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Raising the Bar since 1983

The Legal Outreach educational program serves low-income, urban youth from under-resourced neighborhoods in New York City. Our law-based curriculum focuses on providing our students with the necessary tools to achieve at a high academic level and gain the confidence and social skills to pursue their professional goals. Our goal is to provide social and academic support to our students so they can matriculate to competitive colleges and pursue their career interests. Through our support and their motivation, our students can fulfill a larger goal to thrive in a range of professional fields and foster the next generation of industry leaders.

Achievement Gap

Helping students develop the skills needed to excel academically in high school, college, and beyond.

Outlook Gap

Raising students’ awareness of professional opportunities and lifting their aspirations.

Matching Gap

Helping students develop the skills needed to excel academically in high school, college, and beyond.

Leadership Gap

Cultivating the leadership skills and civic awareness necessary for students to effectuate change in their schools, communities, and beyond.

Support Gap

Providing a network of guidance, information, and encouragement to students and families to help them navigate the high school journey.

Play your part in this mission

Ways to Get Involved

Partner with Us

Law Firms and Corporations
Learn more about the opportunities for law firms and corporations to support our programs through sponsorships, field trips, guest speakers, and internships.

 

Volunteer

Lawyers, Law Students, and Supporters
Discover ways to work directly with our students through our mentor, debate, and academic programs.

 

Donate

Support our mission through donations. Any amount is appreciated, supporting our 400+ low income first generation students.

 

Apply

Eighth-graders are invited to apply to our Summer Law Institute! After the summer program, students can be eligible to apply for the 4-year College Bound Program.

 

Our Programs

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"When I review the colleges to which I was accepted, I know I wouldn't have applied to them if it were not for Legal Outreach. LO set a higher standard for me than I had ever set for myself."
- McEndel Sylvestre, Columbia University '20

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