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Overview
Overview
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
Please note that Helix Bar Review is a nonprofit affiliate of AccessLex Institute. Applicants may not utilize AccessLex Institute grant funds to pay for non-Helix Bar Review commercial bar preparation programs or materials.
Helix Bar Review materials and services may be included in the proposed project, and are included in the program budget at current market rates.
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 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 [email protected].
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
Please note that Helix Bar Review is a nonprofit affiliate of AccessLex Institute. Applicants may not utilize AccessLex Institute grant funds to pay for non-Helix Bar Review commercial bar preparation programs or materials.
Helix Bar Review materials and services may be included in the proposed project, and are included in the program budget at current market rates.
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 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 [email protected].
Grant Application Review Schedule
Grant Application Review Schedule
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 16 and April 20, 2026 (11:59 pm ET) |
| Proposal Invitation Notification | On or before June 23, 2026 |
| Full Proposal Deadline | September 1, 2026 (11:59 pm ET) |
| Funding Invitations Announced | On or before November 2, 2026 |
Email questions to [email protected]
AccessLex Institute accepts and reviews applications for the Bar Success Research Grant Program on the following schedule:
| Letters of Inquiry Accepted | Between March 16 and April 20, 2026 (11:59 pm ET) |
| Proposal Invitation Notification | On or before June 23, 2026 |
| Full Proposal Deadline | September 1, 2026 (11:59 pm ET) |
| Funding Invitations Announced | On or before November 2, 2026 |
Email questions to [email protected]
Grant Resources
Grant Resources
Grant Resources
Grant Resources
- Bar Success Research Grant Program — FAQs
- Bar Success Research Grant Program — LOI Form Preview
- Bar Success Research Grant Program — Full Proposal Application Preview
- Bar Success Research Grant Program — Timeline Template
- AccessLex Institute Grant Application Policy
- AccessLex Institute Grant Agreement — Over 125K Template
- Grantee and Applicant Resources
- Presentation slides from a previous year's Deep Dive into the Bar Success Grant Programs webinar. While this presentation is from a previous year's cycle, the content is still relevant.
- Bar Success Research Grant Program — FAQs
- Bar Success Research Grant Program — LOI Form Preview
- Bar Success Research Grant Program — Full Proposal Application Preview
- Bar Success Research Grant Program — Timeline Template
- AccessLex Institute Grant Application Policy
- AccessLex Institute Grant Agreement — Over 125K Template
- Grantee and Applicant Resources
- Presentation slides from a previous year's Deep Dive into the Bar Success Grant Programs webinar. While this presentation is from a previous year's cycle, the content is still relevant.