The González Pre-Law Academy (GPLA) is committed to support a cohort of selected undergraduate pre-law students for 1 year by focusing on exposure, preparation, and network building and will offer a variety of services and resources.
The cohort will accommodate up to 30 students at any given time. Services are outlined below.
Benefits
Reimbursement
Available during enrollment ($500)
- LSAT prep materials
- LSAC fees
- Law school applications
- Professional attire
Powerscore LSAT Books
Available during enrollment
- Powerscore Bible
- The “how” and “why” of LSAT strategies
- Powerscore Workbook
- Apply what you’ve learned through exercises
LSAT Prep Program
Choose one during enrollment
- CampusPrep LSAT Prep Program
- Live & synchronous learning
- Magoosh LSAT Prep Program
- Self-paced & synchronous learning
- LSAT Right 1 on 1 Tutoring
- Custom study schedule
Services
Available during enrollment
- Exclusive 2 Campus Fellow Internship (1 in Winter/1 in Spring)
- 6 weeks and $600 stipend
- Tutoring
- Advising from Law Advisors
- Professional Development
- Guest Lecturers from Professionals
- Law Related Field Trips
Educational Stipend
Available after UCD graduation
- Law internship/law related job secured
- $2500 - Stipends are taxed & limit is 3 years post graduation
- Law School enrollment
- $5000 - Stipends are taxed & limit is 3 years post graduation
Other Benefits
- Assistance with law school applications, including personal statements
- Partnership with the Internship and Career Center (ICC) to explore internship opportunities
- Workshops to strengthen interviewing skills and resume writing
Application Information
- Applications open during spring quarter every year.
- Priority consideration will be given to students who are part of the Educational Opportunity Program, have participated in the Special Transitional Enrichment Program, first-generation, low-income and/or are part of historically underrepresented communities in law school.
- Apply for the Cohort Experience
- Students who apply in Spring 2025 are being considered to be a part of the GPLA cohort in the upcoming academic year, 2025-2026.
The González Pre-law Academy application for the 2025-26 cohort is now open! Please complete and submit your application by 11:59 pm Friday, June 20, 2025.
Cohort Eligibility
- Full-time undergraduate student enrolled at UC Davis
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Must be considered junior or senior status by the time GPLA begins
- Transfer and re-entry students are welcome to apply
Cohort Expectations and Requirements
- Commit to the entire duration of the program (1 year)
- Attend and participate in all required GPLA events
Pre-Law Advisors
Harman Gakhal (she/her)
González Pre Law Academy Advisor for the Center of Educational Opportunity Program
Centers for Opportunity Scholar Success
Harman Gakhal is a third-year law student at King Hall, interested in Labor and Employment Law. She is a first-generation college and law student, who grew up in Los Banos, CA. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Legal Studies and Sociology and went to law school to explore how the law can be used as a tool for social change and to advocate for individual rights. As a GPLA advisor, Harman is dedicated to helping students navigate the law school admissions process and provide support through mentorship.
Ricardo Martinez (he/him)
González Pre Law Academy Advisor for the Center of Educational Opportunity Program
Centers for Opportunity Scholar Success
- Ricardo Martinez is from La Puente, California, and is a proud first-generation college and law student. As a UC Davis alum, he is excited to give back to the Aggie community by supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds on their path to law school. Ricardo’s nontraditional journey, including overcoming the LSAT and succeeding as a low-income student raised by his grandparents, inspires him to give back and mentor others through GPLA.
- Year: 2L at UC Davis King Hall
- Law interests: Constitutional Law, Civil Rights Law, Privacy Law, and Consumer Protection.