The Max Berger Pre-Law Fellows Program is an intensive law school preparatory program geared towards assisting and propelling high-potential Baruch College students to gain admission to the nation’s top law schools. Max Berger Pre-Law Fellows are chosen from Baruch College freshmen, sophomores and juniors who demonstrate a high-level of academic promise and desire to pursue a career in the legal profession.

Program Components

• Active engagement in the exploration of law school and the legal field
• Guidance in creating a competitive candidate profile for successful law school admission – including individualized pre-law advising and student-attorney mentor matching
• Cultivation and refinement of academic and professional skills that will lead to continued undergraduate and graduate school success

The Fellows program begins in the fall of the student’s sophomore, junior or senior year and continues through their senior year and beyond. Upon acceptance to the program, students agree to meet the program guidelines and requirements (as the student’s schedule permits) which include, but are not limited to

• Participation in the Summer and Winter Institutes
• Meetings with an attorney mentor through Baruch’s Pre Law Mentorship Program
• Attendance at weekly Pre Law Society meetings during the academic semesters on Thursdays, 12:30-2pm

Eligibility

• Freshmen, sophomores and juniors currently enrolled at Baruch College
• Overall minimum GPA of 3.5 (applicants that do not meet the GPA criteria are still encouraged to apply)
• Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in clubs and organizations, leadership positions, volunteer work and community service

Application Deadline

April 22, each year.

How to Apply

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This week-long program will be held during the last week of May 2023 and is geared towards preparing Baruch College students and alumni for the law school application cycle, the world of law school and beyond. Students and alumni will hone their writing logical reasoning and reading comprehension skills. There are visits to law schools and a local court, as well as panel presentations relevant to pre-law students. This program is free of charge.

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled at Baruch College and Baruch alumni.

How to Apply

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In keeping with Max Berger’s vision to support pre-law students by easing the financial barriers that keep many applicants from effectively applying to law school, we proudly present the Max Berger Law School Application “Starter Pack” Stipend Program.

The law school application process can be expensive. When factoring the cost of taking the LSAT; paying for the LSAC CAS report and individual law school applications, fees can add up to a sum that many cannot afford. In an effort to financially support law school applicants, Baruch’s Max Berger Pre-Law Program has launch the law school application “Starter Pack”, a new initiative to help Baruch students and alumni reach their educational and career goals. This initiative would provide up to $995 to each applicant that demonstrates financial hardship in covering law school application fees.

Law School Fee Waivers

LSAC Fee Waivers

A fee waiver from LSAC (the Law School Admissions Council) acts as a de facto type of umbrella waiver. The LSAC fee waiver pays for a variety of fees, including the LSAT test, Credential Assembly Service, law school reports, and practice tests. Students must apply for the fee waiver 3-5 months before the deadline to register for the LSAT, see https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-dates-deadlines-score-release-dates/lsat-cas-fees/fee-waivers-lsat-credential-assembly. The initial fee waiver determination is made by an algorithm. For a personal review of their circumstances, students must appeal the initial determination. If your request has been denied and you have a good faith reason to believe that the initial determination was wrong, you should absolutely request an appeal. In general, if a student has received an LSAC fee waiver, the law schools will also waive their own fees associated with the application.

Law School Application Fee Waivers

Many law schools will waive their individual application fees even if the applicant does not qualify for an LSAC waiver as a way to entice more qualified applicants. Information about fee waivers is generally available on the law school website, at law school fairs, or in the application materials of each law school. Applicants may also receive unsolicited offers of fee waivers from law schools, or by politely requesting a waiver by calling, or e-mailing, the admissions office.

Eligibility

Applicants that wish to be considered for the Max Berger Law School Application “Starter Pack” Stipend must:

1. Apply for the LSAC fee waiver, see https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-dates-deadlines-score-release-dates/lsat-cas-fees/fee-waivers-lsat-credential-assembly, if denied an appeal must be filed. Proof of rejection of the appeal must be provided.
2. Be a junior or senior currently enrolled at Baruch College in good standing, or recent Baruch graduate, Class of 2019+, in any major.
3. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA from Baruch.
4. Submit your completed application no later than June 15 after the most recent law school application cycle.

The stipend award is intended to cover 1 LSAT exam ($200); 1 CAS Report ($195); up to 5 Law School applications ($375) and 5 CAS reports ($225) for a total of $995*.

Application Documentation Required

• Current unofficial transcript from Baruch reflecting a GPA of 3.0 or above, in good standing
• Current resume
• Proof of application, rejection, appeal and denial of appeal of LSAC Fee Waiver (see https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-dates-deadlines-score-release-dates/lsat-cas-fees/fee-waivers-lsat-credential-assembly)
• Proof of application expenses incurred (i.e. invoices from LSAC, credit card receipts reflecting payments made)
• Release of LSAT scores and application information to Baruch Pre-Law Advisor when registering with the Law School Admissions Council and the Credential Assembly Service
• Complete “Starter Pack” Stipend Application Form Online

How to Apply

Complete the entire online application uploading where indicated, all required documents listed above.

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* Please Note: Successful application for this Stipend is not guaranteed as funds for the program are limited, therefore students are advised not to be wholly dependent on this program and make application decisions that are otherwise affordable to them.

The Max Berger Pre-Law Unpaid Legal Internship Stipend Program provides financial assistance to current Baruch College undergraduate students who complete an unpaid legal internship with a public sector (i.e. government or non-profit) legal employer while encouraging them to develop their professional and educational goals through programs offered by the Max Berger Pre Law Program at Baruch College.

A legal internship provides valuable experience and is an important stepping stone to allowing an undergraduate student to decide whether pursuing a graduate level legal education is the right choice for them. However, internships are often unpaid, which can be a significant hurdle for students who already are stretched financially. The Max Berger Pre-Law Unpaid Internship Stipend Program generously offers a $2,500 stipend to help students overcome the financial hurdle of an unpaid legal internship.

The Max Berger Pre Law Unpaid Internship Stipend Program focuses on legal careers, and the program supports students who want to pursue a legal internship in an effort to make smart career and educational choices.

Benefits of the Program

• $2,500 stipend for working in an unpaid legal internship in the government or public sector for a minimum of 20 hours a week for a total of at least 10 weeks during the fall, spring or summer. Students must complete a total of 200 hours.
• An opportunity to gain legal experience at the college level

Eligibility

• Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors currently enrolled at Baruch College, in good standing.
• Open to undergraduates of any major with a preferred minimum 2.8 GPA and who have completed at least one full semester at Baruch College
• Student has secured an unpaid internship with a public sector legal employer (i.e. non-profit or gov’t employer) on his/her own
• The unpaid internship is for a minimum of 20 or more hours per week, for a total of 10 weeks during the fall, spring or summer
• Students receiving stipends from internship employers will also be considered and are encouraged to apply
• The selection process is competitive

Program Elements

• The program runs during the fall, spring and summer semesters, from January – May for spring, June – August for summer and September – December for fall internships
• Student works for a minimum of 20 hours a week for a total of at least 10 weeks during the fall, spring or summer, 200 hours total
• Student receives a $2,500 stipend that is paid out in one installment at the end of the internship
• The payment of $2,500 is paid upon receipt of a 1-2 page summary of his/her internship experience from the student, which is submitted at the end of each internship via e-mail to the Pre Law Advisor at the end of the internship
• Student will be required to attend an individual or group meeting with the Pre Law Advisor, at the end of the internship to debrief about the experience and submit a completed Internship Evaluation Form (completed by the Internship Supervisor)
• Legislative and political science internships are not eligible for this stipend

Application Deadline

Spring deadline-December 14 | Summer deadline-May 7 | Fall deadline–September 7 of each year.

How to Apply

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The Max Berger Pre-Law LSAT Reimbursement Program provides financial assistance of up to $2,000 to current Baruch College undergraduate students and recent graduates (from the class of 2016+) that have taken a commercial LSAT preparation course, including the cost of LSAT workbooks and/or tutors. Preference will be given to students that have actively participated in Baruch’s pre-law programs, are not otherwise receiving ongoing institutional scholarship assistance and who have not previously been awarded this Reimbursement.

Eligibility

• Open to all majors
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above
• Currently enrolled Baruch College undergraduate student, in good standing, or recent graduate from the class of 2016+
• Applicant must obtain an LSAT score of 158 or above after taking a commercial LSAT preparation course, and/or  incurring expenses from LSAT workbooks and/or tutors
• Applicant incurs expense and successfully completes LSAT preparation course and takes the LSAT exam within a 12 to 18 month period of such expense

Application Documentation Required

• Unofficial transcript reflecting current GPA (for current students) or GPA at graduation (for graduates)
• Print out from LSAC with LSAT score reflecting a score of 158 or above
• Receipt from LSAT preparation course noting date and price paid by applicant (i.e. credit card statement/receipts) and substantiating documentation supporting successful completion of course
• Release of LSAT scores and application information to Baruch Pre-Law Advisor when registering with the Law School Admissions Council and the Credential Assembly Service
• Complete Scholarship Reimbursement Application Form

How to Apply

Download Application Form

 Must be submitted within 60 days of receiving score from LSAC.