Looking to gain experience as a pre-law student? Attend these upcoming workshops to develop skills and plan for your involvement as your prepare to apply for law school.
Practice LSAT Test #68
Saturday, February 19, 8:45 am - 12 pm | Louise Pound Hall 27
Take this opportunity to practice taking LSAT under timed conditions. This practice exam will b in paper and pencil format, and not a digital format like the official LSAT exams. However, taking a practice LSAT under timed conditions will help you to practice your strategies and thought processes and hone your test-taking skills. Register here https://exploreregistration.unl.edu/
Legal History UCARE Project - Apply by February 15th!
"Petitioning for Freedom" is recruiting UCARE students for summer 22 and AY 22-23 to assist on our digital legal history project. We are working with thousands of habeas corpus petitions dating 1812-1924 that tell the stories of Black, Indigenous, immigrant, dependent, and institutionalized petitioners throughout the American West. Researchers will gain invaluable digital and legal history research goals and professional development mentoring. This opportunity is ideal for humanities and social science majors interested in racial and social justice careers that connect the past to the present for a more just and equitable future.
Interested students can review UCARE guidelines here: https://ucare.unl.edu/ and email Dr. Jagodinsky at kjagodinsky@unl.edu if they would like to apply.
Gaining Experience as a Pre-Law Student
Thursday, February 24, 4 - 5 pm | Love Library South 221
There are many ways to gain experience as a Pre-Law student, with opportunities on-campus, in the local community, and beyond. With so many options, it can be hard to know where to begin getting involved. Attend this workshop to reflect on which skill sets you would like to develop as a Pre-Law student and plan for you involvement as you prepare to apply to law school.
Law School Essay Workshop
Tuesday, March 1, 4 - 5 pm | Love Library South 221
This workshop will cover what law schools are looking for in personal statements and provide you with writing exercises to begin the process of developing your individual story in a strong and compelling manner. Co-presented with the UNL Writing Center.
Get to Know the LSAT
Thursday, March 10, 4 - 5 pm | Love Library South 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, practice LSAT opportunities, and timing of the test with law school admissions cycles.