Past Pre-Law Events

The Graduate School Process - September 13

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
7:00 p.m. Alumni Lounge, SJU

Minnesota Law School Forum - September 14

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
5:00 p.m. Gorecki 204, CSB

Practice LSAT- September 17

This session will simulate the LSAT testing conditions used at test centers. One of the Pre-Law Advisors will administer this test to give students an opportunity to "experience" the LSAT. You will obtain the answer key and be able to compute your test score. This is a great way to learn about the test and how you might do!

Saturday, September 17, 2010
8:00 a.m. Registration; Test Starts Promptly at 8:00 a.m. Test ends ~ 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $3.00
Location: HAB 107, CSB

How to Register: You can register for the Practice LSAT at Career Services - CSB Center (Academic Services Building) or Career Services - SJU Center (Mary Hall 25). Payment can be by cash or check. Limit: 30 students - first come-first serve!

Deadline to register: Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011.
Questions? Contact Mary Harlander-Locke ([email protected]

Creating Personal Essays for your Law School Application

September 28, 4:30 p.m., ASB 222, CSB

October 18, 4:30 p.m., ASB 222, CSB
October 26, 4:30 p.m., Gorecki 240, CSB

This session will discuss tips and strategies to create an effective personal essay for your law school application.  els Ylitalo '01 attended Yale Law School and he and his wife (CSB alum) are now working in Connecticut.  Nels will share info about his experiences.

Graduate/Professional School Fair

October 12 , 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , U of MN - Coffman Union

This fair offers the opportunity to talk to reps from over 40+ law schools as well as to attend seminars on topics related to graduate school preparation.

Participating Organizations

Your 1st Day in Law School: What's It Like?

Janurary 31,  7 p.m., Gorecki 204, CSB

This session will simulate what a typical law school class is like. Some preparation will be required prior to the session. Deadline to register: Friday, Jan. 20, 2011. Register by emailing Mary Harlander-Locke ([email protected]) of your intention to participate.

Applying to Law School: What You Need to Know

March 21, 4:30 p.m., Gorecki 204A, CSB

Pre-Law Advisors will share information to help you learn about the law school application process.

Practice LSAT - March 24, 2011

This session will simulate the LSAT testing conditions used at test centers. One of the Pre-Law Advisors will administer this test to give students an opportunity to "experience" the LSAT. You will obtain the answer key and be able to compute your test score. This is a great way to learn about the test and how you might do!

8:00 a.m. Registration; Test Starts Promptly at 8:00 a.m. Test ends ~ 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $3.00
Location: Simons 340, SJU

How to Register: Register in Career Services (CSB or SJU) by March 22 with your payment (cash or check).
Deadline to register: Mar. 22 , 2011 
Questions? Contact Mary Harlander-Locke ([email protected]

Careers in Law

March 27, 7 p.m., Gorecki 204A, CSB

Alum panel members will disucss their background and involvement with careers in law. The session concludes with the opportunity to talk informally with the panel.