Center for Pre-Law Advising

Mock Law School Application Review with Law School Admissions
2022-11-03 17:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

2022 Law School Expo
2022-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | 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 101
2022-09-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
LSAT 101
This one hour presentation is an introduction to what is on the Law School Admissions Test (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: Tuesday, September 27th 2022
Location: VIRTUAL (Zoom)
Registration is required, registration form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOpbG5u5n1NXcXRfDlgEGWfq62azSGupy9yaC3Pnj6VzkdkA/viewform

Application Bootcamp
2022-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Are you planning to apply to law school next fall?
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising Tuesday, September 20th for a crash course in building a competitive and effective law school application package.
Sign up for this Bootcamp if you plan on applying this 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 or recommendation, and addenda
• Navigating waitlists and scholarship negotiations after you apply
When: Tuesday, September 20th, 3-4pm CST
Where: *VIRTUAL* Zoom link will be provided to registrants
Deadline to register is Tuesday, September 20th at 12:00pm (noon) CST. Please use this link to register.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScF-BRwQc2OG8p57mlFGGfdtDIBFwS6eVr94pRfe6H_LyAuGQ/viewform

SOAR Incoming Student Sessions (Virtual)
2022-08-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-20 14:00 - 15:00 | WI
Pre-Health and Pre-Law @ UW-Madison: Intro Session & Community Building with Advisors
The Centers for Pre-Health & Pre-Law Advising at UW-Madison are here to help you explore and reach your healthcare and law career goals! We have 1:1 advising, online resources, experiential programming, and more – all with the goal of helping to increase access, equity, and diversity in these fields.
Join our advisors and other incoming first-year students to learn more about key resources. Virtual sessions will be held from 2-3pm on the following dates:

Wednesday, July 20
Thursday, July 21
Wednesday, August 10
Thursday, August 11

July 20 and August 10 are particularly focused on ensuring strong advising support and community among students from groups underrepresented and underserved in health and law, including BIPOC students, LGBTQIA+ students, students with disabilities, first-generation students, and students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. July 21 and August 11 are general sessions open to all interested students.

Register via the links above to attend the session that fits your schedule and goals! Questions? Please contact us at information@prelaw.wisc.edu or questions@pre-health.wisc.edu.

LSAT Workshop Series-Summer 2022
2022-05-24 17:30 - 2022-06-21 18:30 | VIRTUAL
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 2022 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 5/24-6/21
– Tuesday, May 24th – Session 1
– Tuesday, May 31st – Session 2
– Tuesday, June 7th – Session 3
– Tuesday, June 14th – Session 4
– Tuesday, June 21st – Session 5
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, additional asynchronous lessons, & resources will be available via Canvas.
Registration is required, please use this link (this registration form allows you to sign up for the LSAT 101, the LSAT Workshop, or both). Deadline to register is Monday May 23rd at Noon. Payment to be submitted via a separate form.

LSAT 101
2022-05-17 17:30 - 18:30 | VIRTUAL
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, but attendance is optional.
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Date: Tuesday, May 17th 2022
Location: VIRTUAL * Zoom link will be sent 1 day prior to the session *
Registration is required, please use this link (this registration form allows you to sign up for the LSAT 101, the LSAT Workshop, or both). Deadline to register is Thursday, May 12th at midnight.

Application Bootcamp
2022-04-28 15:00 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL
Law School Application Bootcamp
Are you planning to apply to law school next fall?
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising Thursday, April 28th for a crash course in building a competitive and effective law school application package.
Sign up for this Boot Camp 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 or recommendation, and addenda
• Navigating waitlists and scholarship negotiations after you apply
When: Thursday, April 28th, 3-4pm CST
Where: *VIRTUAL* Zoom link will be provided to registrants
Deadline to register is Sunday, April 24th at 11:59pm CST. Please register with this link.

LEAP
2022-03-15 08:00 - 2022-03-18 17:00 | WI
Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP)
LEAP is an application-based program with limited spots. Please visit this page of our website for more details.
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) and SuccessWorks. LEAP is designed to help undergraduate students explore their interest in pursuing a career in law. Apply for this FREE program and learn more about law school and what it means to work as an attorney! LEAP includes extensive advising support as well as programming like trips to local law firms and courts, visits to UW Law School and Marquette Law School, and networking opportunities with area professionals, UW alumni, and UW staff. Participants will learn from practicing attorneys, law students, UW career advisors, and others, about different types of law, career development, the law school application process, and how to determine whether becoming a lawyer is the right path for you.
LEAP will take place March 15, 2022 – March 18, 2022.
Click Here to Apply!
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 BIPOC students, LGBTQIA+ students, students with disabilities, first-generation students, and students from rural or 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 a 2.5, but exceptions may be granted based on extenuating circumstances or upward grade trends.
Application Deadline: Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 11:59pm
Decision notifications will be sent by Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 5pm.

Pre-Law Orientation Workshop
2022-02-17 15:30 - 16:30 | VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL
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!
REGISTER HERE by Wednesday, February 16 at 11:59pm.
You will receive the Zoom link the morning of February 17. Please check your email!

Application Bootcamp
2022-02-10 15:00 - 16:00 | VIRTUAL
Law School Application Bootcamp
Are you planning to apply to law school next fall?
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising Thursday, February 10th for a crash course in building a competitive and effective law school application package.
Sign up for this Bootcamp 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 or recommendation, and addenda
• Navigating waitlists and scholarship negotiations after you apply
When: Thursday, February, 10th, 3-4pm CST
Where: *VIRTUAL* Zoom link will be provided to registrants
Deadline to register is Sunday, February, 6th at 11:59pm CST. Please use this link to register.

LSAT Workshop
2022-02-08 17:30 - 18:30 | VIRTUAL
The Center for Pre-Law Advising is once again offering a 2-part LSAT series this spring!
Why 2 parts?
We used to start our LSAT workshop with an overview of what to expect on the exam, and found that some students were starting from square one, while others already know basic test facts and want to jump right into prep. We decided to break this workshop up so that the overview of what’s on the exam would be separate and optional, and open to any student or alumni.
Part 2: LSAT Prep Workshop
Cost: $100. Payment must be submitted by Monday, February 8th, 2021 at noon CST 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 can also 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.
Location: VIRTUAL * Zoom link will be provided to all that register *
Time: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM
– Tuesday, February 8th – Session 1
– Tuesday, February 15th – Session 2
– Tuesday, February 22nd – Session 3
– Tuesday, March 1st – Session 4
– Tuesday, March 8th – Session 5
*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 in between the live sessions*

Registration is required, please use this link to register. Deadline to register is Friday, February 4th at 12:00pm (noon) CST.

LSAT 101
2022-02-01 17:30 - 18:30 | VIRTUAL
The Center for Pre-Law Advising is once again offering a 2-part LSAT series this spring!
Why 2 parts?
We used to start our LSAT workshop with an overview of what to expect on the exam, and found that some students were starting from square one, while others already know basic test facts and want to jump right into prep. We decided to break this workshop up so that the overview of what’s on the exam would be separate and optional, and open to any student or alumni.
Part 1: LSAT 101
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Date: Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
Location: VIRTUAL * Zoom link will be provided to all that register *
We will cover what is on the exam, what to expect from the new digital test format, and what prep resources are available.
Registration is required, please use this link. Deadline to register is Wednesday, January 26th at 11:59pm CST

LEAP Applications Due
2022-01-30 | WI
Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP)
LEAP will take place March 15, 2022 – March 18, 2022.
Click Here to Apply!
Got plans for spring break? 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) and SuccessWorks. LEAP is designed to help undergraduate students explore their interest in pursuing a career in law. Apply for this FREE program and learn more about law school and what it means to work as an attorney! LEAP includes extensive advising support as well as programming like trips to local law firms and courts, visits to UW Law School and Marquette Law School, and networking opportunities with area professionals, UW alumni, and UW staff. Participants will learn from practicing attorneys, law students, UW career advisors, and others, about different types of law, career development, the law school application process, and how to determine whether becoming a lawyer is the right path for you.

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 BIPOC students, LGBTQIA+ students, students with disabilities, first-generation students, and students from rural or 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 a 2.5, but exceptions may be granted based on extenuating circumstances or upward grade trends.

Application Deadline: Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 11:59pm
Decision notifications will be sent by Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 5pm.

December LSAC Law School Fair (Online)
2021-12-04 13:00 - 18:00 | WI
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 application cycle, 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 12/2/21

Midwest Law School Virtual Fair
2021-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | WI
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm CST
Location: LSAC vFairs platform
Registration: Free (Click here for more info and to register)
*Please note: Students must be registered to attend an LSAC Digital Forum in order to participate in this event. Register for an LSAC Digital Forum here

Mock Application Review with Law School Admissions Panel
2021-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | WI
The Center for Pre-Law Advising (CPLA) will host a Mock Law School Application Review and 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. See Admissions Officers review and analyze sample law school applications.

Register here
** This event is especially recommended for students who plan to apply to law school in the next year or two. You’ll get an insider’s look by seeing sample student applications and hear how admissions officers interpret them and make admission decisions. **

Pre-Law Orientation Workshop Fall 2021
2021-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
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!
Friday, October 22
12:00-1:00pm CST
VIRTUAL — via Zoom
Register HERE

LSAT Workshop Series (Fall 2021)
2021-10-12 17:30 - 2021-11-09 18:30 | WI
LSAT Prep Workshop
Cost: $100. *A limited* number of $100 scholarships are available for the LSAT Prep Workshop (please indicate via the registration form 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 (5 live sessions plus asynchronous content)
Time: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM
– Tuesday, October 12th – Session 1
– Tuesday, October 19th – Session 2
– Tuesday, October 26th – Session 3
– Tuesday, November 2nd – Session 4
– Tuesday, November 9th – Session 5
(Optional) We also invite workshoppers to come to our free LSAT 101 session on October 5th for an introduction to the exam before the workshop starts. We will begin session 1 with the assumption that you are familiar with the overall format of the exam.
PLEASE REGISTER BY 12:00pm (noon) CST on Friday October 8th for the LSAT Workshop Series.
Registration is required, please register here.
We will use the Official LSAT Superprep book for in class activities (~ $20 on Amazon or similar)
Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Official-LSAT-SuperPrep-Champion-Prep/dp/0979305063

LSAT 101
2021-10-05 17:30 - 18:30 | WI
Location: VIRTUAL (Zoom)
An introduction to what is on the exam, what to expect from the take at home format, and what prep resources are available. This event is free and open to anyone who wants to learn more about the LSAT.
Register HERE by 12:00pm (noon) CST on Friday, October 1st

MAPLA Virtual Law School Fair
2021-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 | WI
Unlike the LSAC Forums which will be very widely attended, this virtual law school fair is designed for a smaller audience with more quality time and interaction with law school admissions representatives.

Location: Online via Handshake (https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/27632/student_preview)

Application Bootcamp Fall 2021
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
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
