LEAP C.O. · Founding chapter forming now

Pre-Law

Argue well. Serve justice.

Mock trial, courthouse visits, and real attorneys in your corner — the LEAP Pre-Law chapter is for students who want to advocate, debate, and defend before they ever sit the LSAT.

The four pillars

What members actually get.

Every LEAP chapter runs on the same four pillars — here's what they look like in Pre-Law.

Senior student mentors

Older members mentor younger students on legal basics and debate.

Talk to lawyers

Hear directly from practicing lawyers about their careers.

Meet law school students

Current law students share the honest version of the path.

Mock trial & moot court

Practice courtroom skills with case packets and debate legal arguments.

Civics quiz bowls & debates

Chapter competitions on constitutional and civics topics.

Law podcast & social

Interview lawyers for a podcast, or post legal facts and rights info on social media.

Student law forum

Host chapter discussions on laws and legal topics.

Court-watching

Attend public trials and observe the legal system in action.

Know-your-rights workshops

Teach peers about tenant rights, voter rights, and civics — verified hours.

Voter registration drives

Run nonpartisan voter registration drives to help peers register.

Policy & awareness campaigns

Research and write to officials, or run legal awareness campaigns.

Chapter life

A year in the Pre-Law chapter.

The events and projects we're building the founding year around. (These illustration slots become real photos as soon as we host them — of you, maybe.)

Leadership

Founding officer roles — open now.

Chapters are student-run. Founding officers build this from day one, which is exactly the kind of leadership colleges and employers notice.

Role 01

Chapter President

Owns the vision, runs meetings, and represents the chapter to the school and to LEAP national.

Role 02

Onboarding Lead

Interviews and welcomes new members, and keeps the roster and member records clean.

Role 03

Events Coordinator

Plans networking events, tours, and competitions from idea to day-of logistics.

Role 04

Sponsorship Coordinator

Builds relationships with local firms and sponsors that fund events and open internship doors.

Role 05

Service Coordinator

Organizes volunteering projects and syncs member hours with LEAP Tutoring.

Role 06

Mentorship Coordinator

Recruits professional mentors and matches them with members through the year.

Chapter rhythm

What a semester actually looks like.

Set by the starter kit's first-semester calendar — every chapter runs the same basic cadence.

Weekly

Mock trial practice, a case briefing, or a current-events discussion tied to law.

Monthly

A moot court or mock trial scrimmage, or a guest speaker — a lawyer, judge, or law student.

Ongoing

Mentor pairing, brief-writing practice, and volunteer hours from service work.

Joining

Three steps in.

Tell us you're in

Fill out the interest form below — takes under a minute.

Quick interview

A short, friendly conversation with the onboarding lead about what you want out of the chapter.

Start leaping

Get your member kit, pick your first event, and log your first volunteer hours.

FAQ

Questions we hear a lot.

Do I need experience to join?

No. The chapter exists to build your experience, not to gatekeep it. If you're curious about Pre-Law, you're qualified.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Every LEAP program is 100% free for students — that's the entire point of the organization.

How big is the time commitment?

Plan on one chapter meeting per week or two, plus the events and volunteering you opt into. Founding officers put in more — and get more out of it.

What if my school doesn't have this chapter yet?

Then you might be its founder. Head to LEAP Home and request the chapter starter kit.

Exhibit A · Case Library

Supreme Court Case Library.

Twelve landmark decisions every pre-law student should know. Filter by area of law.

Exhibit B · Law School Roadmap

Your path from 9th grade to J.D.

Eight stages from high school through law school — and the LSAT resources to get you there.

1

9th–10th Grade

  • Excel academically — GPA is critical for law school
  • Join Mock Trial or debate team
  • Read one Supreme Court decision per month
  • Watch oral arguments at oyez.org
2

11th Grade

  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Build extracurriculars in policy, government, or debate
  • Research pre-law undergraduate programs
  • Start a reading list of landmark cases
3

12th Grade

  • Choose a pre-law friendly major (poli sci, philosophy, history — or anything you love)
  • Apply to strong undergraduate programs
  • Write about policy or justice experiences in essays
4

Freshman–Junior Year

  • Maintain GPA ≥ 3.7 (T-14 law schools are very GPA-sensitive)
  • Join Pre-Law Society
  • Get 1 internship at a law firm or public defender's office
  • Develop strong faculty relationships for LORs
5

Junior Year: LSAT Prep

  • Begin LSAT prep 6+ months before your test date
  • T-14 law schools generally want 170+
  • Many strong programs admit at 160–169
  • Take timed practice tests from day one
6

Senior Year: Apply

  • Take LSAT in June or October (ideal windows)
  • Submit LSAC applications — the Common App equivalent for law school
  • Request letters of recommendation early (Sept.)
  • Personal statement: why law, why you
7

Law School (3 Years)

  • 1L: Contracts, Torts, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Property, Criminal Law
  • 2L: Electives + law review or moot court
  • 3L: Clinic, journal, bar prep courses
8

Career Tracks

  • BigLaw: corporate law at top firms
  • Public interest: nonprofits, legal aid
  • Government: DOJ, public defenders, prosecutors
  • Clerkship or academia

LSAT Resource Hub

Khan Academy LSAT
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The best explanations for Logical Reasoning. Video walkthroughs of every official LSAT question.

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The only truly official practice tests — released by LSAC. Buy in bundles for best value.

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Blueprint Free LSAT Class
Strong intro course

A free intro class covering all three LSAT sections. Good for getting your bearings before committing to a program.

Blueprint →
r/LSAT
Community · Free

Reddit's LSAT community — score reports, strategy threads, study schedules, and peer support.

r/LSAT →
Exhibit E · Self-Run Kits

Mock Trial Self-Run Kit.

Three complete kits your chapter can run in any classroom — no outside facilitator required.

Complete Mock Trial Case Kit — Civil: Personal Injury / Slip and Fall +

A complete fictional case that runs in 45–60 minutes in any classroom. Print and go — no prep required beyond distributing roles.

  • 4-page fictional case summary: Rivera v. Oakdale Supermarkets (slip and fall in a grocery store)
  • Plaintiff attorney roles (2): opening statement, 2 direct examinations, closing
  • Defense attorney roles (2): opening statement, 2 cross-examinations, closing
  • 3 plaintiff witnesses with full backstories: plaintiff, eyewitness, medical expert
  • 3 defense witnesses: store manager, security guard, expert witness
  • Judge instructions card (procedural script for student judge)
  • Jury deliberation guide (8 questions, structured process)
  • Verdict form with signature lines

Access: This kit will be available for download once chapter leadership approves it. Join the chapter to receive it directly.

Moot Court Oral Argument Kit — Appellate Advocacy Practice +

Eight practice prompts for 5-minute-per-side oral arguments, plus a rubric for peer scoring. Works with 2–4 advocates and a panel of 3 student judges.

Practice prompts include:

  • First Amendment: Can a school district ban a student's off-campus social media posts?
  • 4th Amendment: Does a cell phone's GPS history constitute a "search" without a warrant?
  • Contract Law: Is a verbal agreement to split lottery winnings legally enforceable?
  • Equal Protection: Does a state's voter ID law disparately impact minority voters?
  • And 4 additional prompts covering privacy, due process, and federalism

Scoring rubric (100 points)

Delivery and clarity25 pts
Case law and authority cited25 pts
Rebuttal quality25 pts
Professionalism and courtroom decorum25 pts
Mock Jury Deliberation Exercise — Robbery with Conflicting Testimony +

A 2-page case summary with deliberately conflicting eyewitness accounts. Students serve as a 12-person jury and deliberate to a verdict. Used in law school simulations — adapted for high schoolers.

  • 2-page case summary: State v. Morales — alleged robbery with 2 conflicting eyewitnesses
  • Instructions for seating a student jury and electing a foreperson
  • Deliberation guide: 10 structured discussion questions
  • Verdict form with guilty / not guilty / hung jury options
  • Debrief discussion questions: What made this hard? What would you need to convict?
  • Notes on reasonable doubt and how real juries are instructed

Timing: Full deliberation runs 25–40 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for debrief. Works best in groups of 12–16.

Exhibit F · Legal News

This Week in Court.

The 5 most interesting legal stories and Supreme Court updates — updated weekly.

Updated every Monday · Week of July 7, 2026
  • 01 · July 7, 2026

    SCOTUS Grants Cert in United States v. Williams

    Case could reshape Fourth Amendment search-and-seizure doctrine for digital devices. Oral arguments expected next term.

    Read more →
  • 02 · July 7, 2026

    Federal Court Orders EPA to Reconsider Lithium Mine Permit

    Landmark environmental ruling finds EPA failed to adequately consult with tribal nations before issuing permit near sacred lands in Nevada.

    Read more →
  • 03 · July 7, 2026

    14 States Challenge FTC Non-Compete Rule

    Joint brief filed arguing the FTC exceeded its authority. Oral arguments scheduled for September in the Fifth Circuit.

    Read more →
  • 04 · July 7, 2026

    Supreme Court's Next Term Preview

    Three major cases on First Amendment, immigration, and redistricting already accepted. Opening arguments begin in October.

    Read more →
  • 05 · July 7, 2026

    Law School Applications Up 12% This Cycle

    LSAC reports the largest applicant pool since 2010, intensifying competition at T-14 programs. Median LSAT scores at top schools continue to rise.

    Read more →
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