2026 BU Summer Pre-Law Academy
2026 BU Summer Pre-Law Academy
BU Summer Pre-Law Academy (BU-SPLA) is a residential four-week summer program taking place from June 1 to June 26, 2026. BU-SPLA is focused on countering structural and environmental forces that unevenly tax underrepresented students.
To accomplish this, BU-SPLA will expose students to legal cases, advocacy, and application preparation. Students will experience the Socratic classroom, read and brief cases, work in collaborative groups to represent a “client,” and make persuasive arguments. Students will also learn about the law admissions process, receive LSAT preparation, and will be mentored while working on a personal statement, an optional statement, and a resume.
We welcome applications from current undergraduate students and those who have completed their undergraduate degrees. While the program is open to all, priority consideration will be given to individuals who are within one year of starting law school and preparing to apply.
There is no cost to apply to or attend the program. Travel to and from Boston, housing during the program, and many meals will be covered. The program will host several social events on campus and outings in Boston. Additionally, all participants who complete the program will receive a $1500 stipend. Participants selected for the program will be notified in early April.
BU Law faculty and staff will come together to teach and support BU-SPLA students and to provide a real glimpse into what it is like to be a law student at BU Law. We can’t wait to welcome you to campus!
Selected applications will be notified in early April.
Please visit the FAQs or email us with any questions!
Join an Informational Webinar!
Join an informational webinar to hear the SPLA Director discuss the program, the application process, and answer questions. The webinars will take place via Zoom.
BU-SPLA Informational Webinar: Tuesday, January 20th, 10am EST
Register here!
BU-SPLA Informational Webinar: Tuesday, February 10th, 4:30PM EST
Register here!
Contact
Chloe Mathews
2026 BU-SPLA Director
Director of Admissions & Diversity Initiatives
chloeam@bu.edu