Mission

Community lawyers, inc. was incorporated in california in may 2005. community lawyers, inc. was formed to formalize mentoring opportunities for first-generation pre-law and college students to expose them to opportunities in, and the challenges of the legal profession and the needs of low- and moderate-income clients. the precursor to community lawyers was started as an informal mentoring and internship program with private attorneys. in the years of 2002 to 2005, approximately a dozen new and future attorneys sought assistance from cli for work and practical experience. the organization seeks to create a pipeline for quality, ethical and affordable attorneys who are responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.