ABOUT THE EVENT
Choosing the apprenticeship pathway often means charting a course that looks very different from the traditional route. And for many aspiring attorneys, it can feel both exciting and full of unknowns. You may be wondering: Can I actually become a lawyer without law school? What is the legal apprenticeship actually like? Is this pathway realistic for someone like me? What It's Like to Be a Legal Apprentice is a free, one-hour virtual session that gives aspiring legal professionals the chance to speak directly with women who are on the apprenticeship pathway. You’ll connect directly with Kat and Briana, two Esq. Apprentice program fellows who are current legal apprentices, and our Founder & Managing Director, Rachel Johnson-Farias. Whether you're curious about the legal apprenticeship as a pathway to the legal profession, or are actively considering applying to our program(s), this is your opportunity to ask questions, connect with current apprentices, and learn what becoming a lawyer without law school can really look like. . This event is free and open to all. We'd love to see you there.
What will you get by joining?
Hear real apprenticeship journeys: Kat Lartigue and Briana Barnes share what it's actually like to navigate the path to becoming a lawyer through the law office study program;
Learn from someone who's been there: Founder Rachel Johnson-Farias brings her own experience as a lawyer to the conversation, offering perspective on what the apprenticeship road looks like and what's possible;
Learn what the apprenticeship pathway actually looks like in real life–from finding a supervising attorney, to balancing work, study, and life; and
Ask the questions that matter to you: This is an open, candid space to dig into the realities of law as a career, the apprenticeship experience, and what comes next.
Meet the speaker
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Rachel Johnson-Farias
Founder & Executive Directpr | Esq. Apprentice
Briana Barnes
Programs Fellow | Esq. Apprentice
Kat Lartigue
Programs Fellow | Esq. Apprentice
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Esq. Apprentice gives low-income women of color the tools and support they need to become attorneys.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this event for?
This event is designed with Esq Apprentice Excelerator participants in mind, but it's open to everyone. Whether you're in the program, considering applying, or simply curious about the apprenticeship path to law, you're welcome here.
What should I expect?
This is a relaxed, virtual conversation - not a lecture or presentation. Come ready to listen, engage, and ask the questions that are on your mind about the apprenticeship journey and life as a lawyer.
Tell me more about Esq. Apprentice’s programs.
Esq. Apprentice creates access points to the law so we can help women turn law jobs into law careers. Through our apprenticeship program, we offer an alternative path to becoming a lawyer without attending traditional law school. Participants complete California's legal apprenticeship requirements by studying under the supervision of a licensed attorney while receiving structured curriculum, mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community through Esq. Apprentice. The program is designed to make the legal profession more accessible for aspiring attorneys who have historically faced barriers to law school. The Excelerator is Esq. Apprentice's legal workforce development program designed to help young women of color explore meaningful careers in the legal profession–as paralegals, legal assistants, or lawyers. Through this three-month preparatory program, you’ll gain a practical introduction to the law, explore the kind of advocate you want to become, and build relationships with a supportive community of mentors and peers. Whether you're considering a legal career or preparing for the apprenticeship pathway, the Excelerator is designed to make the law more accessible, less intimidating, and more connected to your future.
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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.
Excelerator Alumni
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