For decades, the Legal Education Opportunity Program ("LEOP") has played a vital role in the success of students from non-traditional backgrounds. Beginning with a pre-orientation orientation, LEOP provides 1Ls with the skills needed to excel in the first year of law school. Beyond providing academic support, LEOP nurtures students by providing a space for students to receive help with the important non-classroom aspects of law school success such as healthy study tips.

As Academic Program Coordinator, Sonia and her position were vital to LEOP's mission of ensuring that students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive the help they need to succeed. Please sign this petition and tell the U.C. Hastings administration that you support LEOP and Sonia Starks.