JD Advising Scholars Program Application Form

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By applying to the JD Advising Scholars Program, you’ll also be automatically considered for JD Network!

Name*

First Last

Preferred Name

Preferred Pronouns

Phone

Email*

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Law School Attending*

Please note: Students MUST be committed to attending the law school listed in the application. If this decision changes, you are required to notify JD Advising immediately as any change may render you ineligible. A change in law school after acceptance to our program may result in dismissal from Scholars. If you are still deciding between multiple law school acceptances, please list your top choice, and email scholars@jdadvising.com if this changes after application submission. Add any notes at the bottom of your application regarding this.

Type of Program

Other

Year Starting Law School*

You must be starting in fall 2026 to qualify!

Undergraduate School*

Undergraduate Major*

Graduation Date*

If you don't remember the exact date, the first day of your graduation month is fine!

Undergraduate GPA*

LSAT Score*

GRE Score*

Where do you plan on practicing law (check all that apply)?

If there is a field of law you are most interested in practicing, please state it here.

Are you interested in litigation or transactional work? Please list which one.

What type of workplace setting within the legal practice most interests you?

E.g., Solo Practitioner, Small Firm (2-10 attorneys), Midsize Firm (10-100 attorneys), Big Law (100+ attorneys), Unsure, or Other (if other, please explain).

Are you receiving any merit or need-based scholarships to attend law school? If so, please explain.

How did you first hear about JD Advising?*

If you chose "Other" in response to the above question, please explain.*

Have you used JD Advising before?*

How do you identify your gender*

Age At Time of Application

I am the first person in my immediate family to graduate with an undergraduate degree.

I am the first person in my immediate family to attend graduate or professional school.

Would you require visa sponsorship to work? (Note: your answer will NOT disqualify you from receiving admission to the JD Advising Scholars Program.)*

I believe I will receive, or am eligible to receive, a needs-based scholarship that will cover some or all of my tuition.

I am the recipient of a law school prep fellowship (E.g., SEO Law, Afro Scholars, Ron Brown Scholar). Please list the fellowship here, if applicable. Note: this will NOT disqualify you from receiving admission to the JD Advising Scholars Program. You are responsible for updating us with information on this subject should it change from the date of submission. You can do so by emailing us at Scholars@jdadvising.com. (This does not refer to scholarships awarded from your law school.)*

Law firms

Please list and rank (if applicable) any law firms you are particularly interested in working with. If you are unsure, please write “N/A”.

Is there anything about your background, experiences, or interests that you would like us to consider when matching you with a mentor?

For example: first-generation background, prior work experience, geographic ties, identity-based communities, or career interests. This is optional but helpful for making strong matches.

Please Upload Your Resume Here.*

This must include your Law School at the top of your Education section. The resume can be 1 or 2 pages. The resume you submitted in your law school applications should be sufficient!

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Please Upload Your Undergraduate Transcript Here*

Note: If your most recent semester grades are not yet available, you may upload your most recent transcript on file (for example, the version you submitted with your law school applications). If you have already graduated, please upload your final undergraduate transcript.

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Please Upload Your Graduate Transcript Here (if applicable). If you have multiple transcripts, please combine them into one file.

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Proof of enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school*

e.g., copy of email/receipt of deposit; acceptance letter, etc.

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.

A 2-minute video telling us about yourself, your unique perspective shaped by adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience, and life experiences, as well as your demonstrated commitment to expanding access to education and opportunity in the legal profession. If circumstances prevent you from submitting a video, you may upload an essay addressing the same topic.*

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, mp4, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.

If the file is over 16MB, please provide a document with a hyperlink instead.

Weblink if video exceeds 16MB

Any extra notes for us?

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JD Advising Scholars Program Application Form

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