Fairs

Minneapolis Idealist.org Graduate School Fair
Tuesday, October 9th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota

Graduate and Professional School Day
(Note: this fair is very law school heavy)
Thursday, October 18th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota

Third Annual Upper Midwest Law Fair (UMLF)
Saturday, October 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hamline University School of Law in Saint Paul, MN. The UMLF is hosted by the four Minnesota law schools: Hamline Law, University of Minnesota Law School, University of Saint Thomas School of Law, and William Mitchell College of Law. At this time, seventeen law schools plan to attend!

Workshops & Events

Cracking the LSAT: A Webinar
Thursday, September 27, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST
This webinar will provide a highly informative overview of the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Topics to be covered in this webinar include:

  • The importance of the LSAT and why law school admission committees rely on it
  • The structure and content of the test
  • Skills that the LSAT will assess
  • Test preparation methods
  • Recommendations for creating an LSAT prep plan

The featured presenter for this webinar is John Rood, founder of NextStep Test Preparation. This webinar also will include remarks from Wayne Hutchison, Director of Admissions at MSU College of Law.  View LSAT 101 details. (PDF) Click here to register (please click on the “registration” tab).

Crafting Your Best Personal Statement: A Webinar
Wednesday, October 17, 7:30 p.m., EST
This webinar will provide key insights about the role of the personal statement in the law school admissions process.  The presenters also will offer a range of recommendations and discuss common mistakes made by applicants.  Three actual personal statements will be reviewed and critiqued.

Columbia Law School Information Session
Thursday, October 18th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Buntrock Commons 146

University of Minnesota Law School Information Session
Thursday, October 25th, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Buntrock Commons 144
Come hear Ole alumnus Nick Wallace '02 (Director of Admissions) discuss the law school application process, and his advice for Oles who are either considering applying, or are in the application process. Get insider advice and insight - Ole to Ole!

Information Session:

Minnesota Attorney General
Monday, October 1st, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Buntrock Commons 144
The Minnesota Attorney General will be recruiting on-campus for their Consumer Analyst full-time opportunity. To see the complete job description, please login to Ole Career Central. A resume, cover letter, and unoffical transcript is due to Ole Career Central by 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, October 13th.

The University of Chicago - The Law School
University of Michigan Law School - Michigan Law
University of Pennsylvania Law School - Penn Law
University of Virginia - School of Law
Thursday, October 25th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Carleton College, Leighton 304

Writing the Personal Statement
Thursday, November 1st, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Buntrock Commons Viking Theatre
Presented by Professor Jim Farrell

Creating a Road Map for College Freshmen and Sophomores Who Are Considering Law School: A Webinar
Thursday, November 1, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., EST
This webinar will offer a series of helpful recommendations for college freshmen and sophomores who are considering law school.  The presenters for this informative webinar include two highly experienced prelaw advisors who will offer:

  • Suggestions for choosing courses in preparation for law school
  • Recommendations for evaluating whether a legal career is right for you
  • Advice for when to apply for admission
  • Insights regarding the financial aspects of earning a law degree and financing a legal education

There will be a 15-minute Q & A session after the 45-minute presentation. View webinar details. (PDF) Register Now.

Legal Career Options and Market Outlook - A Webinar
Wednesday, November 7, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., EST
This webinar will provide helpful information for anyone interested in learning more about career options for attorneys. Topics will include:

  • fundamental skills involved with legal careers
  • career paths of law school graduates
  • hiring and compensation data and trends
  • the importance of assessing the financial aspects of law school

The keynote presenter will be Amee McKim, a former vice president of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) and current Director of Legal Recruitment at a 700-attorney law firm.

There will be a 15-minute Q & A session after the 45-minute presentation. View webinar details.  Register Now.

Pre-Law Walk-In Hours
Fall semester date/time TBD
Harry C. Piper Center for Vocation and Career, Tomson 270
Need help with the law school search, or finding a law-related job or internship? The pre-law peer advisor has walk-in hours every Tuesday and Thursday this semester to answer any law-related questions.