Law + Business
If your background is in business and the idea of working in the corporate world excites you, join us to learn more about what lawyers do in corporate roles. We’ll have two of our professors explain how businesses rely on legal expertise to achieve their goals. The Law + Business program offers, not only comprehensive education in the intersection of law and business, but also exciting internship and externship opportunities.
Our Law + Business Sneak Peek will be Wednesday, February 25th at 6:00 pm CT.
Discover Days
students a chance to sit in on a class, talk with Admissions, Career Development and current students, and also take a tour of the building. Here are the upcoming dates:
Friday, February 20th — 1:30 - 5:00
Monday, March 2nd - 9:00 - 12:30
Friday, March 27th - 1:30 - 5:00
Friday, April 17th - 9:30 - 12:00 (no class is available for this one)
Students can register for these events or schedule an individual visit at this link: https://law.unl.edu/schedule-visit/
Professional School Visit
(In Person) UNL Law – Thursday February 26, 12:30-2:30pm
To learn more and sign up to meet with a Professional School Visitor, email ProfessionalSchoolVisitsandMockInterviews1@bookings.nebraska.edu
Pre-Law Workshop
Get to Know the LSAT
Wednesday February 4, 4-5pm LLS 221
Pre-Law students of all grade levels are encouraged to attend this presentation on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Topics covered will include an overview of the exam and its sections, how to best prepare for the exam during your undergraduate education, practice LSAT opportunities, and timing of the test with law school admissions cycles.
Leadership Opportunity – University Conduct Board
The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards is seeking faculty, staff, and students to volunteer as members of the University Conduct Board. Board members receive training and serve on conduct boards for cases as their time permits throughout the year. Please visit this website for more information.
FREE Practice LSAT Opportunities
Testmasters is offering free LSAT workshops in February and April, and a free practice LSAT in April for UNL students. Please see the attached flyers for information or to register!
Pre-Law Study Abroad Opportunity
Czechia: Justice, Legal Systems, and Law Enforcement – May 2026
The Honors Program is offering a new study abroad program this year, in tandem with the College of Law. All students are welcome, but it’s an especially great fit for Pre-Law students!
Pre-law study abroad opportunity “Czechia: Justice, Legal Systems, and Law Enforcement” in May
• Take a comparative look at the legal system, justice system, and law enforcement of the Czech Republic and the U.S. All majors are welcome!
• Earn 3 UNL credits and ACE 9, traveling 3 weeks from May 10-30, 2026, leaving 2.5 months for other summer courses, jobs, internships, etc.
• Most weekday mornings will be spent in the classroom, while afternoons will be spent exploring beyond the classroom. Meet legal professionals and visit the Czech Parliament, Constitutional Court, and the Public Defender of Rights Office. Visit museums, restaurants, chateaus, gardens, castles, breweries, and more.
• Live in the vibrant, walkable college town of Olomouc and spend a few days in Prague, the beautiful capital nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires.”
• Palacky University has a long history of collaboration with the University of Nebraska. This undergraduate program will run in tandem with the Nebraska College of Law, providing opportunities to network with law students and faculty.
• Program leaders: Dr. Joann Ross has a J.D. and a PhD in History, and Rebecca Baskerville has extensive experience with global learning.
• The total cost for everything is estimated at $7,871.17.
Next steps:
• Questions? Contact Dr. Ross or Rebecca.
• Financial Assistance: Apply by February 15 for Global Experiences scholarships.