Review AccessLex Institute’s research and reports related to federal policy discussions that impact law school and higher education more broadly.
Policy Analyses
Our policy analyses investigate issues related to federal student loan programs.
Issue Briefs
Our issue briefs contextualize federal higher education policy concerns and offer recommendations for Congress.
Reports
Our research reports offer in-depth analyses of federal policy concerns.
Our state-based sheets offer key insights into advanced degree enrollment and attainment, drawing on data from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the American Bar Association. These resources also highlight graduate and professional student borrowing patterns (e.g., Grad PLUS, Unsubsidized Loans) and broader trends in income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), using data from ED.
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Diversity Programs
Professionals in Legal Education Developing Greater Equity (PLEDGE) Initiative
Diversity Programs
Even Without Affirmative Action, Schools Still Have the Freedom to Pursue Diversity
August 30, 2023
Diversity Programs
Protecting Diversity: Can We Afford to Throw Out Grutter Before Its Expiration Date?
June 23, 2023
Diversity Programs
“Freedom Is Not Enough…”: Affirmative Action and J.D. Completion Among Underrepresented People of Color
June 16, 2023