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“Being a part of the Youth Law Academy was not just something to fill up my college application – it became like a second family to me.” – Czarina Mae Badilla
As a student of color in the Oakland, I have already surpassed many barriers and obstacles in my life. This program has helped me so much.” – Richard Hervey, Jr.
The Youth Law Academy (YLA) supports youth in achieving academic excellence and pursuing educational and professional opportunities in the law. This three-year intensive after-school program for Oakland teens includes leadership development, mentoring with judges and attorneys, college application assistance, financial aid application assistance, SAT preparation and a mock trial.
The first nine YLA program graduates are now attending four-year universities. Centro Legal continues to support these students in college by providing college scholarships, ongoing mentoring and volunteer opportunities. Scholarship funds are provided through a generous grant from the College Access Foundation of California.
For more information or to apply to the YLA, contact Mara Chavez, Director of the YLA, at (510) 437-1554 x113.
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