJ), subject to APALJ’s standard editorial process and copyright policy. APALJ’s editorial process may require additional substantive edits prior to publication.
Additional information is available at:https://www.aefdc.org/matsui-writing-competition.
2025 AEF ANNUAL MENTORSHIP KICK-OFF
Please join us for the 2025 Annual AEF mentorship kick-off event taking place on October 22, 2025 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Franklin Court, 1099 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20012. Sign up HERE.
In addition to the opportunity to meet others participating in the mentorship program, this year's kick-off event will include a panel on finding internship and job opportunities in different sectors - public interest, government, and private practice. Beacon Hill is also offering one-on-one sit-downs for anyone who wants tips on finding opportunities in today's legal field.
We hope to see you there!
2025 Robert E. Wone Judicial Clerkship and Internship Conference
The 2025 Robert E. Wone Judicial Clerkship and Internship Conference will be on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at American University Washington College of Law (4300 Nebraska Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20016).
For more information and photos from prior conferences please visit: https://www.aefdc.org/woneconference.
To Register, please complete the linked form by Monday, October 13, 2025. More details will be sent the week of the event. If you have any questions, please email wone@aefdc.org.
2025 State of the Legal Market
Join APABA-DC for an insightful evening to explore the transformative trends and critical factors shaping the legal industry in 2025. Expert panelist Ethel Badawi, Co-Founder and Principal of the Pollack Badawi Group, will dive into the growing demand for niche practice areas, emerging opportunities in both government and private sectors, and the essential skills that today’s law firms and legal departments prioritize. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to excel in DC’s competitive legal environment, address its unique challenges, and prepare for the future of legal careers in this legal market. There will also be open time for networking. Drinks and light hors d’oeuvres served.
Register at https://www.apaba-dc.org/event-6298972. Registration is free for APABA-DC members and $5.00 for non-members.
Location: FTI Consulting, 555 12th Street, NW. 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20004
2025-2026 Mentorship Program Signups
Signups for AEF’s 2025-2026 Mentorship Program close October 3 at 11:59pm ET.
To learn more about AEF’s Annual Mentorship Program or signup please visit: https://www.aefdc.org/mentorship
2025 AEF Annual Speed Networking and Resume Review Reception
2025 AEF Annual Speed Networking and Resume Review Reception
As part of the Mentorship Program, AEF is pleased to host its Annual Speed Networking and Resume Review* Reception on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5:30pm–7:30pm ET.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/TiM9kiuPQyEhhRpn7
Mastering the U.S. Immigration Maze
Calling all international J.D. and L.L.M. students! Join AEF for a virtual webinar featuring immigration attorney, Yalda Hajavi, who will provide an in-depth presentation on employment-based visa categories, pathways to permanent residency, and how students can position themselves for future opportunities beyond their academic programs. Please register here: https://shorturl.at/fxLMm.
2025 Board Applications
Apply to Join AEF’s 2025-2027 Board of Directors!
For more information, please download the AEF Board Application here: https://shorturl.at/BCPzJ
Applications will be accepted only by email and must bear an email timestamp no later than Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.