About this recording
Becoming a lawyer in California doesn’t have to mean going to law school or going into debt. Join Esq. Apprentice for a powerful workshop created for women of color ready to learn about the legal apprenticeship pathway–and ready to build the self-awareness, community, and confidence to pursue it. Together, we’ll explore how to turn lived experience, resilience, and purpose into tools for justice–justice for ourselves, for our families, and for our communities. Come learn, connect, unwind, and imagine a sustainable career in the legal field, on your own terms.
Build
Build self-awareness and resilience as we unpack the unique challenges women of color face navigating poverty, toxic stress, and systemic barriers–and explore how to turn those lived experiences into sources of strength, empathy, and purpose.
Connect
Connect with a community of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Asian women who understand where you’re coming from, and are walking the same path.
Learn
Learn everything you need to know about becoming a lawyer in California without going to law school–including how the legal apprenticeship pathway works, what it requires, and how Esq. Apprentice supports you every step of the way.
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About the Speaker
Rachel Johnson-Farias has dedicated her legal career to making the law more accessible to low-income people and communities of color. Rachel graduated with honors from Occidental College and obtained a B.A. in Critical Theory and Social Justice. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from U.C. Berkeley, School of Law. During law school, Rachel received the Francine Diaz Memorial Award for her commitment to social justice through legal services and advocacy. After completing her legal education, Rachel was awarded an Equal Justice Works Fellowship to implement the Starting Over Strong (SOS) program at the East Bay Community Law Center; a juvenile reentry program for young people seeking to seal their juvenile records. Rachel’s prior experience in working with low-income clients and dedication to empowering youth led her to create Esq. Apprentice; a non-profit that provides legal training to nontraditional law students of color. Esq. Apprentice seeks to change legal education in California and, eventually, the nation.
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I really love the way I felt after, received the agency in knowing that people our color can strive and make it. I feel a weight lifted.
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This workshop goes beyond just providing information. It is focused on establishing ROOTS and taking a dive into self examination to determine our motivations and objectives.
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