LexPreLaw FAQs

All LexPreLaw participants will benefit from financial assistance and guided access to informational resources during the program. Participants will also have access to financial education and opportunities to engage with current law students and legal professionals. Some participants will receive admission counseling and/or LSAT prep leading up to and throughout the law school admission cycle. For more detailed information on the resources offered in LexPreLaw, check out the Informational Webinar at minute 6:30.

Racial and ethnic underrepresentation is determined by comparing the proportion of law students at ABA-approved law schools who identify as members of specific race/ethnic groups, to the proportions of overall U.S. population. A group is deemed underrepresented when its proportion of law students is lower than its proportion of the U.S. population. Individuals who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native; Black/African American; Latine/Hispanic; and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander are considered underrepresented among U.S. law students. We define socioeconomic underrepresentation as being a first-generation bachelor’s degree graduate or a recipient of a federal Pell Grant during undergraduate education.

LexPreLaw selects applicants who possess potential for success in law school but have standardized test scores that suggest they would have difficulty gaining admission to almost every law school.

To be eligible for LexPreLaw, applicants must have an LSAT score no higher than the 25th percentile. 

There is no GPA requirement associated with LexPreLaw. 

The LexPreLaw application is a two-part process. Applicants submit a Preliminary Application to provide background information. If applicants meet preliminary eligibility requirements, they will be invited to submit a Final Application.

The Final Application involves providing documentation of 1) an official or unofficial academic transcript from an accredited university that shows the applicant’s name and proof of degree completion by the target law school enrollment date; and 2) a full LSAT score report showing the applicant’s name, all test date(s), test score(s), and score percentile(s). You can view a walkthrough of the Preliminary and Final Application process in the Informational Webinar starting at minute 30.

The applicant should report their highest LSAT score and score percentile in their Preliminary Application. Applicants must submit their full LSAT score report in the Final Application. To be eligible for LexPreLaw, applicants must have a highest LSAT score at or below the 25th percentile. For more on who is eligible for LexPreLaw and LexPostBacc, check out minute 18:06 in the Informational Webinar.

LexPreLaw only selects applicants who have previously taken the LSAT and can produce a score report.

Applicants must get in touch with their college/university to receive their college transcripts. Applicants can submit a copy of either official or unofficial transcripts. We rarely encounter scenarios where applicants cannot receive their college transcript even if they graduated many years ago. AccessLex does not cover processing fees associated with retrieval of college transcripts.

If an applicant has previously enrolled in a J.D. program at an ABA-approved law school, they are not eligible to participate in LexPreLaw.

LexPreLaw is rooted in the belief that there is much untapped potential among law school applicants who are least likely to gain admission, due to unfavorable LSAT scores and unfamiliarity with the application process. We believe that with adequate information, resources, and support, many of these applicants can be successful as law students and lawyers. The LSAT has value in predicting law school success, but aptitude and potential are not fully captured by the exam.

There are no fees associated with LexPreLaw. All stipulated resources are provided at no cost. 

Eligible LexPreLaw applicants will be selected for the program in the order they submit all required application documents. The sooner an applicant submits all required documents, the better their chance of being selected for LexPreLaw. We cover how applicants are selected in the Informational Webinar starting at 19:40.

Past LexPreLaw participants will be considered for selection starting July 1. Applicants who are prior participants are subject to additional review of their application materials and may not be selected on a first-come, first-selected basis.

The purpose of LexPreLaw is two-fold: to maximize participants’ chances of acceptance into law school, and to explore and develop sustainable models for increasing law school diversity. In order to conduct analyses of the impact of the program components, participants must agree to allow AccessLex researchers to observe their law school admission experiences and outcomes. 

LexPreLaw participants are required to submit monthly reports detailing their experiences and outcomes during the law school admission process. An online reporting form will be forwarded to participants via email each month, beginning in September 2026 and continuing through August of the following year. Participants will complete and submit reporting forms and surveys online. The participant research agreement will outline the complete scope of ongoing obligations and responsibilities associated with LexPreLaw participation. 

LexPreLaw is a pre-law pathway program for individuals seeking Fall 2027 admission. The program focuses on improving applicants’ odds of admission through LSAT preparation, admissions counseling, financial assistance, and engagement opportunities, with access to specific program components varying by selection and program capacity.

LexPostBacc is an academically intensive program designed for individuals who would benefit from demonstrating their academic readiness for law school coursework prior to matriculation. Participants complete a structured, law school–like curriculum and must meet minimum proficiency requirements to remain in the program. LexPostBacc is available either through a law school referral or by applying directly to LexPostBacc Direct.

Applicants should consider their intended law school timeline and preparation needs when deciding which program is the best fit. For more detailed information on the difference between LexPreLaw and LexPostBacc Direct, check out the Informational Webinar at minute 21:34.

To receive in-depth assistance with your application materials, you must be part of the Admission Counseling Group. All other participants may receive general guidance for application materials through the program but will not receive individualized reviews of materials. We explained the various LexPreLaw groups in the Informational Webinar starting at minute 6:08.

The right program for you depends on where you are in your law school journey and the type of support you need.

LexPreLaw is ideal if you want LSAT preparation, admissions counseling, financial support, and structured engagement opportunities to improve your chances of getting into law school. It’s a traditional prelaw pathway and is open to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria.

Choose LexPostBacc Direct if you are ready for an academic challenge before law school. LexPostBacc Direct is best for applicants who want to demonstrate readiness for law school by completing a law school-style curriculum before matriculating. This program requires meeting proficiency benchmarks at each stage and is designed for students who are prepared for a more rigorous, academic experience. During the application process, law schools will be able to see your participation and performance in LexPostBacc as evidence of your academic readiness for law school.

We offer a completely free, full-length commercial LSAT prep course from Kaplan. This is the same premium course Kaplan sells to the public for around $1,250. Participants receive six weeks of live online instruction (four hours per week), full-length practice exams, coordinated access to LSAC LawHub, and adaptive learning modules tailored to the specific skills needed for LSAT success. Kaplan LSAT prep courses begin at multiple points throughout the summer. Participants who are selected for LSAT prep will be able to choose from available course schedules that best fit their schedule. LSAT prep is covered in the Informational Webinar at minute 6:40.

All LexPreLaw participants will have the opportunity to receive up to $600 in financial assistance from AccessLex. There are multiple ways to receive cash during the program, including engaging in program evaluation activities and completing law school application tasks in a timely manner. We cover financial assistance in the Informational Webinar at minute 7:28.

LexPreLaw is designed for individuals planning to apply in the upcoming fall admissions cycle (Fall 2027 admission). Participants receive admissions counseling and LSAT preparation, enabling them to submit strong applications in the winter and matriculate into law school the following fall. If you do not intend to matriculate to law school in Fall 2027, consider applying to the 2027–2028 cycle of LexPreLaw.

LexPreLaw programming begins in June 2026 and supports participants throughout the 2026–2027 law school application cycle, culminating in Fall 2027 law school matriculation. Program activities vary by participant and may include LSAT preparation during the summer, admissions counseling beginning in June, and ongoing engagement and support through the application season. View the full LexPreLaw programming cycle in the Informational Webinar starting at minute 9:09.

No. LexPreLaw does not provide LSAT registration fee waivers. However, participants may get information about applying for fee waivers here: Apply for a Fee Waiver.

There is no age limit for LexPreLaw. If you have a bachelor’s degree and meet other eligibility requirements, you are welcome to apply.

LexPreLaw is AccessLex’s flagship program for pre-law students who are actively seeking Fall 2027 admission. We recommend applicants who are seeking law school admission right now to apply for that program. For individuals earlier in their pre-law journey or seeking to strengthen academic readiness before applying, LexPostBacc Direct may be a better starting point. To be eligible for either program, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree prior to the start of the program.

Absolutely! We encourage former LexPostBacc Direct participants to apply to LexPreLaw to receive admissions counseling and LSAT prep assistance. Former LexPostBacc Direct participants will have priority placement in the admissions counseling group. We believe completing both programs will make you a more competitive law school applicant.

Yes! Former LexPreLaw participants are eligible to apply to LexPostBacc Direct to gain exposure to law school like curriculum and to demonstrate their academic readiness for law school. Through this program, participants strengthen their critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and legal writing skills. Upon completion, they receive a letter documenting their performance, which they may share with law schools as part of the admissions process.

If your aim is to participate in LexPreLaw to improve your LSAT score, please be sure you are eligible to retake the LSAT. LSAC has established limits on the number of times individuals can sit for the exam. Individuals can take the exam up to five times within the current reportable score period (five years) and seven times total in a lifetime. If you have exceeded or are close to exceeding this threshold, consider requesting an exam waiver from LSAC.

To be eligible for the program you must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.