Pre-Law Outreach Program
The UC Irvine School of Law Pre-Law Outreach Program (“POP”) helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds understand the demands of law school, prepare for the law school application and admissions process, and further inspire them to one day use their legal skills to give back to the community. POP is sponsored by the Orange County Bar Association Charitable Fund and Blueprint LSAT, Inc.
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For over a decade, POP has provided education and inspiration to more than 500 undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The summer session is filled with workshops and panels designed to set them up for success by breaking down the law school application process, introducing participants to practitioners working in various practice areas, building their confidence about their strengths and experiences, and helping them set attainable goals.
There is NO CHARGE for students admitted to the program, which provides:
- Detailed information on the law school admissions process
- Detailed information about the costs of law school and available financial aid
- Advice about excelling in law school from law students, faculty, and recent graduates
- Information about careers in law from practicing lawyers in many fields
- An opportunity to take a mock LSAT exam
- A certificate for a free online LSAT Review course provided by Blueprint LSAT, Inc.
Feedback from POP participants has been extremely positive. Immediately, following the program, participants reported that they feel prepared to apply to law school. Several months after POP concluded, participants reported that they had improved their study habits and GPA's, enrolled in additional co-curricular activities, and sought out legal internships in order to be more competitive law school applicants. Additionally, POP graduates have volunteered to assist as interpreters with Public Counsel, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, and UCI Law's Pro Bono Program.
Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025, 5 pm PT
POP 2025 will take place in-person at UC Irvine School of Law located in Irvine, CA.
Eligibility Requirements for POP Summer 2025:
- You are a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university (this includes a community college).
- You do not plan to submit any applications to law school until Fall 2026 (to begin law school in Fall 2027) or later.
- You have a cumulative UGPA of 3.0 or higher.
- You are from a disadvantaged background, which may include one or more of the following factors (you only need to meet one of these requirements):
- Your family's income falls within 200% of the federal poverty guidelines per aspe.hhs.gov/poverty
- You identify as a first-generation college student
- You have limited familial exposure to post-college education and career opportunities
- English is not the primary language spoken in your home
- Your life experience includes overcoming educational hardships and challenges
- You must be available to attend all four Saturday sessions of POP 2025 in-person, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. PST each day: June 21 and 28; July 12 and 19. There are no exceptions for those studying abroad or traveling from out of town. Your success in the program and eligibility to receive the Blueprint prep course is contingent on active participation throughout the entire program.
Questions? Read the FAQ . If you have a question not addressed here or in the FAQ, please email Ben Kwak, Director of POP, at bkwak@law.uci.edu.
Virtual Information Sessions
| Date/Time | Registration |
|---|---|
| Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:00PM-1:00PM PT | Register |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 10:30AM-11:30AM PT | Register |
| Thursday, March 13, 2025, 3:00PM-4:00PM PT | Register |
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