Virtual Drop-in Advising
2024-10-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-10-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-10-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-10-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-10-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates | 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.
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Georgetown Law Info Session
2024-10-07 17:00 | Online
Georgetown Law invites you to learn more about their program and the admissions process and to meet a member of the Admissions team during this virtual information session.
Contact mat73@georgetown.edu for questions.
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LSAT 101
2024-10-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
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 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: Tuesday Oct 8th
Location: VIRTUAL

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Law School: On Track to Apply? Workshop
2024-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Planning on applying to law school this fall? Join CPLA for law school application prep! This workshop 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. We’ll 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. 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.
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Fall 2024 LSAT Workshop
2024-10-15 17:30 - 2024-11-19 18:30 | Zoom
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 2025 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 Oct 15-Nov 19th 2024
Session 1: Tuesday Oct 15th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday Oct 22nd, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 3: Tuesday Oct 29th, 5:30-6:30pm
(skips the week of 11/5 – Election Day)
Session 4: Tuesday Nov 12th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 5: Tuesday Nov 19th, 5:30-6:30pm
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.
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Harvard Law School JD Information Session
2024-10-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Computer Science and Statistics 1257, 1210 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
A representative from Harvard Law School will speak about the admissions process for both the regular J.D. program and the Junior Deferral Program. The presentation will cover an overview of the curriculum, clinical opportunities, and student life at HLS. The session will last approximately one hour and will include a short PowerPoint slideshow and Q&A portion.

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Community Day at the Middleton Building
2024-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Middleton Building, 1305 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Connect, Eat Snacks, Learn about Resources, & Build Community!
Stop by our Community Day at the Middleton Building (1305 Linden Drive). Students are invited to join ACTS, PEOPLE, the Office of Student Transition and Family Engagement / Transfer Transition Program, and the Centers for Pre-Health Advising and Pre-Law Advising on the 1st and 2nd floor for snacks, resources, and open house activities.

Limited Remote Operations
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03 | WI
Our office will operate with limited remote capacity from December 23rd through January 3rd.
The monitoring of our general questions box (information@prelaw.wisc.edu) and appointment advising will resume as normal the week of January 6th, 2025.
Thanks for your patience as our advising team takes time to recharge, prepare for the spring semester, and spend time with friends and family. We hope you can, too!

Law School Applications 101
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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.

Register

LSAT 101 (Spring 2025)
2025-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
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 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 11th
Location: VIRTUAL
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Spring 2025 LSAT Workshop
2025-02-11 17:30 - 2025-03-18 18:30 | Zoom
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 2025 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 February 18th – March 18th
Session 1: Tuesday Feb 18th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday Feb 25th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 3: Tuesday March 4th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 4: Tuesday March 11th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 5: Tuesday March 18th, 5:30-6:30pm
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.
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LEAP 2025
2025-03-24 - 2025-03-27 | WI
The Spring Break Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP) is a FREE four-day immersion program coordinated by the UW-Madison Center for Pre-Law Advising (CPLA) in collaboration with SuccessWorks in the College of Letters & Science and other campus-community partners. LEAP is designed to help undergraduate students explore their interest in pursuing a career in law, learn more about what it means to work as an attorney, and build awareness of broader career opportunities.

UW Law School Visit
2025-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | WI
Visit UW Law on Friday, April 18th for a law student panel, a mock class, and a law school tour!
This event is organized by the UW Law School and the Center for Pre-Law Advising.
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Juvenile Justice Day
2025-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | WI
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising and SuccessWorks for this one-day event designed to help undergraduate students explore careers that focus on supporting juveniles through law and policy.
The day includes:

Dane County Juvenile Detention Center tour
Return to campus for pizza and the “Juvenile Justice” alumni panel
Guest Speaker Presentation

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LSAT 101
2025-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
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 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 20th
Location: VIRTUAL

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LSAT Workshop Summer 2025
2025-05-27 17:30 - 2025-06-24 18:30 | Zoom
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 August 2025 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 27-June 24
Session 1: Tuesday May 27th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday June 3rd, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 3: Tuesday June 10th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 4: Tuesday June 17th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 5: Tuesday June 24th, 5:30-6:30pm
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.

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