Celebrating the Next Generation: NBI Law Scholars Welcome Third Cohort for 2024-2026
Meet the 2024-2026 NBI Law Scholars:
The National Bar Institute (NBI) is proud to announce the selection of its third cohort for the Law Scholars Program for the 2024-2026 academic years. This prestigious program continues to support outstanding law students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), providing financial assistance and professional development opportunities to help them excel in their legal careers.
The NBI Law Scholars Program was designed to assist students at the beginning of their second year of law school. When students complete their third year, the NBI will provide support as they prepare to take the bar exam. Each student will receive a grant to help cover the cost of a bar review course and the bar application fees.
Each of the top scholars selected from participating law schools demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to making a difference in their communities. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Deans of the participating schools and the Committee Members, who, through their dedication and support, made this program possible.
This year’s Law Scholars represent schools located in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. These Scholars have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to pursuing the legal profession and a desire to serve their communities. They will complete their studies in 2024.
Adriana Griffin (Orlando, FL)
Florida A&M University College of Law
Ama Fosu (Washington, D.C.)
Howard University School of Law
Marim Habib Istafanos (Durham, NC)
North Carolina Central University School of Law
LeShea Thomas (Baton Rouge, LA)
Southern University Law Center
Willie Butler (Houston, TX)
Thurgood Marshall School of Law (Texas Southern University)
In addition to the top scholars, six students were honored with a one-time scholarship award of $1,000 each in recognition of their outstanding efforts and achievements. These recipients are:
Kayla Clark (Orlando, FL)
Florida A&M University College of Law
Cameran Hyde (Washington, D.C.)
Howard University School of Law
El-Joshua Allen (Durham, NC)
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Maya Jones (Baton Rouge, LA)
Southern University Law Center
Kaylyn Steen (Houston, TX)
Thurgood Marshall School of Law (Texas Southern University)
The Board extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a successful law school year! We look forward to seeing the incredible contributions these scholars will make to the legal profession.