Are you a student starting their first year of law school at an ABA or CA accredited law school? Do you envision working as an attorney in California, with a goal of creating a more just and representative justice system?

If so, then we want to support you, the brightest ChangeLawyers of tomorrow, by eliminating the roadblocks that exist between you and success. We believe that a state as diverse as California needs a justice system led by advocates of all backgrounds. That’s why we invest in scholars like yourself, to ensure that they have the opportunity to become tomorrow's legal changemakers.

Law school is a major financial investment adding thousands to your debt.
 

If selected as a scholar, you will receive

• $7,500 cash award;
• 1 year of one-on-one mentoring;
• and ongoing access to leadership classes and networking opportunities

This application will close on July 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST)

Please note staff support will not be available after 3:00 PM (PST) on July 12th. Do not delay or wait until the final day to ask questions.
 

Applications must be fully submitted by this deadline. A FULLY submitted application includes a letter of recommendation (which may take days to a week for an applicant to obtain.) It is recommended that you provide your recommender ample time to complete their LOR. There will be no exceptions.Therefore, please do not delay in completing your application.
 

Award announcements will be in September of 2024.

Scholars will be invited to attend the Next Gen Awards reception scheduled to take place in October of 2024. This year's event will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Selected scholars will be provided details once the date is finalized.