BLSA Establishes Award in Honor of Dean Robinson

BLSA Establishes Award in Honor of Dean Robinson ​In April, NBI Board Director Alfreda Robinson was honored by the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) with the establishment of “The Dean Alfreda Robinson Oral Advocacy Award.” Dean Robinson is Associate Dean for...

2021 NBI Law Student Fellowship Program Winners

2021 NBI Law Student Fellowship Program Winners Over the years, the National Bar Institute (NBI) has awarded more than $290,000 to approximately 67 outstanding students with impressive grade rankings and service to their communities. The fellowships range from $1,000...

2021-2023 NBI Law Scholars Program Winners

2021-2023 NBI Law Scholars Program Winners In September 2021, the National Bar Institute (NBI) Board of Directors selected the first law student cohort to participate in the newly launched NBI Law Scholars Program. Twelve students, who completed their first year of...

Endowment 2000

Endowment 2000 The ENDOWMENT 2000 campaign was established during the 1994 – 1995 bar year to provide: 1) resources for capital expenditures and special needs related to the objectives of the National Bar Institute (NBI) and 2) support for facilities and support...

Jacob Lawrence Project

Jacob Lawrence Project In 1994, under the leadership of National Bar Institute (NBI) Chair Ernestine Sapp, the NBI launched the Jacob Lawrence Art Project working with renowned artist Jacob Lawrence. Lawrence produced “Lawyers and Clients”, a limited-edition work that...