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7Sage Summer Fellowship Program

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 program in New York City, including one in-person session each week

$600 per week stipend for 11 weeks for satisfactory participation in the summer program

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 a 7Sage writer, 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:

Resume

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 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.

FAQs

What subscriptions and services are included in the 7Sage Summer Fellowship?

All fellows will receive the following:

A 12-month 7Sage LSAT live class subscription with access to the 7Sage core curriculum

30+ hours of dedicated virtual LSAT instruction in a small, fellows-only class

Five hours of virtual tutoring with a 7Sage tutor

Two admissions workshops with a 7Sage admissions officer

Three consultation sessions with a 7Sage writer to develop a personal statement

11 weeks of 7Sage’s Unlimited Edits service to edit a personal statement

Fellows will also meet with a 7Sage writer for three consultation sessions to develop and review drafts of their capstone project.

Will candidates be interviewed as part of the selection process?

A set of qualified candidates will be invited to interview for a potential fellowship offer. All candidates who are ultimately accepted for the fellowship must complete an interview.

The interview allows us to learn more about you and your circumstances than we can learn from your application documents alone. Candidates should also be prepared to engage in an in-depth discussion of their application essay during their interview.

Will lodging be provided as part of the 7Sage Summer Fellowship?

No, lodging is not provided as part of the fellowship. Candidates must live in New York City or make their own arrangements to ensure that they can attend weekly in-person sessions in New York City for the duration of the summer fellowship program.

When will fellowship offers be made?

We expect to make offers in late March or early April.

How long do I have to accept an offer?

Candidates must commit to participating in the program within seven days of receiving an offer. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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