LexScholars Preliminary Application

LexPreLaw Preliminary Application
The 2026-27 LexPreLaw application is open.

Before beginning the application, please review the eligibility requirements. Applications that do not meet program requirements will not be reviewed.

Applying to these programs is a two-part process involving a Preliminary Application and Final Application.

On the Preliminary Application, you will provide
- Cumulative GPA (from the college/university that awarded or will award your bachelor’s degree);
- Highest LSAT score and percentile;
- The amount of latest Pell Grant award and the term in which it was received; and
- A permanent email address that you check regularly to receive program information – school (.edu) or work (.gov) accounts are discouraged
The Final Application

Applicants who meet program eligibility criteria based on their Preliminary Application will be emailed a link to the Final Application to upload an academic transcript and full LSAT score report. Invitations to submit a Final Application are generally made within two weeks of a completed Preliminary Application.

Before beginning each application form, ensure that you have gathered the necessary materials and information. You should complete each stage of the application process as soon as possible. Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so the sooner you finish, the sooner you may be selected.

Which program are you applying for?
Account Record Type
LexPostBacc Direct
Program Year
When are you planning on entering law school?
Earliest Term Law School Admission
This program is intended for people seeking admission to law school between Fall 2027 and Fall 2028. Please consider applying next year. Click Next to exit the application.
LexPreLaw is designed exclusively for individuals seeking law school admission in Fall 2027. Please consider applying next year. Please click Next to exit the application.

Have you previously enrolled in a J.D. program at an ABA approved law school?
This program is intended for law school applicants who have not attended law school. Please click Next to exit the application.

Do you possess a bachelor’s degree, or have completed at least 90 bachelor’s degree credit hours (including in-progress hours)?
This program is intended for applicants to law school who either hold a bachelor’s degree or have finished at least 90 credit hours towards their bachelor’s degree. Please consider applying in the future. Please click Next to exit the application.

Are you a United States citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States?
At this time, this program is open only to United States citizens, permanent residents, and individuals otherwise authorized to work in the United States. Please click Next to exit the application.

Have you previously participated in a LexScholars pathway program (LexPostBacc or LexPreLaw)?
Prior LexScholar Participation
Please keep in mind how prior LexScholars participation impacts your current application. LexPreLaw welcomes applications from individuals who have previously participated in LexPreLaw; however, preference is given to first-time applicants. Repeat applicants for LexPreLaw will be eligible for consideration starting July 1. Former LexPreLaw participants are permitted to apply for LexPostBacc Direct.
Please keep in mind how prior LexScholars participation impacts your current application. Applicants who have successfully completed LexPostBacc Direct will receive priority selection into LexPreLaw.
Please keep in mind how prior LexScholars participation impacts your current application. LexPostBacc Direct does not accept applications from prior LexPostBacc participants. You may go back and choose LexPreLaw instead or click Next to exit the application.
Please keep in mind how prior LexScholars participation impacts your current application. LexPostBacc Direct only accepts applications from prior LexPostBacc participants who did not successfully complete the curriculum. If you already completed LexPostBacc, consider applying to LexPreLaw.

Please provide the highest LSAT score and percentile that you have received, as reflected in your LSAT score report.
Previous LSAT Score
Previous LSAT Percentile
This program aims to assist applicants whose LSAT scores fall at or below the 25th percentile. Please click next to exit the application

Would you like to learn more about data collection and research associated with this program?
AccessLex Institute aims to provide clarity and transparency regarding larger research goals. The LexScholars Initiative — including LexPreLaw and LexPostBacc Direct — supports aspiring lawyers in pursuit of their law school admission goals. Information provided in this application will be used primarily to determine applicants’ eligibility for the current cycle of LexPreLaw or LexPostBacc Direct. If an applicant is ineligible or not selected to the program, information collected in this application will be destroyed in accordance with AccessLex Institute’s records retention policies. If an applicant is selected to participate in one of these programs, the information provided in this application will be retained and utilized during an ongoing process to understand how participants are impacted by various program components. We want to understand what aspects of the program are working, as well as when, why, and for whom they work. We observe participants’ progress and outcomes each year and adapt the programs to maximize success for those seeking our support. Our motivation is to create an exemplary pathway program tailored for aspiring lawyers who identify as being a part of an underrepresented racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic group(s). We are grateful for each cohort’s contributions to the process and look forward to actualizing the most sustainable and effective law school pathway programming possible.

Name

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Year of Birth
Which of the options best describes your gender?
What is your ethnicity?
Ethnicity
What is your race (Select all that apply)? To select more than one option, hold the CTRL or CMD key as you select each option.
Race
Current Mailing Address. This cannot be a P.O. Box. You must provide a physical address where you can receive physical and hardcopy materials associated with the program.
Mailing Address

Street Address (No P.O. Boxes please)

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Combined Street Address
Street Address 2
Please enter a physical street address, not a P.O. Box.
Mailing City
Mailing State
Mailing Zip Code
Mailing State
Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Home Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
All communications will go to the email address you provide here. Please ensure that the address is correct; it is an account that you check regularly, and you will maintain access to this account. Do not use a .gov or .edu address as our communications may be filtered out as spam.
Email Address
Please use a different email address that is not .edu or .gov. Thank you.
AccessLex researchers use social media to communicate with participants throughout the program about important events, opportunities, and to share other updates related to legal education and the legal profession.
LinkedIn Account

What is your highest level of education at the time of this application?
Please provide information about the college or university from which you received, or will receive, your bachelor’s degree.
School Name
Enrollment Start Month
Enrollment Start Year
Enrollment End Month
Enrollment End Year
Degree/Diploma Earned or Pursued
Major or Degree
Date of Degree or Expected Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Academic Major
Cumulative GPA
What is the highest level of education completed by your parents or legal guardians? If you grew up in a multi-guardian household, please provide the highest level of education obtained between them. For example, if one parent’s highest level of education is a high school diploma, and another parent’s highest level is a bachelor’s degree, selected “Bachelor’s degree” from the list.
Parent Education Level
Have you ever received a Pell Grant while pursuing your undergraduate degree?
Last Term Received
Year
Award Amount
In what city, state, and zip code is the high school or organization that issued your diploma located?
City
State
Zip Code
High School State
High School Zip Code
Please provide the location of your high school above before you continue.

Are you interested in receiving a free Kaplan LSAT prep course during this program cycle?
Interested in LSAT Prep
Have you previously applied to law school?
Law School 1
Term 1 (e.g., Fall 2023)
Status/decision on application for Law School 1
Law School 2
Term 2 (e.g., Fall 2023)
Status/decision on application for Law School 2
Law School 3
Term 3 (e.g., Fall 2023)
Status/decision on application for Law School 3
Law School 4
Term 4 (e.g., Fall 2023)
Status/decision on application for Law School 4
Law School 5
Term 5 (e.g., Fall 2023)
Status/decision on application for Law School 5
Law School 6
Term 6 (e.g., Fall 2023)
Status/decision on application for Law School 6
Law School 7
Term 7 (e.g., Fall 2023)
Status/decision on application for Law School 7
Law School 8
Term 8 (e.g., Fall 2023)
Status/decision on application for Law School 8
Prior Law School 1
Prior Law School 2
Prior Law School 3
Prior Law School 4
Prior Law School 5
Prior Law School 6
Prior Law School 7
Prior Law School 8
LexScholars staff distribute hoodies, shirts, and sweaters during and after program participation. Please provide your unisex t-shirt and sweatshirt sizes for future reference.
T-Shirt
Sweatshirt

Two Recommender Assessments are required as part of your LexPostBacc Direct application. Please list the names and contact information for two to three people who you would like to submit assessments on your behalf. There is no advantage to submitting more than two assessments on your behalf, but you may list up to three people to ensure that at least two assessments are submitted in a timely manner.
Recommender 1 First Name
Recommender 1 Last Name
Recommender 1 Email Address
example@example.com
Recommender 2 First Name
Recommender 2 Last Name
Recommender 2 Email Address
example@example.com
Recommender 3 First Name
Recommender 3 Last Name
Recommender 3 Email Address
example@example.com

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Please review your application carefully to ensure all information is accurate and complete. When you are ready, click Submit to officially submit your application.
Thank you for visiting our site. Based on your responses to pre-screening questions, it appears you do not meet the eligibility criteria at this time. For more information, please review the eligibility criteria. After reviewing the criteria, feel free to send any questions to LexScholars@accesslex.org.

Thank you,

The LexScholars Team
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LexPreLaw Preliminary Application