Pre-Law Program Calendar

Below is a listing of scheduled pre-law programs. Be sure to check back to this page frequently for updates to current listings or the addition of new programs. Or, use the Career Center calendar to add events to your favorite personal calendar automatically.

JANUARY 2013

30 - Mock Admissions Panel, 6 pm, White Hall 111

Ever wondered how Admissions Committees actually read files and make admissions decisions? Come hear from two of the best! Dean Michelle Rahman of University of Richmond Law and John Benfield of Charleston Law will be here to conduct a mock admissions session exclusively for Emory students to show just how admissions committees read files and consider various applicants. Michelle and John both have extensive backgrounds in law school admissions, with nearly 50 years of combined experience between them! THEY HAVE SEEN IT ALL, from the wonderful to the wacky! And they are coming to Emory to share it all with YOU! Michelle and John do this session at colleges and universities across the country each year, and we are fortunate to have them add Emory to their schedule. Don’t miss out on this insider’s look at application review.
 

FEBRUARY 2013 - SPRING 2013 PRE-LAW WEEK!

2 - The Princeton Review Spring Practice LSAT; 9:00 am; White Hall 206

Get ready for the LSAT! The Princeton Review will be hosting a practice LSAT for Emory students. Get the registration details by clicking on the link above!

16 - Kaplan Test Prep Spring Practice LSAT; 9:00 am; White Hall, 2nd floor

Kaplan Test Prep is offering a practice LSAT for Emory students. Get the registration details by clicking on the link above!

18 & 19 - Law School Application Orientations, 5:30 pm, Career Center Conference Room

Applying to law school in Fall 2013? These sessions are for you! The entire law school application process will be covered from start to finish so that applicants will know exactly what to do and when to do it. Choose only ONE session to attend. The same information will be covered both nights.

20 - Law School Finances and Legal Careers; 6-7 p.m., White Hall 103

This workshop will feature Dr. Karen Britton, the Dean of Admissions, Student Services, and Career Services at Tennessee Law. Dr. Britton has extensive background in working with legal job placement and understanding the impact of financial aid on student’s career choices. Her session will be informative for those who want to understand more about the intersection of financial aid for law school and salaries for legal careers.

27 - Pre-Law Society General Body Meeting - Writing A Winning Personal Statement; 7-8 p.m.; PAIS 230 (Psychology Bldg.)

Emory's Pre-Law Advisor will be presenting a workshop on how to craft a strong personal statement for law school applications. Session is open to PLS members as well as non-members.

MARCH 2013

27 – Legal Careers Networking Night – 7-8:30 p.m., Emory Law School, Hunter Atrium 

Come network with lawyers from a variety of practice areas to learn more about law school and the daily practice of law. Get your questions answered from those who know the answers best! Get ready for the event by following these tips!

(Last updated on 3/19/13)