Center for Pre-Law Advising

Meet the Chief
2015-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Union South (TITU)
Come to a meet and greet with Madison’s top Cop, Madison Chief of Police Mike Koval, UW Law School Alum. Chief Koval will share his perspectives on careers in the law for students interested in both Criminal Justice and Law. Co-Sponsored with the Legal Studies Association and the Legal Studies Department. Pizza will be served. This event will be held in the Agriculture room (3rd floor) of Union South.

Pre-Law Career Talk
2015-04-14 15:30 - 16:35 UTC | Red Gym
Interested in going to law school or want a legal career? Hear from the experts – four attorneys from local and national firms and admissions and pre-law advising professionals who will be in one place to tell all. Don’t miss it and RSVP by Sunday, April 12th.

Public Service Careers for the College Student
2015-04-10 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC), 1200 West Harrison, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States

2015-03-26 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | WI
See the below flyer for information on the Chicagoland Law Fair:
2015 Chicagoland Law Fair Flyer

Mock LSAT
2015-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | UW Law School, 975 Bascom Hill
The Pre-Law Society is offering a FREE practice LSAT exam, proctored by TestMasters. Students will get the chance to review their test afterwards with a professional. Additionally, free pizza will be provided to participants. Please sign up at the listed URL for this event.

A view from the trenches: panel discussion with recently admitted law school students
2015-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | WI
Come hear from UW-Madison seniors and recent grads who were just admitted to some of the nation’s top law schools, including Berkeley, Columbia, Georgetown, George Washington, Minnesota and Madison. This event features a panel and Q&A, so come with any questions you might have about the law school application process, and what makes a successful applicant! A pizza dinner will be served.

Planning for Non-Profit Employment: A Panel of Professionals
2015-03-12 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Union South (TITU)
We’ve invited representatives from the Urban League, YMCA, United Way, Briarpatch, Sierra Club, and our very own Morgridge Center to answer these student-driven questions:
–What does a career working in the non-profit world mean to you?
–What was the path that led you to where you are now?
–What skills do you use most, and what skills might be important for students to develop?
–What are the most important rewards of your work? possible downsides?
–What are some important differences between types of non-profit organizations that students should consider?
–How can students make more direct connections between their passions for issues and possible career paths, and the necessary skills and experiences they need to be employable in their desired interest areas?
–Is nonprofit work best suited for particular personalities and personal values? If so, what might those be?
–How significant are things like grant writing, fundraising, and lobbying to your organization?

Internship Search and Gap Year Workshop
2015-03-11 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Middleton Build Presentation Room, 1305 Linden Dr., Madison, WI, United States
Come join the Center for Pre-Law Advising to learn best practices in finding the internship that’s right for you, including how to write a strong cover letter and resume. Then, learn about why gap years are beneficial to pre-law students and how to choose a gap year opportunity. This workshop will also feature recent pre-law grads who are in their gap year(s) and will give insight on how to study for the LSAT while on a gap year, and why their gap year makes them a stronger candidate for law school. Our panelists have been admitted to some of the nation’s best law schools, including the University of Virginia, University of Minnesota, University of Michigan and more. Food will be served! RSVP PREFERRED: please try to RSVP via email to information@prelaw.wisc.edu by 3/10.

Kaplan Free Online LSAT Practice Test
2015-03-03 19:00 - 23:00, 2015-02-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2015-02-23 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Kaplan is providing a number of FREE LSAT practice tests. Sign up for one by following this link.

Finding and Applying for Jobs in State Government Agencies
2015-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Union South (TITU)
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Erika Ryerson from the Office of State Employment Relations and Lisa Dally from the Department of Administration will discuss how to find your fit with the many opportunities available in Wisconsin State Government Agencies. Erika and Lisa will walk you through the hiring process from an insider’s perspective, share tips and tricks for making the job search easier and provide examples and interactive practice opportunities. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Information in this workshop will be most relevant to a job search in Wisconsin, but the basic concepts are applicable to agency job searches in most US states.

Wisconsin Statewide Pre-Law Diversity Day
2015-02-27 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | UW Law School, 975 Bascom Hill
The University of Wisconsin Law School and Marquette University Law School are pleased to invite all UW-Madison advisors and their students to join us for the Third Annual Wisconsin Statewide Pre-Law Diversity Day.
Law schools, the legal profession, and our wider communities benefit significantly from the unique experiences and perspectives that diverse students bring to the study and practice of law. We hope you will join us for a program that will provide important practical information and resources tailored to the particular issues and concerns faced by students of color considering careers in the law. The program will include:

A Law School Fair, featuring 28 law schools from around the country
A mock class taught by Dean Margaret Raymond
Mock application review for advisors
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) overview with practice questions

For more information or to register for the Wisconsin Statewide Pre-Law Diversity Day, please visit our website. You can find a list of participating schools here. If you have any questions, please contact us at (608)262-5914 or via email atadmissions@law.wisc.edu.

Federal Government Job Search: Part Two
2015-02-20 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Union South (TITU)
Part Two – Write a Winning Federal Resume

Have you been using your standard one page resume or multipage CV to apply for Federal jobs? Have you been frustrated by the lack of response to your applications? Were you aware that the content, style, and format of a winning Federal Resume is quite different from what you might use outside of government? This workshop will teach you tips and tricks that will help your resume stand out to Federal hiring managers. We’ll talk about KSAs, keywording, and how to match your skills to the position you seek.
This workshop is best suited to those who attended Part One, or who already have some familiarity with Federal hiring in general, as we will only briefly review the basic find and apply concepts.
No RSVP is required for this event.

Federal Government Job Search: Part One
2015-02-13 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Union South (TITU)
Part One – Find and Apply for Internships and Jobs in Federal Agencies

Have you always thought it would be cool to work in the field of intelligence, helping to ferret out and stop terrorists before they strike? Or perhaps you’ve been secretly harboring a desire to serve as a Naval, Marine, Air Force or Army Officer? Or maybe you dream of working in intentional diplomacy? Perhaps you’d like to work for the Federal Reserve Banks, or prosecute financial crimes, or manage government real estate? If a desk job doesn’t suit you, you could work outdoors in a national park or monument or perform field research into environmental threats? Or maybe you could see yourself working to keep America’s food supply or offices and work-sites safe and disease free? If education is more your thing but you dream of living abroad, maybe you’d like a career teaching the children of our service men and women on military bases all over the world? All of these opportunities (and more) are available with the Federal Government. The problem is that most students are stymied by what is often a very lengthy and confusing application process. Whether you are only slightly familiar with federal agency opportunities, or you have just begun to think about them and know absolutely nothing yet: THIS is the workshop you need to attend. Students will gain an understanding of USAJobs, Federal Pathways opportunities for both interns and recent grads, the different types of Federal hiring, and much, much more!

LSAT 101: The Basics
2015-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | UW Law School, 975 Bascom Hill
Come learn all about the LSAT from an instructor with a score in the 98th percentile! He will examine the underlying concepts of the test, teach a handful of real LSAT questions, and introduce you to a variety of unique techniques that you can use to maximize your LSAT score! Don’t miss this opportunity to increase your understanding of this important test! This event will take place from 7:00-8:00 pm in UW’s Law School, Room 5229.

Law School Student Panel
2015-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South (TITU)
Join us tomorrow, February 11, to gain insight to law school students’ perspectives on topics such as the the admissions process and law school classes. This event will be held from 7:00-8:00 pm at Union South in the “Fifth Quarter Studio” on the second floor.

Peace Corps Application Writing Workshop
2015-02-10 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Helen C. White Library-Writing Center
Learn about the new streamlined Peace Corps application and timeline. We’ll cover the nuts and bolts of the application, talk application strategy, learn how to craft your resume specifically for the Peace Corps program of your choice, and share examples and tips on writing successful Peace Corps essays. Bring your resume and essay with you! Make sure to sign up for this event at here.

State Department, Peace Corps Joint Info Session
2015-02-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Learn about rewarding opportunities with the U.S. State Department and Peace Corps during this panel discussion. Bring your questions for Ambassador Ian Kelly and your friendly Peace Corps representative, Kera Halverson.

2015 Student Organization Fair
2015-02-04 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Kohl Center
The Student Organization Fair is an interactive fair for students to find out information about and make connects with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) that align with their interests.
Becoming a member of an RSO will also help you build lifelong friendships and enhance your academic experience. The fair is at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and is located in the Kohl Center.
All students can attend the fair –just remember to bring your Student ID!

Career Ready Workshop Series (A Double Header)
2015-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
PrepShop I: Pre-Internship Fair PrepShop, Feb. 3, 2015, 4pm-5pm, Middleton Bldg. Presentation Room (1st Flr.)

Planning for a gap year before applying to law schools or looking to gain work experience this summer with an internship? Start preparing for these opportunities by attending the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s Career and Internship Fair Prep/Workshop. This PrepShop will focus on tips to help boost your resume as well as maximize your time meeting with future employers. In addition, there will be an opportunity for each participant’s resume to be professionally reviewed. This event will take place in the Middleton Building Presentation Room on February 3, 2015 from 4:00-5:00 pm, just in time for this spring’s Career and Internship Fair on February 5 from 4:00-8:00 pm! All undergraduates are welcome, registration (at information@prelaw.wisc.edu) is required.

PrepShop II: Internship Searches 101, Feb. 3, 2015, 5pm-6pm, Middleton Bldg. Presentation Room (1st Flr.)

Looking for information on how to find internships that will help you on your path to law school? This Prepshop will provide an overview of where to look for internships to build your law school application portfolio. We will also discuss ways to tailor your resume for internship search success. All undergraduates are welcome. Registration is preferred (at information@prelaw.wisc.edu).

Chicago-Kent Open House
2015-01-31 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | llinois Institute of Technology: Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W Adams St, Chicago, IL, United States
We invite you to join us to learn about two of the most important aspects of your law school experience: the actual classroom interaction with faculty and your community of student peers. Both will have short- and long-term impacts on your career success.
Register to attend Chicago-Kent’s January Open House on Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All prospective students are invited to attend.
During the morning, you’ll meet members of our nationally recognized faculty and see them in action as you attend three law school mini-classes. The afternoon features breakout sessions with current students. Admissions staff members, career service strategists and financial aid counselors will also be available to answer your questions.
Visit our website for a detailed open house agenda and the preliminary mini-class schedule.
Questions?
Contact the Office of Admissions at 312.906.5020 or admissions@kentlaw.iit.edu

The LSAT Gear up Event
2015-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Middleton Build Presentation Room, 1305 Linden Dr., Madison, WI, United States
Come learn tips on how to prepare for the LSAT, how to set a study schedule, and what to expect on the day of the exam.

Public Service Fair
2015-01-29 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Union South-Varsity Hall
The Public Service Fair is an bi-annual event that hosts over 70 representatives from non-profit organizations and governmental agencies to showcase their current volunteer, internship, and/or employment opportunities.
Students might also be interested in attending a pre-fair meetup on how to represent volunteer work on their resume. This meetup will take place on Tuesday, January 27 at 4:00 in the Morgridge Center for Public Service.
Questions? Contact John Mleziva, Letters and Science Career Services, jmleziva@wisc.edu, 608-890-2294
or
Megan Miller, Morgridge Center for Public Service, megan.miller@wisc.edu, 608-262-8446

Webinar: Expert Advice
2014-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Expert Advice as You Plan for Law School and a Legal Career
Two highly experienced pre-law advisors will share their insights based on practicing law and advising thousands of students about legal careers and the law school admission process. Topics include: steps you can take to learn about legal careers; factors to consider whether to attend law school; how to prepare for law school; and how to become a successful applicant for admission and scholarship assistance. Hillary Mantis, Esq. is pre-law advisor at Fordham University. Her multi-faceted career includes experiences as director of law school career services, practicing attorney, legal career consultant and author. Gregory Shaffer has counseled thousands of prospective law students during his career as Coordinator of the Pre-Law Advising Office in Letters and Sciences at the University of Maryland. Prior to his current position, he served as a judicial clerk in Baltimore and practiced corporate law.

Webinar: Careers and Opportunities for Attorneys
2014-11-05 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Career Options and Market Outlook for Attorneys
Learn about the skills that lawyers use, career options in the law, hiring and compensation data for new lawyers, and assessing the value of a legal education. The featured presenter is Amee McKim, Director of Legal Recruitment with Duane Morris, a 700-attorney law firm headquartered in Philadelphia. Ms. McKim is a frequent writer and lecturer on legal recruitment issues and she has been actively involved as a leader within the National Association for Law Placement (NALP). Prior to her current position, Ms. McKim served as Director of Lawyer Recruiting and Development at Hunton and Williams LLP in Richmond, Virginia, Associate Dean of Professional Development at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and as an attorney in private practice.

Webinar: Insider's Guide
2014-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Insider’s Guide to Gaining Admissions and Scholarship Aid at U.S. Law Schools
Join two veteran deans of admission with a combined 40 years of experience at a cross-section of US law schools for an in-depth look at how law school admission committees evaluate applications for admission. The featured presenter is Anne M. Richard, who has served as dean of admissions at the University of Virginia School of Law, George Washington University Law School, and George Mason University School of Law. In her current position as chief executive and consultant at AMRichard Prelaw and Educational Consulting, Ms. Richards assists clients with an array of services surrounding the law school admission process. She will be joined by Charles Roboski, who has served as director or dean of law admissions at six law schools, including Michigan State University College of Law, Notre Dame Law School, and the Ohio State Moritz College of Law.

Webinar: Crafting a Personal Statement
2014-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Crafting a Winning Law School Personal Statement
In addition to describing the application-review process, presenters will provide a series of recommendations for crafting a winning personal statement. The featured presenter will be Mike Spivey, a veteran law school professional who has helped lead the admissions and employment efforts at Vanderbilt University Law School, Washington University Law School and the University of Colorado Law School. Mr. Spivey has counseled thousands of students through the admissions and scholarship processes. As founder and partner of Spivey Consulting Group, he and his associates provide clients with a range of tailor-made services and strategies for gaining admission to law school.

MAPLA/MALSA Webinar
2014-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Join an event co-hosted by the Midwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors (MAPLA) and the Midwest Alliance of Law School Administrators (MALSA) which involves an in-depth discussion of the law school admissions process. Representatives from institutions such as Cincinnati, Marquette, Michigan State, Illinois and Purdue will be answering questions.

Webinar: Cracking the LSAT
2014-09-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Cracking the LSAT: Tips for Maximizing Your Score on the LSAT
Gain helpful insights and suggestions for achieving your best score on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). The featured presenter will be John Rood, president and founder of NextStep Test Preparation. He will discuss skills that the examination seeks to measure; strategies for maximizing performance; and creating an effective LSAT prep plan.
