Bar Success Research Grant Program
Bar Success Research Grant Program

Bar Success Research Grant Program

 

Overview

 

Overview

The Bar Success Research Grant Program funds well-designed and rigorous studies of the bar examination. Examples of focus include predictors of bar exam performance; bar exam test design and/or efficacy; and successful study or preparation methodologies. Proposals focusing on other relevant aspects of the bar exam are also welcomed.

To be fundable, projects must:

  • Have a duration of 12‒24 months and seek funding in the amount of $150,000‒$300,000
  • Have a clear research design, using appropriate methodologies  

Applicants may not use grant funds to purchase commercial bar preparation programs or materials. It is appropriate for grant funds to be used to study existing commercial bar preparation data (for example, data that have previously been collected for past or currently matriculated students). However, if your research design calls for the use of bar preparation programs or materials, you must either use Helix offerings (which are provided on an in-kind basis) or seek alternate funding for research components that use non-Helix programs or materials.

More information about Helix is available here: HelixBarReview.org.

If you have specific questions regarding any part of the application process, please direct any specific questions regarding this to Grants@accesslex.org.

The Bar Success Research Grant Program funds well-designed and rigorous studies of the bar examination. Examples of focus include predictors of bar exam performance; bar exam test design and/or efficacy; and successful study or preparation methodologies. Proposals focusing on other relevant aspects of the bar exam are also welcomed.

To be fundable, projects must:

  • Have a duration of 12‒24 months and seek funding in the amount of $150,000‒$300,000
  • Have a clear research design, using appropriate methodologies  

Applicants may not use grant funds to purchase commercial bar preparation programs or materials. It is appropriate for grant funds to be used to study existing commercial bar preparation data (for example, data that have previously been collected for past or currently matriculated students). However, if your research design calls for the use of bar preparation programs or materials, you must either use Helix offerings (which are provided on an in-kind basis) or seek alternate funding for research components that use non-Helix programs or materials.

More information about Helix is available here: HelixBarReview.org.

If you have specific questions regarding any part of the application process, please direct any specific questions regarding this to Grants@accesslex.org.

Grant Application Review Schedule

Grant Application Review Schedule

AccessLex Institute accepts and reviews applications for the Bar Success Research Grant Program on the following schedule:

Letters of Inquiry Accepted 

Between March 15 and April 19, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)

Proposal Invitation Notification

On or before June 21, 2024

Full Proposal Deadline

August 30, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)

Funding Invitations Announced

On or before November 1, 2024

 

Email questions to Grants@accesslex.org

AccessLex Institute accepts and reviews applications for the Bar Success Research Grant Program on the following schedule:

Letters of Inquiry Accepted 

Between March 15 and April 19, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)

Proposal Invitation Notification

On or before June 21, 2024

Full Proposal Deadline

August 30, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)

Funding Invitations Announced

On or before November 1, 2024

 

Email questions to Grants@accesslex.org

Grant Resources

Grant Resources