Esfuerzo

12/31/2025

85 HARVARD COURSES ONLINE FOR FREE

If you’re looking to learn new skills or level up in 2026, Harvard University is giving free access to a wide range of online courses you can complete at your own pace.

Full details at the link in the comments.

12/26/2025

📣 Opportunity Alert: Human Rights Essay Award (2026)

Passionate about human rights and international law? ✍️ The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law is now accepting submissions for its 2026 Human Rights Essay Award.

📝 Topic: The right to protest under international human rights law
🌍 Languages: English or Spanish
🏆 Award: Full tuition scholarship to the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
🗓️ Deadline: February 3, 2026

If you have a law degree and a strong interest in human rights, this is a great chance to elevate your scholarship and your career.

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.american.edu/wcl/impact/initiatives-programs/hracademy/award/

12/22/2025

Working on applications over break?

We’re here for every step of the process, from brainstorming to final edits. Our mentors are happy to review material for college and law school admissions, scholarship applications, and job or internship cover letters!

📅 Ready to get started? Contact us today to set up a meeting: https://esfuerzochicago.org/contact/

12/02/2025

🌟 Giving Tuesday is here! 🌟
Today we’re celebrating the power of community. At Esfuerzo Chicago, we support first-generation Latino students on their journey to law school through mentorship, resources, and comunidad.

Your support helps us:
✨ Match students with mentors
✨ Host workshops and webinars
✨ Provide guidance through the law school admissions process

If you believe in uplifting the next generation of Latino legal professionals, consider supporting our mission today.
Donate & learn more ➡️ https://secure.givelively.org/donate/esfuerzo.

Thank you for helping us build pathways for our community. ❤️💛

11/28/2025

✨ Introducing: Cafecitos ☕️
A new Esfuerzo Chicago initiative to connect our community through simple, laid-back mentorship chats.

Curious about law school? Have questions about applications, classes, or the legal profession? Now you can grab a virtual cafecito with a current law student — for free.

No pressure. No formal agenda. Just real conversation, guidance, and community.

☕ Sign up for a Cafecito here: https://calendly.com/admin-esfuerzochicago/new-meeting

We can’t wait to chat with you.

11/23/2025

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We’re excited to kick off our new campaign — a weekly series where we highlight organizations doing impactful work in our communities. Our goal is simple: to help our members learn about meaningful advocacy efforts and stay aware of places where law students may find opportunities to get involved or support important causes.

Today, we’re proud to feature LatinoJustice PRLDEF, an organization that has spent over 50 years advancing equity and protecting the civil and human rights of Latino communities across the country.

From challenging discriminatory systems to expanding access to education, voting rights, and economic opportunity, LatinoJustice leads with legal excellence and a deep commitment to justice.

Learn more about their impact here: https://www.latinojustice.org/en

11/19/2025

📣 Calling future leaders in law!
Are you ready to gain hands-on legal experience, build your professional skills, and make meaningful connections in the justice world? The SCSJIP is accepting applications for its Law School Division Summer 2026 Internship.

➡️ Virtual Info Session: Nov 20, 2025 @ 6:30 PM EST
➡️ Apply by: Dec 31, 2025
📍 Designed for students from underserved and diverse backgrounds, bringing more voices into the legal profession.

✨ “Cultivate and develop future leaders from underserved communities through judicial internships, educational experiences, and the resources necessary to achieve their professional goals.”
That’s the mission — now it’s your moment.

🔗 Learn more & apply: scsjip.org

11/12/2025

Attention law students and grad students!

Are you interested in writing about transnational legal or economic issues? Want a chance to win $2,500 and get published? Check out the Trandafir Writing Competition hosted by Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems at the University of Iowa College of Law.

Quick details:
- Open to law students & graduate students
- Topic: any contemporary international business or economic issue
- Prize: $2,500 + publication
- Deadline: March 13, 2026

If you’ve written a seminar paper you’re proud of—or have an idea you’ve been wanting to explore—this is a great opportunity to get your work out there!

Learn more here: https://tlcp.law.uiowa.edu/trandafir-writing-competition.

Trandafir Writing Competition

09/19/2025

The recent ICE raids in Chicago and throughout the country are a targeted attack to divide the Latino community under the pretext of national policy enforcement. These raids threaten immigrant families that make up the backbone of our society.

The United States would be nothing without immigrants. Immigrants embody resilience, hope, and the very spirit of the American dream.

We ask our community to come together during these uncertain times and stand up for one another.

Esfuerzo remains committed to uplifting the Latino community, and we believe that all Latinos – and all immigrants – deserve dignity, safety, and a rightful place in the legal system.

For more information on your rights, please visit: www.hlai.org/rights.

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Los recientes operativos de ICE en Chicago y en todo el país son un ataque dirigido para dividir a la comunidad latina bajo el pretexto de la aplicación de políticas nacionales. Estos operativos amenazan a las familias inmigrantes que son esenciales en nuestra sociedad.

Los Estados Unidos no existirían sin los inmigrantes. Los inmigrantes representan la fortaleza y la esperanza que constituyen el sueño americano.

Pedimos a nuestra comunidad que se una en estos tiempos de incertidumbre y que nos apoyemos unos a otros.

Esfuerzo reafirma su compromiso de elevar a la comunidad latina, y creemos que todos los latinos —y todos los inmigrantes— merecen dignidad, seguridad y un lugar en el sistema legal.

Para más información sobre sus derechos, por favor visite: www.hlai.org/rights.

08/03/2025

We are excited to share that Esfuerzo will tabling at Senka Park's Back to School event this Friday, August 8th from 2-5 PM! Come meet some of our mentors and learn about how we can help you on your path to law school!

07/05/2025

Applications for our 2025-26 cohort of mentees are now open! If you are interested in receiving mentorship on the path to law school please fill out our application here! Applications close August 1! https://shorturl.at/PQfn8

04/12/2025

Best of luck to all of our mentees taking the LSAT this weekend!