Thank you for your interest in Cleveland State University College of Law’s Opportunity & Success Program!

Application Deadlines

• January 31st, 2025 to attend CSU|LAW Fall 2025
• March 28th, 2025 to attend CSU|LAW Fall 2026 – applications accepted on a rolling basis, however, preference is given to those who apply by the deadline.

The Cleveland State University College of Law (“CSU|LAW”) Opportunity & Success Program (“OSP”) is a law school pipeline program for prospective law students who face structural barriers and challenges to accomplishing their goals.

OSP consists of a pre-law program and a CSU|LAW post-admissions program. The Opportunity Fellows pre-law program provides resources to aid in an application for admission to CSU|LAW and information about a legal education. The post-admissions Success Scholars program helps ensure success at CSU|LAW as well as post-graduate success.

Application Requirements and Eligibility Criteria

1. Submit electronic application through CSU|LAW Opportunity & Success Program Website
2. Provide at least one Letter of Recommendation, no more than two
3. Provide resume including undergraduate cumulative GPA and most recent semester GPA (if still enrolled in college)
4. Provide an Original Personal Statement (maximum 2 pages) describing the following:
   1. How do you meet the eligibility requirements?
   2. Why do you want to join the program?
   3. Explain your commitment to completing the program. 
5. Interview with Selection Committee

Eligibility Criteria – Applicants must meet one or more of the following

• applicants from economically disadvantaged and low-income backgrounds
• applicants who have experienced financial hardship
• applicants with demonstrated financial need 
• applicants who are first-generation college students
• applicants who are first-generation law students
• applicants who have demonstrated determination by overcoming adversity
• applicants with unique family or personal circumstances or experiences that lead to the student having a unique ability to contribute positively to CSU|LAW