The Law & Leadership Institute
Higher EducationOhio, United States11-50 Employees
The Law & Leadership Institute (LLI) is a higher education organization based in Columbus, Ohio. Its program operates as a statewide initiative that collaborates with the legal community to prepare students from underserved communities for post-secondary education and professional success through a four-year curriculum focused on law, leadership, analytical thinking, problem solving, writing, and professionalism. The organization serves students, guiding them from early high school through preparation for college and professional pathways, and has historically expanded its reach across multiple Ohio cities with support from the state's legal education community. Established in 2008 as a pilot program affiliated with the Supreme Court of Ohio, LLI originated with partnerships at Ohio law schools and has since broadened its geographic footprint to include additional cities, enabling participation across eight of the state’s major urban areas. The overall aim is to provide a structured pipeline that connects underserved students with higher education opportunities and professional development through collaborative, law-centered programming.