Center for Youth Development through Law

"Because of this program, I realize I am someone." — 2008 program participant

Our Programs

We provide transformative experiences to disadvantaged youth from public high schools in Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond, California. Building on our students' energy, intelligence, and passion for law and social justice, our programs include:

Classroom and experiential learning
related to law, government and
social justice
Paid internships in law, government and community service offices
Life skills and leadership development curriculum
College preparation and career development activities
Mentoring

Learn more about our strategies and goals

Our Impact

We inspire and help prepare youth for higher education, fulfilling careers, and active
participation and leadership in the community.

100% of our program graduates
graduate from high school
More than 92% of our graduates attend higher education

Hear from a few recent participants

Read 2012 student profiles and evaluation results


"Because of this program, I realize I am someone." — 2008 program participant Our Programs We provide transformative experiences to disadvantaged youth from public high schools in Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond, California. Building on our students' energy, intelligence, and passion for law and social justice, our programs include: Classroom and experiential learning related to law, government and social justice Paid internships in law, government and community service offices Life skills and leadership development curriculum College preparation and career development activities Mentoring Learn more about our strategies and goals Our Impact We inspire and help prepare youth for higher education, fulfilling careers, and active participation and leadership in the community. 100% of our program graduates graduate from high school More than 92% of our graduates attend higher education Hear from a few recent participants Read 2012 student profiles and evaluation results	What's New 2012 Annual Report News Video featuring program students and alumni, produced by The Recorder The Center was honored with the Education Pipeline Award by the California State Bar in 2011 The UC Berkeley School of Law website has a story featuring the Center