Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars (MPLS) Program

Classes are held twice a week in the evenings for 12 weeks in the summer. The majority of the class consists 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 books and study materials will be provided.

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 17, 2023 - MPLS application available
• March 15, 2023 – MPLS applications due at midnight
• April 14, 2023 – Decisions will be emailed to all applicants
• May 1, 2023 -- Seat deposits due for admitted students
• Early June 2023 – First day of class
• Mid-August 2023 – Last day of class

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. 

Apply here for the Summer 2023 MPLS Program. Applications are due by 11:59pm on March 15.