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Apply to SEO Law Catalyst

 

The 2025 Catalyst application period has now closed.

You can still explore program information, including key deadlines, eligibility criteria, and details about what Catalyst offers below.

Application Qualifications 

To qualify you must meet the following requirements:

Have a minimum GPA of 3.2
Plan to apply to an ABA-accredited law school by the end of December 2025

 

Be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate*
Be available for the program’s time commitments

 

Commit to (re)taking the LSAT in June 2025
Reside in the U.S. for the duration of the Program

 

*Sophomores applying to Junior Deferral Law School Programs are not eligible to apply

 

 

2025 Program Timeline

  • January 2025
    • Program kickoff & orientation
    • LSAT Clinic and Admissions Clinic begin
  • June 2025
    • Participants sit for the June LSAT
  • July 2025
    • Virtual Catalyst Summit
  • September 2025
    • Virtual Law School Tours
  • October 2025
    • Mentorship Clinic begins
  • December 2025
    • Admissions Clinic concludes (Final law school applications submitted by Catalysts)
  • February 2026
    • Mentorship Clinic concludes

Application Components

Here’s what you’ll need to submit  your application. All components must be completed for your application to be considered:

  • Completion of requested personal and demographic information 
  • Resume (we recommend using SEO’s Resume Template) 
  • Unofficial Undergraduate and/or Graduate Transcript(s) 
  • List of the Top 5 Law Schools to which you intend to apply
  • Short Statement Based on Prompt (300-word limit) 
  • LSAT Diagnostic score 

Application Timeline

  • Application Opens: Monday, September 30, 2024, 5 PM ET
  • Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024, 5 PM ET

 

Application Rounds:

    • Second Round: If invited, you will be notified by email and given five (5) days to complete a short, asynchronous video interview
    • Semi-Finalists Pool: Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis if selected to join the Semi-finalist Pool. All other applicants will be released
    • Final Decision: Finalists will be selected by or before January 2025 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”)

  • Are there any GPA or LSAT Requirements?

    We require a GPA minimum of 3.2 (though will consider compelling candidates with 3.0 GPA). There is no LSAT requirement.

    Our primary requirement is that you intend to submit your law school applications by December 2024.

  • Can I still apply to Catalyst if I have taken the LSAT already?

    LSAT re-takers are welcome! All Catalyst Scholars are required to complete all components of the program, which includes the LSAT clinic. If you do not wish to participate in that portion of the program, you are not eligible for Catalyst. We encourage you to apply to our Fellowship program in the future.

  • Do I have to take the June LSAT?

    The LSAT Clinic is geared towards maximizing your LSAT score for the June LSAT and Catalysts must sit for the June LSAT. If a Catalyst wants to retake the exam, we will continue to provide course support through the August LSAT.

  • Can I submit unofficial transcripts?

    You may include an unofficial transcript when submitting your application. If you attended more than one institution, please submit unofficial transcripts per institution.

  • Do I need to have a specific background/experience in law to be competitive for the program?

    We welcome applications from any students interested in matriculating into law school in Fall 2026. Our Catalyst Scholars have a wide variety of work and academic experience.

  • Do I have to apply to a specific law school to participate in the program?

    No specific law school required. Students are welcome to apply to any ABA-accredited law school for matriculation in Fall 2025. We will do the best to support and help you curate a list of schools that best fit your goals.

    The Catalyst Program does not guarantee admission into any particular law school.