2022 Law School Expo
2022-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Varsity Hall, Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
The Law School Expo is the largest pre-law event of the year. Representatives from 100+ law schools 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. This also serves as a resource fair for pre-law students, where you can get information on LSAT prep options, gap year opportunities, financial planning for law school, and more. The Expo will also include various breakout sessions and a panel discussion.

2022 Expo Schedule
11am-3pm Law School Admissions & Resource Fair
3pm-4pm Admissions Panel
Questions about Expo or what to do to prepare for law school fairs? See our Frequently Asked Questions page.
The UW-Madison Law School Expo is part of the MAPLA Caravan, a series of fall law fairs held throughout the Midwest.

LSAT Workshop Fall 2022
2022-10-11 17:30 | Online
LSAT Workshop Series:
The LSAT workshop uses real worked examples to teach 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 and are planning to test in January 2023 or later.
Cost: $100 (A limited # of scholarships are also available)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Dates: Tuesdays 10/11-11/18
– Tuesday, Oct 11th – Session 1
– Tuesday, Oct 18th – Session 2
– Tuesday, Oct 25th – Session 3
– Tuesday, Nov 1st – Session 4
– Tuesday, Nov 8th – Session 5
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.
Registration is required, registration form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOpbG5u5n1NXcXRfDlgEGWfq62azSGupy9yaC3Pnj6VzkdkA/viewform

Thinking Globally About Law
2022-10-18 15:30 - 17:30 | SuccessWorks, 711 State St, Suite 300, Madison, WI, WI, 53703, United States
Go to go.wisc.edu/6f4h5w to register on Handshake

Interested in the intersection of law and international/cultural studies, immigration law, or public interest law? Come learn from experts in the field!

3:30-4:30pm – Nicole Hallett (bio), Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Chicago and Director of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, will speak about her experience in the legal field and share insight from her new book, Becoming a Public Interest Lawyer.

4:30-5:30pm – The UW-Madison Center for DREAMers will present an overview of their work in the Madison community, and lead an activity to help students think critically about the skills required for a career in immigration law through the lens of DACAmented and undocumented immigrants in Wisconsin. Light refreshments will be provided during the discussion portion of this event. Space for this event is limited – register on Handshake to save your spot!

If you need an accommodation to attend this event, please contact Emmeline Prattke at emmeline.prattke@wisc.edu. All accommodation requests should be made no less than two weeks before the event. We will attempt to fulfill requests made after this date, but cannot guarantee they will be met.

Harvard Law School Q & A
2022-10-19 17:00 - 17:45 | Online
Harvard will host an online Q&A specifically for UW-Madison students and alumni. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via email.
Register here:
https://jdadmissions.law.harvard.edu/register/UWMadisonQ&A2022

Writing Addenda & Personal Statements Without Sacrificing Mental Health
2022-10-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Hybrid: Attend Live Online via Zoom or In Person in Middleton 120, 1305 Linden Dr Middleton Building Room 120, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
For this event, the Center for Pre-Law Advising is teaming up with the Writing Center and University Health Services to address multiple dimensions of the process of writing addenda and personal statements for law school. We will cover not only how to approach writing these important law school application components, but also how to take care of yourself in the process of doing so, given the intense personal topics that some addenda and personal statements may address.
This Hybrid event will take place in the Middleton Building on Campus (1305 Linden Drive, Room 120), and will also be broadcast live online so alumni and students who can’t make it in person can attend remotely.
In Person Attendees: No need to register in advance. Click here to see our location on the campus map.
Live Online Attendees: Please pre-register for the zoom event using this link.

Georgetown University Law School Information Session
2022-10-26 18:00 | Online
Matt Taurchini from Georgetown will host an online Q&A specifically for UW-Madison students and alumni. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via email.
Georgetown has provided this event description: Georgetown Law, located in the heart of where the law is made, offers an unparalleled education in which theory and practice uniquely intersect. We invite you to learn more about Georgetown Law and the admissions process, and meet a member of the Admissions team, during a virtual information session.
Register here: https://georgetown.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEuduyrqj8tHNcuk81wfXjqiMdbphaYsxGB
*Note: Registrant’s name and email will be provided to Georgetown Law*
Questions? Contact lawadmis@georgetown.edu

Mock Law School Application Review with Law School Admissions
2022-11-03 17:30 | Online
On November 3rd at 5:30pm Central, Deans of Admission 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 will be doing an online mock law school application review exclusively for UW-Madison students and alumni.
This is an extremely helpful event for anyone planning to apply to law school to get an insider’s view into the law school application review process, what is most important to law school admissions professionals, and how admissions decisions get made. You will be provided with sample fictionalized application materials.
*Note: Registrant’s name and email will be provided to the law schools attending*
Register here for this event.

Pre-Law Orientation Workshop (Online)
2022-11-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Are you a first or second-year student interested in a career in the law field? Come to the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s (CPLA) Pre-Law Orientation Workshop to learn more about exploring and preparing for law school and a career as an attorney!
This event will take place live online via Zoom, register here for this online event.

(Note: We are offering the same event twice, the November 11th Pre-Law Orientation will be held online, while the November 17th Pre-Law Orientation will be held in person. Both sessions will cover the same information, so choose the one that works best for you.)

Pre-Law Orientation Workshop (In Person)
2022-11-17 15:00 - 16:00 | 120 Middleton Building, 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Are you a first or second-year student interested in a career in the law field? Come to the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s (CPLA) Pre-Law Orientation Workshop to learn more about exploring and preparing for law school and a career as an attorney!
This event will take place in person on campus in the Middleton Building, NOW IN Suite 205. To register for this in person session, please fill out this form.

(Note: We are offering the same event twice, the November 11th Pre-Law Orientation will be held online, while the November 17th Pre-Law Orientation will be held in person. Both sessions will cover the same information, so choose the one that works best for you.)

Virtual Law School Fair
2023-01-27 14:00 - 17:00
If you have not already made it to a law school fair this year and are in the process of applying or planning to apply this fall, consider remotely attending the LSAC Digital Law School Forum on February 3.
Just like in-person law fairs, digital forums are a rich source of information for people thinking of attending law school. You will be able to speak directly with law school representatives via chat, video, or phone. As well, you can visit the Resource Center and attend live and on-demand workshops.

LSAT 101
2023-02-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
LSAT 101
This one hour presentation is an introduction to what is on the LSAT, what prep options are available, and how to study. Open to all students, staff, and alumni. This session is also recommended as a first step for students and alumni who are planning to take the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s Spring LSAT workshop in Feb-March of this year and have not already attended an LSAT 101 event.
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Date: Tuesday, February 7th 2023
Location: VIRTUAL * Zoom link will be sent 1 day prior to the session *
Registration will be required, CLICK HERE to register.

LSAT Workshop Spring 2023
2023-02-14 17:30 | Online
LSAT Workshop Series:
The LSAT workshop uses real worked examples to teach 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 and are planning to test in June 2023 or later.
Cost: $100 (A limited # of scholarships are also available)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent a few days prior)
Dates: Tuesdays 2/14-3/21
All sessions will be live and also available later as a recording
– Tuesday, Feb 14th – Session 1
– Tuesday, Feb 21st – Session 2
– Tuesday, Feb 28th – Session 3
– Tuesday, March 7th – Session 4
[Skips Spring Break 3/11-3/19]
– Tuesday, March 21st – Session 5
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.
Registration is required, CLICK HERE to register.

Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP)- Apply NOW!
2023-03-13 - 2023-03-16 | UW Madison campus and the Madison area
The Spring Break Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP) is a four-day immersion program coordinated by the UW-Madison Center for Pre-Law Advising (CPLA) in collaboration with SuccessWorks and other campus-community partners. LEAP is designed to help undergraduate students explore their interest in pursuing a career in law.
Past cohorts have toured law schools, visited law firms, shadowed court proceedings, networked with attorneys, law students, and non lawyer professionals in law and policy related roles.
Apply for this FREE program and learn more about law school, what it means to work as an attorney, and broader career opportunities! Must be able to participate in an all day program during spring break Monday March 13-Thursday March 16th.
Criteria for Selection:

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 excluded within the field of law, including BIPOC students, LGBTQIA+ students, students with disabilities, first-generation students, and students from socioeconomically disadvantaged 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 2.5, but exceptions may be granted based on extenuating circumstances or upward grade trends.

Click here to apply! Deadline to apply for the 2023 cohort is January 27th.
Questions? Contact Carley Gomez cmgomez3@wisc.edu

Law School Application Bootcamp
2023-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 | 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
– 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
Monday, March 27th, 3:00-4:00pm CST
*VIRTUAL/Zoom*
Deadline to register is Monday, March 27th at 12:00pm (noon) CST

Juvenile Justice Day
2023-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Juvenile Detention Center, 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising and SuccessWorks for Juvenile Justice Day, April 14th from 10am-3pm to learn about careers that support children through law and policy!

Throughout the day you’ll:

Tour a juvenile detention center
Learn from a range of professionals and a current graduate student working in fields that serve children
And meet with a UHS mental health services representative

*Lunch will be included!*

Sign up is currently full for this event due to limited space.

LSAT 101
2023-05-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
LSAT 101
This one hour presentation is an introduction to what is on the LSAT, what prep options are available, and how to study. Open to all students, staff, and alumni. This session is also recommended as a first step for students and alumni who are planning to take the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s Summer LSAT workshop in May-June of this year and have not already attended an LSAT 101 event.
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Date: Tuesday, May 16th 2023
Location: VIRTUAL * Zoom link will be sent 1 day prior to the session *
Registration will be required, register here

LSAT Workshop Summer 2023
2023-05-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
LSAT Workshop Series:
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS available. The LSAT workshop uses real worked examples to teach 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 and are planning to test in August 2023 or later.
Cost: $100 (FULL scholarships are available for students with financial need!)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent a few days prior)
Dates: Tuesdays 5/23-6/20
– Tuesday, May 23th – Session 1
– Tuesday, May 30th – Session 2
– Tuesday, June 6th – Session 3
– Tuesday, June 13th – Session 4
– Tuesday, June 20th – Session 5
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.
Registration is required, register here

Law School: Make Sure You're On Track
2023-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Planning on applying to law school this fall? Join CPLA for law school application prep! This is event is a MUST if you plan on applying to law school this 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
– 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
This event is virtual and will be held on Zoom. (Register here)
If you are in need of a space to attend this virtual event, there is space available at the Center for Pre-Law Advising Office, Middleton Building Room 205.
Questions? Email information@prelaw.wisc.edu

UW-Madison Law School Expo (Law Fair)
2023-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Varsity Hall, Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Fall 2023 Law School Expo
Union South | Varsity Hall

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023. 11:00AM – 4:00PM
11am-3pm Law School Fair
3-4pm Admissions Officer Panel

The Law School Expo is the largest pre-law event of the year. Representatives from law schools 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. This also serves as a resource fair for pre-law students, where you can get information on LSAT prep options, gap year opportunities, financial planning for law school, and more. The Expo will also include various breakout sessions and a panel discussion.

Free and open to the public
No registration required; Mark your calendar and find us at Varsity Hall at Union South to check in when you arrive!

LSAT 101
2023-10-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
LSAT 101
This one hour presentation is an introduction to what is on the LSAT, what prep options are available, and how to study. Open to all students, staff, and alumni. This session is also recommended as a first step for students and alumni who are planning to take the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s Fall LSAT workshop in Oct-Nov of this year and have not already attended an LSAT 101 event.
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Date: Monday, October 16th 2023
Location: VIRTUAL
Register here!

Fall 2023 LSAT Workshop
2023-10-23 17:30 - 2023-11-20 18:30 | Online
LSAT Workshop Series:
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS available. The LSAT workshop uses real worked examples to teach 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 and are planning to test in January 2024 or later.
Cost: $100 (FULL scholarships are available for students with financial need)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent a few days prior)
Dates: Mondays Oct 23-Nov 20 2023
Session 1: Monday October 23rd, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: Monday October 30th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 3: Monday November 6th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 4: Monday November 13th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 5: Monday November 20th, 5:30-6:30pm
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.
Step 1: Registration is required, register here
Step 2A: If you are applying for a scholarship, fill out the registration form and wait for a decision, do not pay the $100 fee.
Step 2B: If you are not applying for a scholarship, please pay the $100 fee by the October 23rd deadline here.

LSAT 101
2024-02-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
LSAT 101
This one hour presentation is an introduction to what is on the LSAT, what prep options are available, and how to study. Open to all students, staff, and alumni. This session is also recommended as a first step for students and alumni who are planning to take the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s Spring workshop in Feb-March of this year and have not already attended an LSAT 101 event.
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Date: Monday February 12th 2024
Location: VIRTUAL
Register Here!

Spring 2024 LSAT Workshop
2024-02-19 17:30 - 2024-03-19 18:30 | Online
LSAT Workshop Series:
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS available. The LSAT workshop uses real worked examples to teach 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 and are planning to test in June 2024 or later.
Cost: $100 (FULL scholarships are available for students with financial need!)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent a few days prior)
Dates: Mondays Feb 19-March 18 2024
Session 1: Monday February 19th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: Monday February 26th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 3: Monday March 4th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 4: Monday March 11th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 5: Monday March 18th, 5:30-6:30pm
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.
Step 1: Registration is required, register here
Step 2: If you are applying for a scholarship, fill out the registration form and wait for a decision, do not pay the $100 fee.

Law School Applications 101
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL
Law School Applications 101
Virtual information session
February 27th, 2024 | 12:00-1:30pm
Register

Join CPLA for to learn all about the law school application process! This workshop will help you:

Learn about the steps you can take now to start building an effective and competitive law school application.
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.

Law School vs. Public Policy Grad Programs: How do I choose?
2024-04-11 17:00 - 18:30 | 1313 Sterling Hall, 475 N Charter St, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
Join CPLA to explore Law School vs. Public Policy Grad Programs!
When: Thursday, April 11th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Where: *In-Person* Sterling Hall, 1313
What: A panel of attorneys, policy professionals and graduate students will discuss:

~ How they made their choice to go to law school or public policy graduate programs
~ How their law school or public policy backgrounds have informed their perspectives
~ How they approach their work How law and policy work overlaps

Deadline to register is Thursday, April 4th at 12:00pm (noon) CST

Questions? Please email information@prelaw.wisc.edu

LSAT 101
2024-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
LSAT 101
This one hour presentation is an introduction to what is on the LSAT, what prep options are available, and how to study. Open to all students, staff, and alumni. This session is also recommended as a first step for students and alumni who are planning to take the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s Spring workshop in May-June of this year and have not already attended an LSAT 101 event.
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Date: Tuesday May 21st
Location: VIRTUAL
Register Here!

Summer 2024 LSAT Workshop
2024-05-28 17:30 - 2024-07-02 18:30 | Online
LSAT Workshop Series:
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS available. The LSAT workshop uses real worked examples to teach 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 and are planning to test in September 2024 or later.
Cost: $100 (FULL scholarships are available for students with financial need!)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent a few days prior)
Dates: Tuesdays May 28th-July 2 2024
Session 1: Tuesday May 28th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday June 4th, 5:30-6:30pm
(skips the week of 6/10)
Session 3: Tuesday June 18th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 4: Tuesday June 25th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 5: Tuesday July 2nd, 5:30-6:30pm
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.
Step 1: Registration is required, register here
Step 2: If you are applying for a scholarship, fill out the registration form and wait for a decision, do not pay the $100 fee.

Personal Statement Workshop (UW-Madison Writing Center)
2024-09-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Online
Personal Statements for Law School Applications

VIRTUAL
Designed for those applying to law school, this workshop will walk through general principles for writing strong personal statements—ones that engage with their readers, avoid clichés, and effectively convey your strengths as an applicant. The session will review successful, well-written examples and include time to start drafting your own!
Hosted by the UW-Madison Writing Center and co-sponsored by the Center for Pre-Law Advising

Alumni welcome to attend!
Register HERE.

Law School Expo (Law School and Resource Fair)
2024-09-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Varsity Hall, Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Save the date for Law School Expo, UW-Madison’s biggest pre-law event of the year!

Monday, September 30th 2024
More info on Expo and Frequently Asked Questions here

Virtual Drop-in Advising
2024-10-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
Have a quick pre-law question? Just sign up and drop in!
Sign-ups for our remote drop-ins will open approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the start of each drop-in session and will close when we are at capacity for the day. Drop-ins are open to everyone! First-years also welcome. Email janet.mitchell@wisc.edu for assistance.
Register
