Disclaimer: The Center for Pre-Law Advising advises ALUMNI and ALL students, including transfer students, to whom the following preparation timeline may not apply. If you plan to graduate early or you are unsure of how this timeline applies to you, schedule an appointment with a Pre-Law Advisor.
Preparation Timeline
- Explore majors, certificates, and coursework that appeals to you. If you’re still deciding between multiple options, meet an advisor at the Career Exploration Center (CEC)
- Get involved! Consider joining a student organization
- Attend a Pre-Law Orientation Workshop offered by the Center for Pre-Law Advising and review our advice for First Year Students
- Follow the Center for Pre-Law Advising on Facebook and Instagram for more information, and subscribe to our newsletter.
- Consider joining a FIG or the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program to more easily develop relationships with professors
- Utilize academic support resources to help you perform well academically your first year. Campus offers free help with tutoring, study skills, writing, mental health, and more.
- Start to research the legal profession
- Continue to Research the Legal Profession
- Consider joining a pre-law organization if you haven’t already
- Meet with a pre-law advisor to develop a timeline for taking the LSAT and applying to law school
- Follow the Center for Pre-Law Advising on Facebook for information on internships/events
- Continue to Research the Legal Profession
- Begin to Research Law Schools
- Discuss LSAT timing and preparation with a pre-law advisor
- Review the Application Timeline
- Think carefully about whether you will go straight to law school or take time between college and law school
- Consider joining a pre-law organization if you haven’t already
- Maintain existing relationships or start to develop new relationships with professors/TAs
- Research Undergraduate Academic Award opportunities to help distinguish yourself
- Follow the Center for Pre-Law Advising on Facebook for information on internships/events
- Continue to Research the Legal Profession
- Continue to Research Law Schools
- Follow the Application Timeline if you are planning to go straight to law school
- Meet with a pre-law advisor to discuss law school applications, whether you plan to apply senior year or not
- Maintain existing relationships or start to develop new relationships with professors/TAs
- Research Undergraduate Academic Award opportunities to help distinguish yourself
- Follow the Center for Pre-Law Advising on Facebook for information on internships/events