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Preparing for Law School
The world needs a new kind of lawyer. People from communities without equal access to legal representation who are highly-effective, creative, and want to make a difference. We want to help them navigate their legal education.
Module 1
Why Law School?
There are lots of ways to lead, advocate, and make change, but only a few ways to bring all those things together. Becoming an attorney is one of them.
In this module, you’ll learn what a U.S. legal education looks like, what you can expect in the first year of law school, what foundational skills and knowledge you’ll develop as a student (and why they matter), how you get hands-on training in law school, and how you can make your legal training interdisciplinary.
Module 1 Overview
Welcome and Overview
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Why Law & Why Law School
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What is Lawyering (Beyond Arguing)?
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Complete the Self-Study Worksheet on Lawyering Skills
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What Will You Study? (An Overview of the 3 Years)
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Required Coursework
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Module 2
Why You? (Yes, You!)
Maybe you’re the first person in your family to go to college, let alone the first to consider law school, but the world needs lawyers like you!
In this module, you’ll learn about others like you who are on the path to becoming lawyers, develop an understanding of the law school application process, uncover how to decide where to apply and what it means to apply strategically, zero in on key components of the application that will tell your story and help law schools say yes, and explore ways to make law school affordable.
Module 2 Overview
Review the Requirements to Apply to J.D. Programs
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Being the First (Erwin Chemerinsky)
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The State of Diversity in Law Schools (LSAC)
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Read About Real People’s Journeys to Law School
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Michelle Obama’s Message to First Gen Students for Go College! Now
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When it Comes to the Application Process: What are you most excited about? What are you most nervous about?
Reflect
Module 3
Why Now?
The world is changing fast. Today’s big issues challenge us to come up with even bigger solutions.
In this module, you’ll learn how lawyers use their degrees to effect change in areas like criminal justice, environmental protection, immigration, racial justice, healthcare policy, and scientific advancement. You’ll hear about the journeys of attorneys who came from underrepresented backgrounds and are now judges, policy makers, elected officials, community organizers, and educators.
Module 3 Overview
What is the Bar Exam?
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Read the California Bar Association’s Report Card on the Diversity of California’s Legal Profession
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Read Tips and Samples for a Legal Cover Letter (Georgetown Law)
Explore and Review A Guide to Government Background Checks (Yale Law)
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Types of Lawyers
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Take the American Bar Association “Start Your Legal Career” Quiz
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Find Your Path Through Law School
This website offers free, on-demand educational modules that introduce the importance of law school, explain why it matters to have you in the legal profession, and demystify the application process.
Start Your Journey
Picture yourself as an attorney and get the information you need to apply to law school. All materials are FREE and include:
- On-demand content to help you navigate the application process.
- Easy to follow charts, checklists, and tools to stay organized.
- Access to invitation-only virtual and in-person events.