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One Hundred Contributions.
One Hundred Attorneys.
of a Legal Revolution.
THE
CAMPAIGN
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100 Proof is a campaign to support the tuition for the Legal Revolution's
incarcerated and formerly incarcerated juris doctorate scholars.
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We are looking for
100 attorneys
from across the country
to support the tuition
for our next
incarcerated &
formerly incarcerated
JD's
$16,138
attorneys have contributed
for the tuition of our juris doctorate scholars.
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Progress to Goal
100 Attorneys
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Julie Matonich, Esquire
Chris Pham, Esquire
Sally Dahlquist, Esquire
Tom Letscher, Esquire
Sheila Letscher, Esquire
Yastril Nañez, Esquire
Luisa Surmak, Esquire
Sebastian Ellefson, Esquire
Perry Moriearty, Esquire
Kyle Hofmann, Esquire
Russell Squire, Esquire
Joseph Heegaard, Esquire
Susan Coler, Esquire
Jessica Godes, Esquire
Lynne McMullen, Esquire
Jill Slipper Scholtz, Esquire
Kira Kelley, Esquire
Sam Hanson, Esquire
Jessica Godes, Esquire
Emily Baxter, Esquire
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Help Make It Happen!
Suggested donation amounts are below:
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Background on The Prison to Law Pipeline
Nobody warrants access to legal education more than someone who has been directly impacted by legal processes and racialized legal outcomes. Yet, despite the fact that law libraries are prevalent in most prisons across America, there had never been an
ABA-accredited law degree offered behind bars in the United States until the Prison to Law Pipeline.
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In August 2022, this Pipeline welcomed the country's first incarcerated law students:
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Maureen & Jeff, the first ever incarcerated juris doctorate scholars. Class of 2026.
Photo Credit: Emily Baxter
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Why We Are Calling on Attorneys for Tuition
1) We believe there is nobody better equipped to help heal the criminal legal system than legal practitioners who understand its flaws;
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2) We have been so energized by the commitment from attorneys across the country who want to get involved and this is a powerful way to just that.
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3) Tuition contributions directly from attorneys are PROOF to our scholars and to the world that incarcerated JDs are not only desired but also needed in the legal field.
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Can I Donate if I'm Not an Attorney?
HELL YES!
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The Late Albert Woodfox - one of the best jailhouse lawyers in the world. Photo Credit: Emily Baxter.
"If there's something
you can do,
even one thing,
to ensure that humanity exists behind bars...
do it."
Albert Woodfox
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Who Are the Next Juris Doctorate Students?
The application process is underway
with our partners at Mitchell Hamline Law School,
who have clearance from the American Bar Association
for two additional incarcerated JDs to start law school Fall 2024, 2025 and 2026.
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We also have several formerly incarcerated scholars studying for the LSAT examination.
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Have Questions About our Pipeline?
Read about the Pipeline in the Hennepin Lawyer
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