AccessLex Institute

Our diversity pathway programs are designed to broaden access to a law degree and the legal profession. Featuring initiatives such as LexPreLaw and LexPostBacc, we aim to increase the pool of admission-eligible #lawschool applicants through LSAT prep, law school admission counseling, financial education, and more. Learn about AccessLex Institute’s diversity programs! https://ow.ly/pKyw50U1LQo

Attention researchers! AccessLex has summarized findings from recent #lawschool academic and #barsuccess program interventions and experiments. Our literature review is an excellent resource for academic success and bar prep professionals as they create their own programs. Explore the literature review! https://ow.ly/2CmX50TZQ19

American University Washington College of Law marked Self-Care Day this week and AccessLex was on hand for the celebration! Front and center at our table was Morgan Cutright, AFC®, Regional Director – Mid-South, Center for Education and Financial Capability, who was all in on the fun which included friendship bracelets, button making, coloring, and a Velcro wall (that's Morgan on the Velcro wall)! Learn about how AccessLex can support YOU in navigating law school, finances, and bar prep! https://www.accesslex.org/

Want to make more informed purchasing decisions? Check out the new installment of the blog series Law and Money: Effective Financial Tactics for New and Future Lawyers by Derek Brainard, CFP®, AFC®, CRPC®, Director of Financial Education. In Discounts or Disguises: How to Know You’re Getting the Best "Deal" for You, Derek provides a model based on four factors that can be widely applied to a number of commodities and categories, helping you discern real value and make purchases in line with your circumstances and priorities. Read it today, and consider setting up a free call with an Accredited Financial Counselor through AccessConnex by AccessLex. Blog: https://ow.ly/cAyv50U1yVQ AccessConnex: https://ow.ly/ebNW50U1kQC

No matter where you are on your legal education journey, Ask EDNA! – The Education Network at AccessLex – is the go-to resource for all your law school-related questions, from: ◾ Paying for law school, ◾ Succeeding as a law student, ◾ Preparing for bar success, and ◾ Planning for life after law school. Create a FREE account in #AskEDNA today to get started! https://ow.ly/jKFO50U0LZe

Offset the cost of #lawschool with our FREE Law School Scholarship Databank. Explore over 800 #scholarships and writing competitions totaling more than $3 MILLION in available aid – get started today! https://ow.ly/JnjU50TZvIF

In the latest #MyBarStory, Senior Director of Programs for Academic and Bar Success, Joel Chanvisanuruk, shares his personal bar study experience while emphasizing the importance of proper stress management during bar review. Read Joel’s story today and get free tips on managing stress through Ask EDNA! – The Education Network at AccessLex as you continue on your #barprep journey! https://ow.ly/Ig0e50TZKG3

AccessLex Institute recently pledged its support for the Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act in a letter to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Our letter details how the BASIC Act would establish a grant program to help institutions of higher education meet the basic needs of students while providing relief to low-income student-parents who often struggle with the rising cost of child care. Read our letter today. https://ow.ly/E6zp50TZzg2

Attention borrowers: Catch up on the latest legal challenges to the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven repayment plan with our updated blog post, The SAVE Plan Lawsuits: What We Know and How AccessLex Can Help. In the post, Managing Director of Policy, Nancy Conneely, and Director of Financial Education, Derek Brainard, CFP®, AFC®, CRPC®, detail each lawsuit, how they impact borrowers, and which AccessLex resources you can utilize for next steps. Read it today and follow us to stay informed! https://ow.ly/7Plp50TZrpK

It’s time to gear up for #LexConSLC next week! For our Conference attendees: Check your email later this week for all the pre-event details you need and get ready for a fantastic time. P.S. Don't forget to pack a costume for Wednesday, November 13, and join us dressed as your favorite movie character or Hollywood movie star for the Fundance Film Festival at LexCon ’24! #SeeYouInSaltLake https://ow.ly/PHSR50TXWBo