Minority Leadership Development Award
The Minority Leadership Development Award supports minority law librarians with mentorship, conference attendance, and leadership opportunities to foster professional growth and inclusion in the field.
Funder: American Association of Law Libraries
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2026 | March 2027
Funding Amounts: Covers travel, lodging, and registration for the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference; includes a year-long mentorship and committee service opportunity.
Summary: Supports minority law librarians with mentorship, conference attendance, and leadership opportunities within AALL.
Description
The Minority Leadership Development Award is designed to nurture future leaders from minority backgrounds within the law library profession. Established in 2001 by the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), the award provides funding for travel, lodging, and registration to attend the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference, a year-long mentorship with an experienced AALL leader, and the chance to serve on any standing AALL committee during the subsequent leadership year. The program aims to foster leadership skills, professional growth, and greater inclusion within the field of law librarianship.
