Center for Pre-Law Advising

Attorney Networking Lunch
2019-04-30 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | University Club, 803 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
CPLA will be hosting a networking lunch at the University Club on Tuesday, April 30th from 11:30AM until 1PM. Registration is required for this event. This luncheon will be a great opportunity for students considering a legal career to meet practicing lawyers from Madison, learn more about different practice areas, and practice interview skills. Please note that this is a professional, plated lunch and your commitment to your RSVP is expected and greatly appreciated. Click here to RSVP.

Behind the Curtain of Law School Admissions
2019-04-22 16:00 | Middleton Building, Room 120
Registration link coming soon.
Marquette Law’s Director of Admission and Recruitment Stephanie Nikolay is visiting on Monday, April 22 at 4:00 pm.
Join us and participate in a mock admission committee exercise – How do law schools make admission decisions? What does an application actually look like to the reviewer? What factors are important to making admissions decisions? Take a look behind the curtain. You’ll leave with tips on how to put together a stronger law school application.

Practicing Attorney Brown-bag: Rebecca Mackie
2019-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | 212 Middleton Building, 1305 Linden Drive, Madison, 53706, United States
Register for the event here
Do you want to be the lawyer who:

Enjoys helping a client draft a will?
Stays in close contact with clients and their families
Helps people make difficult financial decisions after the loss of a loved one?

If this is you, come to our Practicing Attorney Brown-bag April 17th with trusts and estates attorney, Rebecca Mackie! Brown-bag will take place in 212 Middleton Building.
Rebecca Mackie earned her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in May, 2012. Since then, Rebecca has practiced law with the Madison based law firm, Kohls and Associates LLC.

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 2: LSAT Workshop Session 5
2019-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising for our two-part series that will teach you how to study more effectively for the LSAT! CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell, a UW Law School graduate with 10 years of experience in the test-prep industry, leads all components of the series. The deadline to register for these events is Tuesday, February 5th.
Choose one or both! Register here.

Part 1: LSAT 101 ** is a free event open to all students & alumni! It will take place on Thursday, February 7 from 5:30-6:30PM and will provide future test takers with an overview of the test (including the new digital exam format), and tips for effective preparation.
Part 2: LSAT Workshop is a 5 session course and is a primer designed for students & alumni who are planning to study on their own and want to understand the question types, how to put together a study plan, and learn some of the most high yield strategies for the exam through instruction. Sessions will take place on 5 Tuesdays: 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26 from 5:30-8:30PM in 122, Ingraham Hall. Cost for Part 2 is $100 (plus approx. $20 for materials).

**If you have not take the LSAT before and are interested in registering for the full LSAT Workshop, we highly recommend you plan to attend LSAT 101 first.
Questions? Email CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell at janet.mitchell@wisc.edu

Spring Break Law Experience & Advising Program (LEAP)
2019-03-19 - 2019-03-21 | UW Madison campus and the Madison area
Visit firms and learn more about practicing law during spring break!
Got plans for spring break? The Spring Break Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP) is a three-day program specifically designed to help undergraduate students explore their future interest in pursuing a career in law.
Apply for this FREE program and learn more about law school and what it means to actually work as an attorney. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from law students, law school staff, practicing attorneys, and UW advisors about different types of law, legal careers, the law school application process, and develop tools to determine whether becoming a lawyer is the right path for you.
We are looking for 10-12 undergraduate students who are willing to commit a portion of their spring break THIS March to exploring law through trips to local firms and the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a visit to the UW Law School, and networking opportunities with staff and other UW alumni. The application to apply for this opportunity is live now! Additional details can be found below.

SELECTIONS CONSIDERATIONS: The program is designed to not only expose students to the practice of law and help them prepare to apply to law school in the future, but also to increase equity and diversity in the legal field.

Participants must be current UW-Madison undergraduates with an interest in exploring law.
Priority will be given to undergraduates who come from communities and populations that are historically underrepresented and underserved within the field of law, including underrepresented students of color as well as students from first-generation, rural, and low-income backgrounds.
Priority will be given to applicants who will significantly benefit from gaining more exposure to law fields and building related professional networks.
Participants should have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5, but exceptions may be granted based on extenuating circumstances or upward grade trends.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 11, at 5:00 PM
This Spring Break Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP) is co-sponsored by the Center for Pre-Law Advising and SuccessWorks at the College of Letters & Science and you can apply now by clicking here! Students from ALL Schools and Colleges at UW-Madison are eligible to apply.Questions about this program or the application process? Reach out to Caroline Fuchs, Assistant Director of the Center for Pre-Law Advising at caroline.fuchs@wisc.edu.

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 2: LSAT Workshop Session 4
2019-03-12 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 2: LSAT Workshop Session 3
2019-03-12 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

LAW SCHOOL VS PUBLIC POLICY GRAD PROGRAMS: HOW DO I CHOOSE?
2019-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Sewell Social Sciences Building, 1180 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Rescheduled from 1/30/2019:
A panel of law and policy professionals in fields such as health, environment, and immigration will discuss:

How they made the choice between getting a law school or public policy degree
How their educational backgrounds have informed their perspectives and how they approach their work
How law and policy work overlaps

Hosted by the Center for Pre-Law Advising, the La Follette School of Public Affairs, the Center for Law, Society & Justice, and SuccessWorks. Location: 5206 Sewell Social Science
RSVP on Handshake!
View the event flyer.

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 2: LSAT Workshop Session 2
2019-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Seventh Annual Wisconsin Statewide Pre-Law Diversity Day
2019-02-22 09:00 - 14:30 | University of Wisconsin Law School, 975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Join the University of Wisconsin Law School and Marquette University Law School for the 7th Annual WI Statewide Pre-Law Diversity Day. The event will include discussion with MU & UW Law Schools, workshops for students and advisors, free lunch and mock law class, a law school fair, and a keynote address by Justice Geraldine Hines. The event will take place on Friday, February 22 from 9am – 2:30pm at the University of Wisconsin Law School. The event is free to all prospective students and advisors.

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 2: LSAT Workshop Session 1
2019-02-19 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Mind the Gap: Maximizing Time Before Law School
2019-02-19 16:00 - 17:30 | SuccessWorks, 711 State St, Suite 300, Madison, WI, WI, 53703, United States
RSVP at the link on Handshake to ensure your seat.
Are you thinking about attending law school but know or have heard that you need to take a “gap year” first? Or are you certain that law school is in your future, but you know you need to take time off from being a student before you dive in? This is the workshop for you. Professional staff from the Center for Pre-Law Advising and the Career & Internship Specialist from SuccessWorks will walk you though the things you need to consider when thinking about a gap period before you apply to law school. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, February 19 from 4-5:30PM at SuccessWorks (located in Suite 300 of the University Book Store Building).

Application Boot Camp
2019-02-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Middleton Building, Room 120
RSVP by filling out this Google Form.
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising on Friday, February 15 for a crash course in building a competitive and effective law school application package. The boot camp will take place in The Middleton Building, Room 120 from 12-1:30 PM. This Boot Camp is a MUST if you plan on applying in the fall or want to get a jump start on planning for next year. It can 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
Navigating waitlists and scholarship negotiation after you apply

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 1: LSAT 101
2019-02-07 17:30 - 18:30 | 1313 Sterling Hall, 475 N Charter St, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising for our two-part series that will teach you how to study more effectively for the LSAT! CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell, a UW Law School graduate with 10 years of experience in the test-prep industry, leads all components of the series. The deadline to register for these events is Tuesday, February 5th.
Choose one or both! Register here.

Part 1: LSAT 101 ** is a free event open to all students & alumni! It will take place on Thursday, February 7 from 5:30-6:30PM and will provide future test takers with an overview of the test (including the new digital exam format), and tips for effective preparation.
Part 2: LSAT Workshop is a 5 session course and is a primer designed for students & alumni who are planning to study on their own and want to understand the question types, how to put together a study plan, and learn some of the most high yield strategies for the exam through instruction. Sessions will take place on 5 Tuesdays: 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26 from 5:30-8:30PM. Cost for Part 2 is $100 (plus approx. $20 for materials).

**If you have not take the LSAT before and are interested in registering for the full LSAT Workshop, we highly recommend you plan to attend LSAT 101 first.
Questions? Email CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell at janet.mitchell@wisc.edu

Law School vs. Public Policy Grad Programs: How Do I Choose?
2019-01-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Varsity Hall, Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
On January 30, 2018 from 4-5pm at Varsity Hall, Union South, a panel of law and policy professionals in fields such as health, environment, and immigration will discuss how they made the choice between getting a law school or public policy degree, how their educational backgrounds have informed their perspectives and how they approach their work, and how law and policy work overlaps.
Students may RSVP on Handshake.

First-Year Workshop
2018-12-06 15:30 - 16:30
CPLA will once again be hosting our First Year Workshop on Thursday, December 6 from 3:30-4:30pm in the Middleton Building, Room 120. This session is intended for any first-year students considering pre-law. We will discuss how to make the most of your time at UW, including providing suggestions for student orgs, courses, and other topics of interest. Advisors will be on hand until 5pm to answer individual questions. To register for this workshop, please fill out this Google form.

Public Health & Law – Exploring Dual Degrees at UW-Madison
2018-11-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Middleton Building, Room 120
Interested in learning about the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program and the various dual degrees available (including a JD-MPH!) available here at the UW? Join the Centers for Pre-Health & Pre-Law Advising on Thursday, 11/15, from 3:30-4:30pm in 120 Middleton Building to learn more about the dual JD-Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program through the UW-Madison School of Medicine & Public Health (SMPH) and the UW Law School.
Mindy Schreiner, MPH student services coordinator, will lead a presentation to help pre-health and pre-law students better understand the field of public health, the dual degree option, and program admissions information. Mindy and Joseph McDonald (current JD-MPH student) will be on hand until 5pm to answer individual questions.
To register for this event, please fill out this Google form.

Fall 2018 LSAT Workshop (Session 4)
2018-11-08 17:30 - 21:30 | CPLA Office (Rm 205, Middleton Building), 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, 53706
This four-part series will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on October 18, October 25, November 1, and November 8. Learn how to jump-start your LSAT self-study! Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising for our four-class course that will teach you how to study more effectively for the LSAT. Learn how to master the three major sections, get tips for test-day success, and develop an effective self-study plan. The cost of the workshop is $100 plus an additional $20 for the materials. Registration to open September 1st.

Fall 2018 LSAT Workshop (Session 3)
2018-11-01 17:30 - 21:30 | CPLA Office (Rm 205, Middleton Building), 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, 53706

Fall 2018 LSAT Workshop (Session 2)
2018-10-25 17:30 - 21:30 | CPLA Office (Rm 205, Middleton Building), 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, 53706

First Year Workshop
2018-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Middleton Building, Room 120
CPLA will once again be hosting our First Year Workshop on Friday, October 19 from 12-1pm in the Middleton Building, Room 120. This session is intended for any first-year students considering pre-law. We will discuss how to make the most of your time at UW, including providing suggestions for student orgs, courses, and other topics of interest. Advisors will be on hand until 1:30pm to answer individual questions. To register for this workshop, please fill out this Google form.

Fall 2018 LSAT Workshop (Session 1)
2018-10-18 17:30 - 21:30
This four-part series will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on October 18, October 25, November 1, and November 8. Learn how to jump-start your LSAT self-study! Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising for our four-class course that will teach you how to study more effectively for the LSAT. Learn how to master the three major sections, get tips for test-day success, and develop an effective self-study plan. The cost of the workshop is $100 plus an additional $20 for the materials. Register for this event here.

Harvard Law Admissions Info Session
2018-09-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Middleton Building, Room 120
Join CPLA the afternoon of Wednesday, September 26 from 4 – 5pm in the Middleton Building, Room 120 to learn more about Harvard Law School, the admissions process, and how to stand out as an applicant. Register for the event here.

International Human Rights Law and Law-Related Study Abroad Opportunities at Lancaster University, UK
2018-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Masley Media Room, Red Gym, 716 Langdon Street, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Who keeps an eye on the watchdogs? Current threats to international human rights
On Tuesday, September 25, from 5:30pm-7pm in the Red Gym, Masley Media Room, join us to hear from Professor Sigrun Skogly, Lancaster University, UK, law professor and expert on international human rights law. In addition to a lecture and discussion related to current issues in international human rights, Professor Skogly will discuss unique study abroad opportunities related to human rights, law, criminal justice, and public policy at Lancaster University, UK. This event is open to all. To register for this event, click here.

Law School Expo breakout session: Exploring Law Abroad: Unique Opportunities at Lancaster University, UK
2018-09-24 12:45 - 13:35 | Union South, Traditions Room, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Professor Sigrun Skogly, Lancaster University, UK, law professor, will discuss options of interest to pre-law students, including Study Abroad options, Summer School, and Master programmes in Law. Please note that Prof. Skogly will also hold a talk on her own area of focus – international human rights – on Tuesday, September 25, from 5:30-7:00pm, room TBD.

Law School Expo breakout session: Financing your Law School Education
2018-09-24 11:45 - 12:35 | Union South, Traditions Room, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Pursuing a legal education is a significant life decision—one that will allow you to following any number of professional pathways. You may ultimately choose to practice in a corporate firm, go into public interest law or use your legal background in another field. Regardless of where you end up, it is important for you to understand the realities of your student loans and finances now. In this session, we’ll discuss the costs of pursuing legal education, describe the financial aid application process, review the available financing option and identify ways to be financially prepared to achieve your goals.

Fall 2018 Wisconsin Law School Expo
2018-09-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Union South-Varsity Hall
The expo is open to all, including students, alumni, and the general public. Representatives from 100+ law schools from around the country will be available to answer questions about their own law schools, questions about the application process in general, and questions about life as a law student. Visit prelaw.wisc.edu/law-school-expo for more information, including the full schedule of events and list of participating Law School Representatives. Registration for attendees is not required.

Application Bootcamp
2018-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Middleton Building, Room 120
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising on Monday, September 10 from 12pm to 1pm for a crash course in building a competitive and effective law school application package. The bootcamp will take place in the Middleton Building, Room 120. This bootcamp is a MUST if you plan on applying in the fall or want to get a jump start on planning for next year. Advisors will be on hand until 1:30pm to answer individual questions. Registration is full.

Fall 2018 Practice LSAT
2018-08-25 08:30 - 13:30 | Psychology Building Rm. 105
An opportunity to take a full-length practice LSAT in replicated LSAT testing conditions. LSAC LSAT testing rules will be enforced. This event is a must for anyone planning to take the September LSAT. Students can register by filling out this Google Form.

May LSAT Workshop
2018-05-24 17:30 - 21:30 | Room 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, 53706, United States
Don’t forget to register for CPLA’s May LSAT Workshop! This four-part series will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on May 24th, May 31st, June 7th, and June 14th. The goal of the Workshop is to introduce you to the LSAT, help you master the LSAT’s three major sections, learn tips and tricks for test day, and develop an ongoing self-study plan. The cost of the workshop is $100 plus an additional $20 for the materials. Seats are limited, so reserve your spot online now! Additionally, there is a scholarship available and it can also be found online here. Payments and scholarship requests must be submitted by May 11th at 5 p.m.
