Yale Law School Launchpad Scholars Program

Posted by Cornell Career Services on behalf of Yale Law School

The Yale Law School Launchpad Scholars Program, powered by Latham & Watkins, is focused on increasing opportunity and access to education and the legal profession. With rising law school application costs and other barriers limiting access to the legal profession, a law degree can be out of reach for some students. This innovative program aims to ensure that excellent applicants from all backgrounds can maximize their potential as law students and legal professionals, empowering them to become leaders in their future careers.

The Launchpad Scholars Program is designed to meet talented, prospective applicants where they are, provide the knowledge and skills they need to apply to and enroll in law school, thrive while there, and go on to become leaders in their chosen fields. Launchpad includes a Welcome Summit hosted by Latham & Watkins, substantial LSAT preparation, monthly leadership and career preparedness workshops, as well as mentorship opportunities with Yale Law School students and Latham lawyers. The program culminates in a weeklong residential program featuring application workshops, opportunities to engage with Yale Law School faculty and alumni, and visits to legal employers.

There is no cost to apply to or participate in the program, and Scholars will receive financial support for LSAT preparation, LSAT fees, and application fees.

The program is for applicants who are planning to apply to law school in the fall of 2026, with the goal of enrolling in law school in the fall of 2027. The program is open to current college students as well as college graduates. Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3 at the time they apply and must be 18 years old by the time the program begins.

Visit the website or attend an informational session for more information.