JTB Scholar Prep is a fun and educational virtual program designed to introduce high school students to the legal field. Students will learn about the college admissions process, develop career readiness skills, and hear from various professionals within the legal field.
Program Dates
National: LIVE session on October 23, 2021 at 11:00 am CST
National: LIVE session November 6, 2021 at 11:00 am CST
Middle School National: LIVE session November 20, 2021 at 11:00 am CST
National: LIVE sessions on December 04, 2021 at 11:00 am CST
Apply here or at tfaforms.com/4929574
Application deadline is October 16, 2021 or until capacity is reached.
Questions? Please contact programs@jtb.org.
You’re Invited: 2021 Light the Spark Celebration!
Join us for a virtual celebration of JTB’s work with limited on-site capacity this October! Hosted by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, this event will feature awards to community organizations and young lawyers, updates from JTB staff and more.
Click HERE to get your tickets now or visit tinyurl.com/LTSticket!
Student tickets are available HERE or visit tinyurl.com/LTSstudent.
Interested in sponsoring this event to support diversity in the legal field and receive exclusive benefits? Learn more about corporate sponsorship opportunities HERE and contact Lori at lmalinski@jtb.org.
Questions? Please contact development@jtb.org.
Application Open: JTB Tea Time with Attorneys
Tea Time With Attorneys is a virtual undergraduate & law student program that exposes undergraduates to the various legal career paths and helps them navigate the law school admissions process. Students can look forward to a 30-minute attorney panel discussion that covers the essential skills necessary to succeed in law school and 1-hour student breakout sessions where students have the opportunity to ask lawyers questions and delve more deeply into the skills needed for law school and legal careers.
October 7, 2021 12pm-1:30pm EST via Zoom
Apply here or at tfaforms.com/4926815.
Application deadline is October 1, 2021.
Questions? Please contact programs@jtb.org.
JTB-APO is a multiracial, nonprofit organization that has served the legal community for over 25 years.
It is dedicated to developing and nurturing interest in the law among young persons from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds underrepresented in the legal profession and to supporting their continued advancement.
By acting as a continual advocate for diversity and higher education, JTB sustains a cycle of academic and professional achievement and role models for underserved communities with a high proportion of at-risk-students.
JTB-APO
Lighting the spark in the next generation of diverse lawyers and leaders.
JTB educates hundreds of students about the legal profession through our school-year programs and Summer Legal Institutes (SLIs) around the country. These programs are all provided completely free of charge to the students we serve.
History
Just the Beginning” began as a celebration of the Integration of the Federal Judiciary on September 19, 1992, in Chicago, IL. Today, Just The Beginning – A Pipeline Organization continues this mission by offering pipeline programs directly aimed at inspiring young students and increasing diversity in the legal profession and judiciary.
Programs
JTB offers free educational pipeline programming for students in middle school, high school and law school with a mission to increase the diversity in the legal profession.
Impact
JTB annually measures the impact of the Summer Legal Institute and other programs by providing pre and post surveys to scholars to gauge their experience and acquired skills. In 2019, 90% of our scholars were more interested in becoming a lawyer after completing the Summer Legal Institute and 74% described their experience as positive or very positive.
JTB programs help Scholars to develop their leadership skills while introducing them to careers in law. In 2019, 90% of our Summer Legal Institute Scholars were more interested in becoming a lawyer after the week-long immersion.
OUR VALUES
Exposure
We provide exposure to a wide variety of legal careers and leaders. We believe you can become what you can see.
Education
We provide resources and guidance in helping JTB Scholars build legal, professional, and leadership skills; they then employ these skills in legal environments. We believe you learn more when you do more.
Connection
We connect our Scholars with our extraordinary network, which includes: lawyers, judges, corporate partners, and JTB alumni who are committed to passing the torch by providing inspiration, encouragement, and support.
Together We Make The Difference
We Light the Spark in Tomorrow's Leaders!
"I miss JTB so much! It has been influential in the way I carry myself professionally. During the Summer Legal Institute I was able to gain more confidence in my public speaking and networking skills!"
-Samantha Samano, Summer Legal Institute Alumnae
