MBA Foundation Call for Grant Applications
It is our priority to support legal education, access to justice, and the organizations that further these causes. The charitable purposes of the MBA Foundation include, but are not limited to, the creation and/or support of activities and projects with the following objectives:
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Promoting public understanding and appreciation of the law and the legal system and their role in society
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promoting legal scholarship, legal research, and research into the role of law in society
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improving the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice
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facilitating and encouraging the furnishing of essential legal services to those who cannot afford them
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providing encouragement and opportunities for lawyers to engage in pro bono services and charitable activities
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educating lawyers and the general public regarding the professional and ethical standards of the legal profession
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assisting lawyers with problems related to stress that interfere with their ability to serve their clients
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providing scholarships or fellowships for legal education
Applications due September 30