Only 5.4% of lawyers are Black.

Black applicants are the least likely of any race to get into law school.

Black law school graduates' loan debts are 97% higher than their white counterparts.

There is no question that Black aspiring lawyers are at a disadvantage when it comes to law school. The recent Supreme Court ruling that denounced race-conscious admissions (also known as affirmative action) only moved Black students further down the ladder. We know that this Supreme Court Ruling is a setback, but we also know that it is an opportunity for us to continue to be resilient and continue to advocate for representation in the legal space.

Your support could help a Black student break generational barriers and become a lawyer.

At Barrier Breakers®, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, our mission is to increase access to and success in higher education for BIPOC* and first-generation students. Our brand S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting offers holistic consulting for law school applicants, with 95% of our students being first-generation. Through our Break Into Law School® brand, we provide free resources to help make the legal field more accessible.

Since the Supreme Court ruling, Barrier Breakers® has made several commitments:

We are doubling down on our mission to continue to help BIPOC, first-generation, and other minority students through the law school application process from start to finish with our sliding scale pricing and pro bono resources.
We are also committed to helping students access LSAT test prep courses and resources at reduced cost through collaborations with test prep companies which will allow us to have donated test prep courses, workshops, and reduced-price tutoring options available.
We will continue to build out our resources for 1L students to succeed as well as resources for 2L and 3L students to meet with employers and recruiters at top firms and public interest organizations throughout the country. We understand that diversity initiatives at law firms may be more challenging as rulings and state bans come into question in the future but we are committed to working with firms that stand for diversity and want to meet law school students and graduates from a variety of backgrounds.
We are building out a fellowship program for all students who work with us on their applications, where we will provide continuing resources, community, and networking opportunities to them at no cost throughout their law school career.

By helping us raise $50,000, you're helping diversify the legal field from the ground up. Every donation helps us combat this Supreme Court ruling and give more support to the students who need it most.

To learn about how you can partner with us, email hello@barrier-breakers.org.

*BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color

Eliminate Racial Adversity in Law School Admissions

The Supreme Court race-conscious admissions decision has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education. You can change that.

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