MAJ Foundation

The Maryland Association for Justice Foundation supports projects that keep families safe, educate the public about the civil justice system, and help those who need it most in Maryland. The MAJ Foundation sponsors an annual law student scholarship, as well as other causes that matter to MAJ members and supporters. Contact us to get involved.

MAJ Foundation Giving

In recent years, the MAJ Foundation has awarded grants to the following nonprofit organizations:

• MYLAW: Maryland Youth and the Law to support the My Mock Trial program
• Center for Hope – to support their work of providing intervention and prevention for child abuse, domestic violence, community violence and elder justice for survivors, caregivers and communities.
• Change the Conversation (formerly known as No More Stolen Childhoods) - to support their work of providing resources and services to those impacted by child sexual abuse. 
• Disability Rights Maryland (DRM, formerly known as Maryland Disability Law Center) to support their work to address the legal needs of people with disabilities.
• Kids Chance of Maryland - to support their work of providing college scholarships to the children of Maryland's catastrophically injured workers. 
• The Light House of Annapolis, for their work to host expungement programs for residents.
• Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service for their pro bono legal work.

Law Student Scholarships

The MAJ Foundation Trial Advocacy Scholarship is awarded annually to all rising 2L, 3L, 2E, 3E, or 4E students of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (“Maryland Carey Law”) and UBalt School of Law who meet the criteria and complete an application process.
 

End Distracted Driving

MAJ has partnered with EndDD (End Distracted Driving) to raise awareness about the dangers of texting, talking and other distractions for drivers. The national EndDD campaign began in 2009 after the death of 21-year-old Casey Feldman at the hands of a distracted driver. Joel Feldman, Casey’s father, with the help from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 60for Safety, Joel’s law firm, Anapol Schwartz, and others worked to develop a science-based presentation that would engage teens and maximize the likelihood of changing attitudes and behaviors. "As a father whose daughter was killed by a distracted driver, I have seen first-hand the devastating effect that reckless decisions on our roadways can have." The program has already reached 172,000 students and drivers in 41 different states through a personalized, interactive presentation about the dangers of distracted driving.

Through the partnership, MAJ’s members are encouraged to deliver a customized EndDD presentation in schools across the state in a concerted effort to raise distracted driving awareness. Training and all presentation materials will be provided. The program includes a Family Safe Driving Agreement that outlines safety steps. Presentations have already been held at Stevenson University, Bryn Mayr School for Girls, and Notre Dame Prep in Baltimore. To find out more download the MD presentation.