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The Earl Warren Legal Training Program
Description
In 1972, LDF created the Earl Warren Legal Training Program Inc.
as a separate not-for-profit corporation to expand assistance to African-American
law students
dedicated to civil rights and public interest work and to increase the number
of African-American law students and attorneys.
The Program carries the distinguished name of the former Chief Justice of
the Supreme Court, Earl Warren. Chief Justice Warren believed strongly that
African Americans were being denied "equal and open access to the courts," and
saw a need for lawyers who were "deeply and personally committed to the
needs of the community." In 1972, he graciously allowed the Program to
carry his name.
Earl Warren Civil Rights Training Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded each year to 15-20 new students whose community
involvement activities and leadership qualities demonstrate outstanding potential
for training as civil rights and public interest attorneys.
These awards are limited to U.S. citizens and preference is given to students
who are entering their first year of full-time study. The scholarships are
in the amount of $3,000. They are renewable provided funds are available and
the student remains in good standing and fulfills all Program requirements.
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