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We champion future legal leaders by awarding scholarships that reduce barriers and expand opportunity—advancing a more representative, inclusive, and equitable legal profession that reflects the people and communities of California.
Empowering Future Legal Leaders
CLPC Law Academy Scholarship
The California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) Scholarship awards $1,500 to high school seniors enrolled in one of CLPC’s 24 Law Academies throughout California. This scholarship encourages promising students to pursue higher education and careers in law, public service, or criminal justice, fostering diversity in the legal field. We’ve awarded 1 recipient $1,500.
Supporting Aspiring Legal Professionals
Justice Pathways Scholarship
The Justice Pathways Scholarship provides $5,000 in financial assistance to outstanding first-year law students. It recognizes academic promise, a strong commitment to public service or social justice, and demonstrated financial need, paving the way for the next generation of attorneys. We’ve awarded 8 recipients $5000 each ($40,000 total).
Nurturing Early Legal Ambition
Future Jurist Scholarship
The Future Jurist Scholarship offers $5,000 to support incoming undergraduate students who have a strong interest in pursuing a legal education. This scholarship nurtures early academic ambition and a passion for justice, leadership, and civic engagement, laying the groundwork for future legal careers. We’ve awarded 3 recipients $5000 each ($15,000 total).
Honoring a Legacy of Diversity
Ruthe Catolico Ashley Pathway to Law Scholarship
Named after a pioneering advocate for equity in the legal profession, this scholarship supports aspiring lawyers from high school law academies and community college law pathway programs. Awarded annually at the CLPC Symposium, the $1,000 scholarship recognizes academic excellence, community engagement, and a strong commitment to justice and diversity in California’s legal field.