Baylor²Baylor Law Program
Overview
Baylor2Baylor Law Program will be held in-person on February 7, 2025.
Each year, Baylor Law School selects six highly talented freshmen and offers them guaranteed admission into Baylor Law School, provided students meet the academic criteria.
Scholarship Value
Selected students will receive an approximate $250,000 scholarship ($10,000 per year for 4 undergraduate years and full tuition scholarship toward Baylor Law School degree).
Requirements for Consideration
- The Baylor2Baylor Law Program is designed for high-achieving students with an interest in attending law school who have typically scored 1360 or above on the SAT or a 30 or above on the ACT. However, test optional students with high academic GPAs and high class rankings are eligible to be considered.
- Submit a completed Baylor application by November 1.
- Complete Scholarship Program Application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 11, indicating an interest in Baylor2Baylor Law Program.
- Note: The Baylor2Baylor Law Program application process involves answering the essay prompts provided below in 500 words or less.
- Students who are accepted to the Baylor2Baylor Law Program will have a scheduled interview with a Law School representative.
Requirements During Undergraduate Program
- Maintain 3.6 cumulative GPA in Baylor undergraduate courses.
- Score at least 162 on the LSAT exam.
- Matriculate to Baylor Law School within 6 years of matriculating at Baylor University.
- Meet general admission and character and fitness requirements for law school admission.
- Contribute to the Pre-Law community while enrolled as an undergraduate student in a manner which will be outlined upon matriculation to Baylor University.
Steps to Apply
- Submit a completed Baylor Application by November 1. Though a completed admission file is not due until November 1, we encourage you to submit your materials early to enhance your Scholarship Program application.
- After you've submitted your application to Baylor, you'll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal as well as to the 2024-2025 Scholarship Program application.
- If you apply with Common App or ApplyTexas, be aware that you will get a separate email 24-48 hours after you submit your application to create your goBAYLOR account.
- The 2024 Scholarship Program Application will be in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Events" tab.
- Note: If you opt into providing your test scores on your Baylor admissions application, your test scores will be considered as part of your Scholarship Programs Application. If you opt out of providing your test scores on your Baylor admission application, your test scores will not be considered as part of your Scholarship Programs Application.
- After you've submitted your application to Baylor, you'll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal as well as to the 2024-2025 Scholarship Program application.
- Complete Scholarship Program Application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 11, indicating an interest in Baylor2Baylor Law Program. Note: The Baylor2Baylor Law Program application will involve answering the following essay prompts in 500 words or less:
- Why are you interested in attending Baylor University and Baylor Law School?
- Discuss why you are interested in a career in the legal profession.
- Keep in mind: You can make changes to your application up until you click Submit. After submission, changes cannot be made.
If Accepted into the Baylor2Baylor Law Program
- If you receive an invitation to participate in the program, you must register for the Baylor2Baylor Law Program as a formal notification that you intend to fully participate.
- Check your goBAYLOR account for a checklist of program requirements to complete.
- Award notifications will be sent no later than March 1, 2025.
Important Dates
Action Items | Date |
Scholarship Program Application Opens | September 6, 2024 |
Submission Deadline for Completed Baylor Admissions Application | November 1, 2024 |
Scholarship Program Application Deadline | November 11, 2024 (11:59 p.m. CST) |
Participation Notification for Scholarship Program Applicants | December 13, 2024 |
Deadline to Respond to Invitation & Confirm Participation | December 18, 2024 |
Baylor2Baylor Law Program | February 7, 2025 |
Award Notification Date | March 1, 2025 |