First-Generation Law Students

Who is First-Gen?

As defined by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) (2024),  first-generation college students are defined as graduates who do not have at least one parent or guardian with a bachelor's degree or higher degree. 

Continuing-generation college students are graduates who have at least one parent or guardian with a bachelor's degree or higher, but whose parents/guardians all lack a JD degree. 

Continuing-generation JD graduates have at least one parent or guardian with a JD degree.

This page is curated for law students who identify as first-generation college students. All law students are welcome to review, learn from, and utilize the information here.