JustLeadershipUSA's Leading with Conviction+™

About Leading with Conviction+ ™

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
  • Strategic Planning

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
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years work experience
  • Must commit to uninterrupted participation and attending all in-person and virtual sessions.
  • Must be free of all and any distractions while the program is in session in order to completely immerse in the experience. Full participation is a requirement.
  • Must have access to a laptop and reliable Internet. Equipment is not provided.
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Please submit one application per individual. Any subsequent applications for the same individual will not be accepted. If you would like to make a change to an application already submitted, please reach out to leadership@jlusa.org.

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