Berkeley Law Foundation

We are just over three weeks away from BLF’s 50th Anniversary Gala! Please join us on April 9 in Berkeley for an evening celebrating our public interest law community! For more information and to RSVP, visit our website at:

50th Anniversary Gala For 50 years, the Berkeley Law Foundation has funded justice. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating five decades of supporting public interest law students and strengthening the pipeline…

BLF is celebrating 50 years of justice! Join us at our celebration on April 9, 2026 in Berkeley!

You're Invited: BLF's 50th Anniversary Gala Email from Berkeley Law Foundation   A Call to Defend Justice: Past, Present, and Future In moments of democratic fragility, the institutions that sustain justice matter more than ever. In 2026, we fi

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For newly entering first year law students, apply to diversity scholarships now! There are many scholarships that award students for diverse backgrounds, as well as their work in promoting diversity in their communities. Check LSAC’s list of diversity scholarships:

Law School Scholarships | The Law School Admission Council Attorney Ken Nugent Legal Scholarship—$5,000 tuition scholarship opportunity for current law students. Law School Scholarships for Diverse Applicants ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund—Grants 20 incoming diverse law students with $15,000 of financial assistance over the course of their three...

Seema Rupani is a past Phoenix Fellow of the Class of 2017. In the past, she has spent time doing and learning about social justice work, and after receiving her degree, she became a researcher and an attorney at the East Bay Community Law Center. Her work surrounds communities that are facing displacement in the local area, as well as supporting small businesses in these communities.

Keep an eye out for a spotlight feature on the story of her journey that will be posted
shortly! To learn more about the Phoenix Fellows program from the Berkeley Law
Foundation, read here:
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To learn more about Seema’s work at the East Bay Community Law Center, read here:
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Meet another one of the newest Phoenix fellows of the Class of 2021!

Savelle Jefferson graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Sociology with a focus on
Law and Society along with a minor in Political Science. In the past, he has done work
with voter protection and rights, as well as criminal justice reform. His work impacted
many college campuses during the 2016 election for nonpartisan civic engagement. He
hopes to create change for individuals in society who do not have financial or social
capital to change society themselves. Read more about his journey and the mission of
the Berkeley Law Foundation here!
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The Berkeley Law Foundation works to encourage individuals to help improve areas of society that they want to see changed. These advocates use their talents in order to bring innovative projects and insights into the community, and help those in need. The foundation provides not only financial support, but also a community in which law students and practicing lawyers can share their passion for helping the public and local communities. Read more or support the Foundation here: https://buff.ly/2KBTCzp

Meet one of the newest Phoenix fellows of the Class of 2021!

Jasjit Mundh graduated from UC Berkeley where she studied social welfare with a minor in public policy. In the past, a lot of her work surrounded helping members of her local community in various ways ranging from working with younger students on literacy skills in local schools to working to connect low-income tenants to free legal resources. Her work has inspired her to want to influence policy on a macro-scale and highlight the voices of her community. Read more of her journey and the mission of the Berkeley Law Foundation here!
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Meet the current post-graduate fellow awarded with a scholarship by Berkeley Law Foundation!

Courtney Arnold is a dual-degree J.D. and Masters of Public Policy student at the American University Washington College of Law and School of Public Affairs. She is working on a project that is dedicated to creating a foundation of knowledge around probate and estate planning in D.C. There is an increasing need to relieve the difficulty of estate planning in order to create more security around elders and their families’ futures. Read more about Courtney’s story and journey, as well as the mission of the Berkeley Law Foundation here!
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One Lawyer Can Change the World - Apply now for this scholarship by talking about your vision for using a law degree to make the world into a better place. Barbri is an education company that offers bar exam preparation courses. The scholarship that they award is for 10,000 dollars to a first year law student! The application can be found at the following link: https://buff.ly/2VShaRn