AccessLex Institute has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to financial literacy education, receiving the 2025 Excellence In Financial Literacy Education Organization of the Year Award. This prestigious award, presented by the Institute for Financial Literacy, acknowledges the organization’s commitment to innovation, dedication, and excellence in the field of financial literacy education.
The award is a testament to AccessLex Institute’s efforts to empower law students with the financial knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Since its inception, the organization has been dedicated to improving access to financial education and positively influencing legal education. AccessLex Institute’s programs, including the MAX personal finance program, have been instrumental in preparing law students for their financial journey throughout law school and into their careers.
- Over 80,000 law students have taken advantage of AccessLex Institute’s MAX personal finance program since its creation in 2017.
- MAX provides informative lessons, live webinars, and one-on-one financial coaching from Accredited Financial Counselors, helping law students engage in active learning and gain a solid foundation in financial concepts.
- MAX by AccessLex encourages students to explore topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, student loans, repayment options, and plans, and more.
AccessLex Institute’s commitment to financial literacy education is evident in its extensive range of resources and programs, including the Student Loan Calculator, the Law School Scholarship Databank, and AccessConnex, a platform that connects law students with Accredited Financial Counselors.
Empowering Law Students with Financial Knowledge
At the heart of AccessLex Institute’s mission is empowering law students with the financial knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Through its programs and resources, the organization aims to prepare law students for their financial journey, equipping them with the confidence and skills to tackle the financial realities of earning a law degree.
“We are honored to receive the 2025 Excellence In Financial Literacy Education Organization of the Year Award,” said Jen Schott, Vice President, Center for Education and Financial Capability, AccessLex Institute. “Our commitment to financial literacy education is unwavering, and we will continue to innovate and expand our efforts to ensure that every law student is ready to tackle their financial future with confidence.”
$400,000 in Scholarship Incentives
AccessLex Institute’s MAX program offers nearly $400,000 in scholarship incentives each year to students who engage with the program. Scholarship drawings occur in November, February, and April, and on May 1, the annual $50,000 Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship is awarded. Since inception, MAX has provided over $2.5 million in scholarship awards.
“Scholarship incentives are an important part of our mission to support law students in their financial journey,” said Schott. “We believe that financial literacy education should be accessible to all, and we are committed to making that vision a reality.”
Free Financial Coaching and Resources
In addition to its scholarship incentives, AccessLex Institute offers free financial coaching through AccessConnex, a platform that connects law students with Accredited Financial Counselors. The organization also provides a range of other financial literacy resources, including the Student Loan Calculator and the Law School Scholarship Databank, a comprehensive directory of over 800 curated and vetted scholarships and writing competitions, totaling more than $3 million in aid.
| Program/Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| MAX | A personal finance program offering informative lessons, live webinars, and one-on-one financial coaching from Accredited Financial Counselors. |
| AccessConnex | A platform connecting law students with Accredited Financial Counselors for free financial coaching. |
| Student Loan Calculator | A tool helping law students understand and prepare for the financial realities of earning a law degree. |
| Law School Scholarship Databank | A comprehensive directory of over 800 curated and vetted scholarships and writing competitions, totaling more than $3 million in aid. |
About AccessLex Institute
AccessLex Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering talented, purpose-driven students find their path from aspiring lawyer to fulfilled professional. In partnership with its nearly 200 member law schools, improving access and positively influencing legal education have been at the heart of the Company’s mission since 1983. Learn more about how AccessLex is empowering the next generation of lawyers at AccessLex.org.
