About the Fellowship

The Justice Michael L. Douglas PreLaw Fellowship offers undergraduate students one week of simulated law school classes in substantive areas of law, legal writing and legal analysis, and LSAT preparation. Fellows gain insight into best practices for applying to and succeeding in law school. This in-residence fellowship supports first-generation and under-resourced students interested in law school by providing information and resources about the admissions process, so they are better prepared for and can thrive in law school.

Important dates

  • The application for the June 2026 fellowship is available from Nov. 1, 2025 at 12 a.m. to Feb. 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Late applications will not be accepted. You are strongly encouraged to apply early for best consideration.
  • End of March 2026: Applicants will be notified of their selection to the fellowship.
  • April 6, 2026: Selected fellows must notify Wayne Pirtle (wayne.pirtle@unlv.edu) of their acceptance to the fellowship.

  • June 21 - 26, 2026: Fellowship week check-in on Sunday, June 21.

    The application for the June 2026 fellowship will be available and linked on Nov. 1, 2026.

Apply to the fellowship PreLaw Fellowship FAQs

Register for an online information session on Oct. 30 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time to learn more about the fellowship, including the application process and an overview of the fellowship week.

Register for an online information session about the fellowship

Application Process

Cameron Lue Sang
(702) 895-4189

or

Wayne Pirtle
(702) 895-4189

Justice Michael L. Douglas