introducing:

leap (legal equality and access program) by encova

Sponsored by Encova Insurance

Presented by Capital University Law School and

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

IntroductioN

LEAP by Encova is an innovative new program, generously ​sponsored by Encova Insurance, and presented through the ​joint efforts of Capital University Law School and The Ohio ​State University Moritz College of Law.

This program is designed to introduce aspiring lawyers to ​the law school application process, the law school ​atmosphere, and the Columbus legal community - all while ​inviting a more diverse perspective to the legal field. ​Participants can look forward to an inspiring and intensive ​introduction to the law.

2025 program dates will be announced in early Fall 2024. ​Please come back and check here shortly! All programming ​will be conducted in-person and is FREE for all participants.

This program is designed for those interested in applying to ​law school in the next two years. If you are going to be a Fall ​2024 entering law student at any law school, please do not ​apply. Your law school will host summer programming ​designed for incoming law students.

benefits of the program

you can anticipate a robust 2.5 days of programming.

participants should plan to attend all portions of the in-person program.

participant requirements

For program eligibility, participants must:

• Provide their own accommodations. We are happy to ​welcome students from outside the Columbus area, ​but cannot provide housing at this time.
  

• Be available to attend all sessions of the program. Fall ​2025 dates will be announced in early Fall 2024.

• Complete the application by April 15th.

• Have an interest in attending law school.

• Be, at minimum, a current college junior.
  

• NOT be a law student in Fall 2024.
  

FAQs

When is the application deadline?

• Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2025.
  

When will I receive an admission decision?

• Decisions will be made and communicated to applicants, via ​email, by early May.
  

Where will the program be held?

• The program will be held at both The Ohio State University Moritz ​College of Law and Capital University Law School. Both are ​located in Columbus, Ohio.
  

What time commitment should I expect?

• Please be prepared for an intensive 2.5 days. We have a lot of ​subjects to cover! Wednesday and Thursday will require in-​person attendance from 9am - 4pm. A breakfast and lunch will be ​provided. Friday's programming will begin at 9am and finish with ​a final, celebratory lunch.
  

Is the program free?

• Yes! There will be no cost to participate in the program.