AccessLex Institute

Learn about funding options for your legal education with our free virtual event, Paying for Law School!

Join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 3:00 pm ET and get a detailed rundown from an Accredited Financial Counselor on:

◾ The cost of attendance;
◾ The financial aid application process; and
◾ The types of aid available to law students.

Want more? Follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA! – The Education Network at AccessLex.

Sign up today!

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In celebrating National Philanthropy Day, we recognize the great contributions of those who make a difference in the world through charitable endeavors.

As a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of lawyers, our free events, tools, and resources have benefitted tens of thousands of aspiring graduates and law students.

In the last 10 years, we have awarded over $25 million in grant funding to worthy, relevant, and timely initiatives aimed at improving and the legal profession.

We are proud of our 40-year legacy of philanthropy as the largest nonprofit dedicated to , and we look forward with optimism and confidence to the next 40 years.

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is officially in the books!

Following this morning's concurrent sessions was our last featured speaker, Duncan Wardle, who unveiled his “Theory of Creativity” on how to regain the creative energy we all enjoyed as children.

We hope you leave Salt Lake City with fantastic insights, information, and inspiration! Thanks to all our attendees, presenters, team members, and everyone who played a role in making this week such a resounding success.

We're already looking forward to next year!

Hello, LexCon day three!

Today started off with our final set of concurrent sessions, featuring presentations on supporting students in online and hybrid programs, getting started as a new financial aid administrator, bar passage data, and orientation programs for upper-level students.

And now, let's get ready for our closing featured speaker, Duncan Wardle, who is sure to spark YOUR creativity!

Our newest grant program, the Admission Innovation Project, supports efforts by law schools to implement and assess novel approaches to selecting first-year students.

Through this funding opportunity, law schools work with AccessLex researchers to design rigorous studies on the impact of new admission strategies that rely less heavily on standardized tests.

Learn more and submit your letter of inquiry today!

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When it comes to LexCon, there is never a dull moment – especially today!

We kicked off day two of LexCon ’24 with our high-energy Wasatch Workout! Then, we moved on to the annual (and eagerly anticipated!) "Ask Chris Chapman Anything" Town Hall meeting.

From there, we jumped into the Genius Hour and afternoon sessions.

But that’s not it ... tonight, we hit the red carpet and had a blast at the Fundance Film Festival, where attendees and team members dressed as their favorite movie characters and celebrities! Awards were given for the best costumes and a fantastic time was had by all. Do you see anyone you recognize? 🤩 Let us know in the comments!

Last but not least, our third and final day of LexCon starts bright and early tomorrow – we can't believe how fast this week is going!

There's so much great stuff to digest from day two of LexCon '24!

Following lunch, we had our afternoon concurrent sessions that featured speakers and panelists who talked about student loan repayment and PSLF, prep, social media content, and a great deal more.

Then we moved on to our Sessions in 30, quick snippets from thought leaders and subject matter experts about impactful presentations, financial planning, and professional writing and development.

And now ... on to Fundance Film Festival! Stay tuned for pictures of this star-studded event later today!

LexCon '24 is moving right along!

This morning's Genius Hour session discussions were, as always, informative and insightful. We're grateful to have such purpose-driven attendees and colleagues who work with some of the most pressing topics impacting the students we serve: academic and bar success, admissions, , student services, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Following the Genius Hour were our next sets of concurrent sessions, with content focused on financial conversations and financial aid appeals, the NextGen bar exam, first-generation students, and student debt to name a few!

Follow us for more updates as the day continues!

Day two of LexCon ’24 is underway!

On top of the various sessions and, of course, the Genius Hour, the day is packed with a whole host of exciting activities!

This morning's “Ask Chris Chapman Anything” Town Hall provided attendees the chance to ask our President and CEO anything, from policy updates to preparing for the NextGen bar exam. Plus, we learned that Chris' favorite football team is the Bengals (but he likes the Eagles too in case you're wondering!).

Enjoy today’s fantastic sessions and activities – you can’t go wrong!

Day one of LexCon ’24 is officially history!

During today’s festivities, we experienced illuminating pre-Conference sessions; participated in intriguing, insightful, and informative panels and presentations; heard from top-notch speakers; and caught up with friends and colleagues!

Get ready because we have so much more in store for day two.

We’ll see you bright and early tomorrow!

During this afternoon's concurrent sessions at LexCon '24, presenters and panelists discussed topics such as neurodiversity, loan repayment, federal policy updates, online exams, orientation experiences, AccessLex Bar Skills Modules, and so much more ... we couldn't get enough!

Lively and insightful conversations ensued, allowing us all to gain new perspectives and gather new ideas to better support the students we serve.

Now it's time to get ready for this evening's reception in the "SLC Lounge" – see you there!

We hope you enjoyed the LexCon '24 opening lunch and words of wisdom from featured speaker and collaboration expert, Erica Dhawan!

Erica’s insightful presentation on connectional intelligence is sure to bring out the “superconnector” in all of us. And a little dance break on the first day of LexCon was a win!

Hold on tight because there’s more to come this afternoon as we present a flurry of can’t-miss sessions topped off with tonight’s dinner and reception – see you there!

The Newcomers Scavenger Hunt was a blast, with opportunities to meet new friends and get to know the AccessLex team! To everyone joining us for the first time, welcome to LexCon ... you're in for a fantastic week!

More to come soon as the day continues!

AccessLex is proud to sponsor the 2024 National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair being held in New York City from Thursday, November 14 to Saturday, November 16.

This year, AccessLex will be pulling out all the stops with both an exhibit and a session presentation featuring Leah Young, Regional Director – Northeast and Accredited Financial Counselor.

Planning to attend? Be sure to stop by our table – we’d love to see you!

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Let's give a hand to the pre-Conference session presenters for their insightful and popular sessions, Financial Aid 101; Excel at Data Analysis; and Program Evaluation Made Smarter, Not Harder. What a way to start LexCon '24!

Now we're on to the Scavenger Hunt Social for first-time LexCon attendees (a crowd favorite!), followed by our opening lunch and featured speaker, Erica Dhawan.

Bring on the day!

Good morning, Salt Lake City!

LexCon ’24 is officially underway with a full schedule of activities today, including:

◾ Pre-Conference workshops focused on data analysis, financial aid, and program evaluation;

◾ A first-time attendees meet-and-greet and Scavenger Hunt Social;

◾ First-rate sessions and world-class speakers; and

◾ A special evening reception!

We can’t wait!

We started this week off right with some rewarding pre-Conference activities!

We sincerely hope you enjoyed the sights and sounds of historic Park City as you strolled down Main Street. Or maybe you gained valuable insights through your ornithological outing with HawkWatch International.

And for all you hiking enthusiasts, we hope Ensign Peak “elevated” your expectations.

See you tomorrow, bright and early, as LexCon ’24 hits the ground running!