Center for Pre-Law Advising

"Writing Personal Statements for Law School Applications"
2016-11-04 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Writing Center (6171 Helen C. White), 600 N Park St, Madison, WI, 53706
Join the Writing Center for a workshop designed to help students applying to law school with their personal statements. Register at the link below:
http://www.writing.wisc.edu/Workshops/Application_LawSchool.html

Personal Statement Drop-In Advising
2016-11-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2016-11-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2016-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | CPLA Office (Rm 205, Middleton Building), 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, 53706
If you are applying to law school this cycle and working on your personal statement, drop by the CPLA office on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00 for a conference. Please bring either an electronic or hard copy of your draft or outline.

Drop-In Advising Hours: CPLA
2016-11-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2016-11-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Middleton Building, Rm 155
Come meet with an advisor for any questions you may have.

Personal Statement Drop-In Advising
2016-11-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2016-11-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2016-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | CPLA Office (Rm 205, Middleton Building), 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, 53706
If you are applying to law school this cycle and working on your personal statement, drop by the CPLA office on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00 PM for a conference. Please bring either an electronic or a hard copy of your draft/outline.

Drop-In Advising Hours: Rm 160
2017-01-23 12:15 - 16:00, 2017-01-30 12:15 - 16:00, 2017-02-06 12:15 - 16:00, 2017-02-13 12:15 - 16:00, 2017-02-20 12:15 - 16:00, 2017-02-27 12:15 - 16:00 | Middleton Building, Rm 155
Stop by with pre-law questions for Michelle!

Drop-In Peer Advising Hours: CPLA Office
2017-01-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-02-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-02-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-02-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-02-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | CPLA Office (Rm 205, Middleton Building), 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, 53706
Stop by and meet with a peer advisor to answer your pre-law questions!

Spring Public Service Fair
2017-01-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Union South (TITU)
Join the Morgridge Center for Public Service for their spring Public Service fair! Students will have the chance to connect with over 60 local, state, and national nonprofit agencies. Chat with representatives to find opportunities that match your interests, major, and career goals!
The event will also include two info sessions:

Teaching English Abroad: 4:00-4:45 PM
Careers in the Nonprofit Sector: 5:00-5:45 PM

For the full list of attending organizations, click HERE.

Spring Career and Internship Fair
2017-02-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Kohl Center
Come to the Kohl Center to speak with employers seeking students to both fill summer internships and entry-level positions! Bring your resume and dress professionally. Visit BuckyNet to RSVP and to learn more.
For the full list of attending organizations, click HERE.

Information Session at Dejope Hall
2017-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Dejope Hall, 640 Elm Drive, Madison, WI, 54706, United States
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising at Dejope Hall Friday, February 3, 2017, for information on the services we provide!

Law School Application Boot Camp
2017-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Room 120, Middleton Building, 1305 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Learn about the law school application process and get tips and advice from CPLA director Sherri Charleston!

Florida State College of Law Interviews
2017-02-16 09:00 - 16:00 | CPLA Office (Rm 205, Middleton Building), 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, 53706
The Florida State University College of Law is consistently rated highly in terms of job placement, due to its extensive alumni network and central location. Lydia Florence, FSU’s Enrollment Management Specialist, will be in the Middleton Building (on UW-Madison’s campus) on February 16, conducting personal interviews to answer any questions that prospective students may have. She will also be representing FSU Law the following day, February 17, from 1:00-2:30 PM at UW-Madison’s Pre-Law Diversity Day.
To schedule an interview, or learn more, click HERE.

Wisconsin Statewide Pre-Law Diversity Day
2017-02-17 09:00 - 14:30 | UW Law School, 975 Bascom Hill
Law schools, the legal profession, and our wider communities benefit significantly from the unique experience and perspective that diverse students bring to the study and practice of law. Join the University of Wisconsin-Law School for a program that will provide important practical information and resources tailored to the particular issues and concerns faced by diverse students considering careers in the law. This event will bring together students, advisors, and admissions representatives to discuss applications, trends, and opportunities in legal education. Specifically tailored to advisors and diverse pre-law students from Wisconsin and neighboring states, the event will help attendees gain a better understanding of both the admissions process and the study of law.
The day will include a discussion on law school admission in Wisconsin (featuring University of Wisconsin and Marquette University Law Schools), breakout workshops for students and advisors, and lunch during a mock law school class. Afterwards, admissions representatives from law schools around the country will be on hand to meet with advisors and students during the Law School Fair.
Visit the WI Pre-Law Diversity Day website for more information, or register HERE.

Personal Statement Workshop with Chapman University Law
2017-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Education Building, L151
Join Pre-Law Society & Chapman University for a Personal Statement Workshop this Saturday in the School of Education Building, Room L151. Grace Alcantara, an admissions counselor at Chapman University, will be providing her insight about how to write an effective Personal Statement to those planning to apply to law school. You do not need to register or be in Pre-Law Society to attend; all are welcome!
Click here to sign-up!

Lunch and Learn with 1L's
2017-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Room 120, Middleton Building, 1305 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Enjoy lunch while chatting with current 1L students about their law school experiences!

Information Table at Rheta's Market
2017-02-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Rheta’s Market
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising at Rheta’s Market (located inside the Chadbourne Residential College) on Friday, February 24, 2017, for information on the services we provide! Student advisers will be at a table during the lunch hour to answer questions and give information on the Center.
