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At 7Sage, our mission is to make legal education accessible, but talk is cheap and school is expensive. We’re putting our money where our mouth is and offering a summer fellowship to five to ten low-income prospective law students in New York City to help them prepare for the LSAT and the law school application process.  

The 2025 summer fellowship will include the following:

  • Estimated 30 hour per week time commitment for an 11-week hybrid summer study program in New York City, including one in-person session each week
  • $600 per week stipend for 11 weeks to allow for undivided focus on law school preparation
  • Dedicated LSAT instruction and admissions services for the duration of the summer program, plus a 12-month 7Sage LSAT live class subscription
  • Weekly in-person opportunities for group study and community-building with other fellows

Fellows will also strengthen their research and writing skills through their work on the 7Sage summer fellowship capstone project. With support and feedback from one of 7Sage's professional writers, fellows will explore a field of law that interests them and draft an 8-10 page academic paper on a current issue in their chosen legal field.

The 2025 summer fellowship program will be held between June 2, 2025 and August 15, 2025.  

Summer Fellowship Eligibility

This fellowship is open to candidates who meet all of the below criteria:

  • Are in financial need (as determined by 2024-2025 FAFSA or 2023 tax return(s));
  • Are a Junior or Senior in college or already graduated;
  • Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3;
  • Plan to apply to American JD programs within the next three years;
  • Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; and
  • Are able to attend weekly in-person sessions in New York City for the duration of the summer fellowship program.


How to Apply

The application form is accessible at the link below. Candidates must also submit the following required application materials to be considered for the fellowship:

  • Résumé
  • Undergraduate and/or Graduate Transcripts (Unofficial)
  • 2024-2025 FAFSA form or 2023 Tax Return(s)
    • Candidates submitting a tax return who are married or claimed as dependents may be required to submit additional tax returns from their spouse or parent.  Please see the application form for a full list of required tax return(s) based upon your situation.
  • Application essay on the following prompt (600 words maximum):
    • Choose a specific controversial opinion regarding current events.  In 600 words or less, write a persuasive argument defending this opinion and write a persuasive counter-argument against this opinion.

      There is no “right” topic or argument. You may refer to outside facts and evidence, but this is not a research paper:  you will be evaluated solely based on the strength of your critical thinking, analytical skills, and persuasive writing.  

Applications for the 7Sage summer fellowship must be submitted on or before February 28, 2025.  Applications will be reviewed and offers will be made on a rolling basis.  

If you have any questions regarding this application form or application supporting documents, please contact chelsea.simpson@7sage.com.

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