Pipeline programs play an important role in building justice in our legal system and society. They ensure that our communities are better represented in legislators, lawyers and leadership positions. While there is better representation in the legal profession, marginalized groups also have a better chance of being fairly represented before the courts or being considered in the drafting of legislation. Representation is important. There is a tremendous opportunity to improve representation in the California legal system where LEAP is based. For example, Latinx lawyers make up only 6% of lawyers, while they make up 35% of the state`s population. “Making law school a reality was something I didn`t think was possible before LEAP. I will be eternally grateful to my incredible mentors and the many people dedicated to supporting the mission of this program. Without their support and encouragement, I wouldn`t feel so confident and ready to start law school at McGeorge! The legal sector exercises the power to promote a justice system that works for all citizens and to elevate those who live on the margins of society.

The profession also offers positions of leadership and authority such as legislators and executives. LEAP creates equity and access by working with students who are underrepresented in the legal field. We help LEAP Scholars prepare for law school and successful careers as lawyers and change agents in their communities through a transformative nine-month fellowship. Be part of the change and join our efforts. We envision a world where the legal landscape reflects the diversity of our communities. A more diverse community based on the rule of law is a more just community. 2022Thu06Oct17h30 Join LEAP – 3rd Annual Virtual Fundraiser5:30pm PST Supporters, allies and relationships are critical to the success of this work. To learn more about the different ways to support LEAP, click here. Applications for LEAP scholarships begin today. Then send us your application! Christian Parham is a member of the second cohort of LEAP, class of 2021 and will be attending Pepperdine Law School in the fall of 2022.

More information on the last LEAP conference on 13 November 2015 is available here. For the LEAP conference agenda and documents, click here. We offer full support for admission to law school through a nine-month scholarship. The LEAP Scholarship provides students with access to and exposure to practicing lawyers and provides a carefully designed curriculum to help them become competitive candidates for law school, successful law students, and future changemakers. Volunteer mentors and instructors make LEAP possible by bringing their valuable experience and expertise to the program. Learn more about how you can get involved as a mentor or volunteer. “I am very grateful for the many experiences this program has brought me to date. I can certainly say that without LEAP I wouldn`t be as confident in my decision to pursue a career in law as I am now.

The many extraordinary lawyers and law school mentors involved in LEAP inspired me and made me so excited to begin my journey in law school. “I am so grateful to LEAP. This application cycle would not have been possible without the help and services provided by LEAP, and I am eternally grateful to my two LEAP provided mentors and my law student mentor for all their help. I am the first in my family to attend law school, and I could not have gotten to this point without the help of LEAP and the support system that the program provides. » Dress up or dress up and participate in LEAP`s second virtual fundraiser! You don`t have to wait in traffic, disturb valet parking, or pay for expensive drinks. More details 2022thu01sepLaunch of LEAP scholarship applications all day(All day: Thursday) PST We look forward to accepting applications for our fourth cohort in September 2022. These companies do not represent the organization and their names appear only as a reference to companies participating in the LEAP program.