You can shape a legal field that reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Justice isn’t abstract. It looks like future attorneys who come from the neighborhoods they serve, who carry lived experience into the courtroom, and who advocate for equity in every case. But access to the legal field has not always been equitable. Too many talented students are left standing outside the doors of opportunity. When you choose to support LEAP, you invest in a future where justice isn’t just a concept — it’s visible in every courtroom, every law firm, every boardroom.
LEAP creates a seat at the table, offering mentorship, LSAT prep, and a supportive community so that aspiring lawyers of color, first-generation college students, and other underrepresented leaders can thrive.
Because of you, more future lawyers will gain the tools, guidance, and confidence needed to shape a legal system that truly delivers justice for all.
The impact of your support
- $25 covers materials for Saturday academy
- $60 pays for a fellow to attend one workshop
- $100 pays for instructor fees
- $500 funds a bar review course
Meet the Faces of Justice
LEAP Fellows represent the future of a legal field that reflects the communities it serves.They are first-generation college students, aspiring attorneys from underrepresented backgrounds, and driven changemakers determined to open doors for others. Each Fellow’s journey reminds us that justice is not an abstract idea — it’s shaped by the people who fight for it every day.
Ruben Pinuelas
Fellow, Cohort 1
University of Michigan Law School
“LEAP has been a lifeline – making sure people from backgrounds like mine don’t feel merely tolerated by the legal profession, but truly celebrated.”
Samia Noor
Fellow, Cohort 5
UC Berkeley Law
“LEAP is not just a 9 month fellowship to help apply for law school. LEAP is a lifelong community that helps you become a lawyer and build the change you want to see in the world.”
Stephanie Medina
Fellow, Cohort 4
Santa Clara University School of Law
“I would not be here were not for the community support I received during the application process from LEAP.”
August Jimenez
Fellow and Donor, Cohort 6
“Before LEAP, the legal profession felt intimidating and isolating, but engaging with lawyers from similar upbringings changed that perspective entirely.”
These future attorneys are ready to lead. Your gift helps them get there.
“The LEAP fellowship gives students a variety of opportunities to build that confidence and to enhance their chances of being accepted to, and successful in, law school through LEAP’s admissions counseling, mentoring, core lawyering skills program, and job shadowing program. Moreover, LEAP enhances access to law school for those who are underrepresented in the legal field. This is critical because the legal field should reflect the diversity of our communities. I wanted to be a part of LEAP’s success through my financial support. I first became a one-time donor and now I am a monthly donor to LEAP.”
– LEAP Monthly Donor Sonja
When There’s a Seat at the Table, Justice Thrives
A truly representative legal profession means that decisions are informed by a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and voices. This is why creating access matters — because it leads to fairer policies, stronger communities, and a justice system that serves everyone.
As a dedicated LEAP Mentor and Deputy Attorney General, Marisol León volunteers her time to guide and inspire the next generation of attorneys. Her leadership shows the power of experienced professionals making space for others in the legal profession.
Marisol León
California Deputy Attorney General
Attorney Mentor
“LEAP tackles these inequities by providing mentorship, professional development, and a supportive community that makes the path to a legal career more transparent and attainable. The program’s model, which connects aspiring lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds with experienced professionals, fosters both belonging and empowerment. By dismantling informational, cultural, and systemic barriers, LEAP cultivates a new generation of attorneys whose diverse perspectives will strengthen the legal community and our “justice” system.”
Your support helps pave the way for future attorneys!
Change the Face of the Legal Profession
We’re grateful for every gift that helps bring justice to life and opens more seats at the table for future attorneys. Did you know there are other ways you can be part of this work? You can:
- Find out if your employer matches your contributions.
- Introduce us to philanthropic corporations who can support this work through a partnership or grant.
- Connect us with foundations that support equity in the legal or education sectors.
- Share our work with people who might want to volunteer their time to mentor or instruct students in the program.
- Share this fellowship opportunity with aspiring law students.
- Mail a check to 1443 E. Washington #277, Pasadena, CA 91104, checks made payable to Legal Education Access Pipeline, Inc.
For assistance with these modes of support and more please contact us at clopez@lawfellows.org.
Change the Face of the Legal Profession
You Can Change What Justice Looks Like
Justice looks like the next generation of attorneys who bring their lived experiences, voices, and commitment to serve their communities. Too often, they are shut out before they even begin. Your gift opens the doors, makes space at the table, and ensures that justice is not just imagined, it is visible in every courtroom and every community.
