Students
The Video Game Bar Association is committed to empowering student members while strengthening ties across the wider legal community. Through our programs, students connect directly with practicing attorneys who provide guidance and career insight. Fireside chats offer candid conversations with professionals shaping the field of video game law, while CLE summits and on-site programs open doors to learning and networking alongside seasoned practitioners. With a focus on outreach, the VGBA ensures that students can establish a pathway to the video game industry.
Student Programming
The VGBA provides student-orientated programming hoping to increase engagement and encourage both educational and professional development
Scholarships
The VGBA offers an annual legal writing scholarship! Applications open early in the calendar year and are awarded in the Summer.
The goal of the Video Game Bar Association David S. Rosenbaum Writing Competition is to encourage and reward law students interested in the field of interactive entertainment law.
Previous Winners and Writing Topics:
- 2026
- 1st Place: Maiya Workman from Boston University School of Law, “Press Start to Disclaim: Copyright, Human Authorship, and the AI-Assisted Game”.
- 2nd Place: Dan Shimshon from the University at Buffalo School of Law, “Press Play- The Complex World of Music Licensing in Video Games in the Age of AI”.
- 3rd Place: Zahan Shokrekhuda from the University of Houston Law Center, “Injunctions, Contempt, and the Limits of Litigation: Why Epic Games v. Apple/Google Demands a Regulatory Response for Gaming Platform Markets”
- 2025
- 1st Place: Betty Yu, “Advocating For Ethical AI in Video Game Development.”
- 2nd Place: Dan Shimson, “Potential Legal Issues in the Use of AI-Generated Content in Game Development.”
- 3rd Place: Noland Johnson, “CTRL+ALT+Regulate: How will a Legal Framework fix a lot of Collegiate Esports Issues?”
- 2024
- Amy Truong, “The Video Game Industry Needs a Buff: Accessibility Guidelines for Video Game Design.”
2027 Applications are not yet available.
Fireside Chats:
The VGBA Fireside Chats are a monthly initiative that puts students in a more intimate, conversational setting with working professionals in the video game industry. The first fireside chat is available to all who are interested, while the concurrent fireside chats will be open only to student members.
2026-2027 Schedule coming soon!
Summit Meetups:
Most VGBA Summits include dedicated student meetups—casual breakfasts or lunches that bring students together with attorneys and industry leaders in an approachable setting. Over a shared meal, students can ask questions, get career advice, and hear first-hand experiences from professionals working in video game law. These gatherings strike the perfect balance between networking and conversation, providing students with a welcoming space to connect, learn, and establish lasting relationships.
VGBA Project Managers:
Interested in working for the VGBA? The VGBA takes on two project managers a year. VGBA project managers get the opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes at a bar association while also getting greater opportunities to network and attend VGBA summits.
Are you:
- A 2L and Above?
- Interested in the Video Game Industry?
- Able to work up to 10 hours a week?
- Interested in being paid to expand your network?
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