About The Program
The Youth Law Academy is a three year program for Oakland high school students designed to build confidence and understanding of the path to college. Recognizing the need for more diversity in the legal profession we ultimately hope to inspire our students to seek a career in the law for the betterment of our community.
YLA Admission Requirements
Diversity Legal Pipeline
Diversity in the legal profession is an ongoing issue. Together, Black people and Latinos make up nearly 45% of California population, yet only comprise about 7% of the state bar. The Diversity Legal Pipeline (DLP) seeks to increase diversity in the law by providing law-school bound undergraduates of color with the information, experience and advising necessary to be successful in the law school application process.
The DLP is an intensive, week long pre-law bootcamp that introduces students to the law school application process and puts them face to face with law students, lawyers, and judges who affirm that a legal education is within their reach.
During one week from June 10-14, students will participate in a mock constitutional law class, take an actual LSAT, read real court cases, and have plenty of time to meet and network with other students and legal professionals. After the bootcamp, students are offered supplemental support to assist them on their path to law school. Application Deadline: Wednesday May 24th, 2024.
Special Thanks to Our Youth Law Academy Funders
Testimonials
My dream is to become a criminal defense attorney, therefore, after I graduate from San Francisco State University, I plan on going to law school. …
The Diversity Legal Pipeline showed me that there are amazing people who are fighting, advocating, and doing the hard work that needs to be done …
DLP was important to me because it provided the career support I needed to believe in my capabilities and understand the legal landscape.
