This week’s Higher Ed Policy Roundup provides new details on the latest legal challenges to the Education Department’s debt relief program, a recent poll regarding the updated FAFSA, and a new Congressional Research Service report summarizing federal student loan programs affected by COVID-19 relief efforts. PLUS! Stay updated on recent legislation currently being proposed in Congress. Read the Roundup today! https://ow.ly/eGrZ50ThpAL
AccessLex Institute
Higher Education
West Chester, PA 7,553 followers
Empowering the Next Generation of Lawyers®
About us
AccessLex Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to helping talented, purpose-driven students find their path from aspiring lawyer to fulfilled professional. In partnership with our nearly 200 member law schools, improving access and positively influencing legal education have been at the heart of our Company’s mission since 1983. Through the work of the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence®, we advocate for policies that make legal education work better for students and society alike and conduct research on the most critical issues facing legal education today: improving access, affordability, and value of a legal education. The AccessLex Center for Education and Financial Capability® offers on-campus and online financial education programming and resources to help students confidently manage their finances on their way to achieving personal and professional success. Helix Bar Review, AccessLex Institute’s proven comprehensive bar prep program, equips bar studiers with the most effective and efficient suite of resources available.
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http://www.accesslex.org
External link for AccessLex Institute
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- West Chester, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Legal Education Research and Data, Higher Education Policy Analysis and Advocacy, Outcome-Driven Grantmaking, Programs for Diversity and Success, Financial Education Programs and Resources for Students, and Resources for Higher Education Administrators
Locations
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Primary
10 North High Street
Suite 400
West Chester, PA 19380, US
Employees at AccessLex Institute
Updates
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Pre-law advisors and advocates: Take the guesswork out of your students’ #lawschool search with XploreJD! Our free online tool will help your aspiring lawyers discover their ideal law school match by highlighting the key factors they value in a #legaleducation, such as: ◾ Bar passage rate; ◾ Job placement rate; ◾ Scholarship opportunities; ◾ Specialized program opportunities; ◾ Location, size, and diversity; ◾ And more! Share XploreJD with your #prelaw students today! https://ow.ly/6PlN50Ta9Hm
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As our #SummerofChampions comes to a close this week, we connected with Boston College Law School 2L, Ryan Noone, about how he spent his break between his first and second year in #lawschool. Ryan shared that he worked with the United States Attorneys’ Office in Boston. He added, “I was very fortunate to get the chance to work closely with such extremely talented attorneys during my first-year summer.” Congratulations on a successful summer internship Ryan – wishing you all the best this semester! https://ow.ly/oSk950T96Mq
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When it comes to supporting aspiring lawyers, AccessLex Institute is second to none! With free resources focused on school selection, grant opportunities, academic success, financial coaching, #barprep, and more, AccessLex is committed to improving access, increasing affordability, and enhancing the value of a #legaleducation. Your #lawschool mission has been our tradition for over 40 years – learn more today! https://ow.ly/Msvk50T9Jov
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As LexCon ’24 approaches and momentum builds, check out just a few of our most popular sessions so far! ◾ Supporting First-Gen Students as They Support Their Families ◾ Money on My Mind: Effective Financial Conversations with Students ◾ Federal Student Loan Repayment Updates and Key Takeaways ◾ Continuing the Conversation: Supporting Student Leaders During Challenging Times ◾ AccessLex Bar Skills Modules: Engaging Today’s Students and Faculty for Tomorrow’s Bar Exam ◾ Embracing Neurodiversity: Supporting Neurodiverse Community Members Join the 250+ graduate and professional school administrators already registered for LexCon ’24 this November 12-14 in Salt Lake City! #LexConSLC https://ow.ly/Kheb50T8Jqk
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In his recent blog post, Aaron N. Taylor, Senior Vice President and Executive Director, Center for Legal Education Excellence®, discusses the history and success of AccessLex grant programs in the last decade. Since 2014, AccessLex has awarded more than $24.5 million in grant funding. Examine the impact of our grant initiative in the new blog post – read it today! https://ow.ly/bWiB50TfhYy
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Attention aspiring lawyers: Join us on Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 am ET for the free Law School Launch Virtual Summit! During this can’t-miss event, get all your questions answered about the #lawschool admission process and #financialaid while gaining important insights from current law students. Don’t miss this free event – register today! https://ow.ly/qa4L50T8Tig
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Whether you are an aspiring law student or a veteran 3L, our free webinars are the perfect resource to boost your confidence and increase your #personalfinance knowledge. Interested in becoming an expert on loan repayment options or how to navigate the #lawschool application process? We have the ideal sessions for you – register now! https://ow.ly/UneE50TaSMz
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In this #SummerofChampions update, we connected with The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law class of 2024 graduate, Katelyn Hemmesch. Katelyn studied for the Minnesota Bar Exam with Helix Bar Review by AccessLex and she also settled into a new apartment. When she finished her bar studies, she started her clerkship. She shared: “I was excited to see how the Helix course was able to guide me this summer while giving me the flexibility to take breaks so I could visit my family!” Congratulations on your graduation and on taking the #barexam, Katelyn! https://lnkd.in/eFBxydsP
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