Center for Pre-Law Advising

1st Year Drop-Ins
2019-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Drop-ins for first year students interested in learning about a career in the law field.

Fall LSAT Workshop Series – Part 2: Session 5
2019-11-12 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Registration coming soon
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising for our two-part series that will teach you how to study more effectively for the LSAT! CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell, a UW Law School graduate with 10 years of experience in the test-prep industry, leads all components of the series.
Choose one or both!

Part 1: LSAT 101 ** is a free event open to all students & alumni! It will take place on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:00-7:00PM in Ingraham 122 and will provide future test takers with an overview of the test (including the new digital exam format), and tips for effective preparation.
Part 2: LSAT Workshop is a 5 session course and is a primer designed for students & alumni who are planning to study on their own and want to understand the question types, how to put together a study plan, and learn some of the most high yield strategies for the exam through instruction. Sessions will take place on 5 Tuesdays: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 and 11/12 from 5:30-8:30PM, room 122 Ingraham. Cost for Part 2 is $100 (plus approx. $20 for materials).

A *limited* number of $100 scholarships are available for the LSAT Prep Workshop (please indicated in the Google Form if you would like to be considered for a scholarship).
**If you have not taken the LSAT before and are interested in registering for the full LSAT Workshop, we highly recommend you plan to attend LSAT 101 first.
Questions? Email CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell at janet.mitchell@wisc.edu

CPLA 1st Year Workshop
2019-11-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Chadbourne Hall, 920 University Ave, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Are you a first year student interested in a career in the law field? Come to the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s (CPLA) first year workshop to learn more about what different paths look like getting to law school!
Come join us on Friday, November 8th, in Chadbourne Hall, from 12:30-1:30pm
Please RSVP here

Fall LSAT Workshop Series – Part 2: Session 4
2019-11-05 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

1st Year Drop-Ins
2019-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | CPLA Office (Rm 205, Middleton Building), 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, 53706

Fall LSAT Workshop Series – Part 2: Session 3
2019-10-29 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Fall LSAT Workshop Series – Part 2: Session 2
2019-10-22 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Admissions Panel Discussion
2019-10-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Union South Industry Room, Madison, WI, United States

Law School Expo Breakout Session: Digital LSAT 101
2019-10-01 14:00 - 14:30 | Union South, Traditions Room, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
A brief orientation to the recent changes to the LSAT and where to find realistic digital practice materials.

Law School Expo Breakout Session: Financing Your Law School Education
2019-10-01 12:45 - 13:45 | Union South, Traditions Room, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Presented by nonprofit AccessLex
Discuss the costs of pursuing legal education, the financial aid application process for law school, and ways to be financially prepared to achieve your goals.

Law School Expo Breakout Session: Law School Application Bootcamp
2019-10-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Union South, Traditions Room, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53715, United States
Create a game-plan for tackling the application process from start to finish.

Law School Fair
2019-10-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Varsity Hall, Union South, 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

2019 Law School Expo
2019-10-01 08:30 - 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.

UW Law School Open House
2019-10-01 08:30 - 11:00 | University of Wisconsin Law School, 975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

CPLA 1st-Year Workshop
2019-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | 120 Middleton Building, 1305 Linden Dr, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Are you a first year student interested in a career in the law field? Come to the Center for Pre-Law Advising’s (CPLA) first year workshop to learn more about what different paths look like getting to law school!
Come join us on Tuesday, September 17th, in Room 120 Middleton Building, from 12:00-1:00pm
Please RSVP here

Summer LSAT Workshop - Part 2: Session 5
2019-06-25 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Registration has ended
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising for our two-part series that will teach you how to study more effectively for the LSAT! CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell, a UW Law School graduate with 10 years of experience in the test-prep industry, leads all components of the series.
Interested in learning more about the LSAT or taking our LSAT workshop?
Choose one or both!

Part 1: LSAT 101 ** is a free event open to all students & alumni! It will take place on Tuesday, May 21 from 6-7PM in Ingraham 122 and will provide future test takers with an overview of the test (including the new digital exam format), and tips for effective preparation.
Part 2: LSAT Workshop is a 5 session course and is a primer designed for students & alumni who are planning to study on their own and want to understand the question types, how to put together a study plan, and learn some of the most high yield strategies for the exam through instruction. Sessions will take place on 5 Tuesdays: 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25 from 5:30-8:30PM, room TBD. Cost for Part 2 is $100 (plus approx. $20 for materials).

A *limited* number of $100 scholarships are available for the LSAT Prep Workshop (please indicated in the Google Form if you would like to be considered for a scholarship).
**If you have not taken the LSAT before and are interested in registering for the full LSAT Workshop, we highly recommend you plan to attend LSAT 101 first.
Questions? Email CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell at janet.mitchell@wisc.edu

Summer LSAT Workshop - Part 2: Session 4
2019-06-18 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Summer LSAT Workshop - Part 2: Session 3
2019-06-11 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Summer LSAT Workshop - Part 2: Session 2
2019-06-04 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Summer LSAT Workshop - Part 2: Session 1
2019-05-28 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Summer LSAT Workshop Series – Part 1: LSAT 101
2019-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Attorney Networking Lunch
2019-04-30 11:30 - 13:00 | University Club, 803 State Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
CPLA will be hosting a networking lunch at the University Club on Tuesday, April 30th from 11:30AM until 1PM. Registration is required for this event. This luncheon will be a great opportunity for students considering a legal career to meet practicing lawyers from Madison, learn more about different practice areas, and practice interview skills. Please note that this is a professional, plated lunch and your commitment to your RSVP is expected and greatly appreciated. Click here to RSVP.

Behind the Curtain of Law School Admissions
2019-04-22 16:00 | Middleton Building, Room 120
Registration link coming soon.
Marquette Law’s Director of Admission and Recruitment Stephanie Nikolay is visiting on Monday, April 22 at 4:00 pm.
Join us and participate in a mock admission committee exercise – How do law schools make admission decisions? What does an application actually look like to the reviewer? What factors are important to making admissions decisions? Take a look behind the curtain. You’ll leave with tips on how to put together a stronger law school application.

Practicing Attorney Brown-bag: Rebecca Mackie
2019-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | 212 Middleton Building, 1305 Linden Drive, Madison, 53706, United States
Register for the event here
Do you want to be the lawyer who:

Enjoys helping a client draft a will?
Stays in close contact with clients and their families
Helps people make difficult financial decisions after the loss of a loved one?

If this is you, come to our Practicing Attorney Brown-bag April 17th with trusts and estates attorney, Rebecca Mackie! Brown-bag will take place in 212 Middleton Building.
Rebecca Mackie earned her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in May, 2012. Since then, Rebecca has practiced law with the Madison based law firm, Kohls and Associates LLC.

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 2: LSAT Workshop Session 5
2019-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Join the Center for Pre-Law Advising for our two-part series that will teach you how to study more effectively for the LSAT! CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell, a UW Law School graduate with 10 years of experience in the test-prep industry, leads all components of the series. The deadline to register for these events is Tuesday, February 5th.
Choose one or both! Register here.

Part 1: LSAT 101 ** is a free event open to all students & alumni! It will take place on Thursday, February 7 from 5:30-6:30PM and will provide future test takers with an overview of the test (including the new digital exam format), and tips for effective preparation.
Part 2: LSAT Workshop is a 5 session course and is a primer designed for students & alumni who are planning to study on their own and want to understand the question types, how to put together a study plan, and learn some of the most high yield strategies for the exam through instruction. Sessions will take place on 5 Tuesdays: 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26 from 5:30-8:30PM in 122, Ingraham Hall. Cost for Part 2 is $100 (plus approx. $20 for materials).

**If you have not take the LSAT before and are interested in registering for the full LSAT Workshop, we highly recommend you plan to attend LSAT 101 first.
Questions? Email CPLA Advisor Janet Mitchell at janet.mitchell@wisc.edu

Spring Break Law Experience & Advising Program (LEAP)
2019-03-19 - 2019-03-21 | UW Madison campus and the Madison area
Visit firms and learn more about practicing law during spring break!
Got plans for spring break? The Spring Break Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP) is a three-day program specifically designed to help undergraduate students explore their future interest in pursuing a career in law.
Apply for this FREE program and learn more about law school and what it means to actually work as an attorney. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from law students, law school staff, practicing attorneys, and UW advisors about different types of law, legal careers, the law school application process, and develop tools to determine whether becoming a lawyer is the right path for you.
We are looking for 10-12 undergraduate students who are willing to commit a portion of their spring break THIS March to exploring law through trips to local firms and the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a visit to the UW Law School, and networking opportunities with staff and other UW alumni. The application to apply for this opportunity is live now! Additional details can be found below.

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 underrepresented students of color as well as students from first-generation, rural, and low-income 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: February 11, at 5:00 PM
This Spring Break Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP) is co-sponsored by the Center for Pre-Law Advising and SuccessWorks at the College of Letters & Science and you can apply now by clicking here! Students from ALL Schools and Colleges at UW-Madison are eligible to apply.Questions about this program or the application process? Reach out to Caroline Fuchs, Assistant Director of the Center for Pre-Law Advising at caroline.fuchs@wisc.edu.

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 2: LSAT Workshop Session 4
2019-03-12 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 2: LSAT Workshop Session 3
2019-03-12 17:30 - 20:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States

LAW SCHOOL VS PUBLIC POLICY GRAD PROGRAMS: HOW DO I CHOOSE?
2019-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Sewell Social Sciences Building, 1180 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Rescheduled from 1/30/2019:
A panel of law and policy professionals in fields such as health, environment, and immigration will discuss:

How they made the choice between getting a law school or public policy degree
How their educational backgrounds have informed their perspectives and how they approach their work
How law and policy work overlaps

Hosted by the Center for Pre-Law Advising, the La Follette School of Public Affairs, the Center for Law, Society & Justice, and SuccessWorks. Location: 5206 Sewell Social Science
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View the event flyer.

Spring LSAT Workshop Series - Part 2: LSAT Workshop Session 2
2019-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | 122 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
