Apply to SEO Law Catalyst
The application period for the 2026 SEO Law Catalyst Program is officially live!
Join us for an upcoming Catalyst Webinar:
📅 Info Session: September 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET — Watch the Recording Here
📅 Catalyst Alumni AMA: September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET — Register Here
Explore the details below to learn about program benefits, eligibility, and key deadlines — and take the first step toward your law school journey.
Application QualificationsÂ
To qualify you must meet the following requirements:
2026 Program Timeline
- January 2026
- Program kickoff & orientation
- LSAT Clinic and Admissions Clinic begin
- June 2026
- Participants sit for the June LSAT
- July 2026
- Virtual Catalyst Summit
- September 2026
- Virtual Law School Tours
- October 2026
- Mentorship Clinic begins
- December 2026
- Admissions Clinic concludes (Final law school applications submitted by Catalysts)
- February 2027
- 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 informationÂ
- Resume (we recommend using SEO’s Resume Template)Â
- Unofficial Undergraduate and/or Graduate Transcript(s)Â
- List of the Top 5 Law Schools to which you intend to apply
- Short Statement Based on Prompt (300-word limit)Â
- LSAT Diagnostic scoreÂ
- Register for a free LSAT Lab account
- Follow these instructions to navigate LSAT Lab and sit for PrepTest 141
Application Timeline
- Application Opens: Monday, September 1, 2025, 5 PM ET
- Deadline: Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:59pm ET
Application Rounds:
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- 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 2026Â
Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”)
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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 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 2027. Our Catalyst Scholars have a wide variety of work and academic experience.
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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 2027. 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.
