LawHub has compiled a list of “programs available that are dedicated to expanding access to legal education and that specifically focus on supporting individuals while they explore and pursue their interest in law. Participating in one of these programs can help [a potential applicant] build the skills . . . to succeed in law school and in [a] future career, learn more about the law school application process, and develop a supportive network . . . .”
In California, California LAW Pathways has programming designed to create a pathway for community college students through a four year university and law school. Many law schools in the state participate.
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[…] Pre-law pathway programs both reflect and shape these post-SFFA trends. These pathway programs generally seek to increase law school enrollment among populations historically underrepresented in legal education. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision, many such programs eliminated eligibility requirements that expressly referenced race or ethnicity. But these pathway programs may still expand access to legal education in ways that ultimately support a more diverse legal profession. The key is to identify an underserved target population, then collect meaningful evidence to evaluate the program’s effect. […]