California LAW has over a decade of experience in leading initiatives to diversify the pathway into the legal profession. Your contribution as a sponsor and donor will help forward California LAW Pathways mission to impact and transform the lives of hundreds of students and the populations they will ultimately serve. In addition, your contribution helps ensure that the pathway into the legal profession remains vibrant and diverse.

Individual Donations of Any Amount

Donations may be made annually, monthly, or one-time.

Your generous contribution will help support:

Student learning opportunities such as Cal LAW Pathways Summit, Day at Court, Law Day, and Constitution Day events. These events bring together high school, community college, university, and law school students, as well as faculty, staff, and administrators to learn, exchange ideas, and make connections that help promote diversity in the legal profession.
Professional development trainings for California LAW faculty and staff champions including CLAS Summer Institute, Annual Summit (Cal LAW’s largest event), and Regional Assemblies and Mixers
Expanding resources available to California LAW students and educational institutions.

Annual Giving Opportunities

Becoming an Annual Sponsor is more than a one-time contribution — it is a year-long partnership that demonstrates your commitment to expanding access to the legal profession and strengthening equitable pathways into law. Annual sponsorships support statewide programming, student success initiatives, and career-connected opportunities for aspiring legal professionals across California.

Partnership benefits may include statewide visibility, leadership engagement opportunities, speaking and networking access, VIP Summit experiences, sponsor recognition, and direct connection to emerging legal talent. Sponsorship opportunities range from statewide leadership partnerships to direct student impact support. Each sponsorship level includes its own unique benefits and recognition opportunities. Please see the Annual Sponsorship Prospectus for full details.

Available sponsorship opportunities include:

Statewide Leadership Partner — $50,000 (4 available)
Visionary Partner — $25,000 (4 available)
Community Impact Partner — $10,000–$15,000
Graduation Stole Sponsor — $5,000
Student Travel Sponsor — $3,000
Student Experience Sponsor — $2,000
Student Incentive Sponsor — $1,000–$500

Special Event Sponsorships

Annual Pathways to Law Summit

Location and date to be announced soon

The Annual Pathways to Law Summit is Cal LAW’s premier statewide convening, bringing together more than 300 students, educators, attorneys, and legal professionals for a day of networking, professional development, and exploration of pathways into the legal profession.

The 2027 Summit theme, “From Our Roots to Our Rise,” highlights the power of collective action, community advocacy, and social movements in driving lasting change while empowering the next generation of legal leaders to create impact through law.

Available sponsorship opportunities include:

Summit Presenting Sponsor — $15,000
Platinum Reception Sponsor — $10,000
Gold Reception Sponsor — $5,000
Silver Reception Sponsor — $2,500
Student Stipend Sponsor — $2,500 (2 available)
Lunch Sponsor — $2,000
Breakfast & Coffee Sponsor — $2,000
Summit Resource Sponsor — $250–$500

To view the complete list of sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please see the Pathways to Law Summit Prospectus.

Day at Court

California LAW Pathways invites organizations, law firms, and community partners to support Pathways to Justice: Exploring Careers at the Superior Court of California, an immersive career exploration program designed to introduce community college students to the legal profession through direct engagement with judges, attorneys, and court staff. The program includes courtroom observations, criminal, civil, and family law panels, networking opportunities, and an optional law school lunch panel at a local partner law school. View a sample program here: Day at court Program

Day at Court Sponsor – $5,000

This sponsorship supports a full day of programming, lunch, and travel for students in the local region to travel to an in-person day at court event.

To view the complete list of benefits, please refer to the Day at Court Prospectus.

Workforce Partnership

Support Cal LAW’s statewide workforce development strategy by helping connect community college and university students with legal employers, hands-on experiential learning opportunities, and career readiness programming.

This premier partnership positions your organization as a leader in advancing equitable pathways into the legal profession, while providing direct access to a highly motivated and diverse pipeline of pre-law talent across California.

Workforce & Career Leadership Partner – $50,000 (One Available)

Take on a lead role in shaping the workforce experience, including the opportunity to co-host the Workforce Fair and facilitate career readiness workshops.

To view the complete list of benefits, please refer to the Workforce Prospectus.

Contact Information

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rachel Cvitanovich, Events and Development Specialist, at rcvitanovich@foundationccc.org, or Gladys Puente Valentine, Program Manager, at gpuentevalentine@foundationccc.org. You may also reach us at info@calawpathways.org.