About Pathway to Law School

Pathway to Law School is a California Community College Initiative in partnership with fourteen California law schools to increase diversity in the legal profession.

The purpose of the Program is to provide a pathway to a law school education for students whose post-secondary education begins at the community college level. This program will provide a clear pathway from community college to law school.

• Curriculum for Pathway to Law School 
• Pathway to Law School Program Description

Purpose of the Program

• The initiative was developed by the State Bar of California's Council on Access and Fairness (COAF) to increase diversity in the legal profession.
• To provide a clear pathway from community college to law school (2+2+3).
• Partnerships were developed among 26 California Community Colleges and 14 participating law schools.
  
  

Partnering Law Schools

• University of California, Berkeley
• University of California, Davis
• University of California, Irvine
• University of California, Los Angeles
• Loyola Law School
• Santa Clara University School of Law
• University of San Francisco School of Law
• University of Southern California Gould School of Law
• Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
• Chapman Fowler School of Law
• McGeorge University School of Law
• Southwestern Law School 
• University of San Diego School of Law
• University of California College of Law, San Francisco

Benefits of the Program & Support Services

• Dedicated counselor and faculty champion
• Private Canvas site for Pathway updates & information
• All participating law schools will waive application fee
• Extracurricular pre-law activities
• Free LSAT review course from Khan Academy
• Internships and service learning opportunities
• Mentorship with a local lawyer or judge

Program Expectations

• Complete the Pathway to Law School Sequence of Courses
• Maintain good academic standing
• Take advantage of the support services:
  - Mentoring
  - Pre-law activities
  - Counseling
  - Internships
  
  

Student Educational Plan (SEP)

• Meet with Liz Shaker to develop your SEP based on:
  - your selected major
  - transfer university admission requirements
  - required 7 course sequence for Pathway to Law School Program
• There are many ways to get to one place, during your counseling appointment we will discuss the best path that meets your needs!
  
  

Becoming a COAF Law Scholar

• Petition for COAF Law Scholar during your final semester by the deadline:
  - Fall Completers: First Friday of fall semester
  - Spring Completers: First Friday of spring semester
  - Submit Pathway to Law School Student Waiver
• Self-identify as a COAF Law Scholar for application to participating law schools
• Reach out to admission counselor from participating law schools

Nicole Faudree

Liz Shaker