Center for Pre-Law Advising

Virtual Drop-in Advising
2024-11-21 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | 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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Limited Remote Operations
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03
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.

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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
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
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
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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Dane County Court Visit
2025-06-26 08:00 - 11:30 | Dane County Courthouse, 215 S Hamilton St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Are you interested in viewing a court case and learning more about courtroom etiquette? Visit Dane County Court with CPLA. We’ll start with a discussion on what to expect and spend the morning in court.
Plan to be through security and meet with CPLA staff in the lower level cafeteria by 8:30am so that we can view cases right when they begin.
Please wear business casual attire. The career closet has free professional clothes if you are a current student.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Visit
2025-09-08 10:00 - 13:00 | 16 East State Capitol, Madison, WI 53701, 16 East State Capitol, Madison, WI 53701, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising and the Center for Pre-Health Advising at the Wisconsin Supreme Court on September 8th! Attendees will hear oral arguments for a case involving business and health safety violations and a Justice’s post-argument presentation.

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2025 Law School Expo at UW-Madison
2025-09-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Varsity Hall, Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Save the date! The largest pre-law event of the year will take place September 18th, 2025. Includes a law school fair, breakout sessions on various pre-law topics, pre-law resource tabling, and an admissions panel. No registration required. More details coming soon.
Learn more about Expo

University of Chicago Law School Info Session
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
The Law School at the University of Chicago invites you to learn more about their program and the admissions process. You will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of a member of the Admissions team during this virtual information session.

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Virtual Drop-in Advising
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-22 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
The Center for Pre-Law Advising is hosting virtual drop-in advising this peak application season: October 1st through November 19th. Drop-in advising is open to all students and alumni, including first-year students.
Drop-ins Sign Up Form

Writing Center Workshop: Personal Statements for Law School Applications
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Online
Hosted by the UW-Madison Writing Center, 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!
Designed for those applying to law school! Co-sponsored by the Center for Pre-Law Advising.
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LSAT 101
2025-10-07 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 LSAT workshop series in October-November of this year and have not already attended an LSAT 101 event.
Cost: FREE
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM CST
Date: Tuesday October 7th
Location: VIRTUAL
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Law School: On Track to Apply?
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Planning on applying to Law School this Fall?
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising at this virtual session to learn how to:

Build a competitive application
Navigate waitlists and scholarship negotiations
Make informed decisions on school selection

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LSAT Workshop Fall 2025
2025-10-14 17:30 - 2025-11-11 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 2026 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 October 14-November 11
Session 1: Tuesday, October 14th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday, October 21st, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 3: Tuesday, October 28th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 4: Tuesday, November 4th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 5: Tuesday, November 11th, 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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UChicago Law School Info Session
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join the University of Chicago Law School for a virtual program information session.
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AccessLex Session: Financing Law School
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Join this session, co-hosted by AccessLex & the Center for Pre-Law Advising, to learn about paying for law school in the this ever-changing financial landscape. AccessLex will walk us through the basics of financing law school.
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Yale Law School Visit
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Grainger 1185
Join Miriam Ingber, Associate Dean for Admissions at Yale Law School, for a private in-person open house for University of Wisconsin – Madison students and alumni. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Yale Law School and their unique admissions process. There will also be lots of time for your questions!
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LSAT Workshop Spring 2026
2026-02-10 17:30 - 2026-03-10 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 2026 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 10- March 10
Session 1: Tuesday, February 10th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday, February 17th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 3: Tuesday, February 24th, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 4: Tuesday, March 3rd, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 5: Tuesday, March 10th, 5:30-6:30pm
Book purchase is not required. Materials, recordings, homework, & resources will be available via Canvas.
Save the Dates! Registration will open in January.
