The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) earmarks a portion of its funds to promote broad-based diversity in legal education and the legal profession. LSAC's minority program grants take many forms, which are outlined below. For additional information about each of the programs, use the links or the contacts below.
Diversity Initiatives Fund General Grants
No set maximum amount
Contact: Kent D. Lollis, klollis@LSAC.org
For projects designed to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue legal education and to increase the enrollment and successful law school completion of minority students. Grant applications are reviewed twice a year and application deadlines are June 1 and January 1. The approval process requires review by the LSAC Diversity Committee and the LSAC Board of Trustees, and is completed within six months after submitting an application. For application materials, please send a written request to Angela Ross, aross@LSAC.org.
DiscoverLaw.org Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program
This grant program is not accepting new proposals at this time.
Up to $100,000
Contact: Kent D. Lollis, klollis@LSAC.org
This program is targeted to racial and ethnic students in the first two years of college who wish to develop the skills required to succeed in law school. Preference will be given to students who have registered for DiscoverLaw.org. Each program establishes its own admission criteria and selects participants.
DiscoverLaw.org Months: Diversity Outreach for High School and Early College Students
Up to $2,750 total
Contact: Diversity Initiatives Office at 215.968.1338 or DiscoverLaw@LSAC.org
Starting on January 15 through March 15, LSAC will be joined by law schools across the country to observe DiscoverLaw.org Months.
Your law school is eligible for a maximum of $2,750 to program events that address early outreach, awareness, and preparation aimed at racially and ethnically diverse students who are first- and second-year undergraduates. The LSAC Diversity Committee and the Board of Trustees hope that law schools will take advantage of this opportunity to extend outreach efforts to minority students in high school and those in the first two years of college.
Photo and Video Release Forms
NEW for 2013! Authorized photos and videos of DiscoverLaw.org Months events at law schools will be used on our website, as well as our Facebook and Twitter accounts. If you plan to take photos and videos and submit them to LSAC, these forms will be required from each attendee.
Report and Reimbursement Form
NEW for 2013! For your convenience, we will send you the Report and Reimbursement Form via e-mail the day after your event. If you do not receive it, please contact DiscoverLaw@LSAC.org.
Law schools needing to submit 2012 Report and Reimbursements Forms should contact DiscoverLaw@LSAC.org as well.
Minority Regional Outreach Grants
This grant program is no longer offered effective June 1, 2012. All grant applicants should follow the instructions and observe the deadlines in the Diversity Initiatives Fund General Grants.
If you have questions, please contact Kent D. Lollis:
Phone: 215.968.1227
E-mail: klollis@LSAC.org
Native American Student Workshops
This grant program is no longer offered effective June 1, 2012. All grant applicants should follow the instructions and observe the deadlines in the Diversity Initiatives Fund General Grants.
If you have questions, please contact Kent D. Lollis:
Phone: 215.968.1227
E-mail: klollis@LSAC.org