NAPA, CA (October 6, 2026) – The California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) announced today that it has partnered with Pacific Union College, the Napa County Superior Court, Pacific Union College Preparatory School, and St. Helena High School to bring a 10-week “Introduction to Law” dual credit...

SACRAMENTO, CA  (September 22, 2026) – California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) announced today it has awarded 12 scholarships to high school, undergraduate, and law school students across the state who have demonstrated a significant interest in civics engagement and making an impact on the future...

California Lawyers Foundation (CLF), and its educational program, California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC), have joined forces with Street Law, Inc., a globally recognized leader in legal education, to launch a pilot project bringing on-the-ground civics engagement, law-related learning, and...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA  (July 29, 2026) – California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) announced today that it has partnered with Balboa High School through CLF’s California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) to establish the first CLPC Law Academy in San Francisco. CLPC is the highly successful high...

By Jerrilyn Malana, President, California Lawyers Foundation  The nation’s 250th anniversary is more than a moment to look back. It is a chance to recommit to the principles that keep our democracy strong: the rule of law, judicial independence, public trust in our institutions, and a...

The California Lawyers Foundation  (CLF) through its California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) program held its annual Scholarship and Awards celebration at UC Irvine School of Law on June 13, 2026, as part of its Law Symposium. Ruthe Ashley, CLPC founder, knows what it takes to...

The 250th Anniversary of the United States Constitution was the backdrop for the 2026 California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) Law Academy Symposium hosted at the UC Irvine School of Law on June 13th. Dozens of judges, attorneys, and educators joined with students for academic discussions and...

California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) is teeing off the 2026 California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting with its Second Annual Classic Fairways to Justice Golf Tournament. CLA members, judges, community leaders, and law students are invited for a day on the green at the Riverwalk Golf Club...

California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) has received a record 218 scholarship applications from students for the 2026-2027 school year, representing a nearly 90% increase over the number of applicants in 2025. In total, CLF will award up to $60,000 to students in three categories: Pathway to Justice,...

California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) is pleased to announce that a record number of high school seniors have graduated from Law Academies across northern, central, and southern California. The Law Academies are organized by the California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC), in partnership with CLF...