LexPreLaw Program Design and Eligibility

LexPreLaw uses a cohort-based model of engaging and observing participants. In 2026, LexPreLaw will enroll 150 aspiring lawyers who already possess or will obtain a bachelor’s degree by August 2027 and who plan to seek law school admission for the fall 2027 entering class.

What will they receive:

Admission Counseling Group (50 participants):

• Ongoing admission counseling throughout the application process, beginning in June 2026
• An online LSAT prep course from Kaplan, with multiple start dates during summer 2026
• Guided access to financial education and law school informational resources from AccessLex
• Financial assistance
• Exclusive access to special events, program staff, and current and past LexPreLaw participants

LSAT Prep Group (75 participants):

• An online LSAT prep course from Kaplan, with multiple start dates during summer 2026
• Guided access to financial education and law school informational resources from AccessLex
• Financial assistance
• Exclusive access to special events, program staff, and current and past LexPreLaw participants

Financial Assistance Group (25 participants):

• Financial assistance during the 2026-27 application cycle

As a condition of participation in LexPreLaw, participants are required to submit monthly reports detailing their experiences 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 online. The participant research agreement outlines the complete scope of ongoing obligations and responsibilities associated with LexPreLaw participation.

During the 2026-27 cycle, LexPreLaw will enroll 150 participants. To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a member of a racial, ethnic, and/or socioeconomic group that is underrepresented in legal education.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree or will receive a bachelor’s degree by August 2027.
• Plan to seek law school admission for the fall 2027 entering class.
• Have an existing LSAT score and have scored no higher than the 25th percentile.
• Have not previously enrolled in a J.D. program at an ABA-approved law school.
• Submit all required application materials while slots are still available.

All applicants will be required to agree to the terms outlined in the Applicant Consent Form, and to consent to the terms of AccessLex Institute's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

LexPreLaw slots will be filled on a first-come, first-selected basis. The earlier all required application materials are submitted, the better the applicant's chances of being selected. Applicants will identify the Group to which they are applying on the application. When all slots in the Admission Counseling Group are filled, pending applicants for that Group will be automatically considered for available slots in the LSAT Prep Group or the Financial Assistance Group.

• Admission Counseling Group: The first 50 applicants who submit all required documents and select this Group as their preference will receive comprehensive law school admission counseling and a Kaplan online LSAT course, in addition to guided access to informational resources, and financial assistance from AccessLex.
• LSAT Prep Group: The next 75 applicants who submit all required documents and select this Group as their preference will receive a Kaplan online LSAT course, guided access informational resources, and financial assistance from AccessLex.
• Financial Assistance Group: The next 25 applicants who submit all required documents and select this group will receive financial assistance throughout the 2026-27 law school admission cycle.

The sooner all required documents are submitted, the better the applicant's chance of being selected for LexPreLaw.

Application for the 2026-27 LexPreLaw program is now open

Applying to LexPreLaw is a two-part process:

The Preliminary Application

A Preliminary Application must be completed to determine initial eligibility for the program.

For the Preliminary Application, the following is needed:

• Basic information regarding the applicant’s age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and family background;
• Basic information about the applicant’s educational background, including cumulative undergraduate GPA (from the college/university that awarded or will award the applicant’s bachelor’s degree);
• The applicant’s highest LSAT score and score percentile;
• The amount and term of the applicant’s latest Pell Grant award (if the applicant is claiming such award); and
• An email address where the applicant can receive LexPreLaw information (including a link to the Final Application).

Preliminary Applications are reviewed by program staff on a rolling basis, generally within three business days of submission. If the applicant meets the preliminary eligibility criteria, they will receive a unique link via email to submit the Final Application.