Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars (MPLS) Program

Classes are held four times a week in the evenings for 11 weeks in the summer. Three classes a week consist of LSAT instruction. A portion of the class consists of other law school preparation and typically includes a presentation from Minnesota Law career center staff, a panel discussion with current law students and alumni, a visit to a local law firm, and the opportunity to meet with admissions counselors.

Since the summer of 2020 MPLS has been held virtually. Optional in person activities may be offered. 

There is no cost to participate in MPLS. However, participants must submit a $100 seat deposit which is fully refundable upon successful completion of the program. All study materials will be provided and students will have access to the materials for a short time after program completion to prepare for fall LSAT dates.

Attendance is mandatory and will be taken at each session. Success in this program is largely dependent on outside study, and students are expected to study 15–20 hours a week outside of class.

Students who are accepted into the program are required to submit a $100 seat deposit before the first day of class. This seat deposit must come in the form of a check made out to the University of Minnesota Law School. The deposit is fully refundable upon successful completion of this program. Successful completion is defined as being present on the first day of class, missing no more than 3 sessions (class or practice exam), making up a practice exam within one week of the original date, arriving to all classes on time, and reporting all six practice LSAT scores.

• January 22, 2024 - MPLS application available
• March 17, 2024 – MPLS applications due at midnight
• April 15, 2024 – Decisions will be emailed to all applicants
• May 1, 2024 -- Seat deposits due for admitted students
• June 3, 2024 – First day of class
• August 18, 2024 – Last test completed by midnight

Applications are designed to provide additional information on a candidate's maturity, judgment, communication, analytical skills and motivation to pursue a legal education. The Admissions Committee will complete a holistic assessment of all application materials.  A completed application includes the application form, optional ACT or SAT score, unofficial undergraduate transcript(s), and statement of interest.  Letters of recommendation are optional. No more than two letters can be submitted to prelawscholars@umn.edu. 

Application coming in January.