AccessLex Institute(R) launches Updated Student Loan Calculator. Mar 19, 2026, 09:00 ET WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - AccessLex Institute(R), the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to legal education, today announced significant updates to its Student Loan Calculator, reflecting the upcoming changes to the student loan and repayment landscape under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "Access to clear, accurate information is essential as borrowers navigate an evolving student loan environment," said Jennifer Schott, Vice President of the Center for Education and Financial Capability at AccessLex Institute. "These enhancements give law students a comprehensive view of their borrowing and repayment options so they can plan with confidence." The latest update adds several new features, including: * Updated Loan Limits and Borrowing Projections: Borrowing calculations now reflect new Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan limits and incorporate private loans when applicable, helping law students better understand total borrowing and long-term repayment obligations. * Two New Repayment Options: The Calculator now includes the Tiered Standard Repayment Plan and the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), with a reorganized results page that makes it easier to compare repayment pathways. * New Private Loan Calculator: An integrated Private Loan Calculator allows borrowers to view private loan repayment estimates alongside federal projections, providing greater clarity around total repayment and long-term financial planning. For more than a decade, the AccessLex Student Loan Calculator has helped law students understand the financial realities of pursuing a legal education. These updates ensure the tool remains aligned with the current student loan environment and continues to provide borrowers with a clear, comprehensive view of their borrowing and repayment options. About AccessLex Institute: AccessLex Institute(R) is the largest nonprofit organization 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, increasing diversity, expanding access, and positively influencing legal education have been at the heart of the Company's mission since 1983. AccessLex devotes substantial resources to financial education, research, policy advocacy, grantmaking, data analysis, student success, and beyond. Learn more about AccessLex Institute's commitment and contributions to the future of legal education at AccessLex.org. SOURCE AccessLex Institute

Helix Bar Review by AccessLex introduces Helix NextGen, comprehensive Bar Prep for the NextGen UBE. Mar 10, 2026, 09:00 ET WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Helix Bar Review by AccessLex(R) is pleased to announce the launch of Helix NextGen - high-impact bar preparation for the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (NextGen UBE). Open now, five months ahead of the first administration of the NextGen UBE in July, Helix NextGen builds on the Company's student-first approach to bar review, prioritizing efficient and effective preparation built around a deep understanding of bar studier experience. Helix NextGen strengthens the foundational skills required for bar passage through an emphasis on active learning, rigorous practice, confidence-building, and personal support. "The true measure of any bar prep program is how responsibly it equips students for arguably the most important exam of their lives. With Helix NextGen, we've built on years of student-focused design and learning innovation to create the most personalized and closely aligned experience for the new test," said Cynthia Cassity, Chief Operating Officer at Helix Bar Review and Senior Vice President at AccessLex Institute(R). "What will distinguish bar prep providers moving forward isn't history or legacy - but investing in students' journeys, instilling strategy and confidence along the way, and providing thorough preparation to help drive their success. Every aspect of Helix NextGen was developed with these responsibilities at its core." Expertly Designed Created by the bar review experts at nonprofit AccessLex Institute, the organization selected by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) to co-develop official practice materials for the exam, Helix NextGen is purpose-built for unmatched alignment with the NextGen UBE. The program leverages evidence-based learning and personalized study to develop the test-taking strategies essential for success on the new exam. Highlights of Helix NextGen * Modern Course Design - Content delivered in focused, digestible segments to support retention without cognitive overload. * Confidence-Based Learning - Adaptive learning that focuses study where it is most needed. * Dynamic Platform and Personalized Study Plan - Daily learning goals adjust in real time to student progress. * Xhale - Well-being and resilience skills thoughtfully integrated throughout the course. * 'Peak Week' - Five days of high-yield, high-impact prep leading up to test day. * Helix XP - Offers free practice across all exam question types, plus customized quiz creation. Bar Prep with a Purpose Since 2019, Helix Bar Review has been on a mission to make bar prep more effective and affordable for students preparing for admission to professional practice. With a pedagogical approach designed to support a wider range of learners, Helix enhances understanding and retention for every studier by incorporating multi-format explanations, short-concept videos, live and on-demand workshops, and layered visual learning through infographics, images, and flowcharts. The Future of the Bar Exam As the bar exam changes and the needs of students continue to evolve, Helix leads the way into the future of bar review through its unique commitment to student success - not to profit - and to making best-in-class bar preparation more accessible to every aspiring lawyer. About AccessLex Institute | Helix Bar Review: AccessLex Institute(R) is the largest nonprofit organization 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, increasing diversity, expanding access, and positively influencing legal education have been at the heart of the Company's mission since 1983. Helix Bar Review by AccessLex(R), an affiliate organization of nonprofit AccessLex Institute, delivers comprehensive bar review grounded in modern learning science and evidence-based instructional design. With innovative, adaptive course features that personalize the bar review experience and enhance learning effectiveness, Helix pairs expert-developed curriculum with individualized support from licensed attorneys, providing students and law schools with the highest-quality, student-centered bar exam preparation available - all at a no-profit price. Visit AccessLex.org and HelixBarReview.org. SOURCE AccessLex Institute

AccessLex launches tool to help law students navigate private lending. AccessLex developed the tool in response to the student loan caps and the elimination of federal graduate and professional Direct PLUS loans, as mandated in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. * The AccessLex Private Loan Exchange website includes a list of private lenders. * Law schools and students can also peruse state-based lenders on the site. * For the private and state-based lenders comprehensive data is presented including interest rates, fees, eligibility criteria and more. With new student loan caps coming into place on July 1, AccessLex Institute launched the AccessLex Private Loan Exchange to assist law schools and students with private lending, the organization * Exclusive Reporting - Fast, authoritative coverage and sharp analysis. * Integrated Insights - Compass and Radar context built right into articles. * Personalized Experience - Tailored homepage content and curated newsletters. * Smart Search & Alerts - Powerful search and real-time updates. Questions? Contact an Account Specialist at [email protected] | 1-855-808-4530 (Americas) | 44(0) 800 098 386009 (UK & Europe) NOT FOR REPRINT Christine Charnosky The council voted Friday to send the proposed changes out for notice and comment, which are intended to "modernize the language" to "explicitly recognize that law school graduates may achieve attorney licensure through means other than a bar exam." February 20, 2026 Christine Charnosky The American Bar Association's accrediting council voted Friday to send a repeal of Standard 206 for notice and comment. February 20, 2026 Christine Charnosky Glen-Peter Ahlers Sr., 70, who has taught at Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law since 2002, was arrested Wednesday and arraigned the same day in the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial District in Orange County, Florida, according to court records. February 19, 2026 Christine Charnosky The new accreditation working group formed "to assess how legal education and licensure practices and processes can address the justice gap crisis and ensure public trust and confidence in the legal profession." February 18, 2026 Christine Charnosky "At the end of the day, it's really the council speaking on behalf of the section that deals with the lion's share of issues that involve accreditation and gets the spotlight," said Daniel Rodriguez, Harold Washington Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and dean emeritus. February 18, 2026