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 will open on DATE. Follow the VGBA on LinkedIn to know when submissions will be accepted and what topics are picked.
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.
Who was David S. Rosenbaum?
David Rosenbaum was a pioneering figure in video game law who helped shape the legal framework of the modern gaming industry. After establishing himself as Vice President of Legal Affairs at Paramount Pictures, he brought his Hollywood legal expertise to the emerging video game space, where he built an influential international practice representing leading publishers and developers across the globe. As co-founder and first President of the Video Game Bar Association, David recognized the need for specialized legal expertise in interactive entertainment and worked tirelessly to build a community of gaming industry lawyers.
His passion for games and generosity in sharing knowledge became hallmarks of his career. Through teaching at Southwestern Law School, speaking at international conferences, and mentoring countless colleagues, David helped the industry mature into the global entertainment powerhouse it is today. His legacy lives on through the professionals he influenced and the institutional frameworks he created for video game law.
2025 Winner: NAME
Previous Winners and Writing Topics:
- 2025 TBD
- 2024 Amy Truong “The Video Game Industry Needs a Buff: Accessibility Guidelines for Video Game Design”
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- Etc.
Scholarship Applications are currently closed! Please follow our Linkedin to know when it's open next!
Student Events:
The Video Game Bar Association is committed to empowering student members while strengthening ties across the wider legal community. Through our mentorship program, 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 have a meaningful opportunity to engage with the video game industry early in their professional careers.
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 to student members only.
Current Lineup:
September 9th, 2025: Licensing Music and Other IP in Video Games
October 7th, 2025: Firm vs. In-House in the Video Game Industry
November 11th, 2025: United States vs. International Video Game Law
Summit Meetups:
Each VGBA Summit includes 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, giving students a welcoming space to connect, learn, and start building 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 $25 per hour
