Since 2022, we have empowered over 1,000 young leaders through transformative legal, civic, and educational programming—with 100% of participants reporting an increase in new skills and personal confidence.
1,000+ Young People Served
500 Grow with Google Scholarships Awarded Nationwide
200 YOUth Can Change the World Conference Attendees
100 Lawyers in Training Graduates 2024-2025
50+ High School Internships placed via the Future Leaders Program with Judges & Elected Officials
200 young people recruited for participation in the Beading For Law Conference, Women in Law Program
These opportunities bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world execution. As Sophie Varzaru, a participant placed in a judicial internship, shared after her first week:
"I wanted to thank you so much for helping arrange this internship opportunity for me. I have just completed my first week interning with Hon. Judge Elizabeth Shamahs, and it has been an incredibly valuable experience. Throughout the week, I observed court proceedings, gained insight into the practical workings of the courtroom, and learned a great deal about the legal field... Thank you again for your support and for making this opportunity possible."
"My name is Brittany Leal Gonzalez, and I am a student at Middlebury College. I participated in the LIT (Lawyers in Training) Program last summer with Judge Kathleen Waterman-Marshall, and I wanted to personally reach out to thank you.
I truly appreciate the internship opportunities you consistently share through email. Finding legal opportunities in the city can sometimes feel overwhelming, and your emails make that process so much easier. It means a lot to see someone so dedicated to helping students and young people enter the legal field.
Your work is genuinely inspiring, and I am very grateful for the support you provide. Thank you so much, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Warmly,
Brittany Leal Gonzalez"