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CLEO EDGE PIPELINE

Education, Diversity, & Greater Equality
In The Legal Profession

Our mission is to inspire, motivate, and prepare students from underrepresented communities to succeed in law school and beyond.

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Who We Are

  • The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization that was founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for underrepresented students to attend law school.
  • Since its inception, more than 32,000 students have participated in CLEO’s programs and joined the legal profession.
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CLEO SINCE 1968

Training Tomorrow's Lawyers
Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders

Power in Numbers

Years - Est. 1968
1
Students served
1
Partner Schools
1 +

CLEO’s vision is that the United States legal profession is truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive and that it effectively balances the scales of liberty and social justice for all.

Legal Education Access Pipeline

  • Awareness outreach to underrepresented student communities
  • Cirriculum and skills development through pre-law workshops and seminars
  • Pre-law student legal education programs, LSAT preparation, Law School Application support and services
  • CLEO Alumni connections, Bar Exam Preparation, Mentoring, Support, and Networking
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From Alums to Luminaries

Since the organization’s inception 56 years ago, CLEO alumni have excelled in every area of the legal profession.

  • More than 250 Judges
  • State and Federal Legislators and Representatives
  • Corporate Attorneys and Shareholders
  • Private Practice Attorneys and Partners
  • Educators and Instructors
  • Business Owners and Professionals
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The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for underrepresented students to attend law school.

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Alexandria, VA 22314
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