LINCOLN LAW SCHOOL OF SAN JOSE

The mission of Lincoln Law School of San Jose is to empower members of the community with a high-quality, affordable legal education with a focus on the practical skills necessary for a variety of legal professions. We believe in extending legal education opportunities to as many individuals as possible, particularly those who encounter cultural, systemic, or economic barriers that might otherwise preclude them from enrolling in a traditional law school program.

LLSSJ has a nearly 100-year-old tradition of seeking a student body comprised of individuals who are statutorily qualified for the study and practice of law, but who would otherwise be unable to obtain such an education because of economic or social conditions. This population of candidates, made up significantly of people of color and those from low socioeconomic status, are woefully and systemically underserved by the legal education system in California, as evidenced by the numerous studies and statistics which show the low BIPOC representation of practicing attorneys, bar passers, and law school graduates.

In pursuing its mission, LLSSJ has built a distinguished faculty comprised of Judges and practicing attorneys who are experts in their respective fields with substantial practical legal experience in the area of law in which they teach. These professors are able to incorporate subject-specific practical training as part of their regular classroom experience. LLSSJ faculty is dedicated to the school’s mission of providing equal opportunities to those seeking to become California lawyers; and it is a hallmark of our faculty that professors choose to teach at Lincoln because of their love of the law and a desire to impart their legal knowledge to the next generation of attorneys. The union of spirited faculty and students creates an environment conducive to the learning process that, while demanding, is rewarding to both professor and student.