This week is Career Fair! See below for more information about meeting companies and organizations looking to hire UNL students for internships and full-time positions. This week also sees some of your first exams of the semester. Remember, CAST - The Center for Academic Success and Transitions - is there if you need assistance building that test study schedule or fine tuning your study skills. Continue reading…
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Advising appointments are available for meetings via In-Person or Zoom. Visit the Student Success Hub to schedule an appointment with Carmen (you can see your assigned advisor in MyRED or the Student Success Hub). If scheduling an online zoom meeting, the instructions Continue reading…
Drop-in advising is great for short 10-15 minute questions about course information, grade option, completing forms and other things of that nature. Students should schedule an academic advising appointment to discuss degree plans and goal setting. Drop-in advising is available via zoom only Continue reading…
More details at: https://cas.unl.edu/drop-in-advising-schedule
Connect with employers and learn about internship and job opportunities! Students from all majors and class levels are welcome. Check out who's coming at https://go.unl.edu/fallucif. Continue reading…
The Pre-Law Club meets twice a month on campus for law-interested students of all majors and grade levels. Connect with fellow pre-law students, get study tips for the LSAT, hear from guest speakers, explore legal career paths, and learn about the law school admissions process.
• Introductory Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 24th @ 5:30p.m. in Burnett 107
• Field Trip: Discover Nebraska Law Days: Friday, Oct. 3rd, 1:30-5:00p.m.
• Guest Speaker: Rachel Smith, Nebraska College of Law Recruiter on Law School Applications: Wednesday, Nov. 19th @ 5:30p.m.
Join us on NvolveU to attend meetings, RSVP to events, and receive updates: https://unl.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/pre-law-club
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Connect with the Husker Vote Coalition and Becki Gaston-Wise, Chief Deputy Election Commissioner for Lancaster County Election Commission on Thursday, September 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center room 211. Continue reading…
Lincoln Pre Law Diversity Summit
September 24th • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather • 233 S 13th St #1900, Lincoln, NE 68508
Audience: For those thinking about applying to law school.
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Preparing for and Applying to Law School
Melissa McCoy, University of Nebraska College of Law and Barbara Kaye Wright, Creighton University School of Law Hear firsthand from Law School Admissions Staff (Creighton University School of Law and University of Nebraska College of Law) about the law school application and financial aid process and what you can do to prepare for both law school and the application process. Also learn how to prepare for the LSAT exam and the Personal Statement portion of the application.
3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Law Student Panel Discussion
A panel of current law students will discuss their law school application process and law school experience, provide advice from their perspective and answer questions for people considering law school.
3:45 to 4:00 p.m. Nebraska Legal Diversity Council
Meet Shawntal Mallory with the Nebraska Legal Diversity Council
4:00 Law Firm Tour
Sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Association. Registration online at web address provided.
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The Nebraska Coalition for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ) serves as the state advisory group overseeing Juvenile Justice policies in accordance with the federal Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). The NCJJ is dedicated to
strengthening Nebraska’s juvenile justice system by promoting fairness, addressing challenges related to detention, arrest, and status offenses, and ensuring equal treatment for all young people. Members are appointed by the NCJJ Chair. The Young Adult Subcommittee works to amplify youth voices and drive meaningful change in Nebraska's juvenile justice system. The Young Adult Subcommittee helps shape a system that better serves and supports youth in Nebraska. The young adult subcommittee has a 2 year commitment. Next Steps:
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The Nebraska State Legislature is now accepting applications for the 2026 Legislative Page Program. We are seeking motivated and responsible college students to assist with the upcoming session as pages. This role provides a unique opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience with Nebraska's legislative process while developing professional workplace skills. It is an excellent opportunity for students interested in politics, law, public service, and more.
Requirements:
Pages must be high school graduates who are currently enrolled in a Nebraska college or trade school with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. They must be able to work 20 hours a week during session. It is preferred that they work the same four-hour shift each day. The legislative session will begin January 7, 2026, and go through April of 2026. This is a paid position and you may also be able to receive credit hours through your college.
Applications are available through the Clerk of the Legislature's office, Room 2018, State Capitol, 1445 K Street, or online. A page applicant is encouraged to contact his or her home district state senator for a letter of recommendation. If you do not know who your senator is, please contact the Clerk of the Legislature's office for assistance or visit the Find Your Senator page and enter your address in the text box.
When you have completed the application, please submit it electronically or return it to:
Clerk of the Legislature
Room 2018
State Capitol
1445 K Street
Lincoln, NE
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The page application deadline for the 2026 legislative session will be October 13th at 5:00 p.m. The page selection committee will meet the following week to interview and select individuals to fill those positions to start January 7, 2026. Continue reading…
We're excited to kick off the semester with our first Husker Trade Talk of this fall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln featuring Kellie Meiman Hock!
Join us for a free lunch and a timely conversation with Kellie Meiman Hock, a senior counselor at McLarty Associates, former U.S. trade negotiator, and a leading expert in international trade, diplomacy, and global strategy, as we explore the state of play in North American ag trade, including an update on the upcoming U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) six-year review and how it might unfold.
Location: Dinsdale Family Learning Commons, RM 235
September 24th, 2025
• Arrival & Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
• Presentation: 12:00 p.m.
Interested in ag policy, economics, and global trade? Stop By!
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain real-world insights into how trade policy is shaping the future landscape of agriculture!
Please RSVP by visiting (not required to attend but helps with lunch count!): https://go.unl.edu/htt
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The Master of Arts in European Studies (MAES) program at Georgetown University is actively recruiting for its Fall 2026 entering class.
MAES is a professional, interdisciplinary MA program that offers students with strong foreign language skills and a deep affinity for Europe the opportunity to c Continue reading…
Lisa Kort-Butler, sociology, will give the talk, "Haunted: Uncertainty, Insecurity, and Fear of Crime," at 5:00 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center's Ubuntu Room (Room 202). The second talk of this year's CAS Inquire series will be livestreamed via Zoom. Continue reading…
My name is Yüksel Sezgin. I am a Professor of Political Science and Law and the Director of Syracuse University’s Pre-Law Program in Europe. I am pleased to announce that applications are now open for Summer 2026.
This 6-credit program offers an outstanding opportunity for undergraduates who are considering law school. Hosted at Syracuse University’s Center in Strasbourg, France, the program also includes travel to the Netherlands to meet with justices at the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice, as well as attendance at hearings of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
Students will study domestic, international, and comparative law; gain practical skills such as briefing cases—essential for law school success; and receive guidance on preparing strong law school applications. They will also meet with lawyers, judges, and prosecutors to learn firsthand about practicing law in diverse legal systems.
Program details are available at http://www.prelawineurope.org. I encourage you to share this opportunity with your students and encourage them to apply. Please also let them know they are welcome to reach out to me directly with any questions.
Spots are limited, so early applications are strongly recommended.
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