JustLeadershipUSA™ (JLUSA™) Leading with Conviction+™ (LwC+™) Program Application (2026/27)
Over the course of 7-9 months starting Fall 2026, participants will complete self-paced orientation modules, convene for a series of topical webinars, and attend in-person weekend forums held in various locations across the United States. The exact dates and locations will be confirmed and shared with participants who are admitted to the program.
Spaces for LwC+ are extremely limited. We may consider your submitted and accepted application for future offerings. To stay informed of future offerings and to access the application link, please visit jlusa.org/lwc.
Previous Leading with Conviction™ alumni are welcome to apply.
Curriculum Overview
The LwC+™ curriculum focuses on strengthening foundational governance and operational organizational skills while maintaining our signature comprehensive leadership training. Topics include:
Board Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
Financial Stewardship & Sustainability Organizational Development
Each session is delivered by experts in the field through a hybrid of virtual and in-person based instruction. Additionally, participants will build a supportive peer network of other directly impacted leaders that supports their career development goals and opportunities for collaboration in their day-to-day work.
This, and all JLUSA trainings, are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), in compliance with the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Ideal Candidate
- Those who are aspiring to or are currently serving in a senior-level leadership position;
- Leaders who are impacted by the criminal legal system;
- Focused on impacting the harms experienced in marginalized communities.
Application Requirements
The name, email, and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form.
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