Note: Applications are still being accepted, on a rolling basis.

Program Information

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate, a student must:

• be from a group traditionally underrepresented in the law;
• receive their 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
• plan to attend law school in New York or be a New York State resident

Financial Assistance

The NY LEO Program is provided free of charge to participants. Covered expenses include:

• tuition
• courses and textbooks
• dormitory room
• meal plan
• access to libraries & computer facilities
• LINK TO APPLY:
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV7H1XwxIbnKuYheusYyhEUk3WRsVe–6hD4dAhoVTchNEnA/viewform

The LSAC Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program is a unique immersive learning experience specifically aimed at undergraduate students from minoritized groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. Each year, several member law schools host PLUS Programs and we are pleased to announce that our host law schools are currently accepting applications for their 2023 programs.  

The PLUS Program helps participants explore their interest in law, understand the skills needed to succeed in law school, gain insights on the legal profession and future career options, and learn more about navigating the law school admission process. Participants also build confidence and community through supportive networking and mentoring relationships with diverse legal professionals, faculty, and peers as they engage in a program that specifically acknowledges and addresses the challenges faced by minoritized students on the path to law school.

There is no cost to apply or to attend the program if selected. We invite you to learn more about the PLUS Program and this year’s host law schools. For more information, students can attend a webinar on Tuesday, February 28, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, which will provide program details as well as insights from a panel of PLUS alumni. Students can register for the webinar with their LawHub account.

We appreciate your enduring support and collaboration in building a more diverse and inclusive legal profession. Please feel free to reach out to DiversityOffice@LSAC.org with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Angela Winfield
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Law School Admission Council

Summer Pre-Law Pipeline Program

The New York Law School (NYLS) Summer Pre-Law Program is designed to provide students from underrepresented communities with a dedicated set of opportunities to explore the law and create a pathway to earn their J.D. degree at NYLS.The Summer Pre-Law Program is open to rising college juniors who study in the New York City metropolitan area, or elsewhere in New York, and participants will attend courses at NYLS for two consecutive summers. We work directly with undergraduate partner institutions to identify candidates, so we encourage you to pass along this information to interested students and those eager to pursue a career in the legal field. The program runs for four weeks the summer before students’ junior year and four weeks the summer before students’ senior year. As part of the program, NYLS also checks in with participating students throughout their junior and senior years and provides them with law school-related resources.This year’s program begins on June 5, 2023 and ends on June 29, 2023. The curriculum, which includes four hours of class per day, four days a week, was developed and is taught by NYLS faculty members. It includes these topics: Is Studying Law for You?Developing Characteristics of the Successful Law StudentDeveloping Law School Thinking Skills:Thinking about meaningReading for comprehensionPutting your thoughts into words with precisionReasoning by syllogismReasoning by analogyIntroduction to Legal MethodWritten Legal CommunicationProfessional DevelopmentProject-Based CapstonePreparing for the LSAT The Project-Based Capstone represents the culmination of students’ work during each summer session and will engage students in simulated arguments on behalf of a “client.” This year’s program will be taught in a hybrid virtual and in-person format, and the schedule will be as follows: Week 1: June 5–8 (in-person) Week 2: June 12–15 (virtual) Week 3: June 19–22 (virtual) Week 4: June 26–29 (in-person) The deadline to apply is Friday, March 10, 2023. Application decisions will be communicated to each applicant no later than April 8, 2023. Please contact Ella Mae Estrada, Associate Dean and Vice PresidentEnrollment Management, Student Financial Services and Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at 212.431.2888 with any questions.

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preLaw magazine has named NYLS a top school for Business Law, Criminal Law, Tax Law, and Racial Justice. This recognition was driven by the unique programs and opportunities available through NYLS centers and institutes such as the Center for Business and Financial Law, the James Tricarico Jr. Institute for the Business of Law and In-House Counsel, and the Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law. Read more about our top-ranked programs.

Important LinksHow to Apply Personal Statement Tips Letters of Recommendation Tips Our Institutional Diversity Plan Digital Commons Videos Virtual TourWelcome to NYLSStudent PanelQ&A With Alumni

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Office of Admissions and Student Financial Services185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013-2921Toll-Free 1.877.937.NYLS • T  212.431.2888 • E  admissions@nyls.edu

The fee for this program is $50. If you participate in it, please keep your receipt and present to me for a reimbursement of the amount after you complete the workshop and test. Michael.Paris@csi.cuny.edu

Please forward to your students. 

Hello!

The University at Buffalo School of Law is offering a virtually and in-person LSAT Prep Workshop and Practice Testevents to help you prepare for the LSAT. Come and learn what skills you will need to succeed in getting the best LSAT score possible. The following in-person LSAT Prep events will take place  in O’Brian Hall, University at Buffalo, North Campus. 

LSAT Prep Workshop
Schedule:9:30 a.m. – Registration
10:00 a.m. – Workshop begins
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Workshop continues
Saturday, March 4^th, 2023
Saturday, April 22^nd, 2023

No refunds are available 48 hours prior to the workshop.

Be prepared for test day! Learn valuable test-taking strategies. A Practice Test costs $50 and includes test administration of LSAT Prep Test, lunch, a 3-hour review and Q&A with Erin Decker ’16 who scored a perfect 180 on the LSAT.

LSAT Practice Tests
Schedule:
8:30 -9:00 a.m. – Check-in
9:00 -9:30 a.m. – Test Taking Strategies
9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Administer LSAT Prep Test TBD
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Review
Saturday, April 1^st, 2023, (LSAT Prep Test TBD) 
No refunds are available 48 hours prior to the practice test.

SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY!

Sincerely,

Kristen 

Kristen M. Kelly 
Assistant Director of Admissions

Coordinator for Diversity Recruitment

(she, her, hers)

My Office is a Safe Space.
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State University of New York
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Buffalo, NY  14260-1100
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As part of Fordham Law School’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are happy to announce that applications for the IDEAL Program is NOW OPEN! This two-and-a-half-year program offers participating students early exposure to the study and practice of law. Additionally, participants will earn a stipend of $1,475 for each summer session they are enrolled in the program.Program Highlights: Enrollment in Fordham’s Pre-law Summer Institute Participation in The Council for Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) Jumpstart LSAT ProgramPaid summer internships with public interest organizations, district attorney offices, NYC law firms, and moreEnrollment in an LSAT preparation course (cost covered by the program)Mentoring, networking and training opportunities throughout the year Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited college or university within the Fordham University CUNY, and SUNY EOP network Students must be in their sophomore year at the time of the application (entering junior year Fall 2023)Demonstrates an interest in pursuing a law degree or an interest in the law. Learn more and apply at law.fordham.edu/idealprogram Priority Deadline: Feburary 13, 2023 Final Deadline: March 6, 2023 Apply Here We welcome the opportunity to meet with students. The following form allows you to schedule a visit with prospective applicants: Schedule a visit Past IDEAL students have interned with: Children’s Defense Fund, Bronx Legal Services, District Attorney’s Offices, New York City, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), udges Offices Download our brochure

Fordham Law School  |   150 w 62nd St, NYC  |  law.fordham.edu

Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Tech is sponsoring a resident Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program fromSunday, June 4 through Friday, June 23, 2023. We hope you will share information about our program with students who might be interested in going to law school. Currently, the program is scheduled to take place in person. However, we will continue to monitor the CDC guidelines and adjust our program if it becomes necessary to ensure the safety of all involved. 

PLUS offers a unique and unforgettable experience for college students who are interested in the legal profession. This rigorous three-week program is designed to prepare students for law school or a career in the legal profession by helping them to develop essential core competencies needed to succeed in these areas. The program targets undergraduate college students from groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. 

The PLUS program is a free, three-week summer program that will: 

• provide participants with a deeper understanding of legal education via the program’s rigorous doctrinal and experiential skills-based curriculum;
• help participants develop essential core competencies needed to succeed in the law school application and admissions process, as well as insight into navigating the process; and
• expose students to a wide range of career paths and professionals within the legal profession. 

Interested students can access the PLUS website at PLUS Information to complete the online application. Read a recent article about the continued success of the Chicago-Kent PLUS program:

• Chicago-Kent’s Commitment to National Program Combating Racial Enrollment Gaps Now Longest-Running in Country

Should you have any questions, please contact Marsha Ross-Jackson, Director, PLUS Program via email atmrossjac@kentlaw.iit.edu. 

Very truly yours,

Marsha Ross-Jackson, Esq. 

Director, PLUS Program 

565 West Adams Street, Room 807 

Chicago, IL 60661-3691 

312-906-5346 Voice 

773-240-4973 Cell

312-906-5280 Fax  

Website:  https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/pre-law-undergraduate-scholars-program

The workshop will be conducted by Dorothy Moneymaker, a veteran TestMasters instructor with an official LSAT score of 175 and over 20 years of LSAT teaching experience. Attendees will be challenged with a series of difficult LSAT questions and Dorothy will demonstrate the most effective methods for tackling them.

We are holding a virtual LSAT Workshop next week for students at top colleges in the Eastern Time Zone and are inviting everyone at CSI who might be interested in attending. If you could forward this invitation to your students, we’d appreciate it! I can also send along a clickable flyer if that’s easier to post in newsletters, etc.. Just let me know! —Best, Christina

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Hello!

You are invited to a Logical Reasoning Workshop presented by TestMasters, the leader in high-end LSAT preparation.

When: February 2, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://www.testmasters.net/workshop/4969

If you are interested in law school and want to crush the LSAT, don’t miss this great opportunity. RSVP now to save your spot!

Greetings and Happy New Year from Boston University School of Law! We are excited to announce that in summer 2023, under the LSAC Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program, we will again host the BU Summer Prelaw Academy (BU-SPLA), a residential four-week program focused on countering structural and environmental forces that unevenly tax students of color and first-generation college students. The program intentionally addresses the challenges faced by minoritized students who are underrepresented in the legal profession. Boston University School of Law is proud to continue to be a part of this exciting and innovative program. Our 2022 program was an enormous success, and we are incredibly excited to host a new cohort of students in 2023. BU-SPLA will expose students to foundational law school coursework, critical race theory, and experiential learning. Student will also learn about the law school admissions process and be mentored while working on a personal statement, a diversity statement, and a resume. And of course, students will enjoy social outings in Boston and the opportunity to build community with their peers. BU Law faculty and staff will come together to welcome, teach, and support BU-SPLA students and offer a glimpse into what it is like to be a student at BU Law. BU-SPLA will take place here at BU Law’s modern, spacious law complex from June 6–30, 2023. The application will open on January 16, 2023, and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2023. I hope you will share this exciting opportunity with your students. I will be hosting two informational webinars on January 24, 2023, and February 15, 2023. The links to register are below. Register for the February webinar:https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KIY8qtJPQSe401MD6FuV3QFebruary 16, 2023, at 12:00pm EST I welcome the opportunity to speak with you about the program and answer any questions you or your students may have. Please feel free to contact me directly at 617-353-7751 or chloeam@bu.edu. Wishing you a wonderful semester,Chloe Mathews, Esq., BU Law ‘122023 BU-SPLA DirectorSenior Associate Director of Admissions and Diversity InitiativesThis program received funding from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The opinions and conclusions contained in this document are the opinions and conclusions of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of LSAC.Give us a call at 617-353-3100 or email us at bulawadm@bu.edu.

To support your pre-law students this term, we are hosting a series of free events, and we thought you might be interested in sharing these expert-led sessions with your students.

The events cover a range of topics, from law school admissions and researching law schools to the most challenging questions on the LSAT^® exam.

I have listed the events for January and February below, but more are available through April. Students can register at: www.kaptest.com/lsat/free/lsat-free-events.

Tuesday, January 31st

8:00 pm ET

The Hardest LSAT Questions Ever

Congrats on being the kind of LSAT test taker who wants to engage with the most challenging official questions  the test maker has ever created. Join us and learn what makes the toughest LSAT questions, and how to identify and tackle them. 

Thursday, February 9th

4:00 pm ET

The Biggest Law School Application Mistakes to Avoid

There’s a lot of misconceptions about the law school admissions process. Learn the do’s and don’ts as we review timelines, statistics, and insights from our annual survey of law school admissions officers.

Wednesday, February 22nd

7:00 pm ET

All the Ways to Prep for the LSAT

Learn the pros and cons of self-prep resources and comprehensive LSAT courses to help decide which is best for you. Our experts will go over free and low-cost self-prep tools along with course benefits to show you the ways to maximize your score on test day.

NEW COURSE: POL 597 46066: Internships in Law (3 credits)

Instructor:  Irini Bekhit
Class Meets, at St. George Campus
Tuesdays, 4:00 to 5:15, in person
Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:15, online synchronous.

Description: This course provides students with knowledge and practical skills needed to function in professional legal settings, and particularly courtroom settings and contexts. Topics to be covered:  I. The Courtroom and Different types of courts and their functions; II. Positions in the Court (employment opportunities for all skill sets); III. Professional Attire/Demeanor and Attitude; IV. Memo writing/Cover Letter/Emails; V. Interview Skills/Zoom and in person/Appearances before the Judge; VI. Legal Research and writing (intro level); VII. Fact patterns and writing techniques; VIII. Student projects on increasing diversity in the court/system.

If you would like to register for this course you will need a special permission number. Just email Professor Michael Paris, Michael.Paris@csi.cuny.edu