Pathways to Law
Applying to law school can be challenging, especially if you don’t have friends or family who have gone through the process. On this page the Career Network has curated a list of resources for those interested in pursuing law school.
Applying to Law School
Opportunities for Students in the Legal Profession
NYU
Compilation of programs and resources to guide students on law school applications, the LSAT, and talent programs.
Law School Application Process
Center for Pre-Law Advising
University of Wisconsin
Reviews process of applying to law school and includes resources for each step (fee waivers, scholarship databases, student orgs, pipeline programs).
Finding Legal Jobs Before Law School
JD Advising – PreLaw School Programs
Compiles opportunities for law students to get legal work experience the summer before law school
Resources for Applying to Law School
Dornsife Career Pathways, USC
Compilation of resources for applying to law school, taking the LSAT, etc.
Applying as a First Gen Student
First Gen Initiative, American Bar Association
Compiles a number of resources for prospective and current law students and first-gen attorneys.
Video Law School Application Advice
A2Z
The Dean of Admissions for UMichigan Law reads law school applications and highlights improvements and gives advice to prospective students.
Application Resources for Underrepresented Minority Applicants
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
Compiles legal organizations for racially and ethnically diverse students to access in the process of applying to law school.
LSAT Study Resources
Practice LSATs and Study Materials
LawHub, Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
LawHub has official practice tests from LSAC and provides on-demand courses, podcasts, and more to guide students through LSAT preparation.
Law School Admissions Blog for First Gen Students & LSAT Takers
Bright New Beginnings
Reviews strategy and tips for LSAT preparation and links resources.
Pre-Law Mentorship and Training
Compilation of Law School Pipeline Programs
College of Law, DePaul
Lists different organizations that offer training and mentorship programs to first-gen law students before their first year.
Compilation of Summer Pre-Law Programs
Prelaw, Boston University
Compilation of Pipeline Programs for diverse law students and general applicants.
Pre-Law Mentorship and Training
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
The Plus, Guided Journey (PGJ) Program offers mentorship, financial aid education, LSAC fee waivers for two exams, a subscription to LawHub Advantage, and access to law school workshops. PGJ is a fully virtual program; however, they offer meet-ups throughout the year in Boston, Southern CA, and DC. Deadlines: Applications open on December 16, 2024. Eligibility: Applicants who intend to matriculate to law school in 2026.
PreLaw Counseling Program
AccessLex
LexPreLaw selects a cohort of aspiring law students who receive counseling on the law school application process, a free Kaplan LSAT prep course, and financial education on how to pay for law school. Deadlines: Applications open March 2025. Eligibility: Applicants who intend to matriculate to law school in Fall 2025 and possess an underrepresented background.
Diversity Pathway Program Directory
AccessLex
AccessLex provides an online database to allow prospective law students explore and learn more about pathway programs serving law school applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.
Pre-Law Training Fellowship
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO)
The SEO Law Fellowship provides a two-week training program where Fellows will attend academic and professional development sessions. Fellows also receive a 10-week paid summer internship at a big law firm prior to starting law school. During their first year of law school, SEO Fellows will receive mentorship from legal tutors and professors. Deadlines: Applications are open until February 28, 2025. Eligibility: Students who come from underserved backgrounds and plan to matriculate to law school in Fall of 2025 and have taken the LSAT/GRE/GMAT at least once before applying.
Launchpad Scholars Pipeline Program
Yale Law School
The Yale Launchpad Program provides training where Fellows will attend academic and professional development sessions. Deadlines: Information Sessions are from January-March 2025. Applications open on February 20, 2025. Eligibility: Applicants who intend to matriculate to law school in Fall 2027.
Pre-Law Summer Training Institute
Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
CLEO provides a Pre-Law Summer Institute Program that runs for 6 weeks and teaches fellows how to take law school exams, brief cases, etc. The 2025 dates and application have not yet been released.
Thriving in Law School
Law School Online Resources
Access Lex
MAX Pre-Law provides an online suite of resources like webinars, checklists, financial coaching, and interactive lessons for pre-law students. The content focuses on educating students on how to pay for law school and strategize for admission.
Legal Diversity Resources
Hunter College, CUNY
Compiles scholarship programs, financial training, diverse legal organizations/networks, etc.
Resources for Diverse Law Students
4 Legal Leads
Compiles scholarship programs, diverse legal organizations/networks, etc.
Compilation of Law School Scholarships
University of Washington, Tacoma
Compiles resources for financial support for diverse law students.
Informational Blog for First Generaiton Law Students
FirstGenJD
Provides blog articles about common law student problems/issues. Hasn’t been updated since 2019-2020.
Resources for First Gen Law Students
Law Career Center, University of Minnesota
Provides resources that define common law school terminology, links to diversity programs, and articles.