AccessLex Institute is dedicated to evolving with the changing challenges and needs of law students and institutions. Since 1983, they have focused on informing students about the economic realities of law school without limiting aspirations. Through research and advocacy, they aim to highlight critical issues facing legal education and influence policymaking for the betterment of legal education and society. As a nonprofit supported by nearly 200 American Bar Association-approved law schools, their mission centers on improving legal education.
The Bar Success Research Grant Program by AccessLex Institute is designed to fund rigorous research on various aspects of the bar examination. This includes studying predictors of bar exam performance, examining the design and efficacy of the bar exam itself, and evaluating effective study or preparation methods. The program welcomes proposals that explore any relevant area of the bar exam and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts. It encourages applications that demonstrate strong partnerships with other organizations or academic programs to improve bar passage rates, especially among students and graduates at higher risk of failing. Collaboration among member institutions, academic support programs, and academic and bar success programs, among other stakeholders, is particularly valued in proposals.