We are the Arguello Dream Catchers, established 2014.
"This #ColoradoGives season, support LAW SCHOOL…Yes We Can (LSYWC)! We mentor and empower first-generation and underrepresented students to pursue law school and careers in the legal profession. Your donation helps provide LSAT scholarships, experiential education, and professional development workshops that change lives. Together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable future in law. Every gift makes an impact. Please donate today!" - Dr. Kimberle Jackson-Butler, Executive Director, LSYWC
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LAW SCHOOL...Yes We Can develop tomorrow's leaders.
Stories that matter...
Idris was born and raised in Denver. His story is not a straight line to success, but a climb back from the bottom. As a freshman in high school, Idris was failing. The path forward was unclear, and the odds were not in his favor. But something shifted. He chose to take complete ownership of where he was headed. What followed was a transformation that defined everything that came after. That turnaround was not luck. It was discipline, accountability, and the refusal to let a low point write the rest of his story. dris is setting his sights on law school, open-minded and eager to explore every corner of the legal field. Whether that path leads to business law, financial regulation, public service, or somewhere entirely unexpected, he is committed to following it with the same curiosity and drive that have defined his journey so far.
Jennifer was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, but moved to Denver when she was 5. As an only child, Jennifer was self-sufficient and independent from a young age. Growing up with parents who didn’t speak English, Jennifer had to navigate everything on her own, from registering for elementary school to translating official government documents. Despite the challenges of lacking parental guidance, she remained steadfast in her goal of pursuing higher education and became the first in her family to graduate from college. She is extremely excited to be a Law School … Yes We Can fellow because, for the first time, she will receive guidance as a first-generation student navigating the complexities of college and law school as she works toward becoming a contract lawyer and continuing to serve her community.
Logan grew up in a family and community of Ghanaian immigrants, he witnessed firsthand the power of community and collective support; an experience that sparked his passion for advocacy. In all his endeavors, Logan has strived to be a voice for those too often unheard. Logan is excited to be a LAW SCHOOL... Yes We Can Fellow because he values the opportunity to connect with and be supported by others who share his passion for creating meaningful change in their communities.
Elizabeth was born and raised in Black Hawk, Colorado. As the eldest of two siblings, Elizabeth grew up in a cabin in the Rocky Mountains where, from a young age, she learned to look beyond her circumstances for inspiration. When the adults in her life fell short, she found her role model in Mayim Bialik — the actress and neuroscientist known for her role in The Big Bang Theory — who showed Elizabeth that reaching for the extraordinary was possible. Elizabeth is excited to be a Law School, Yes We Can! Fellow because she knows this opportunity will give her the guidance and support to pursue law school and, ultimately, a career in policy — working to make education and mentorship more accessible for everyone.
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LAW SCHOOL…Yes We Can is the first law school pipeline law school program of its kind in Colorado! We target high-achieving college freshmen from diverse backgrounds by offering mentorships, professional training, resume writing, personal branding, study skills, opportunities for internships, and life-skill training. We take mentoring to a whole new level, identifying unique challenges, cultivating skills and relationships needed to mitigate competitive disadvantages. LAW SCHOOL…Yes We Can will demystify the law school application process and give fellows access to the legal profession.
MENTORING * COMMUNITY * SUPPORT AND OVERSIGHT ** EXPOSURE * SKILL BUILDING
We are the Arguello Dream Catchers!
A passionate group of lawyers, judges, volunteers, and donors - led by founder USDC Judge Christine M. Arguello. By sharing her passion to diversify the Colorado judicial system - our team is determined to encourage interaction with young people, sparking their interest in the legal profession.
Judge Arguello's dream materialized after a 2013 legal diversity conference after her law clerk noted that despite conferences, the diversity gauge was not moving much. Judge Arguello agreed that legal diversity required sustained effort, and the organization has been drilling its own legal diversity pipeline ever since with the help of donors like YOU!
Judge Arguello wrote that a common challenge that motivated the creation of LSYWC was the need to drown out the delegitimizing “no” that many bright minds hear when they dare to dream big dreams, such as “I want to be a lawyer.” It is a “no” that is directed at them merely because they do not fit the mold of what someone thinks a lawyer should be. LSYWC first met this “no” with the resounding “YES WE CAN!" of almost 200 lawyers who came together to dedicate time and treasure to making the dream of law school a reality for our Fellows. Now, there are over 400 legal mentors, including 30+ Judges and Colorado Supreme Court Justices as Mentors.
Organization name
LAW SCHOOL...Yes We Can
other names
LSYWC, LSSSP, Law School Si Se Puede
2014
Tax id (EIN)
47-3260929
Category
Education
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
950 S Cherry St Suite 508Denver County, CO, US