Plus, Guided Journey

Your journey, your goal, your guide. 

Applications for Plus, Guided Journey 2026 are open now.  Applications close on January 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. 

 

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Wednesday, December 3, at 5 p.m. ET: Plus, Guided Journey Program Q&A Webinar 

Learn more about the Plus, Guided Journey program; the application process; and the many benefits of participating.

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Your Guided Journey to Law School 

Building on more than two decades of preparing aspiring legal professionals for law school success, Plus, Guided Journey seeks to increase access to justice by providing ongoing and direct support to individuals who intend to pursue law school but face structural barriers or other systemic challenges to accomplishing their goals. There is no cost to apply or participate in the program if selected. 

Applying to law school can be a challenging and demanding process. The Plus, Guided Journey program is designed with that in mind; we know the application process is yours and must fit into the existing demands on your time and energy, but this doesn’t mean you need to go through it alone. The program is tailored exclusively for individuals planning to apply to U.S.-based law schools during the upcoming fall application cycle (for Plus, Guided Journey 2026, this would be individuals planning to attend law school in fall 2027). Plus, Guided Journey  accompanies and supports scholars for an entire year, engaging them as they explore the legal field, prepare for the LSAT, build their application materials, learn about financial aid, and make decisions about their future.  

Law school staff and faculty engage scholars throughout their journeys through virtual synchronous and asynchronous programming, with over 45 law schools participating in 2025. With a strengths-focused and community-centered approach, Plus, Guided Journey helps aspiring law students launch their legal education through a cohort-based model.   

Program Components

Prior to applying, it is important to consider the following program components and requirements. As part of, and to continue in, the program, Plus scholars are expected to:  

  1. Take the August 2026 LSAT. LSAT registration and Score Preview costs are covered for program participants. 

  2. Submit at least three law school applications by the first week of December 2026 (CAS registration and up to six CAS Reports are covered for program participants), as well as complete assignments designed to propel them on their journey to law school. 

Benefits of Participating in the Plus, Guided Journey Program  

  • Program participants receive a LawHub Advantage subscription, two free LSATs, Score Preview, CAS registration, and more 

  • Tailored LSAT preparation and guidance 

  • Ongoing guidance and support throughout the law school application process 

  • Tailored workshops and discussions with law school professionals 

  • Involvement in a community of scholars like you who also are working towards their law school goals 

  • Assistance in understanding and engaging in the financial aid journey 

  • Strength-based skills development towards law school success 

  • Exposure to law schools across the country

In-Person Regional Gatherings 

The Plus, Guided Journey program is fully virtual. However, Plus scholars who reside in or around Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Southern California, and the Washington, D.C., region will have the opportunity to gather and network at in-person events during the year. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply to the Plus, Guided Journey program, you must be planning to apply to law school during the 2026 law school application cycle for enrollment in law school in 2027, in addition to satisfying at least one of the below criteria:  

  • You are a U.S. citizen. 

  • You are a U.S. national. 

  • You are a resident of either the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RFI), the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), or the Republic of Palau. 

  • You are a permanent resident alien of the U.S. with an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551). 

  • You have temporary protected status in the U.S.  

  • You have been granted deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). 

  • You have applied for deferred action under DACA. 

  • You are seeking asylum in the U.S. through the affirmative asylum process and have filed Form I-589 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 

LSAC Plus Program Support 

We’re here to help. If you have any questions, please contact us at Plus@LSAC.org.