ACADEMICALLY BASED LAW SCHOOL PIPELINE PROGRAMS
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American Indian Law Center, Inc. (PLSI Pre-Law Summer Institute for American Indians
and Alaska Natives)
PLSI is an intensive two-month program which prepares American Indian and Alaska Native
individuals for the rigors of law school by essentially replicating the first semester of law school.
Likened to boot camp by many former participants, the PLSI concentrates its content into eight
weeks of instruction, research and study, teaching students the unique methods of law school
research, analysis, and writing. The success of the PLSI in providing a nationally respected pre-law
orientation can be traced to its original and continuing intent — that it be based on sound legal
education principles, and not function as a philosophical, political, or cultural training ground. For
more than four decades, the Law Center has remained dedicated to providing valid training in the
skills required for the study of law.
Eligibility: Any American Indian or Alaska Native who plans to attend law school may benefit
greatly from attending the Institute the summer before.
Program Dates: approximately June 1-July 27
Application deadline: Part 1 (late-March) and Part 2 (early-April)
Contact: Rhonda Wood - rkwood@ualr.edu or (501) 324-9896
Website Link: http://ailc-inc.org/PLSI.htm
Appalachian School of Law (Pre-Admission Summer Opportunity-PASO)
PASO provides participants an opportunity to experience law school coursework and faculty an
opportunity to evaluate participants' performance to assess their ability to succeed in law school.
PASO participants who successfully complete the program may be offered admission to the entering
first-year class in August of the year in which they complete the program or the following year,
depending upon availability.
PASO participants who successfully complete the program may be offered admission to the entering
first-year class in August of the year in which they complete the program or the following year,
depending upon availability.
Eligibility: We have designed PASO for students who have the potential to succeed as law students
and lawyers, but whose skills and talents may not be reflected fully by traditional measures such as
LSAT scores and undergraduate performance.
Program Dates: 4 week program
Contact: Mary Ragland, Director of Admissions and Student Services, 276-935-4349, Ext. 1224
Website Link: http://www.asl.edu/Admissions/Pre-Admission-Summer-Opportunity-.html
Charles Hamilton Houston Scholars Program (CHHSP), University of Baltimore Law
The CHHSP program provides each participating scholar with an opportunity to form a mentoring
relationship with a member of the Baltimore City legal community and to experience the practice of
law through “At the Bar” Chats (round-table discussions with successful minority attorneys), Law
Path Experiences (guest speakers from the legal profession) and mini-internships at law firms and
other legal institutions. The program focuses on the challenges often faced by minority students who
may not have had or have utilized the social, experiential and cultural capital that facilitates success
and enhances confidence. A weekly workshop—designed and conducted by experts in this field—
also helps empower students to meet and overcome these challenges.
Eligibility: Candidates who have completed their freshmen or sophomore years of college are
eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate leadership ability and active involvement in their
schools and communities. It is not necessary to have prior experience or knowledge in the field of
law. Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents to be eligible.
Program Dates: June 3rd to June 13, 2013
Application Deadline: Early April
Contact: chhsp@lubalt.edu
Website Link: http://law.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=1443
Chicago-Kent College of Law (Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program)
This rigorous four-week program is designed to provide students with a "taste" of the law school
experience. The program is primarily directed at undergraduate college students from disadvantaged
groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. All students are encouraged to apply who
will not have received their bachelor's degree by the start of the program, but preference will be
given to those who will have completed their first and second years of college by the start of the
program. The program seeks to (1) introduce participants to law school and the legal profession; (2)
provide participants with substantive skills to strengthen their preparation for law school; and (3)
educate and prepare participants for the law school application and admission process. Participants
will receive a weekly stipend.
Program Dates: Sunday, June 2, to Saturday, June 29, 2013
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Contact: Theda Mickey at plus@kentlaw.edu or (312) 906-5133
Website Link: http://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/pre-law-undergraduate-scholars-program
CLEO Attitude is Essential
Eligibility: The AIE Seminar is for first year law students entering an ABA-approved Law School
in the fall of 2012
Program Dates: June-July 2013
Application Deadline: Early decision November 30, 2013 and Regular Decision: March 1st, 2014
Contact: Linda Jamrozy at (312) 784-3303
Website Link:
http://www.cleoscholars.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=520&nodeID=2
CLEO Six-Week Pre-Law Summer
Eligibility: CLEO recruits individuals who have a strong desire to join the legal profession.
Applicants must be eligible to attend an ABA-approved law school at the completion of the
program. Applicants must also have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university prior to the start of the summer institute.
Program Dates: June-July 2013
Application Deadline: February 15th, 2013
Contact: Linda Jamrozy at (312) 784-3303
Website Link:
http://www.cleodivercitynetwork.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=569&paren
tID=673&nodeID=1
Cornell University Law School (Cornell University Prelaw Program in New York City)
If you're thinking about becoming a lawyer—or simply want to know more about the law and how it
affects our everyday lives—you're invited to be a part of the Cornell University Prelaw Program.
This intensive, six-week program taught in New York City is directed by C. Evan Stewart, one of
America's most distinguished lawyers.
Program Dates: June 3-July 12, 2013
Application deadline: Admission to the program will be on a rolling basis. Because enrollment is
limited, you're encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until the
program is full.
Contact: Cornell University Summer Session Phone: 607.255.4987
Website Link: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/programs.php?v=PRELAW&s=Overview
Florida State University College of Law
This program seeks to acquaint students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal
profession with the study of law; to assist students in acquiring skills that will benefit undergraduate
studies and future law school studies; and to encourage students to pursue careers in the legal
profession. The program provides room and board, course materials, and a stipend to all
participants. Students are responsible for their travel to and from Tallahassee.
Eligibility
College students enrolled at two-and four-year institutions, in all majors and from all backgrounds,
are invited to apply following their freshman year. We particularly welcome students from groups
historically underrepresented in the legal profession. Because one purpose of the program is to help
students direct their remaining time in college to best prepare for law school, freshmen, sophomores
and juniors are given preference in the admissions process. Students who will have earned their degree prior
to the start of the program will not be eligible for admission.
Program Dates: May 19- June 12, 2014
Application deadline: March, 2014
Contact: (850)644-7338 or saffairs@law.fsu.edu
Website Link: http://www.law.fsu.edu/summer_undergraduates/index.html
Georgia State University College of Law (G PLUS: Georgia State University College of Law
Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Program)
G-Plus is a four week academically rigorous program focused on writing, critical thinking and
analysis, aimed at rising freshmen and sophomores from underrepresented minority groups, who are
interested in becoming attorneys. In addition to the academic coursework, participants will learn
about the law school admission process, the Law School Admissions Test, explore the field of law
through professional development workshops and presentations, and visits to federal and state
courts, as well as law firms and corporate legal departments.
Eligibility: Rising college freshmen and sophomores enrolled at two and four year institutions, in
all majors from all backgrounds.
Program Dates: May 21, 2012 to June 15, 2012
Application Deadline: March 16th, 2012
Contact: diversity@jmls.edu or call (312) 987-1411
Website Link: http://law.gsu.edu/careers/5995.html
John Marshall School of Law (Legal Education Access Program)
LEAP is a program for college juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a legal career, and will
support diversity in the legal profession by inspiring students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession to become lawyers.
Students from diverse backgrounds will be provided with the training necessary to successfully
prepare and navigate the road to law school. Admission is competitive, and students will be
evaluated based on academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.
Program Dates: July 28 – August 2, 2013
Application Deadline: Apply for free until May 1st, 2013; $20 application fee after March 21, 2011.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2013
Contact: diversity@jmls.edu or call (312) 987-1411
Website Link: http://www.jmls.edu/diversity/programs/legal-education-access-program.php
Law Fellows Program – UCLA Law
The Law Fellows Program provides early academic development to high-potential
undergraduate students and college graduates. The program focuses on participants’ academic
development, with the objective of increasing their academic competitiveness for admission to
law school. Our initiative is committed to ensuring equity, access, and excellence in legal
education both in California and nationally. A strong preference is granted to applicants whose
experiences reflect limited familial exposure to post-collegiate education, career opportunities,
mentoring, and social support systems. Additional consideration is also given to applicants who
have overcome economic and/or educational hardships and challenges, or come from, or have
demonstrated leadership experience in, economically or educationally underserved
communities.
Law Fellows attend a series of Saturday Academies held at UCLA School of Law in the winter
and spring, where they are provided with mentoring, academic enrichment, and career
development activities designed to de-mystify law school and the legal profession, and to
present these objectives as viable options. The program prepares participants to successfully
enter and succeed in top law programs and legal careers by affording Fellows access to a variety
of events, programs and services, including:
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Professional-Level Instruction by Law School Faculty
Personalized Juris Doctorate (Law School) Action Plan
Mentoring by Current UCLA Law Students
Full Scholarship for one LSAT Preparation Course
Presentations by Practicing Attorneys and Leaders in the Law Community
Admissions, Financial Aid, LSAT, and Public Interest Law Workshops
Legal Research Primer by Law Library Staff
Follow-Up Activities and Counseling until Law School Matriculation
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 3.3 cumulative undergraduate GPA from a four-year
institution.
Program Dates: Late January to Early May
Application Deadline: November 30
Contact: outreach@law.ucla.edu or (310) 794-4157
Website Link: http://www.law.ucla.edu/current-students/getinvolved/outreach%20program/Pages/default.aspx
LSAC DiscoverLaw.org Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars Program, Northern Ohio University
LSAC DiscoverLaw.org PLUS Program at ONU is made possible by a generous grant from the Law
School Admissions Council. It is a four-week immersion into the legal world. The primary goal of
the program is to promote diversity in the legal profession and is directed at freshman and
sophomores from groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession or face significant
financial and familial obstacles in their pursuit of a career in law.
The Program: The PLUS program will expose you to the fundamental skills necessary to succeed at
law school and as a lawyer, offer a comprehensive look at the legal profession and inspire you to
pursue a career in law. You will have an opportunity to meet and interact with law school professors,
deans, directors, practicing attorneys, judges and community leaders. The program will also give you
the tools to navigate through the law school application process. Finally, it will offer several
educational and fun outlets and opportunities to travel.
Application Deadline: May 2013
Website Link: http://www.discoverlaw.org/Students/PLUS-summer-program.asp
New York State Judicial Institute, Pace Law School (New York Legal Education
Opportunity Program (NY LEO)
Eligibility: To be eligible to participate, a student must: be minority, low-income or educationally
disadvantaged; receive his or her college degree by the beginning of the summer program; have been
accepted by or have an application pending at a New York law school; and agree to attend law
school in New York.
Program Dates: June – July 2012
Application Deadline: April 5th, 2013
Contact: NYLEO@courts.state.ny.us or by telephone at (914) 824-5800
Website Link: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/attorneys/leo/program.shtml
Ohio Northern University: Law School Admissions Council, DiscoverLaw.org Prelaw
Undergraduate Scholars Program
The PLUS program will expose you to the fundamental skills necessary to succeed at law school and
as a lawyer, offer a comprehensive look at the legal profession and inspire you to pursue a career in
law. You will have an opportunity to meet and interact with law school professors, deans, directors,
practicing attorneys, judges and community leaders. The program will also give you the tools to
navigate through the law school application process. Finally, it will offer several educational and fun
outlets and opportunities to travel.
Your experience will include:
1. Law school classes
2. A moot court competition
3. Field trips
4. Workshops
5. Panel discussions
6. Receptions and banquets
Program Dates: June 9- June 28
Application Deadline: April 16, 2013
Contact: Melissa Hauenstein at LawPlus@onu.edu
Website Link: http://law.onu.edu/admissions/prospective_students/plus_program
The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law Summer Pre-Law Program at
the University of Oxford in Oxford, England
Associate Dean Donabld B. Tobin of the Ohio Status University Moritz College of Law will be the
Co-Director of the program, along with Dr. Christopher Whelan of the University of Oxford.
Professor Tobin will teach a course on the Introduction to the Anglo-American Legal System.
Professor Whelan will teach a course on Law and Society. Other lectures are taught by a group of
scholars from the prestigious Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, primarily of the University of Oxford.
In keeping with the English university tutorial system, each student will be assigned an Oxford tutor
to work with them individually on a major paper. Students will earn six hours of graded Ohio State
credit for the course.
It is generally known that the American legal system developed out of Great Britain's legal system,
and the strong influence of English law is still apparent in our system of law. Studying in a university
that, for some 900 years, has had a major role in developing the current Anglo-American legal
system, is valuable preparation for students who are contemplating studying law in America. In
addition, we specifically devote time to helping pre-law students hone the skills necessary for success
in American law schools.
Program Dates: July 2 to August 3, 2013
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
Contact: Questions concerning the content of the program, contact Professor Donald Tobin at
tobin.46@osu.edu. Questions concerning the application process, fees, financial aid or any other
matters should be directed to the Program Coordinator, Savannah Heilman at heilman.40@osu.edu
Website Link: http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/programs/oxford/prelaw/index.php
Rutgers University, Camden School of Law (PLUS Program at Rutgers University School of
Law)
The LSAC DiscoverLaw.org PLUS Program at Rutgers University School of Law - Camden will
expose you to the fundamental skills necessary to succeed at law school and as a lawyer. You will
have an opportunity to meet and learn from law school professors, deans, current students,
practicing attorneys and current/former judges. The program will consist of a rigorous curriculum
designed to enhance the critical thinking, critical reading, problem solving, writing, and persuasive
and public speaking skills. The LSAC DiscoverLaw.org PLUS Program at Rutgers University
School of Law - Camden will use an active learning model where you will assume the role of a
lawyer in a simulated case. In teams, you will act as a junior associate who receives a case file and
then must work through all the steps involved in representing a client.
Program Dates: June 4-July 13th, 2013
Application Deadline: March 26th. 2013
Contact: Conrad Haber, Assistant Director, haber@camden.rutgers.edu
Website Link: http://camlaw.rutgers.edu/plusprogram
Santa Clara University School of Law
The four-week program is designed to better prepare students from disadvantaged backgrounds to
the realities of law school and help them to be more competitive law school applicants. Students stay
in the dorms on campus along with law student mentors, attend daily classes and workshops taught
by law faculty and staff, participate in special events on campus, and visit law schools and court
facilities. The program covers all related expenses, including room and board; however, participants
are required to pay for their own transportation to and from the program. Students will receive a
stipend for their participation.
Students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to
apply; including but not limited to ethnic minorities, low-income, first generation, or those from
educationally disadvantaged communities.
Eligibility
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Be a United States Citizen or United States Permanent Resident
Currently be enrolled in a four-year college or university; community college applicants must
provide proof of transfer to a four-year college
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Not have completed a bachelor's degree prior to the start of the program, and be returning
as a student for at least another quarter or semester after the program ends
Program Dates: July 6- July 31
Application Deadline: April 30th
Contact: (408) 554-5048 or lawadmissions@scu.edu
Website Link: http://www.scu.edu/law/admissions/plus-program.cfm
SEO Corporate Law Internship Program
SEO’s Corporate Law program is the only program of its kind to offer 0L (pre-law school students)
an opportunity to intern with a top firm. Interns will observe and experience first-hand the day-today duties and responsibilities of corporate attorneys at some of the nation’s most prestigious firms.
Eligibility: SEO Internships are open to underrepresented undergraduates of color who will
graduate from a 4-year accredited U.S. college or university. SEO internships are open to ALL
majors. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA without exception.
Program Dates: Vary according to program
Application Deadline: Vary according to program
Contact: tharper@seo-usa.org (917) 379-3923
Website Link: http://www.seo-usa.org/career/internship-overviews/corporate-law
Sidley Pre-Law Scholars Initiative
The Sidley Prelaw Scholars Initiative is designed to increase diversity in law schools by subsidizing
the cost of applying to law school for talented financially needy minority students. Sidley Prelaw
Scholars are college juniors and seniors who demonstrate academic promise but who have limited
financial resources that might prevent them from enrolling in an LSAT preparatory course. Each
Sidley Prelaw Scholar receives an initial award worth up to $2,500 to cover tuition for a commercial
LSAT preparatory course, registration for the LSAT and the Law School Data Assembly Service LSDAS, and reimbursement for up to seven application fees to accredited law schools. Upon
documented timely completion of both the LSAT preparatory course and the required number of
law school applications, each Sidley Prelaw Scholar receives an additional scholarship award in the
amount of $2,500. Sidley Prelaw Scholars also receive expert coaching on how to present a
compelling law school application. During the summer immediately prior to their law school
matriculation, Sidley Prelaw Scholars will participate in a brief seminar on the structure of the
American legal system and be introduced to the substance of the required first-year common law
courses.
Eligibility
To be considered as a Sidley Prelaw Scholar, one must:
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Be a second semester junior or senior, graduating from college in good standing no later
than June 30, 2011;
Be a native-born or naturalized U.S. citizen;
Submit all application materials by the January 22, 2010 deadline; and
Demonstrate financial need through the application and supporting materials.
Program Dates: Spring- Summer
Application Deadline: January 18, 2013
Contact: sidleyscholars@sidley.com
Website: http://www.sidley.com/Sidley-Prelaw-Scholars/
St. Mary's University School of Law Minority Pre-Law Student Symposium
Since 2001, St. Mary's University School of Law has successfully coordinated and hosted its Minority
Pre-Law Student Symposium. The symposium was initially funded through a generous grant from
the Law School Admission Council. The symposium involves the participation of all nine Texas law
schools, the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Upward Bound program. The symposium is
for minority high school and college students interested in pursuing a legal education. Students
spend a Saturday on the St. Mary's campus learning about the law school application process,
admissions, financial aid, student life and career options. Students also participate in an interactive
mock law school class/exercise conducted by St. Mary's law professors. The first 100 interested
students may elect to attend the pre-symposium Chicano Civil Rights Banquet on Thursday night
before the symposium. The symposium ensures opportunities for participants to interact with
minority attorneys, judges, the law school faculty, law school students, admissions officers and
others. Recent attendance has been between 200-250 participants; seating is extremely limited and
pre-registration is required.
Program Dates: March 24, 2013
Contact: Manuel Cardenas (210) 431-8033 mcardenas@gmail.com
Website Link: https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/law/centers/pre-law-symposium/
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars
Program (PLUS) at SUNY Buffalo Law School
SUNY Buffalo Law School, in collaboration with the Minority Bar Association of Western New
York (MBAWNY), and University at Buffalo's Millard Fillmore College (MFC) will host a
DiscoverLaw.org Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program.
Recognizing the shortage of minorities entering the field of law, this program is designed to:
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Provide an immersive experience targeting undergraduates interesting in pursuing a career in
law
Expose students to critical thinking and help them to develop reading and analytical skills
Provide an in-depth and thorough experience within a four-week summer residency program
This program is at no cost to participants. All program costs are covered, including room & board.
Participants will also receive a $900 stipend.
Eligibility: You are eligible for this program if you are a student of color or a student who is in the
first generation your family to attend college. In addition, you must be a college student who has
completed your freshmen or sophomore year prior to the commencement of the program in June
2012. Those who have Junior standing prior to September of 2012 are not eligible.
You must also have an interest in law and a record of achievement. No particular academic major is
required.
Program Dates: June 2-30, 2012
Application Deadline: March 23, 2012
Contact: Lillie V. Wiley-Upshaw, Vice Dean of Admissions (716) 645-2907 or lawadmissions@buffalo.edu
Website Link: http://www.law.buffalo.edu/scholarsProgram/home.asp
Stetson University College of Law Stetson University Summer Pre-Law Institute
The Stetson University Summer Pre-Law Institute is a rigorous, six-week course in which
undergraduate students will be chosen to prepare for law school and a career in the legal field.
Students enrolled in Stetson's unique program will spend four weeks on the DeLand campus, taking
a critical thinking course designed for pre-law students, and two weeks at the College of Law in
Gulfport/St. Petersburg in an immersion program designed to introduce students to the law school
experience and the practice of law.
Pre-Law students, from a variety of majors, can develop their critical thinking, writing, problem
solving, and interpretation skills, preparing them for the competitive law school admissions process
and creating a vision for themselves as law students and lawyers.
Eligibility: Stetson University Summer Pre-Law Institute encourages all students, from any
academic major, who have at least a 3.0 GPA and have completed at least two full years of university
study, to apply. For students who are on track to enroll at Stetson University College of Law under
the 3-3 Articulation Agreement, the Institute will be open to students who have completed one full
year of university study.
Program Dates: May 16-June 22, 2012
Contact: Dr. David Hill at dhill@stetson.edu, Dr. Joshua Rust at jrust@stetson.edu, Dr. Rebecca
Watts at rwatts@stetson.edu , or Professor Kirsten Davis at kkdavis@law.stetson.edu
Website Link: http://www.stetson.edu/artsci/pre-law/summer.php
Suffolk University Law School (SU+PLUS)
“The SU+PLUS program will not only expose underrepresented undergraduate students to Suffolk
Law School’s nationally ranked clinical law, trial advocacy and legal writing programs, but it also will
engage them with the legal communities in the State House, courts, law firms and non-profits,” said
Keren Zuniga McDowell, director of the University’s Office of Academic Access and Opportunity,
who will direct the program in collaboration with Law School faculty members and administrators.
Suffolk Law School’s PLUS summer program is designed to motivate and train a diverse group of
undergraduates interested in entering law school and the legal profession.
Eligibility: The DiscoverLaw.org Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars program at Suffolk Law School,
or SU+PLUS, will host 20 freshmen and sophomores from groups historically underrepresented in
the legal profession.
Program Dates: June 2012
Contact: Greg Gatlin at 617-573-8428, or ggatlin@suffolk.edu Mariellen Norris
at 617-573-8450 or mnorris@suffolk.edu
Website Link: http://www.suffolk.edu/50644.html
Sutherland Scholars Program
Sutherland Scholars is a summer program (approximately one month) offered at no cost for students
from historically black colleges and universities. Spearheaded by Sutherland partner and Diversity
Committee Chair Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, the Sutherland Scholars program is an initiative to ensure
the success of minority students in law school.
Sutherland Scholars graduate with skills targeted to improve their chances of doing well during the
first year of law school. Students draft study outlines, brief cases, complete an introductory
contracts course, and take a final exam.
Eligibility:
 Must be enrolled full time at a four-year college or university.
 Must be of junior or senior classification.
 If you have yet to register with the LSDAS and/or have not taken the LSAT, please turn in
the remainder of the requested application materials.
Special Note: Students at historically black colleges and universities will have priority in the
selection process
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Program Dates: Atlanta (May 31-July 5) or DC (June 1- July 7)
Application Deadline: May 15th 2013
Contact: sutherlandscholars@sutherland.com or contact Jessica Walker at (404) 407-5136.
Website Link: http://sutherlandscholars.com/
Thomas M. Cooley Law School College Prelaw Summer Institute
Over 100 hours of academic instruction taught by law school faculty in Torts, Logic and Critical
Reasoning, Legal Writing, and Trial Advocacy, plus LSAT Test Preparation. Participating college
students the past two years have raised their LSAT scores by an average of five points per student.
Open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors:
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$750 stipend upon successful completion of the program
Two practice LSAT exams
Mock trial experience
Career exploration luncheons with judges and lawyers
Earn academic credit at selected universities
All low-income and otherwise disadvantaged students who successfully complete the
program will receive a free LSAT prep course from Kaplan Test Prep Services.
Eligibility: Open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Program Dates: May 29th – June 28th, 2013
Application Deadline: April- May 2013
Contact: cleo@cooley.edu
Website Link: http://www.cooley.edu/events/cleo.html
TRIALS Program (NYU Law, Harvard Law, and Advantage Testing Foundation)
Trials is a residential scholarship program that helps talented and motivated college students of
modest means gain admission to the nation’s leading law school. This rigorous five-week summer
course enhances opportunities for students of underrepresented backgrounds by bolstering their
skills and focusing their goals.
Each week, senior instructors from Advantage Testing prepare TRIALS students for the LSAT by
deconstructing the test and presenting a step-by-step approach to each question type. Students
maintain a rigorous practice testing schedule, frequently sitting for full-length official LSATs.
Working closely with their instructors, students learn to develop an individualized study plan, focus
their preparation, and apply the core principles they master.
Trials students also attend lectures presented by prominent lawyers, public figures, and legal scholars
including faculty from both NYU Law and Harvard Law School. These lectures provide a wideranging introduction to the study and practice of the law.
Eligibility:
*no GPA requirement*
Program Dates: June 30th – August 4th, 2013
Application Deadline: February 1st 2013
Website Link: http://trials.atfoundation.org/welcome/index
UALR William H. Bowen School of Law Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program
Each summer, the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law welcomes about 20-25 aspiring lawyers
to spend three weeks on its campus as part of its Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program.
The program seeks to foster diversity in legal education and the profession by introducing rising
college sophomores, juniors and seniors from historically underrepresented groups to the
fundamentals of law school success. There are no costs associated with the program, and Scholars
are provided a stipend.
The PLUS Program is a three-week residential summer program that takes place on the campus of
the UALR Bowen School of Law. During the program, Scholars experience law school life. They
learn about the LSAT and the skills that it tests; the admissions process for law schools; and
experience some typical classes.
Eligibility: The primary purpose of the PLUS Program is to help increase the number of law
students from historically underrepresented groups. To that end, the program is open to the
following persons:
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Those belonging to groups historically underrepresented in law school;
Those attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs);
Those attending American Indian tribal colleges;
Those attending Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs); and
Those who have experienced significant economic or educational disadvantages.
The program is principally targeted at students completing their freshman and sophomore years in
college. However, a small number of students completing their junior year are accepted as well.
Program Dates: June 3-22
Application Deadline: April 1, 2012
Contact: Jeanne McLean, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at 501.683.4882
Website Link: http://ualr.edu/law/plus/
UC Davis School of Law
Pre-Law Boot Camp: The program consists of a series of full-day workshops to prepare
undergraduate students for the law school application process and expose them to diverse legal
fields. King Hall is targeting students from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly juniors.
King Hall Outreach Program (KHOP): This program is designed for students with high
academic potential who are currently completing their second year of undergraduate studies.
Participants will learn about the application process, the LSAT, and law school and law practice.
Applicants must provide evidence of educational or economic disadvantage. KHOP is an intensive
law school preparation program requiring both a summer and academic year commitment during the
student’s junior and senior years (the summer commitment involves one four-week session each
summer in July and August, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.).
Eligibility
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You currently attend a four-year college as a sophomore or have two years before graduating
from your undergraduate institution. You currently attend college or will be transferring to a
college within the greater Sacramento area (no more than 3 hours from Sacramento).
You are considered a first-generation college student (no parent, legal guardian or sibling has
a bachelor's degree) OR You come from an economically disadvantaged background (200%
federal poverty guidelines)
You have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as indicator of potential for academic success.
Boot Camp Program Dates: February - April
King Hall Program Dates: July 6th – August 2nd, 2013
Boot Camp Application Deadline: Early January 2014
King Hall Application Deadline: March - April
Contact: Cristina Gapasin -- cagapasin@ucdavis.edu ; Amanda Wilder -- alwilder@ucdavis.edu
General: outreach@law.ucdavis.edu
Website Link: http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/prospective/outreach/khop.html
UC Irvine School of Law’s Pre-Law Outreach Program
UC Irvine School of Law’s Pre-Law Outreach Program ("POP") is sponsored by the Orange County
Bar Association Charitable Fund. POP helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds understand
the demands of law school, prepare for the law school application and admissions process, and be
inspired to one day use their legal skills to give back to the community.
There is NO CHARGE for students admitted to the program, which provides:
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A certificate for a free LSAT Review course
Detailed information on the law school admissions process
Detailed information about the costs of law school and available financial aid
Advice about excelling in law school from law students, faculty, and recent graduates
Information about careers in law from practicing lawyers in many fields
Limited scholarships for transportation and/or housing costs
Eligibility: You are a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university (this
includes a community college)You do not plan to submit any applications to law school until Fall
2013 or later. You have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. You are from a disadvantaged
background, which may include one or more of the following factors: Family income within 200%
of the federal poverty guidelines per http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty First-generation college student.
Limited familial exposure to post-college education and career opportunities. English is not the
primary language in the home of origin. Overcoming educational hardships and challenges. You
must attend all six Saturday sessions of POP 2012, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. each day
Program Dates: June 22 & 29 and July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2013
Contact: Anna Davis at adavis@law.uci.edu after reading the FAQ section of the application.
Website Link: http://www.law.uci.edu/prelaw/
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville School of Law DiscoverLaw.org PLUS Program
The University of Arkansas School of Law welcomes you to the LSAC DiscoverLaw.org Prelaw
Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program.
This is an immersive four-week summer program for students entering their sophomore or junior
year in fall 2012. The program focuses on the inclusion of the following groups:
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students from colleges or universities with historical or significant populations of African
American, Asian American, Latino and American Indian students;
who are the first generation in their family to attend college;
who experience significant financial challenges; and
student populations which are historically underrepresented in law school.
The program is sponsored by the LSAC DiscoverLaw.org PLUS Program. Preference will be given
to students who are DiscoverLaw.org registrants.
Up to 20 students will enroll in the program. Instruction and room and board will be provided freeof-charge. Students also will receive a stipend and financial assistance for travel to and from the
program.
Eligibility: "This is an immersive four-week summer program for students entering their
sophomore or junior year in fall 2012. The program focuses on the inclusion of the following
groups: students from colleges or universities with historical or significant populations of African
American, Asian American, Latino and American Indian students; who are the first generation in
their family to attend college; who experience significant financial challenges; and student
populations which are historically underrepresented in law school."
Program Dates: June 16th – July 13th, 2013
Application Deadline: April 10th, 2013
Contact: Kalesha McGraw Director of University of Arkansas LSAC DiscoverLaw.org PLUS
program at uaplus@uark.edu or (479) 575-7645
Website Link: http://law.uark.edu/academics/plusprogram/
University of Baltimore School of Law Charles Hamilton Houston Scholarship Program
The Charles Hamilton Houston Scholarship Program equips under-represented college freshmen
and sophomores with the educational and academic success skills to improve their undergraduate
performance and enhance their opportunity for admission to and success in law school.
Eligibility: Students in their freshmen or sophomore years of college are eligible to apply.
Applicants must demonstrate leadership ability and active involvement in their schools and
communities. It is not necessary to have prior experience or knowledge in the field of law.
Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents to be eligible.
Program Dates: June 3rd – June 13th, 2013
Application Deadline: March 2013
Contact: chhsp@ubalt.edu
Website Link: http://law.ubalt.edu/admissions/diversity/chhsp/
University of Iowa College of Law (Philip G. Hubbard Law School Preparation Program)
The Philip G. Hubbard Law School Preparation Program seeks to support diversity in the legal
profession by inspiring students from groups historically under-represented in the law to become
lawyers and by providing them with the skills and assistance that will strengthen their preparation for
law school.
Program Dates: June 3- June 28, 2013
Application Deadline: March 12, 2013
Contact: hubbard-fellows@uiowa.edu 319-335-9639
Website Link: http://www.law.uiowa.edu/prospective/pre-law/hubbard.php
University of Minnesota Law School Minnesota Pre Law Scholars Program (MPLS)
The University of Minnesota Law School will be offering the Minnesota Pre Law Scholars (MPLS)
Program for its fifth summer. MPLS is a free, intensive LSAT and admissions summer preparation
program. College students considering law school, especially rising-seniors and those from groups
historically underrepresented in law school are encouraged to apply. The program is open to
undergraduate students (and recent alums) from any undergraduate institution.
Eligibility: College students considering law school, especially rising-seniors and those from groups
historically underrepresented in law school are encouraged to apply. The program is open to
undergraduate students (and recent alums) from any undergraduate institution.
Program Dates: May 28-August 15, 2013
Application Deadline: May 2nd, 2013
Contact: Rachel Martinez, Associate Director of Admissions at mart1130@umn.edu
Website Link: http://www.law.umn.edu/prospective/mpls-program.html
University of Missouri- Kansas City UMKC PLUS
The PLUS Program is an engaging program that will provide students first-hand experience with the
power of law. Students will be engaged in activities covering skill enhancement, logical reasoning,
problem solving, writing, advocacy, time management, and academic skills. During the internship,
students will gain exposure and mentoring by being placed in Kansas City’s legal and business
communities. Participants will be awarded a summer stipend and three transferrable college credits.
Eligibility: The PLUS Program is designed for college students who have completed 24-60 college
credit hours; are currently enrolled in a college or university; are registered with DiscoverLaw.org;
and have an interest in law as a career. Students from all academic majors and backgrounds are
encouraged to apply.
Program Dates: PLUS Scholars will complete a four-week, weekday residential program, June 1 June 30 followed by a four-week internship program, July 1 - July 30.
Application deadline: December 1
Contact: Danielle Binion at biniondd@umkc.edu or call (816) 235-5378
Website Link: http://law.umkc.edu/prospective-students/discoverplus.asp
University of Texas - El Paso LSPI College Summer Program, UTEP's LAW SCHOOL
PREPARATION INSTITUTE
UTEP's LAW SCHOOL PREPARATION INSTITUTE was initiated in 1998 to help prospective
law students develop critical thinking skills and study habits and to guide students through the law
school application process. The commitment of the program is to better prepare students to succeed
by presenting them with a rigorous workload focusing on academic thinking skills necessary for the
pursuit of a legal education. The LSPI program:
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Introduces students to legal thought, research and writing
Develops analytical and critical reading and writing skills
Develops strategies for becoming a more attractive law school candidate
Guides students in selecting and applying to law schools
Gives students the opportunity to speak with law school students and faculty as well as
prominent members of the legal community
Prepares students for the LSAT
Eligibility: The LSPI is open to UTEP undergraduate students of any major.
Program Dates: June 10 – July 5th, 2013
Website Link: http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=67726
University of Texas at San Antonio Summer Law School Preparation Academy
The Summer Law School Preparation Academy is part of the UTSA Institute for Law and Public
Affairs located in the Buena Vista Building 4.356 at UTSA's Downtown Campus. The Academy
began in 2002 through the vision and leadership UTSA President Ricardo Romo, then UT School of
Law Dean William Powers, Jr., and former Institute Director Richard Gambitta. Its purpose is to
enhance pre-law educational opportunities and increase the number of Texas students who gain
admission to and excel in high-quality law schools. Since the Institute’s creation, our students have
secured acceptances to over one hundred and fifty law schools and enrolled in law schools as diverse
as Harvard, University of California- Berkeley, Chicago, Columbia, NYU, Michigan, Minnesota,
Georgetown, Cornell, U. of Virginia, and University of Texas. Our students have gained admission
to all nine law schools in Texas.
Eligibility: "The SLSPA is open to all undergraduate students in any college or university in the
nation."
Program Dates: Phase I June 4-July 11 and Phase II July 12-August18
Contact: ilpa@utsa.edu
Website Link: http://utsa.edu/ilpa/
Valparaiso University Law School’s Experience Law Program
A two-week residential summer law program at Valparaiso University Law School.
Experience Law will provide new insights and experiences for prospective law students, focusing on
the following five areas:
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Classroom Experience – Attend traditional 1L law classes taught by Valparaiso University
Law School faculty
Practical Experience – Complete a research project and present a Mock Trial.
Admissions – Obtain guidance for applying to law school, write a winning personal
statement, preparing for the LSAT exam
Careers in the Law – Learn about various J.D. careers, complete a career focused
personality profile, and visit firms and businesses in Valparaiso, IN and Chicago, IL
Relationship Building – Gain tips for effective networking, build relationships with fellow
classmates, faculty, staff and current Valparaiso University Law students
Program Dates: June 3-15, 2012
Contact: E-mail experiencelaw@valpolaw.net or call 219-465-7838.
Website Link: http://www.valpo.edu/law/experiencelaw/index.php
Villanova Law School (operated in conjunction with Lincoln University)
Pepper Hamilton National Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program
The program is open to students from groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession who
have completed either their freshman or sophomore years. Those who have completed their junior
year will be admitted if space permits. Students must have a GPA of 3.25 or above. Preference is
also given to students who have come from a disadvantaged background or who have overcome
significant odds to achieve. Students will receive a stipend of $150 per week. The program will run
for four weeks, usually beginning the first week of June. Exact dates will be posted by January 2008.
Classes will be held at the Villanova University School of Law, and students will reside in
dormitories on the Villanova University campus. Participating students will receive six academic
credits for successful completion of 1) Legal Problem Solving and Skills Development, and 2)
Critical Reasoning. Other components include: writing for publication; advocacy and listening skills;
time management and study skills; exposure to the legal profession; and law school application and
financial aid process.
Contact: Dean Sheilah Vance, Assistant Dean for Academic Support, Villanova University School
of Law
610-519-7136 vance@law.villanova.edu
Website Link: Villanova University School of Law - Admissions
Wake Forest Law School Summer Pre-Law Program for Undergraduate
The Wake Forest Law School Summer Pre-Law Program for Undergraduates will feature the
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Classes are taught by Wake Forest Law School Professors in a “Law School” style;
Each class receives three hours of Wake Forest College credit;
Writing assignments will have individualized feedback;
Public speaking assignments will have individualized feedback;
In addition to the professors, law student teaching assistants who will be available to assist
the students with assignments and to speak informally about life in law school;
A small student/teacher ratio will allow the students to network with Law School faculty;
A small student/teacher ratio will give students access to career and law school application
counseling;
Social events will allow informal contact with Law School faculty and practicing lawyers.
Eligibility: The goal of the program is to give college students a realistic view of law student life
and to educate them about the career opportunities of lawyers.
Program Dates: May 29-July 3
Contact: Parker at parkerjw@wfu.edu or Coughlin at coughlcn@wfu.edu
Website Link: http://news.law.wfu.edu/2012/03/wfu-law-school-offers-new-pre-law-program-toundergrads/
West Virginia University College of Law (Summer Law Institute)
The Summer Law Institute is an expense-free “pipeline” program for diverse undergraduate
students who might not otherwise consider a professional career, particularly a career in law. The
Institute experience consists of a one-week immersion course at the West Virginia University
College of Law in each of two summers, followed by a one-week internship in a law office
environment. Tuition for a similar law school preparation program is normally up to a thousand
dollars per week, but grant funds make it possible for the College of Law to provide full scholarships
to selected students.
Eligibility: The Institute seeks talented students from West Virginia who are first-generation
college students, or whose socio-economic status is likely to be a barrier to a professional degree.
Program Dates: May 28- June 2, 2013
Application deadline: January
Contact: Tina Jernigan at (304) 293-6253 or Tina.Jernigan@mail.wvu.edu
Website Link: http://law.wvu.edu/summer-law-institute
Widener University School of Law (Jurist Academy: Delaware and Harrisburg Campuses)
A legal education at Widener Law stands on three pillars—demanding academic programs that
bring out the best in our students, a faculty of respected legal scholars and practitioners who are
dedicated to teaching, and a focus on experiential learning that ensures our graduates understand
how to apply the law as well as how to think about it.
Eligibility: Law School Prep Program for Rising College Juniors and Seniors
Program Dates: Delaware Dates (May 28-June 7, 2013) Harrisburg Dates (June 3-June 14 2013)
Application deadline: Delaware (April 15, 2012) Harrisburg (May 15, 2012)
Website Link:
http://law.widener.edu/Academics/NonJDAdmissions/JuristAcademyAdmissions.aspx#
William Mitchell College of Law (Summer Partnership in Law (SPIL)
The Summer Partnership in Law (SPIL) program offers undergraduate students and graduates a law
school experience to help them learn if law school is for them. Nearly half of SPIL participants have
gone on to law school since the program started in 1990. If you have been out of the academic
world for some time or want to discover William Mitchell's community, we encourage you to apply
for the SPIL program. Offered in partnership with Metropolitan State.
Eligibility: The Summer Partnership in Law (SPIL) program offers undergraduate students and
graduates a law school experience to help them learn if law school is for them.
Program Dates: June 14–July 18, 2013
Application deadline: May 28, 2013
Contact: William Mitchell Office of Multicultural Affairs at 651-290-6422 or MA@wmitchell.edu
Website Link: http://web.wmitchell.edu/diversity/see-yourself-at-mitchell/summer-partnershipin-law/