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  

 

In light of the launch of Helix Bar Review, Inc. (“Helix”) a non-profit affiliate of AccessLex Institute, applicants may not utilize AccessLex grant funds to pay for competitor commercial bar preparation programs or materials. To the extent applicants include non-Helix programs and materials as part of research design, applicants are advised to (1) utilize comparable Helix offerings – which will be provided on an in-kind (non-cash) basis, or (2) seek alternate funding for research components requiring use of 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.

 

Webinar

Download the 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.

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  

 

Have specific questions about the grant application process? Please read the AccessLex Institute Grant Application Policy.

 

Webinar

Download the presentation slides from the Deep Dive into the Bar Success Grant Programs webinar.

 

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, 2023 (11:59 pm ET)

Proposal Invitation Notification

On or before June 23, 2023

Full Proposal Deadline

September 1, 2023 (11:59 pm ET)

Funding Invitations Announced

On or before November 3, 2023

 

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, 2023 (11:59 pm ET)

Proposal Invitation Notification

On or before June 23, 2023

Full Proposal Deadline

September 1, 2023 (11:59 pm ET)

Funding Invitations Announced

On or before November 3, 2023

 

Email questions to Grants@accesslex.org

 

Grant Resources

 

Grant Resources