Pathway Program

Access to resources to prepare for the law school admissions process is uneven. That’s why Widener Law Commonwealth created the Pathway Program as part of its Center for Equity and Justice.

WLC’s Pathway Program is a Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) preparation course that equips students with essential skills for success in the admissions process. The LSAT courses are online, however, immersive in-person visits to law school classes provide invaluable glimpses into the world of legal education. Additionally, a comprehensive day-at-the-law-school event, complete with mock classes, meetings with Deans, Law School Admissions committee members, and opportunities to interact with professors, completes the immersive experience.

Thanks to the generosity of the Law School Admission Council’s DEI Pathway Grant Program, WLC’s Pathway Program is provided at no cost to participants. Candidates may express interest in the program by submitting their information at the link below.

Expression of Interest Form

The pathway program will be offered in both the fall and spring semesters on dates to be determined.  Candidates who complete the expression of interest form will be contacted when the Pathway Program application becomes available. 

Program Details

The Pathway Program includes 12 weeks of free, online LSAT instruction.

• The first week of the program, students will be required to attend an online orientation and to take a diagnostic LSAT exam.
• Each week after, Pathway students are required to complete 1-2 hours of homework assignments and attend Zoom class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET.
• Pathway students will be required to attend “A Day at the Law School” at Widener Law Commonwealth from roughly 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM ET on a Saturday to be determined.
• At the end of the course, students will be required to take an exit diagnostic LSAT exam in order to measure their progress.
• Lastly, when Pathway students begin applying to law schools, they will be required to apply to Widener Law Commonwealth as one of their chosen schools. 

Application Process

The application for the Pathway Program will be emailed to candidates who complete the expression of interest form at the link above. To be considered for the program candidates must:

1. Submit a completed application form
2. Submit a 1 page interest statement
3. Complete a candidate interview 
4. Plan on taking the LSAT within the next two years

Spring 2025 Dates and Deadlines

• Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - Application Opens
• Monday, January 20, 2025 - Application Deadline
• Monday, February 3, 2025 - Pathway Program Begins
• Monday, May 5, 2025 - Last day of Pathway Program

Please note that admission to the Pathway Program is competitive. The program is limited to approximately 20 participants.  Candidates are encouraged to reapply for the next cohort if not admitted outright.