

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
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
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
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
- 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