Resources for Considering and Preparing for Law School

(NOTE: Titles are links! Click the name of a program to find out more!)

CLEO Pipeline Program

  • CLEO is a non-profit that provides courses that range from general LSAT preparation to pre-law skills building to application competitiveness.

Roadmap Scholars Program – University of Virginia

  • An intensive in-person program split over two summers. Intended for sophomore applicants, participation occurs in the summer before junior year. Students attend mini-law classes and network with legal professionals

Underrepresented Law – University of Pennsylvania

  • This program connects Ivy League and Top 14 law students with diverse undergraduates interested in applying to law school, offering completely cost-free admissions support. It provides: Resume editing; General law school admissions advice; Essay editing; Interview preparation and more.The program is committed to increasing diversity in the legal field and is designed to remove financial barriers that often come with the law school application process. Open to college juniors and seniors who want admissions support. College freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to apply for an internship with their communications team.

Ms. JD

  • An organization designed to help women navigate the pre-law and law school process. From their site: “Ms. JD’s Pre-Law Foundations is a free virtual program to guide you through the entire process of starting your law school journey. From making the decision to apply to law school, all the way to your first day, Foundations has resources to set you up for success. Ms. JD’s Pre-Law Foundations is also home to the free Application Accelerator, a multi-day virtual conference designed to help you create the strongest law school application. The Accelerator will have sessions in both May and October to guide you through the entire application process.”

 

Cumberland Connection Program

  • A week long in-person boot camp featuring simulated law classes, tips and tricks on how to do well in applications and in law school, and networking opportunities with legal professionals