2025 Annual Convention

Law Student Volunteers

Apply to Be a Law Student Volunteer at the 2025 HNBA/VIA Annual Convention!

Location: Greater Washington, D.C.

Conference Dates: September 3-5, 2025

Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 18, 2025

Application Goes Live: June 13, 2025

Join us as a Law Student Volunteer for the 2025 HNBA/VIA Annual Convention, featuring our signature programming and events dedicated to advancing Hispanic representation in the legal profession.

HNBA/VIA champions educational pipeline programs and professional development initiatives aimed at building the next generation of Latino legal leaders. As a student volunteer, you’ll gain invaluable experience and access to:

Hundreds of Hispanic legal professionals—including practicing attorneys, law professors, judges, and public officials
Cutting-edge CLE panels and plenary sessions featuring national thought leaders
Professional development workshops tailored for law students
Networking opportunities throughout the convention

Volunteer Benefits

HNBA/VIA is pleased to offer selected volunteers a complimentary full registration to the 2025 Annual Convention (a $1,450 value). This includes access to most general programming and events. Please note that some events requiring pre-registration or designated as “By Invitation Only” are not included.

To qualify for this benefit, volunteers must:

Be currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program (1L–3L)
Attend a mandatory pre-conference virtual orientation
Complete a minimum of 10 service hours during the conference

Please Note:
Failure to attend the orientation or complete the required service hours will result in revocation of complimentary registration.

Time Commitment & Important Dates

Virtual Orientation (30 minutes): Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET
Onsite Walk-Through & Setup: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET
Annual Convention Dates: September 3–5, 2025

Attendance at all scheduled dates is required to maintain volunteer status. Please confirm your availability before applying.

Ready to Apply?

Application period is now Closed

Deadline to Apply: Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET

For questions, please contact:
Sabrina Milos
Director of Administration and Public Affairs
Email: smilos@hnba.com

Health & Safety Notice

Vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test will not be required for in-person attendance. Participation is at your own risk. HNBA/VIA will follow all applicable laws and regulations and encourages attendees to review our COVID-19 Participation Policy & Waiver HERE.

Policies and Code of Conduct

REGISTRATION POLICY:	Please note that you are not considered registered until registration payment is received. Payment must be sent no later than 2 weeks from submitting this registration. If we do not receive payment in 2 weeks, your registration will be removed, and you will no longer be considered as “registered” at that specific rate.
REFUND POLICY:	If you are unable to attend AC2025, you must cancel your registration no later than 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to our Administrative Assistant, at admin@hnba.com. Cancellations received on, or before the deadline above will be reimbursed fully minus a $95 administrative fee. Cancellations received after Wednesday, August 20, 2025, will not be eligible for a refund. Failure to attend AC2025 shall not entitle you to receive any refund or credit. Your notice of cancellation of registration does not otherwise affect or alter your hotel and travel arrangements, and you remain solely responsible for the costs of your hotel and travel reservations, including applicable cancellation charges.
SUBSTITUTION POLICY:	All substitutions must be submitted in writing to Carla Martin, HNBA Director of Programs, at admin@hnba.com
PRIVACY POLICY:	HNBA/VIA is committed to safeguarding your non-public personal information (“Personal Information”). The Personal Information you disclose on this registration form will be kept confidential and will only be used by HNBA/VIA to provide you with relevant information on our products and services, unless you consent otherwise.
COVID-19 POLICY:	Attendance at the in-person AC2025 shall be at your own risk. All attendees understand that vaccination against the COVID-19 virus will be left to individual attendees. HNBA/VIA makes no representations or warranties with respect to the vaccination status of those in attendance. HNBA/VIA will use best efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations. Please refer to the HNBA/VIA COVID-19 Participation Policy & Waiver here.
HNBA/VIA ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY AND CODE OF CONDUCT:	The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, national organization that values fairness, equality, respect for the law, and high standards of integrity, honor, and professional courtesy among its members and within the legalcommunity. The HNBA VIA (“Vision in Action”) Fund is the HNBA’s 503(c)(3) charitable and programmatic arm. The HNBA/VIA joint enterprise strives to create a professional environment for all, and to build a community free of harassment and discrimination. HNBA/VIA seeks to have its members, volunteers, guests, and employees treat all individuals with dignity by upholding the values of fairness, equality, and respect for the rights of others. These values are expressed in the way HNBA/VIA members, volunteers, guests, and employees conduct themselves. Click here to read HNBA/VIA’s Anti-Harassment Policy and Code of Conduct in its entirety. To access the Inappropriate Conduct Complaint Form, please click here.