Yale Law School Launchpad Scholars Program Powered by Latham & Watkins Named Best Diversity Initiative

A collaboration between Latham & Watkins and Yale Law School has been honored as the Best Diversity Initiative of 2023 at The American Lawyer Industry Awards. Latham and Yale Law School developed The Launchpad Scholars Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to guide members of underrepresented communities through the law school application and admission process.

The program provides substantial LSAT preparation, application and career readiness support, and pairs scholars with mentors from Yale Law School and Latham. According to The American Lawyer, the annual Industry Awards recognize legal initiatives that have “put their stamp on the legal industry, the profession, and our society in the past year,” and the Best Diversity Initiative category highlights “efforts that foster diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.”

In its first year, the Launchpad Scholars program received overwhelming interest, resulting in a diverse class of 25 Scholars. Applications for the next cohort will open in March 2024, and interested applicants are invited to register for an upcoming information session.