SUMMER Programs:

The Cornell university prelaw program

The Cornell University PreLaw Summer Program is an intensive prelaw program taught in New York City. This program is grounded in a 4-credit course taught by renowned attorney C. Evan Stewart, “The American Legal System,”, using the Socratic method used at most U.S. law schools. The program also includes an internship placement at a law firm or in the legal department of a corporation, government agency, or nonprofit organization, and is designed for undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year or higher by the summer of entry as well as for college graduates who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of America’s legal system. 

Duke Prelaw fellowship program

The Duke PreLaw Fellowship Program is intended to introduce college sophomores and juniors to the legal profession. Twenty to thirty students interested in preparing for a legal education will be selected for this program, and will expected to work hard and complete coursework. Visit the program website for further information regarding costs and eligibility.

The Donald j. Weidner summer program

Florida State University College of Law’s 2024 Summer for Undergraduates Program is a summer residential program that provides students with an inside look at law school and the legal profession. 

The Law School Preparation Academy at the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Law and Public Affairs

The Summer Law School Preparation Academy at the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Law and Public Affairs (SLSPA) offers an enhanced PreLaw curriculum, supplemented by guest speakers and practical experiences, in support of the Institute for Law and Public Affairs’ goal of increasing the number of Texas students who gain admission to and excel in law school. This program is geared toward sophomore or senior undergraduate students, but students with more than 30 credit hours are permitted to attend. The SLSPA includes four 3-credit courses and 2 non-credit courses. 

Summer Programs for Underrepresented Groups:

The King Hall Outreach Program (KHOP) at the UC Davis School of Law

The King Hall Outreach Program (KHOP) at the UC Davis School of Law helps college students from underrepresented communities prepare for the law school admissions process. The program hosts eligible college juniors and seniors for a series of weekend summer sessions in which students gain valuable knowledge about the law school admission process, learn writing, analytical, and logical reasoning skills, develop study techniques for taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and explore career paths available to law school graduates. 

Stanford Law Scholars institute (slsi)

Stanford Law School's SLSI is a leadership and pipeline program aimed to help college students from diverse backgrounds address obstacles that underrepresented minority, first-generation, and low-income undergraduate students in particular might face to accessing legal education. 

The Charles Hamilton Houston Law School Preparatory Institute at the University of Baltimore School of Law

The Charles Hamilton Houston Law School Preparatory Institute at the University of Baltimore School of Law is now accepting applications; it is a 7-week summer program held at Georgetown University Law Center and aims to prepare students of color with the skills necessary to succeed in law school. More information can be requested from the program's website. More information on dates and program subject matter can be provided by request, which is available through the link above.

CLEO (the Council on Legal Education Opportunity) Pre-Law Summer Institute (plsi)

CLEO (the Council on Legal Education Opportunity) is committed to diversifying the legal profession by expanding legal education opportunities to minority, low-income and disadvantaged groups. 

The IIT Chicago-Kent PreLaw Undergraduate Scholars Program

The IIT Chicago-Kent PreLaw Undergraduate Scholars Program is a 3-week summer institute which will: (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. This free full-time program is primarily directed at undergraduate college students from disadvantaged groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. 

LAWbound

LAWbound is an initiative of the LatinoJustice and provides targeted services that address some of the most common barriers to admission to law school. The program aims to increase the number of Latinos who successfully stay on the path to law school, and helps students effectively navigate the law school admissions process. 

PreLaw Summer Institute for American Indians and Alaska Natives

PreLaw Summer Institute for American Indians and Alaska Natives is an intensive 2-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. 

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) Law

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) Law is a summer internship and professional development program targeting talented Black, Hispanic, and Native American undergrads. This nonprofit organization offers accepted law school students a paid internship at a top law firm, immersive mentorship and networking, and law school prep and training. 

Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools (TRIALS)

Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools (TRIALS) is a rigorous, 5-week subsidized residential summer study program for students of modest means whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented at the nation’s top law schools. The program is a partnership of NYU School of Law, Harvard Law School, and the Advantage Testing Foundation. The location alternates between Boston and New York City. More information regarding eligibility and the application process can be accessed here.

THE LEXPRELAW Program

The LexPreLaw Program is an innovative diversity pipeline determined to learn about effective methods for increasing law school diversity and provide students with resources and guidance to pursue their goals of attending law school. Students who attend will have access to a free online Kaplan LSAT course, law school admissions counseling, and financial educational resources.

Cumberland Connection Program

You can learn more about the “Cumberland Connection Program” here: https://www.samford.edu/law/connection. It is basically a weeklong program where we bring first generation and underrepresented students, and students who have overcome significant obstacles, to campus for a week in May to experience law school. Students will work through a problem set, take 8 classes from law professors in subject areas related to the problem set, engage in a mock trial at the end of the week, receive training on applying to law school and excelling at it, and engage in social and networking opportunities. The cost of students who gain acceptance will be completely covered by Cumberland. Below is a tentative/mocked up agenda. I would be grateful if you would pass along the website (an application button appears at the top) to any and all students who may be interested – even those who may only be tangentially interested in law (as of yet – the goal is to motivate those who may not be considering law school to apply). More detail on the application process is available on the website.

For Entering Law Students
  1. Lem Garcia Law Scholarship
    (https://www.lemgarcialaw.com/scholarship)
    This scholarship is aimed at supporting students with a strong commitment to pursuing law, particularly those who have demonstrated leadership and academic excellence.
  2. Minority Media Scholars Program (MMSP)
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    This program offers financial assistance to students from underrepresented backgrounds who are dedicated to advancing social equity and media diversity in the legal profession.