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Q. When do I apply for Indiana CLEO?
A. Check out our applications page for exact postmark deadlines.
Q. Must I be admitted to an Indiana law school before I apply to Indiana CLEO?
A. No. Admission strengthens an application, but is not required. Applicants must have a pending application, though. The CLEO Summer Institute usually includes a few students who have applied to Indiana law schools but are still awaiting admission decisions. These students must gain admittance to continue in the program.
Q. Can I attend a law school outside of Indiana?
A. No. Indiana CLEO Fellows must attend one of Indiana’s four law schools. They include IU Bloomington, IU Indianapolis, Valparaiso School of Law and Notre Dame Law School.
Q. Will selection as an Indiana CLEO Fellow guarantee me admission into an Indiana law school?
A. No. The selection process for Indiana CLEO Fellows and law school admissions are separate.
Q. When should I take the LSAT?
A. LSAT scores are just one piece of information considered by Indiana CLEO. In order to receive your scores in time, we recommend applicants take the LSAT no later than December of the year before the student will begin law classes.
Q. Are there specific LSAT and grade point average requirements that I must meet to be eligible for Indiana CLEO?
A. No. LSAT scores and grades are considered, but there is no specific requirement. LSAT scores and grade point averages sufficient to warrant admission to an Indiana law school are acceptable.
Q. When will I be notified if I am accepted as an Indiana CLEO fellow?
A. All applicants are notified by the middle of the April.
Q. If I am not selected as an Indiana CLEO Fellow, may I still participate in the Summer Institute, even if I pay my own expenses?
A. No. Classroom space is limited during the Summer Institute.
Q. How much is the annual stipend for Indiana CLEO Fellows?
A. Indiana CLEO Fellows attending public schools, Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington and Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, receive up to $15,000. Students attending private schools, the University of Notre Dame Law School or Valparaiso University School of Law can receive up to $21,000. Funds are equally distributed over six semesters.
Q. What other assistance do Indiana CLEO Fellows receive?
A. Indiana CLEO has a wide range of programs designed to assist students while in law school. Programs like the summer institute, various networking opportunities, summer internships, bar exam preparation and post-graduation job placement to name a few.
Q. Is the Indiana CLEO stipend taxable?
A. It depends how the stipend is spent. CLEO Fellows are strongly encouraged to consult a tax professional. |
