California LAW | March 2023 Newsletter
In The News
Second Round LOI Funding Opportunity for
Community College Pathway to Law Programs
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office is pleased to announce the second release of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the Community Colleges Pathway to Law School Initiative. We urge all of our community college partners to apply!
Any questions may be directed to Cal LAW Executive Director Pamela Enslen at pchapmanenslen@foundationccc.org
Pathway Partner Spotlight:
Crawford High School
Academy of Law and Justice
This month we are highlighting Crawford High School Academy of Law and Justice.
Check out the video to learn more about their program
and their many student success stories.
Allea Nojadera
Meet Pathway Scholar:
Allea Nojadera
Allea earned her California LAW Pathways certificate while at Mesa College and is now at USC working towards her dream of becoming a personal injury attorney. As a disabled person..." it is discouraging to know that less than five percent of attorneys in California are disabled." says Allea Nojadera. "I want to work as a personal injury attorney to help others who are in my situation."
California LAW Pathways is a non-profit organization created to diversify pathways into the legal profession. Everyday your contribution forwards California LAW Pathway’s mission to impact and transform the lives of hundreds of students. Your generosity supports students like Allea. Make a DONATION today!
Your donation is tax deductible! Consult your tax professional.
California LAW Pathway to Law Summit Highlight
Caption: Pathway Partner students pose with Congressman Lou Correa at the Eighth Annual Pathway to Law Summit.
Over 150 people attended the California LAW Pathway to Law Summit on February 10-11, 2023. Thank you to the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law for hosting the event. We also appreciate the many speakers who attended to share their knowledge and experience. A special thank you to Congressman Lou Correa and American Bar Association President-Elect Mary Smith for sharing their journeys and inspiring us all.
2023 Summit Photos 2023 Summit Award Photos
SAVE THE DATE:
California LAW Ninth Annual Pathway to Summit:
February 23-24, 2024
School of Law, UC Davis
California Law Day at the Capitol Highlight
California LAW Pathways hosted Law Day at the Capitol on March 15, 2023. In attendance were four high schools and three community colleges. Students heard from the keynote speaker Rosielyn A. Pulmano, Chief Consultant, California State Assembly Committee on Health. In addition, each school group were prompted to set an appointment with representatives from their region. This gave students the opportunity to meet with an elected official, learn how to lobby, practice their advocacy skills, and understand the legislative process.
Kenneth Chaiprasert is Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Political Science at East Los Angeles College and Coordinator of the Pathway to Law School Program.
Kenneth Chaiprasert wins prestigious Gerald C. Hayward Award
for Excellence in Education
Congratulations to California LAW Pathways advocate and champion proponent Kenneth Chaiprasert for being awarded the California Community Colleges’ Gerald C. Hayward Award for Excellence in Education. Established in 1989 and sponsored annually by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the Hayward Award honors full-time and part-time community college faculty who are selected by their peers for demonstrating the highest level of commitment to their students, college and profession.
Upcoming Events
Register before May 31 to receive the Early Bird Special of $99!
The Caruso School of Law at Pepperdine University formally invites you and your students to attend our Community College Day on Friday, April 21st 9am-3pm in Malibu, California. This event will serve to empower current Community college students interested in pursuing the legal profession, and to illustrate the pathway to applying to law school.
Students will have an opportunity to go on a law school tour, learn more about the Law school student experience, and better understand:
- What does it take to succeed in Law school.
- What does it look like to actually be in Law school.
- What skills can be developed now as an Undergraduate to be successful as a Law student .
To attend this informative event please RSVP by April 14, 2023.
Hear from us!
Executive Corner | A message from Executive Director, Pamela C. Enslen
Happy March and beginning of the spring season! We continue to be busy at California LAW after our first in-person Summit since Covid turned all events virtual. The 2023 Cal LAW Pathways Annual Summit was held at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law on February 10-11. We had 250 participants, two amazing keynote speakers ....
Meet the Staff: Amy Douglass Crabb
Amy Douglass Crabb joined California LAW Pathways in February as Associate Director of Fundraising and Strategic Planning. She is passionate about building systems, networks, organizations, and communities utilizing creative, results-driven strategies with a focus on big-picture, forward-thinking vision and world-changing results. She has served as a fundraising professional since 2011 ... read more by clicking on the link to the left...
You may contact Amy via email at ACrabb@FoundationCCC.org
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