Future Leaders in Law Program (Harvard Law School)

Greetings from Cambridge!

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2025-2026 Future Leaders in Law Application, available through the Future Leaders in Law website. All application materials must be submitted electronically by Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

About the Program  
Future Leaders in Law is designed to prepare participants for admission to law schools around the nation. This program is fully funded, with all costs covered to participate, including transportation, lodging, and preparation materials.

Core Program Components   

• Summer residency at Harvard Law School & Paul, Weiss (Sunday, June 22 – Sunday, June 29, 2025)
• Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) preparation course, led by Advantage Testing
• Empowerment Seminars
• Mentorship by program affiliates
• Harvard Law School’s online Zero-L® program

​​​Eligibility Requirements  
Applicants for the 2025-2026 Future Leaders in Law Program must:

• Be in pursuit of an undergraduate degree with an expected graduation date of 2025 or 2026 OR be a recent graduate (Class of 2022, Class of 2023, and Class of 2024).
• Have at least a 3.3 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
• Intend to apply for a J.D. program for matriculation no earlier than Fall 2027.
• Be at least 18 years old as of the program start date.
• Commit to attending and participating in all core program components.

More about the program and application, as well as responses to frequently asked questions, can be found here.