The Black Ivy Pre-law Society

What The Black Ivy Pre-law Society does

The Black Ivy Pre-Law Society (BIPLS) is a professional honor society and registered student organization of Cornell University, founded in Spring 2016 by Samantha Camy and Lydia Anglin to support students of color pursuing law degrees and legal careers. Headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the society operates under the guiding values of Ethics, Equality, Excellence, and Economy, and serves as a community hub offering LSAT preparation support, law school application assistance, mentorship, networking opportunities, and experiential programming. Its core programs include the Advantage Tour (a 5-day New York City law school exploration trip launched in 2023 that includes tours of Fordham Law, Columbia Law, and NYU Law), the Spring Summit conference (inaugurated in 2018 as 'Reclaiming Our Time' with Proskauer Rose LLP sponsorship), a Virtual Law School Chat Series open to the broader student community, and discounted LSAT prep through partner companies Testmasters and LSAT Demon.

The society's product surface is programmatic rather than technology-driven; there is no proprietary software platform, no AI/ML component, and no commercial product line. Distribution is anchored in a Squarespace-hosted website (blackivyprelawsociety.org) and an active Instagram presence, with recruitment conducted through Cornell campus events, information sessions, and social media outreach. Press coverage in Teen Vogue, Because of Them We Can Blog, and The Cornell Daily Sun provides top-of-funnel awareness. The organization is led by an annually elected student executive board (17 members including Managing Partner, Deputy Managing Partner, VPs of Recruitment, New Membership Development, Academics, Alumni Relations, and Directors across Events, Finance, Corporate Relations, External/Internal Relations, and Public Relations) alongside an unenumerated general body of student members.

The business model is donation-funded and mission-driven rather than commercial. There are no membership dues, no paid products, and no disclosed revenue figures; the organization accepts contributions via its website to fund law school application support, LSAT resources, and the Advantage Tour. Strategic sponsorship comes primarily from Proskauer Rose LLP and LSAT Demon (the latter providing 25% member discounts), with additional experiential exposure to Latham & Watkins, Kirkland & Ellis, and Cravath via the Advantage Tour. There is no external investor base, no formal incorporation evidenced, and ownership/control rests with elected student officers under Cornell University's institutional umbrella.

Name

The Black Ivy Pre-law Society

Legal name

The Black Ivy Pre-Law Society

Website

https://blackivyprelawsociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Black Ivy Pre-Law Society is a Cornell University registered student organization founded in 2016 that supports students of color pursuing law careers through LSAT prep, law school application assistance, the Advantage Tour, and partnerships with major law firms.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ithaca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Member Support: The organization accepts donations to fund law school application support, LSAT preparation resources, and the Advantage Tour program for Black Cornell students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Black Ivy Pre-Law Society is a registered student organization at Cornell University that supports students of color pursuing law degrees and legal careers. It provides LSAT preparation resources (with partner discounts through Testmasters and LSAT Demon), law school application assistance, mentorship, networking events with law firms and law schools, the Advantage Tour (a multi-day NYC trip visiting Fordham Law, Columbia Law, and NYU Law), and an annual Spring Summit on race and justice in the legal field.

Product overview

The Black Ivy Pre-Law Society is a professional honor society for students of color dedicated to pursuing law degrees and legal careers. The organization offers programs including LSAT preparation support, the Advantage Tour (a 5-day New York City law school exploration trip), the Spring Summit conference, Virtual Law School Chat Series, and mentorship and experiential resources for law school applications. The society provides members with access to partner discounts from LSAT test preparation companies like LSAT Demon and Testmasters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• LSAT Preparation Support Provides members with LSAT preparation resources and partner-discounted access to LSAT prep companies — Testmasters (offering a $500 discount on the live LSAT course and $100 on the online course since 2018) and LSAT Demon (offering a 25% discount since 2025). Targeted at students of color at Cornell University pursuing law school.
• Advantage Tour A multi-day experiential trip taking members to leading law schools and law firms. The 2023 Advantage Tour was a 5-day New York City trip that visited Fordham Law, Columbia Law, and NYU Law, and included networking with Latham & Watkins LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Proskauer Rose LLP, and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. Targeted at Black Ivy members seeking law school and firm exposure.
• Spring Summit Conference An annual conference bringing pre-law students from across the East Coast together to discuss race and justice in the legal field. The First Annual Summit titled 'Reclaiming Our Time' was held in Spring 2018, sponsored by Proskauer Rose LLP, with speakers from Cornell Law School and Miller & Chevalier LLP. Targeted at pre-law students of color across the East Coast.
• Virtual Law School Chat Series An ongoing virtual series open to all students featuring conversations about law school, including recruitment outreach via the Virtual Law School Chat Series promoted on Instagram. Targeted at prospective and current pre-law students.
• Law School Application Assistance Member support and resources for law school applications, funded through donations. Includes mentorship and application guidance from alumni and Executive Board members. Targeted at Black Ivy members applying to law school.
• Ten Year Anniversary Gala A commemorative gala celebrating the organization's ten-year anniversary (founded Spring 2016, anniversary 2025-2026). The Ten Year Gala featured a three-course meal at Antlers Steakhouse and a celebration of the society's legacy and community. Targeted at members, alumni, partners, and supporters.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LSAT DemonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025LSAT prep company sponsor providing straightforward explanations and easy-to-follow LSAT lessons. Students receive a 25% discount.
• Latham & Watkins LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Law firm visited during the 2023 Advantage Tour in New York City. Students networked with competitive firms during the 5-day NYC trip that also included tours of Fordham Law, Columbia Law, and NYU Law.
• Kirkland & Ellis LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Law firm visited during the 2023 Advantage Tour in New York City. Students networked with competitive firms during the 5-day NYC trip.
• Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Law firm visited during the 2023 Advantage Tour in New York City. Students networked with competitive firms during the 5-day NYC trip.
• Fordham Law SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Law school visited during the 2023 Advantage Tour in New York City. The tour allowed students to explore the center of commerce in the US.
• Columbia Law SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Law school visited during the 2023 Advantage Tour in New York City. Students toured Columbia Law as part of the experiential learning trip.
• NYU LawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Law school visited during the 2023 Advantage Tour in New York City. Students toured NYU Law as part of the experiential learning trip.
• Proskauer Rose LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Major law firm sponsor of Black Ivy's First Annual Summit in Spring 2018. Provided speakers from Cornell Law School and Miller & Chevalier LLP. The summit titled 'Reclaiming Our Time' brought pre-law students across the East Coast to discuss race and justice in the legal field.
• TestmasterscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership providing LSAT workshops and full LSAT exams for Black Ivy members. All members receive a $500 discount on the live LSAT course and a $100 discount on the online LSAT course.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Khan Academy (LSAT prep): A free online education platform offering LSAT prep content. Comparable as an LSAT preparation resource in the same pre-law space, though operating as a broad free education platform rather than a focused diversity-mission society.
• National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL): A national organization promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession. Compares thematically to Black Ivy's diversity-in-law mission, though focused on gender diversity and serving lawyers rather than the pre-law undergraduate pipeline.
• Thurgood Marshall Bar Association: A bar association for Black lawyers and law students, focused on justice, equality, and diversity in the legal profession. Compares thematically to Black Ivy's diversity mission in law, though serves practicing lawyers and law students rather than pre-law undergraduates.
• American Bar Association (ABA) Legal Opportunity Scholarship: The ABA's diversity pipeline programs including scholarships and mentorship for underrepresented law students. Compares as an institutional effort addressing the same diversity-in-law gap that Black Ivy targets, though as a professional association program rather than a student society.

Direct peers

• National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA): The largest student-run organization in the US representing Black law students and the pre-law pipeline. Directly comparable to Black Ivy's mission of supporting Black students pursuing legal careers, though NBLSA operates at the law school level rather than undergraduate pre-law level.
• Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO): A national pre-law pipeline program that helps underrepresented students gain admission to law school. Directly comparable to Black Ivy's LSAT prep, law school application support, and diversity-focused mission, though CLEO operates as a multi-institutional national program rather than a single-campus society.

Emerging players

• Blueprint LSAT Prep: A leading commercial LSAT prep company serving pre-law students. Comparable as a provider of LSAT preparation in the same market that Black Ivy members are preparing for, though as a for-profit test prep business rather than a student organization.
• LSAT Demon: Online LSAT prep provider and current Black Ivy partner, offering members 25% discount. Comparable as an LSAT test prep resource serving the same pre-law student segment, with an online delivery model distinct from Black Ivy's community-based approach.
• Testmasters: A commercial LSAT prep company that has been Black Ivy's partner since 2018, offering members a $500 discount on live LSAT courses. Comparable as an LSAT preparation provider serving pre-law students, though operating as a commercial test prep business rather than a student society.
• Law Preview: A commercial provider of pre-law and 1L preparation courses, including LSAT prep and law school readiness content. Comparable as a pre-law preparation resource serving students in the same admissions funnel as Black Ivy members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/blackivyprelawsociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-black-ivy-pre-law-society

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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