APEX Summer Legal Program Achieving Potential and Excellence at W&L Law

logo of apex programDate: June 3-6
Cost: Free

Application Opens January, 2025
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

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About the Program

Are you a rising junior or senior considering to law school? Do you need guidance on law school admission, the LSAT, law school classes or legal career paths? Would you like to connect with peers who share your interest in studying law? Join Washington and Lee's APEX Program 2025, a FREE, four-day virtual program that will accelerate your law school admissions journey. The program schedule is from 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. EST with LSAT prep from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST provided by Educational Testing Consultants (ETC).

Program Purpose

The APEX Program aims to expand access to legal education for underrepresented college students by offering comprehensive insights into the law school admissions process, LSAT preparation, law school curriculum, and career opportunities with a JD. We welcome applications from current rising juniors and seniors, with any major, school, or state of residence.

Program Highlights

  • Admissions Guidance: Gain valuable insights into the application and admissions process, including how to craft a compelling personal statement.
  • Financial Planning: Learn strategies for financing your law school education.
  • Mock Law Classes: Experience what it's like to be in a law school classroom.
  • Student Panels: Hear from current students about their law school experiences.
  • Professional Panels: Explore topics such as navigating the professional world as a person of color.
  • FREE LSAT Prep: Participate in a complimentary LSAT prep class that includes all necessary materials.

Participants of APEX who successfully complete the program and are admitted to W&L Law within 4 years of participating in the program will receive a $10,000 scholarship.

Application Requirements

  • Transcripts (An unofficial or advising transcript is accepted)
  • A Resume
  • 1 page statement of interest (Why do you want to go to law school and how will this program help you achieve your goals?)

* Incomplete applications will not be considered for the program.

Testimonials

"I had the privilege of being part of the inaugural cohort of the Washington and Lee University School of Law APEX Summer Program. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Anna Fernández and the W&L Law professors, students, and graduates who enriched this initiative. This experience was incredibly educational and provided invaluable guidance for the law school application process and success as a Pre-Law undergraduate with my sights set on ultimately pursuing a Juris Doctor. Moreover, as a Latina, I am especially appreciative of this program's resources, education, and support for underrepresented students. I am grateful for the connections I made and look forward to applying the insights gained as I continue my journey in the legal field."

- Alejandra Afanador, Class of 2027, Rutgers

"Being in the APEX program gave me an insight into my aspirations to attend law school. This was an absolute privilege to be a part of and everyone to the program coordination, student advocates, special guest speakers, and the professors all made this an amazing experience for me. Now since this program is completed, I even have a higher interest in going to law school and it is now a future I want to pursue. Thank you APEX."

- Alex Cifuentes, Class of 2026, University of Illinois at Chicago