Attend an Applying to Law School Session
This session is designed for juniors and seniors who are getting ready to apply to law school. First- and second-year students who have attended a Pre-Law Orientation Session are also invited to attend. Topics covered in the Applying to Law School Session include:
- Introduction to the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
- Strategies and options for LSAT preparation
- Review of law school application timeline
- Using lsac.org to apply to law school
- Drafting personal statements/diversity statements/résumés/addenda
- Obtaining strong letters of recommendation
- Selecting/evaluating law schools (brief intro to this topic)
- Financing law school (brief intro to this topic)
- Pre-Law Advising resources
Fall 2019 Applying to Law School Session dates:
- Tuesday, September 24th from 4:30-5:30pm in 307 Boucke Building
- Wednesday, October 9th from 11am-12pm in the Grange Building (West Lobby)
- Thursday, October 24th from 10-11am in the Grange Building (West Lobby)
- Monday, November 4th from 1-2pm in the Grange Building (West Lobby)
- Monday, December 9th from 4:30-5:30pm in 307 Boucke Building
Registration is required. Please check your class schedule before registering for a session.
If, after registering, you find that you can no longer attend your scheduled Applying to Law School Session, please call the Division of Undergraduate Studies at 814-865-7576 and cancel so that we can offer your seat to another student.
Other steps:
Step 1: Attend a Pre-Law Orientation Session
OR
Step 2: Make an Individual Appointment with the Pre-Law Adviser