Cohort Program Application

Biographical Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth(Required)

Month

Day

Year

Gender(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Hometown(Required)

City State

Are you Hispanic or Latino?(Required)

Yes

Regardless of how you responded to the question above, select one or more of the following races:(Required)

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Asian

Black/African American

Caucasian/White

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

Are you a first-generation college student?(Required)

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) did not have the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree. Many students whose parents have degrees from outside of the United States also identify as first-gen.

Yes

What is the highest educational level attained by each of your parents/guardians?

Parent/Guardian 1(Required)

No high school

Some high school

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Bachelor’s or 4-year degree

Graduate or professional degree

Education level unknown

Parent/Guardian 2

No high school

Some high school

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Bachelor’s or 4-year degree

Graduate or professional degree

Education level unknown

To determine if you qualify for this program, could you please tell us if you are need-based, meaning do you need financial assistance based on your household income level?(Required)

Yes

Have you ever been awarded a Pell Grant?(Required)

Yes

Educational Information

Undergraduate Institution(Required)

Undergraduate Major(s)(Required)

Undergraduate Graduation Date/Expected Graduation Date(Required)

Include month and year (mm/yyyy)

Graduate/Professional Institution

Graduate/Professional Degree(s)

Graduate/Professional Graduation Date/Expected Graduation Date

Include month and year (mm/yyyy)

Do you plan to seek law school admission for the Fall 2026 entering class?(Required)

Yes

Have you previously applied to law school?(Required)

Yes

Indicate the application cycle year(s) to which you applied.(Required)

(yyyy)

Admissions Test Information

LSAC Account Number

Have you taken the LSAT?(Required)

Yes

Please include the relevant test date(s) and score(s)(Required)

(mm/yyyy – 000)

Do you plan to take the LSAT between August 1 and December 31, 2025?(Required)

Yes

Have you taken an LSAT preparatory course?(Required)

Yes

Please provide the preparatory course name.(Required)

Have you participated in a law school pipeline or outreach program?(Required)

Yes

Please provide the program name.(Required)

Have you previously applied to the University of Texas School of Law Pipeline Program?(Required)

Yes

Please indicate dates.(Required)

(mm/yyyy)

Additional Information

Summer 2025 Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Address(Required)

If the specific address is unknown, please include the city and state.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Required Submissions

Title IX Reporting Requirements: Texas Senate Bill 212 requires all employees of Texas universities to report any information to the Title IX Office regarding sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking that is disclosed to them. Texas law requires that all employees who witness or receive any information of this type (from sources including, but not limited to, written forms, applications, one-on-one conversations, and class assignments) must report it. If you would like to speak with someone who can provide support or remedies without making an official report to the University, please email advocate@austin.utexas.edu. For more information about reporting options and resources, please visit titleix.utexas.edu or contact the Title IX Office at titleix@austin.utexas.edu or 512-471-0419.

Short Essay Questions

Upload one PDF file containing answers to the five (5) essay questions listed below. Each response is limited to 200-words per question. Use the following convention to name your file: LastName_FirstName_Short Essay

What inspired your interest in law and pursuing a legal career?
Why are you interested in Texas Law’s Pipeline Cohort Program?
How will participation in this program help you achieve your goals and how do you plan to make the most of it?
Have you encountered any significant academic or personal challenges on your path to pursuing law? If so, please describe them.
Are there any specific obstacles (financial, logistical, or academic) that might affect your ability to participate in the program fully? Please include school, work, travel, or any other plans that may impact your participation in the First Cohort Academy and/or the summer LSAT prep course.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 32 MB.

Applicant Documents(Required)

Upload two separate PDF files, one containing your resume and the other containing your undergraduate transcript (details for each document below). Use the following convention to name your resume file: LastName_FirstName_Resume and use the following convention to name your transcript file: LastName_FirstName_Transcript

Resume: Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.
Undergraduate Transcript: You may submit an unofficial transcript.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 32 MB.

Letter of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation (LOR) is required to complete your application. Please instruct your recommender to email the LOR directly to pipeline@law.utexas.edu before the application deadline. Recommendations from professors or work supervisors are preferred.

Participant Agreement

Agreement(Required)

I agree to the following:

I will take the LSAT between August 1 and December 31, 2025.
I will seek law school admission for the Fall 2026 entering class and apply to law school by December 31, 2025.
I will participate fully and abide by the Cohort Program requirements, including attending all cohort academies and LSAT preparation sessions.
I understand that the University of Texas at Austin values learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility and that as a Cohort participant, I am expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community.
I certify that all the information provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to provide proof of the information I have given on this form if requested by Texas Law.
I will inform the Pipeline Program, as soon as it is reasonably possible, of any updates that may change my application responses and participation in the Cohort Program.
I understand that my application and supporting materials will be made available to the Cohort Program selection committee.
If accepted into the Cohort Program, I grant Texas Law permission to use my name, likeness, and any and all video, photographic, or other images of me taken by or on behalf of the Pipeline Program for the purpose of promoting the program (newsletters, website, brochures, etc.).
I understand I must reside in the State of Texas for the duration of the Cohort Program (May 2025-April 2026).

By checking this box, I agree to the above statements.