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.
Every LEAP chapter runs on the same four pillars — here's what they look like in Pre-Law.
Spend days inside local firms watching how cases actually move.
Support intake and outreach at clinics serving people who can't afford lawyers.
Courthouse programs and, where available, time observing with judges.
Assist the lawyers who keep nonprofits running — including LEAP's own.
Practicing lawyers across specialties mentor members one-on-one.
Current law students share the honest version of the path.
Sharpen argumentation with people who argue for a living.
Monthly discussions on real cases and the hard questions inside them.
Compete in full trials and appellate arguments against other schools.
Observe live proceedings and debrief with attorneys after.
Prosecutors, defenders, and corporate lawyers compare notes live.
Small-group sessions with local judges — bring your questions.
Teach community members their basic rights — verified hours.
Help neighbors understand (not receive advice on) common legal documents.
Non-advisory volunteering that keeps free legal clinics moving.
Teach government and civics to younger students through LEAP Tutoring.
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.)
Chapters are student-run. Founding officers build this from day one, which is exactly the kind of leadership colleges and employers notice.
Owns the vision, runs meetings, and represents the chapter to the school and to LEAP national.
Interviews and welcomes new members, and keeps the roster and member records clean.
Plans networking events, tours, and competitions from idea to day-of logistics.
Builds relationships with local firms and sponsors that fund events and open internship doors.
Organizes volunteering projects and syncs member hours with LEAP Tutoring.
Recruits professional mentors and matches them with members through the year.
Fill out the interest form below — takes under a minute.
A short, friendly conversation with the onboarding lead about what you want out of the chapter.
Get your member kit, pick your first event, and log your first volunteer hours.
No. The chapter exists to build your experience, not to gatekeep it. If you're curious about Pre-Law, you're qualified.
Nothing. Every LEAP program is 100% free for students — that's the entire point of the organization.
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.
Yes — founding members from every grade. Starting early means more years of internships, mentorship, and leadership on your record.
Then you might be its founder. Head to LEAP Home and request the chapter starter kit.
Twelve landmark decisions every pre-law student should know. Filter by area of law.
Eight stages from high school through law school — and the LSAT resources to get you there.
The only free, official LSAT prep — made in partnership with LSAC. Adaptive and well-structured.
Start here →The best explanations for Logical Reasoning. Video walkthroughs of every official LSAT question.
Try 7Sage →The only truly official practice tests — released by LSAC. Buy in bundles for best value.
Get PrepTests →A free intro class covering all three LSAT sections. Good for getting your bearings before committing to a program.
Blueprint →Reddit's LSAT community — score reports, strategy threads, study schedules, and peer support.
r/LSAT →IRAC — Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion — is how lawyers think. Study the example, then write your own on this week's prompt.
One constitutional law question per week. Test your knowledge. Read the explanation.
Three complete kits your chapter can run in any classroom — no outside facilitator required.
A complete fictional case that runs in 45–60 minutes in any classroom. Print and go — no prep required beyond distributing roles.
Access: This kit will be available for download once chapter leadership approves it. Join the chapter to receive it directly.
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:
Scoring rubric (100 points)
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.
Timing: Full deliberation runs 25–40 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for debrief. Works best in groups of 12–16.
The 5 most interesting legal stories and Supreme Court updates — updated weekly.
Case could reshape Fourth Amendment search-and-seizure doctrine for digital devices. Oral arguments expected next term.
Read more →Landmark environmental ruling finds EPA failed to adequately consult with tribal nations before issuing permit near sacred lands in Nevada.
Read more →Joint brief filed arguing the FTC exceeded its authority. Oral arguments scheduled for September in the Fifth Circuit.
Read more →Three major cases on First Amendment, immigration, and redistricting already accepted. Opening arguments begin in October.
Read more →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 →Get a curated legal news summary every Monday morning.
12 argument prompts with a scoring rubric — record a 3-minute argument and share for peer feedback.
Loading...
| Criteria | Points | What Judges Look For |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Hook | 20 | Does the argument begin with a clear, compelling framing that orients the judge? |
| Rule Statement | 20 | Is the applicable legal standard stated accurately and succinctly? |
| Application of Facts | 20 | Are specific facts used to apply the rule? Are analogies to precedent drawn? |
| Rebuttal | 20 | Does the advocate acknowledge the opposing argument and dismantle it? |
| Conclusion & Delivery | 20 | Is the ask clear? Is delivery confident, measured, and professional? |
Request a 30-minute informational call with a law student or practicing attorney — LEAP facilitates the match.
Fill out the form below with your interest area and top question.
We match you with a law student or attorney within 72 hours.
Ask your questions, get real answers from someone on the path.
"My call with a Stanford law student completely changed how I think about law school applications."
"I learned more in 30 minutes than in a semester of mock trial."
"She walked me through her entire 1L experience. I know exactly what to prepare now."
An original case file released each fall — chapters compete in virtual courtroom rounds judged by law students and attorneys.
A high school student is charged with cyberbullying after allegedly hacking a classmate's social media account. Defense argues the state's cyberbullying statute is unconstitutionally vague under the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
The people who join first shape everything — the events, the culture, the opportunities. Put your name in.
Request to join →