LAWbound™ is part of the Cesar A. Perales (CAP) Leadership Institute that works to increase the legal profession pipeline for first-generation college students, students from immigrant households and those from underrepresented communities. The LAWbound program provides targeted services during a week long course that address some of the most common barriers to admission to law school.

A LAWbound™ scholar can be a current college student or recent college graduate that has not applied to law school. Program participants will receive reading materials to prepare for the weeklong course.

Program Eligibility Requirements:

• Demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a legal education
• Currently enrolled in undergraduate program or recent graduate, pre-law; 1-2 years out from applying to law school.
• Demonstrate strong academic potential
• Submission of a Personal Statement and resume
  • When prompted to upload your resume please include a Personal Statement in the Additional Documents section.
  • Applicants should use their personal statements as an opportunity to share their story, highlight their motivations, and demonstrate why they are a strong candidate for this program and for law school in general.

Applicants must be able to attend the full prep program that takes place from Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1, 2025, with daily programming from 12:00 - 5:00pm ET. Please note that you will be asked to submit a personal statement, resume, and recommendation letter with your application.

Please note the program will be hybrid, strongly encouraging local participants to join in person.

Deadline to apply: Monday, June 9th, 2025