LINCOLN LAW SCHOOL OF SAN JOSE
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Mission Statement
Lincoln Law School of San Jose aims to extend legal education opportunities to as many individuals as possible, particularly those within our community who encounter barriers that may prevent them from enrolling in a traditional law school program. Lincoln empowers working adults with accessible affordable legal education, focusing on the practical skills necessary for the legal profession.
About This Cause
Lincoln Law School of San Jose aims to make legal education more accessible by following a part-time schedule of evening classes that take four years to complete. Lincoln views accessibility to legal education as a critical step towards increasing diversity in the legal profession. The historical lack of diversity in the profession is not only a moral issue, but also a practical one, as it affects the quality of legal representation available to clients across the United States. At present, nearly 40% of California attorneys are white men – despite being just 19% of California’s adult population. At Lincoln Law School of San Jose, nearly 80% of the student body identifies as BIPOC and 65% as female. Many are first generation college graduates, and, for at least twenty percent of students, English is not their first language. Lincoln Law School of San Jose has successfully graduated numerous exceptional students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Law school is an expensive and often exclusive path, with many barriers for underrepresented groups such as people of color, low-income individuals, and first-generation college students. The cost, exclusivity, and admission qualifications of most law schools means that many talented individuals are unable to pursue a career in law. To combat these biases, Lincoln does not require standardized tests to apply and is building out a strong program to ensure our students get the proper support for Bar preparation, both before and after they graduate.