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NEXT GENERATION LÍDERES
NEXT GENERATION LÍDERES

A program of the CAP LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE sponsored by Nixon Peabody LLP.

Leadership development is at the core of LatinoJustice PRLDEF’s mission. Mentoring and networking both significantly determine an individual's opportunities for success in school and employment. Therefore, mentoring is fundamental to the nurturance of today’s youth who will become tomorrow’s leaders.

This program matches high school upperclassmen, undergraduate students and post-grad prospective law applicants with attorney mentors, and simultaneously provides informative group events designed to build knowledge about the legal profession.

Mentorship and Educational Counseling
- Themed mentorship program where young lawyers are matched with high school and college mentees.
- Mentees receive the latest info on college and law school admissions, and access to higher education professionals.

The mentoring program has two key components:
- Group-themed programs, where mentees learn about different legal fields and legal issues, as well as interact with their mentors in person
- Individual meetings for our college-aged mentees

 Mentee Eligibility Requirements 
- Post grad and pre-law students
- Teacher/educator recommendation
- Interest in a law career
- Application and parental consent form must be submitted to include: 
      - An essay describing their academic and/or career goals (see the application for details) 
      - Resume (if available)—including activities, volunteerism, and employment

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Mentor requirements:
- Must participate in mentor training session
- Commitment to participate in group activities with mentees
- Commitment to provide at least one hour of in-person mentoring per month
- Must submit resume (and agree to a background check)

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Have Questions? Please direct all inquiries to [email protected].