Our Journey

The Journey to Esquire Scholarship & Leadership Program was founded in Tampa Bay, Florida, in 2018 by Joseline Jean-Louis Hardrick, Esq. Joseline saw a need for a comprehensive program dedicated to providing versatile, hands-on support to diverse law students. She created Journey to Esquire with one goal in mind: to create lawyers who lead, mentor, and inspire…one student at a time.

What Makes Journey to Esquire More than Just a Scholarship?

  • Curated Conversation

    Curated Conversation

    Students receive the “real talk” they need about the practice of law and its unwritten rules.

  • Meaningful Mentorship

    Students are matched with lawyers who have similar backgrounds and interests.

  • Personalized Preparation

    Students receive individual coaching for students to fill the gaps in service.

Who Do We Serve?

All Religious and Racial Groups

Veterans

First Gen College/Law Students

Abled/Disabled/Differently- Abled

Immigrants/Children of Immigrants

LGBTQ+IA

The Program is designed to address the needs of historically underrepresented and marginalized law students so that they can overcome the barriers to entry and retention in the legal profession.

We do not use race, sex, or other protected traits as criteria for participation or resource allocation.

Our programs — including workshops, leadership development, coaching, bar prep stipends, and mentorship — are open to all qualified students who align with our mission and are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal field.