Center for Pre-Law Advising

Application Bootcamp Fall 2021
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
The Law School Application Boot Camp is a MUST if you plan on applying this year to start law school next fall. This workshop will help you:
– Learn about the steps you can take to start building an effective and competitive law school application
– Create a game-plan for tackling the application process from start to finish
– Review the major application components: LSAT/GPA, resumes, personal statements, letters of
recommendation, and addenda
– Make decisions about school selection
– Navigate waitlists and scholarship negotiations after you apply
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 via Zoom
Presentation will be from 12 – 1pm and a CPLA Advisor will be available until 1:30pm to answer questions
Register HERE

September LSAC Law School Fair (Online)
2021-09-10 13:00 - 18:00
This online law school fair is being presented by the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) and most or all law schools should be in attendance. Law fairs are a great place to learn more about the culture of a school and to get answers to your application questions. If you are in need of financial assistance applying to law schools this fall, some law schools may be able to provide an application fee waiver, and this event is one opportunity to discuss this.
Visit https://www.lsac.org/lawschoolforums for more information, to register, or to see in person law fair dates & locations.
Deadline to register is 9/8/21

LSAT Workshop - Session 5
2021-06-22 17:30 - 18:30
LSAT Prep Workshop
Cost: $100. *A limited* number of $100 scholarships are available for the LSAT Prep Workshop (please indicate below if you would like to be considered for a scholarship).
The LSAT prep workshop uses real worked examples to learn introductory, high yield strategies for the exam, tips for reviewing and learning from your practice tests, as well as how to structure a self study plan. It is best for students who are earlier on in their LSAT prep process.
Location: VIRTUAL
Time: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM
– Tuesday, May 25th – Session 1
– Tuesday, June 1st – Session 2
– Tuesday, June 8th – Session 3
– Tuesday, June 15th – Session 4
– Tuesday, June 22nd – Session 5
You will also need to purchase the Official LSAT Superprep book to follow along with in class activities (~ $20 on Amazon or similar) Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Official-LSAT-SuperPrep-Champion-Prep/dp/0979305063
Registration is required, please register, here.

LSAT Workshop - Session 4
2021-06-15 17:30 - 18:30

LSAT Workshop - Session 3
2021-06-08 17:30 - 18:30

LSAT Workshop - Session 2
2021-06-01 17:30 - 18:30

LSAT Workshop - Session 1
2021-05-25 17:30 - 18:30
LSAT Prep Workshop
Cost: $100. *A limited* number of $100 scholarships are available for the LSAT Prep Workshop (please indicate below if you would like to be considered for a scholarship).
The LSAT prep workshop uses real worked examples to learn introductory, high yield strategies for the exam, tips for reviewing and learning from your practice tests, as well as how to structure a self study plan. It is best for students who are earlier on in their LSAT prep process.
Location: VIRTUAL
Time: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM
– Tuesday, May 25th – Session 1
– Tuesday, June 1st – Session 2
– Tuesday, June 8th – Session 3
– Tuesday, June 15th – Session 4
– Tuesday, June 22nd – Session 5
You will also need to purchase the Official LSAT Superprep book to follow along with in class activities (~ $20 on Amazon or similar) Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Official-LSAT-SuperPrep-Champion-Prep/dp/0979305063
Registration is required, please register, here.
PLEASE REGISTER BY 12:00pm (noon) CST on Monday, May 17th for the LSAT 101, and 12:00pm (noon) on Thursday, May 20th for the full LSAT Workshop Series.

LSAT 101
2021-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 | VIRTUAL
LSAT 101
Cost: FREE
Time: 6-7 PM CST
Date: Tuesday, May 18th, 2021
Location: VIRTUAL
We will cover what is on the exam, what to expect from the new digital test format, and what prep resources are available.
Please register for LSAT 101, here.
PLEASE REGISTER BY 12:00pm (noon) CST on Monday, May 17th for the LSAT 101, and 12:00pm (noon) on Thursday, May 20th for the full LSAT Workshop Series.

Spring 2021 Application Bootcamp
2021-04-06 12:00 - 13:30
The Law School Application Boot Camp is a MUST if you plan on applying to law school in the fall or want to get a jump start on planning for next year. This workshop will help you:
– Learn about the steps you can take NOW to start building an effective and competitive law school application
– Create a game-plan for tackling the application process from start to finish
– Review the major application components: LSAT/GPA, resumes, personal statements, requesting letters of
recommendation, and addendum
– Make decisions about school selection
– Navigate waitlists and scholarship negotiations after you apply
Tuesday, April 6th, 12-1:30pm CST
Presentation will be from 12 – 1pm and a CPLA Advisor will be available until 1:30pm to answer questions
*You will be sent a zoom link prior to the event*
Deadline to register is Monday, April 5th, 4:00 pm CST

Spring 2021 CPLA LSAT Prep Workshop
2021-03-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-03-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-03-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-02-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | VIRTUAL
SPRING 2021 CPLA LSAT WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 16 2021 – MARCH 16, 2021.
5:30 PM- 6:30PM CST
This version of the LSAT Prep Workshop will be a mix of pre-recorded and live sessions. The time of the live virtual session has been limited to one hour of screen time with the expectation that students will watch the pre-recorded sessions between live sessions.
Tuesday 2/16 – LSAT Session 1 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Tuesday 2/23 – LSAT Session 2 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Tuesday 3/2 – LSAT Session 3 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Tuesday 3/9 – LSAT Session 4 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Tuesday 3/16 – LSAT Session 5 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Cost: $100 *(limited number of scholarships available)*
*Registration closes Wed 2/10 at Noon CST*
Click here to Register!

CPLA LSAT 101
2021-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | VIRTUAL
SPRING 2021 CPLA LSAT 101
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
*FREE* (Open to any student or alumni!)
We will cover what is on the exam, what to expect from the new digital test format, and what prep resources are available.
*Registration REQUIRED and closes Wed 2/9 at Noon CST*
Click here to register!

Financial Aid Drop-Ins
2020-12-11 08:00 - 12:00
Virtual drop-ins exclusively for pre-law and pre-health students at UW-Madison. Ask questions about budgeting, loans, financial aid, and financing law or graduate school. Select Fridays from 8:00am-12:00pm CST.
12/11
Drop-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis, click here to join!

Fall 2020 CPLA Four-Year Planning Workshops for 1st Year Students
2020-12-08 12:00 - 13:00
Are you a first year student interested in a career in the law field? Come to the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s (CPLA) first year workshop to learn more about exploring and preparing for law school and a career as an attorney!
Tuesday, December 8th
12:00-1:00pm CST
VIRTUAL — via Zoom (link will be provided after registering)

Financial Aid Drop-ins
2020-11-13 08:00 - 12:00
Virtual drop-ins exclusively for pre-law and pre-health students at UW-Madison. Ask questions about budgeting, loans, financial aid, and financing law or graduate school. Select Fridays from 8:00am-12:00pm CST.
11/13
12/11
Drop-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis, click here to join!

NYU Law School
2020-11-11 13:00
The Office of JD Admissions at NYU Law invites students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to participate in an Online Information Session. This presentation will provide participants with an opportunity to learn more about NYU’s curriculum, student life, and the admissions process. This event is not exclusive to UW.
Wednesday, November 11th at 1 pm CST.
Register here!
A zoom link will be provided prior to the event.

Fall 2020 Workshop for First Year Students
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
Are you a first year student possibly interested in a career in the law field? Attend the Center for Pre-Law Advising (CPLA)’s first year workshop to learn more about exploring and preparing for law school and a career as an attorney!
November 10, 2020 12:00-1:00pm CST
Location: *Virtual*
(An advisor will stay after the event until 1:30pm to answer any questions)

Registration is required, click the link here.

Georgetown Law
2020-11-09 11:00
Meet with Andy Cornblatt, Dean of Admissions at Georgetown Law. This event is exclusive to UW students and alumni.
Monday, November 9th at 11 am CST
Register here!
A zoom link will be provided prior to the event.

Meet with George Washington Law's Associate Director of Admissions
2020-10-26 13:00
Don’t miss your chance to explore George Washington University Law School in D.C. with Megan Spratt, JD ’08, and the Associate Director of Admissions. Ms. Spratt will also provide an overview of applying to GW Law and answer your questions about the school and admissions. Please bring lots of questions and we look forward to seeing you there!
Monday, October 26th
1pm CST
*VIRTUAL*
Zoom link will be provided by GW after filling out the registration form found here.

Don't Panic, Pivot!
2020-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Concerned about finding a job or internship due to the economy/pandemic? Feeling stuck, uncertain, or don’t know what you should be doing right now? Don’t Panic, Pivot!
At this myth-busting session, you’ll learn from career advisors and specialists about:
• The status of the current job market – which employers are hiring and what opportunities are out there
• Strategies for networking that feel more natural in a virtual environment
• How to get valuable experience NOW that you can put on your resume to stand out to employers
This session is specifically geared towards students interested in careers in law, policy, public interest, government, history, and related areas, but all are welcome.
RSVP on Handshake.

*Sponsored by Successworks (https://successworks.wisc.edu/), the Center for Pre-Law Advising (http://prelaw.wisc.edu), and the Department of History Career Advisor (https://history.wisc.edu/undergraduate-program/history-careers/).

Law School Admissions Officer Panel
2020-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 | VIRTUAL
The Center for Pre-Law Advising (CPLA) will host a Q& A session with Admissions officers from the University of California Irvine School of Law, Fordham University School of Law, Boston College Law School, and the University of Iowa College of Law exclusively for UW-Madison students and alumni. Come find out more about current admissions trends, and get answers to questions like how law school admissions officers view recent changes to the LSAT and Covid pass/fail grading policies.
Wednesday October 14, 5:30-6:30pm CST
Registration is required, please see the link here.

Fall 2020 CPLA LSAT Workshop
2020-10-13 17:30 - 2020-11-10 18:30 | VIRTUAL
This version of the LSAT Prep Workshop will be a mix of pre-recorded and live sessions. The time of the live virtual session has been limited to one hour of screen time with the expectation that students will watch the pre-recorded sessions between live sessions.
Tuesday 10/13 – LSAT Session 1 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Tuesday 10/20 – LSAT Session 2 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Tuesday 10/27 – LSAT Session 3 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Tuesday 11/3 – LSAT Session 4 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Tuesday 11/10 – LSAT Session 5 – 5:30-6:30pm CST
Cost: $100 (limited number of scholarships available)

Registration required, please use this form to register for the CPLA LSAT Workshop.
*registration closes Friday, Sept 25 at 12pm CST*

Financial Aid Drop-ins
2020-10-09 08:00
Virtual drop-ins exclusively for pre-law and pre-health students at UW-Madison. Ask questions about budgeting, loans, financial aid, and financing law or graduate school. Select Fridays from 8:00am-12:00pm CST.
10/09
11/13
12/11
Drop-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is required, see the link here.

Fall 2020 CPLA LSAT 101
2020-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | VIRTUAL
We will cover what is on the exam, what to expect from the new digital test format, and what prep resources are available.
Cost: Free (Open to any student or alumni!)
Registration required, please use this form to register for the CPLA LSAT Workshop.

Law School Fair Prep Night
2020-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | VIRTUAL
Are you planning to attend a law school fair this fall? The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) is hosting four virtual “Law School Forums” this fall to give you a chance to attend a law school fair remotely, so you can still meet with admissions officers from law schools across the country at one event. The Center for Pre-Law Advising (CPLA) will host a Prep Night to answer questions that you may have prior to attending a virtual law school fair such as: Should I prepare anything beforehand? What questions should I ask? Are there expectations about how I dress?
Wednesday, September 23rd, 6:30-7:30pm CST, registration is required, please see link here.

Law School Application Bootcamp
2020-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL
The Law School Application Boot Camp is a MUST if you plan on applying to law school in the fall or want to get a jump start on planning for next year. This workshop will help you: Learn about the steps you can take NOW to start building an effective and competitive law school application; Create a game-plan for tackling the application process from start to finish; Review the major application components: LSAT/GPA, resumes, personal statements, requesting letters of recommendation, and addendum; Make decisions about school selection; Navigate waitlists and scholarship negotiations after you apply.

Presentation will be from 12 – 1pm and a CPLA advisor will be available until 1:30pm to answer questions
Tuesday, September 22nd, 12-1:30pm CST
Registration is required, please see link here

SUMMER 2020 CPLA LSAT PREP WORKSHOP
2020-05-26 17:30 - 18:30 | VIRTUAL
Cost: $100. Payment must be submitted by Friday, May 29th, 2020 at noon CDT via a separate form. A* limited* number of $100 scholarships are available for the LSAT Prep Workshop (please indicate below if you would like to be considered for a scholarship).
The LSAT prep workshop uses real worked examples to learn introductory, high yield strategies for the exam, tips for reviewing and learning from your practice tests, as well as how to structure a self study plan. It is best for students who are earlier on in their LSAT prep process.
You will also need to purchase the Official LSAT Superprep book to follow along with in class activities (~ $20 on Amazon or similar)
Location: VIRTUAL
Time: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM
– Tuesday, May 26th – Session 1
– Tuesday, June 2nd – Session 2
– Tuesday, June 16th – Session 3
– Tuesday, June 23rd – Session 4
– Tuesday, June 30th – Session 5

Registration is required, click here to register!

*This version of the LSAT Prep Workshop will be a mix of pre-recorded and live sessions. The time of the live virtual session has been limited to one hour of screen time with the expectation that students will watch the pre-recorded sessions prior to the live session*
