WELCOME
The mission of CLEO is to enhance the legal profession by supporting aspiring lawyers from all backgrounds in accessing a legal education and achieving professional success.
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. Through CLEO’s educational programs CLEO works to expand access and opportunities for all aspiring students to attend and succeed in law school. CLEO serves students of all identities and backgrounds.
- More than 32,000 students have participated in CLEO’s programs, graduated from law school, and joined the legal profession.
CLEO SINCE 1968
Training Tomorrow's Lawyers
Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders
Power in Numbers
Years - Est. 1968
1
Students served
1
Partner Schools
1
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CLEO’s vision is that a legal education and opportunities in the legal profession are accessible to aspiring lawyers from all backgrounds, empowering them to contribute to the justice system and society.
Legal Education Access and Opportunity Pipeline
- Broad awareness outreach to student communities
- Curriculum 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
From Alums to Luminaries
CLEO alumni have excelled in every area of the legal profession.
- Judiciary
- Congress
- State Legislatures
- In House, Private and Government Law Practice Academia
- Other Businesses and Professions
