As an LLI donor, you have the unique opportunity to help impact the life of a young person in Ohio. We know you share our goal of preparing these students to succeed in the classroom and in life. While LLI was originally supported through a grant from the Ohio Supreme Court by the Ohio Legislature, the program's funding was a victim of budget cuts in 2009. The Ohio State Bar Foundation stepped in to keep the program running and LLI now relies heavily on donations from individuals, organizations, and foundations to operate its eight programs across six Ohio cities. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions made to LLI are tax deductible. You can support LLI in many different ways as a principal donor:
Give in Honor of Someone
Set up an Automatic Gift
Make a One-Time Donation
Sponsor an Event
Sponsor a Student
The Law and Leadership Institute offers several volunteer opportunities for lawyers, law students and legal professionals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our students. LLI is currently in need of lawyers and law students to serve in our mentoring program and law firms to host student interns. LLI also welcomes guest speakers, including, but not limited to, practicing attorneys, in-house counsel, judges and elected officials.
Volunteers from varied backgrounds, such as accountants, media consultants, teachers, law students and others, serve on committees necessary to develop the curriculum, deliver the programming, assign mentors, identify internships, write news reports, mentor LLI scholars and to ensure LLI delivers the best possible experience for these future leaders.
The Law and Leadership Institute is looking for bright and motivated students from Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo who show academic and leadership potential, but lack access to the resources and opportunities that can foster their success. Middle school teachers can nominate current eighth-grade students to participate in the LLI.
The deadline for student nominations is April 8.
Congratulations Ms. Richards!
Ms.Richards was selected as
The Ohio State University Alumni Association's 2011 Robert M. Duncan Awardee. For more on this honor, CLICK HERE .
