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Navigating Law School Admissions as an Undocumented Student: Guidance and Stories from Those Who’ve Been There
Finding a path to law school can feel overwhelming, and even more so if you are undocumented or a DACA recipient. Questions about admissions, financial aid, and licensing often create uncertainty — but we want you to know that pursuing a legal career is possible. Our new Undocumented & DACA Pre-Law Guide breaks down the information you need, from law school applications to bar eligibility, alongside stories and insights from our community.
Katana Dumont
Aug 28, 202518 min read
Resumes and Recommendation Letters: The Quiet Powerhouses of Your Law School Application
In this next installment of our Becoming the Main Character of Your Law School Application series, we’re turning our attention to two often-overlooked components: resumes and letters of recommendation. While these elements may not be the “flashiest” part of your application, they’re foundational and should be approached strategically.
Katana Dumont
Aug 9, 20255 min read
All About Strategy: Becoming LawyHer Podcast Episode 4
Your résumé, your recommenders, your college experience—they all matter. We’re talking about how to leverage each component of your application, especially if you're coming from an HBCU or a nontraditional path.
Kayla Thompson
Aug 8, 20253 min read
Becoming the Main Character of Your Law School Application
Our expert approved strategy to get into law school
Hadiyah Cummings
Aug 4, 20254 min read
The "Optional" Essay: Your Voice, Your Story
As part of the Becoming LawyHer podcast series, which brings real stories and strategies to help you navigate the legal world, Dean Kristi Jobson from Harvard Law shared her expert advice on crafting compelling and authentic application pieces. This week’s focus is the Statement of Perspective and other “optional” law school essays.
Katana Dumont
Aug 2, 20255 min read
Why We Created Suit Yourself (Our Fashion Show to Challenge and Deconstruct the Norms of "Professionalism")
Why We Created Suit Yourself Growing up, I was always told I should be a lawyer. Not because I said I wanted to be one, but because I was the kid who got dress coded so often that I started carrying the school handbook to argue my case. I learned early how rules worked, who they were enforced against, and how often “professional” really meant “be less of yourself.” I also heard a phrase that stuck with me for years: “School is not a fashion show.” Then I got to Howard Univers
The Lawyhers Behind MLK’s Legal Strategy — and Why Their Legacy Matters Now
A reflection on the women lawyers behind MLK’s legal strategy, the hidden legal labor of the civil rights movement, and what their legacy means for civil rights lawyers today.
LawyHer Loading Chronicles: The Power Of Collective Community & Resistance
We ask each of our LawyHer Loading Fellows to reflect on their LawyHer experience and to offer any advice or share what they have learned...
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