*The application cycle for Class of 2027 is now closed. We will update this page and start accepting applications from Class of 2028 in February 2025.*
You’ve probably already been told that law school will be a completely different experience from undergrad. The dreaded cold calls, mandatory grading curves, long reading assignments, and an entirely new style of writing…
Any legal employer will tell you that first-year law school grades are a key factor in their hiring process, so how do you make sure you’re ready for the unique challenges of law school?
There are plenty of books and online articles out there – but wouldn’t you rather have personalized advice from experts in the field?
PracticePro has created Law School Mastery® to bridge the gap!
What is Law School Mastery®?
- An innovative, immersive law school prep and career coaching program that equips 1Ls with skills to excel in classes, effectively navigate networking opportunities, and earn coveted internships at prestigious law firms and Fortune 500 companies.
- LSM provides you with insight-packed virtual conferences at the start of 1L, plus on-demand access to all training. We continue to support you with individualized, one-on-one mentorship and career coaching through your first semester.
- You’ll be matched with a tutor, an upperclassman at the top of their class to receive regular tutoring and ongoing guidance. Not just a set agenda or checklist of topics – but guidance where you want it most.
- Registration for Law School Mastery® includes a comprehensive career and life coaching package.
We’re excited to provide Law School Mastery® to give you a powerful start to your law school journey!
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
(1) Law School Mastery® Training Webinars
These live webinars taught by PracticePro staff, advisors, and sponsors to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in your first semester of law school and beyond. Webinars take place on Saturday mornings and are recorded for on-demand viewing.
Topics include:
- Law School Excellence Skills Workshop
- Secrets of Success in Law School
- Thrive: Emotional Wellness Plan
- Hired: Legal Recruiting Framework & Standing Out in the Crowd
In addition to the live webinars, you will receive free access to PracticePro’s library of on-demand webinars on advanced interviewing, designing a networking plan, and more.
(2) Tutoring Package
A PracticePro tutor will meet with you regularly throughout your first semester to help you excel at the start of your legal career. You can use these sessions to discuss strategies from webinars, ask for advice about study habits, or demystify any part of the law school experience.
PracticePro tutors have stellar grades at some of the best law schools in the country and elite associate or clerkship positions lined up after graduation. Our team hand-selects and trains students who are friendly, knowledgeable, strategic, and excited to share their wisdom.
(3) Career Coaching Package
Take the guesswork out of career planning, networking, and the 1L summer job search. Receive valuable insight that will help you strategically work towards meeting your short-term and long-term career goals. This 4-month coaching packages includes monthly group coaching sessions, 1:1 coaching sessions, comprehensive application material review and revisions, and full email retainer with PracticePro coaches.
(4) Mentorship & Recruiting
You will be matched with mentors from our partner firms and companies to foster strong professional relationships as you start your legal career. Scholars are also able to participate in recruiting opportunities with our law firm partners and receive recommendations for 1L diversity fellowships and scholarships.
With support from Law School Mastery®, scholars have secured coveted summer and post-graduate positions at Baker Botts, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Covington & Burling, Goodwin, Haynes and Boone, Jackson Walker, Katten Muchin Rosenman, Morrison & Foerster, O’Melveny & Myers, Sidley Austin, Sullivan & Cromwell, Vinson & Elkins, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, WilmerHale, U.S. district courts, Fortune 500 corporate legal departments, and more.
✔️ Eligibility
All Law School Mastery® applicants must meet the following two requirements:
- Admitted to an ABA-accredited law school for Fall 2024; and
- A minimum of either 3.0 undergraduate GPA or 160 LSAT score.
Additionally, scholarship applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
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A personal background that contributes to the diversity of the legal profession, including but not limited to gender, racial, or ethnic groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession, the LGBTQ+ community, those with a disability, socioeconomic need, military experience, first-generation educational status, or any other considerable hardships, challenges, or life experiences; and
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A strong commitment to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the legal profession.
Application Instructions
To apply to Law School Mastery®, you must submit the following:
2. Resume
3. Undergraduate transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable)
4. Proof of admission to or enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school for Fall 2024, e.g., copy of letter of admission or email/receipt of first or second deposit that secures your place in the Fall 2024 entering class. (If you are accepted to Law School Mastery with a proof of admission this spring, you must submit the proof of enrollment this summer before starting the program.)
5. (Optional) 350-word scholarship personal statement answering the following question: “How has your life experiences impacted your desire to become an attorney and contribute to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. (Please include the total word count at the end of the page.)
6. 2-minute video introducing yourself and why you are interested in gaining admission to Law School Mastery® (Please make sure you have not restricted the accessibility of or permissions to your video prior to submission.)
Submission Instructions:
- Please email the application materials above to scholarships@practicepro.cc, email subject line “LSM 2024 – [your law school name]”.
- You must submit a single PDF, containing items 2-4 or 2-5 (if applying for a scholarship), titled “Full Name_LSM2024 Application”; e.g., Bailey Robinson_LSM2024 Application. You can either include a link to your video (#6) in the PDF file or attach it as a separate file in your transmission email. You can either include a link to your video (#6) in the PDF file or attach it as a separate file in your transmission email.
- Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable. Please ensure that you include a transcript/grades for any transfer credits if applicable.
- For #6, smartphone recordings are acceptable. Please ensure that you have not restricted the accessibility or permission to view your video prior to sending it to us. The video needs to be available for download. You can send standalone MP4 files that can be sent as an attachment in your application email. You can also share a Vimeo or YouTube link which can be unlisted but must remain available for access until December 31, 2024.
Have questions about applying? You can email us at scholarships@practicepro.cc.
Deadline
Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. PT
Tuition & Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, please make sure to include the scholarship personal statement (see Application Instructions above) with your application.
The cost of the program — inclusive of all components — is $3,179. We have historically been able to provide most participants with full or substantial scholarships. If you are accepted to the program without a scholarship, you will be given a week to accept or decline your offer of admission. If you are selected for a scholarship after you have paid your tuition, your tuition will be refunded.
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Testimonials
Roshard Williams
Howard University School of Law, Class of 2025
“I am grateful for my experience in PracticePro’s Law School Mastery program. Throughout the first semester of my 1L year, which is arguably the most challenging semester, I benefited from the support of the PracticePro Team and my PracticePro tutor. The LSM training series provided me with strategies to excel in law school and tools for emotional wellness. Additionally, my PracticePro tutor was great! We met seven times throughout my first semester, and she was extremely helpful and encouraging. As a first-generation law student, I felt the academic, networking, and coaching resources provided were invaluable. I appreciate the commitment that the PracticePro team has in supporting students at various points in their legal journey.”
Jiachen F.
Columbia Law School, Class of 2025
“I am thankful to be part of the PracticePro Law School Mastery program. As the first person in my family to pursue a career in law, I found it very helpful to have individualized advice and support in the form of coaching, tutoring, and networking opportunities through PracticePro. The program’s trainings enabled me to get a head start on both studying and law firm recruiting, and the coaching sessions allowed me to better understand my professional strengths and weaknesses and to put my best foot forward in the recruiting process.”
Alyssa Marshall
University of Virginia School of Law, Class of 2025
“I could not imagine having gone through 1L without being a Law School Mastery Scholar. The Law School Mastery program gave me so much insight on how to survive law school, from my emotional wellness and networking to career planning and interviewing skills and preparation. Law School Mastery was a phenomenal program, especially for first-generation law students like myself. I felt supported despite all of the events and assignments that come with 1L. The mentorship was invaluable to me. The program was very aware of the support that 1Ls need and did everything to provide that (tutoring, responsiveness to emails, workshops, and skill building). Being in this program has made me feel prepared for what is to come and allowed me to get a job! Because of the care and transparency of this program, I felt seen and helped in so many ways. Niki wants to see individuals be successful and will help every step of the way. I am grateful to have been a part of this program and I hope I can pay it forward to others by spreading the word, remaining in contact as an alum of the program, and continuing to help others in the community.”
Katherine Wang
UC Berkeley School of Law, Class of 2024
“I couldn’t be more grateful to have the opportunity to participate in PracticePro’s Law School Mastery program. As the first in my family to attend law school, I didn’t have many people to turn to who understood the complexities of succeeding academically and professionally. Law School Mastery’s combination of tutoring, networking, and career coaching gave me a support system that I otherwise wouldn’t have had. Working with PracticePro also helped me achieve what I thought was a far-reaching goal of receiving 1L summer associate offers. Thank you so much, PracticePro, for guiding me and giving me the confidence to kickstart my law school journey.”
Miranda P.
UC Berkeley School of Law, Class of 2024
“Law School Mastery has served as a critical resource in both navigating my first semester courses and introducing me to the legal landscape I aim to be part of. For one, the tutoring sessions allowed me to discuss and clarify difficult course concepts with my tutor. As a first-generation law student, I often found myself uncertain on what questions to ask professors and how to best apply class material to practice exams. Having a designated 2L tutor made the learning process more accessible. Furthermore, being a Law School Mastery Scholar has also significantly contributed to my professional development. My law firm sponsor has not only provided me with a network of attorneys, but also a Partner mentor, whose advice and encouragement have been invaluable. Through my coaching sessions and conversations with attorneys, I discovered the importance of firm culture and how it can complement my growth as an attorney.”
Sydney Williams
Tulane University Law School, Class of 2024
“PracticePro opened my eyes to another side of the legal field that I had not yet been exposed to. It excited me about my law school journey and armed me with the tools to succeed in a very competitive environment. Without this program I would not have had the confidence nor the resources to take on many of the challenges that are presented in law school. I will be forever grateful for the guidance offered by the Law School Mastery program and all of the great people that were a part of it.”