University of Houston Law Center’s Pre-Law Pipeline Programs received a donation to help cover the preparation costs for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
The programs are designed to increase the representation of law students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college attendees and underrepresented communities.
James Stanton, former state district judge and founder of the Stanton LLP law firm, made the donation as a commitment to aspiring law students.
“I am delighted that Judge Stanton, a Baylor Law graduate and a fellow first-generation college student, has found the UHLC Pre-Law Pipeline Programs worthy of his philanthropy,” said Leonard Baynes, UHLC dean. “It demonstrates our shared vision of helping college students achieve their dreams of going to law school no matter their background, educational affiliation, geography or circumstance.
Participants in the Pre-Law Pipeline Programs see an improvement in LSAT scores, with a median score increase ranging from six to 14 points.
Over the past eight years, 140 scholars have been accepted to law school and awarded over $11 million in scholarship funds. The program’s reach extends across 100 undergraduate institutions.
These programs can help develop the skills needed for law school success including how to apply to law school and how to make supportive connections.
The application process for Pre-Law Pipeline Programs or Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Programs may open as early as October for next summer with application closing dates in early 2025.
If you are wanting more information on summer pre-law programs, check the law schools in your area or visit the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website.
