Helix Launches LL.M. Program for Global Lawyers
Helix Bar Review by AccessLex®, an affiliate organisation of one of the largest nonprofits in legal education, AccessLex Institute®, has announced the launch of its Helix LL.M. program, designed specifically for internationally trained lawyers and Master of Laws (LL.M.) students pursuing US legal education and preparing for future bar licensure.
For many LL.M. students, success requires more than mastering new legal concepts. They must also adapt to an unfamiliar legal system, navigate unfamiliar classroom expectations, strengthen their legal English proficiency, and build a foundation in subjects commonly tested on the bar exam.
Helix LL.M. was created specifically to help students meet these challenges. The program provides 18 months of access to academic and skills-based instruction, allowing students to learn at their own pace alongside their LL.M. coursework. In addition, the program includes five months of access to a comprehensive Helix Bar Review course aligned with the student’s selected bar exam administration.
“Most programs for international and LL.M. students are very costly and concentrate only on the bar exam itself,” said Cynthia Cassity, Chief Operating Officer at Helix Bar Review and Senior Vice President at AccessLex Institute. “We believed students needed and deserved more. With Helix LL.M., we created a seamless pathway from LL.M. studies to bar exam success, and to the opportunities that follow, all at a more affordable price.”
Chris Chapman, President and CEO at AccessLex Institute, added: “At AccessLex and Helix Bar Review, we believe opportunity in legal education should not be limited by where a student began their legal journey. Helix LL.M. reflects our commitment to helping international and internationally-trained lawyers navigate the unique challenges of US legal education and pursue their professional goals with confidence.”
The Helix LL.M. program, now available for purchase, begins on 5 October.
AccessLex Institute® is one of the largest nonprofit organisations dedicated to empowering the next generation of lawyers by improving access, affordability, and value in legal education. In partnership with its nearly 200 nonprofit and state-affiliated ABA-approved member law schools, the organisation has been at the forefront of increasing diversity, expanding access, and positively influencing legal education since 1983.
Helix Bar Review by AccessLex®, an affiliate organisation of nonprofit AccessLex Institute, delivers comprehensive bar review grounded in modern learning science and evidence-based instructional design. With innovative, adaptive course features that personalise the bar review experience and enhance learning effectiveness, Helix pairs expert-developed curriculum with individualised support from licensed attorneys, providing students and law schools with the highest-quality, student-centred bar exam preparation available, all at a not-for-profit price.