Question 1

How do I apply for an Elevate scholarship?

Accepted Answer

We require a 500-word essay on how your diverse identity has impacted you and why you would like to join this program, along with your undergraduate transcript, resume, and essay. Please send all of this information to achieve@suigenerislss.com

Question 2

How do I partner with you?

Accepted Answer

First, choose your partnership level: Partners or Partners+. Second, we work together to find your ideal applicants. Third, we work with your scholarship student(s) to prepare them for the academic rigor of law school and the professional rigor of practicing law. We also work to facilitate mentoring opportunities and to foster your relationship with your scholarship student(s).

Email us at achieve@suigenerislss.com if you are interested in sponsoring a student.

Question 3

What does the Elevate scholarship entail?

Accepted Answer

A full year of academic and professional support – offered on-demand and in live, small group sessions over Zoom. Check out our model page for more information about the programming we offer throughout the year.

Question 4

What makes Sui Generis different?

Accepted Answer

Our name means unique. We chose this name because we wanted to create a unique resource and environment for diverse law students that they couldn't find anywhere else.

We are unique in several ways:

Primarily, we recognize that while law school can be difficult for everyone, diverse students carry heavier burdens. Thus, we have constructed a program designed specifically for students  from historically underrepresented backgrounds, whether that be diversity in race, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, etc. That is to say, we focus on teaching our students the skills that drive success in law school and beyond. We do so in small groups, which allows students to receive individual attention and also learn from each other. Further, while we focus on helping students achieve their academic goals, we know grades aren’t everything. In addition to our support in helping students find and get competitive internships, we expose our students to legal professionals so they can learn about different legal careers and begin building their professional networks.

Question 5

Why Sui Generis and Elevate?

Accepted Answer

We invite you to explore our Testimonials page so you can hear from past students and decide for yourself if this program is a good fit.  Beyond those qualitative statements, after working with us, students report that their legal analysis and writing skills on exams increased 196% and their stress decreased 40%.

Question 6

What kind of success have your students achieved?

Accepted Answer

We are proud of our students' accomplishments and our role in their success. For example, our students have gotten a 4.0 GPA, ranked in the top 10% of their class, made Law Review, gone from a B- to an A in legal writing, received academic honors, written onto moot court, landed prestigious clerking and internship opportunities, and gained admission as transfers to significantly higher-ranked schools.

Question 7

Who will I be meeting with/learning from?

Accepted Answer

Elevate scholarship students learn in cohorts of 5 students each, with one-on-one coaching available for students needing more personal attention. This format allows students to learn from the primary educator, Robert Haimes, who has experience as a law student, lawyer, and law professor, but also from their fellow students.

Check out the “About” page for more information.

Question 8

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

For partners: it costs $5,000 to sponsor a student, and $20,000 to sponsor a classroom of five students.

For students: it’s completely free if you receive one of our scholarships!

Question 9

What is the difference between Partners and Partners+?

Accepted Answer

Partners is designed for organizations who wish to financially support one or more students' participation in Elevate. Partners+ is designed for organizations who wish to form deeper relationships with their Elevate students and are also willing to commit to mentoring or leading a Practitioner Q&A.

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