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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Research and Data
Approaching the Bar: An Analysis of Post-Graduation Bar Exam Study Habits
July 13, 2021
Research and Data
Law School in a Pandemic: Student Perspectives on Distance Learning and Lessons for the Future
June 16, 2021
Research and Data
Analyzing First-Time Bar Exam Passage on the UBE in New York State
May 19, 2021
Research and Data
Equitable Access to the Legal Profession Requires Greater Transparency
May 12, 2021
Research and Data
It’s Not Where You Start, It’s How You Finish: Predicting Law School and Bar Success
March 24, 2021
Research and Data
Analyzing Pathways to the J.D. with National Student Clearinghouse Data
January 25, 2021
Research and Data
Tracking Changes in Uncertain Times: Updates from the Legal Education Data Deck
October 27, 2020
Research and Data
Analytix Now Includes Recently Released Bar Passage Outcomes and 509 Required Disclosures
March 17, 2020