UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — A new pipeline initiative at the University of Virginia School of Law will offer a first-of-its-kind path to preparing first-generation and low-income undergraduate students to become competitive applicants to the nation’s leading law schools. The UVA Law Roadmap Scholars Initiative — distinguished by its residential summer program introducing participants to law school and the legal profession, and an internship in the legal industry, with generous financial and counseling support throughout — is accepting applications now for a launch in June. “We wanted to make every effort to level the playing field for under-resourced students who seek entry into the legal profession,” Dean Risa Goluboff said. “Though there are existing programs that offer pieces of what we are offering with Roadmap Scholars, what sets this initiative apart is how comprehensive it is. We plan to support our Roadmap Scholars at every stage — from learning about law school and gaining first-hand work experience in the law to preparing for high-stakes testing and navigating the law school admissions process. This is a holistic approach to improving outcomes for first-generation and low-income students.”