Rising Scholars Program
SMU Dedman School of Law is hosting a week-long, residential program for current high school juniors/rising seniors from historically underrepresented populations from June 3 - June 7, 2024. The Rising Scholars Program will immerse the participants in the law school experience. You will take classes from law professors, meet with practicing attorneys, develop your writing and oral advocacy skills, and participate in a moot court competition. Currently, the program will be conducted in person and will follow COVID-19 protocols.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS. Applicants will be notified a week after their application is received. Space is limited; so, students are encouraged to apply early. The deadline to apply is midnight on Friday, April 12, 2024.
The selection process may include an interview.
An applicant must:
- Be a high school junior during the current school year;
- Have an academic average of 3.0 or above; and
- Have no more than 10 absences.
A completed application must include:
- Completed application form
- A completed essay (250 words or less)
- Essay Prompt: In 250 words or less, tell the selection committee about something that you are very proud of and/or a goal that you hope to achieve in the future.
- A resume outlining your experience and accomplishments; and
- A copy of your transcript.
Items 2, 3, and 4 should be emailed to smulawodi@smu.edu
If you have any questions, please contact Erika Fadel, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SMU Dedman School of Law at efadel@smu.edu.