An LPPI report published in the spring of 2025 found that while Latinos make up 40% of California’s population, they only comprise 6% of attorneys and 12% of seats on the Courts of Appeal. Additionally, Latinos have never had more than one justice serving simultaneously on the California Supreme Court. These disparities are why about…

Now in its sixth year, LPPI’s policy fellowship program empowers UCLA graduate and undergraduate students to become transformational leaders through paid, hands-on experience working alongside the institute’s staff and faculty experts. These opportunities equip students with the skills and experience to work in policy and applied research – and to step into leadership roles across…

During my high school cross-country meets in Los Angeles, the competition doesn’t always feel like it’s just between runners. Sometimes the toughest opponent is the sun.  I’ve watched teammates collapse to the floor after races, fighting off nausea from dehydration. On most days, practices stretch late into the afternoon, and the heat lingers long after…