TRIALS (Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools)

TRIALS Program

Program Type: Full-scholarship pre-law program

Partner Institutions: Harvard Law School and NYU School of Law

Launched in 2009, TRIALS is widely regarded as the nation's most prestigious, full-scholarship pre-law program designed to prepare students of underrepresented perspectives for admission to leading law schools.

Selection Criteria: Students are selected based on:

• Compelling personal narratives
• Demonstrated ability to overcome adversity with good cheer
• Commitment to public service
• Academic achievements

Program Structure:

• Annual Spots: 20 students selected annually
• Geographic Scope: Students from all 50 states and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico eligible
• Duration: Year-long program

Summer Residency Component

• Length: Five-week intensive summer residency
• Location: Harvard Law School or NYU Law (alternating annually)
• Curriculum: Logical reasoning, argumentation, critical reading, and essay writing instruction with Advantage Testing instructors
• Guest Lectures: Faculty from Harvard and NYU introduce topics of broad interest in the legal profession

Additional Support Services

• Ongoing LSAT preparation
• Application guidance
• Coursework preparation
• Mentorship program
• Career counseling

Background: Since inception, more than 25,000 students have applied for the program.

More Information: Visit the TRIALS website for additional details.