Pre-Law Advising

Pre-Law Advising

There is no single path that will prepare you for a legal education. Students who are successful in law school, and who become accomplished professionals, come from many walks of life and educational backgrounds.

American Bar Association

Pre-law students

Just beginning to think about a career in the law?  This section includes resources that will help you to learn about the different fields of law and what it's like to work as a lawyer.

Pre-law student club

Decided that you're going to attend law school?  This section provides information on how to make the best of your time as an undergraduate, including information on internships, student organizations, and other opportunities.

Pre-law panel

Applying in the near future or just planning ahead?  This section breaks down the law school application process and provides detailed information on each of its component parts.

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Pre-law advising is open to all students, regardless of their standing or major. The pre-law advisor and staff provide guidance on the law school admission process and legal careers to all °®¶¹´«Ã½ students and alumni. Anyone with an interest in law, whether just beginning to explore or already working on law school applications, is welcome to visit the office and participate in pre-law events. 

Students who are interested in learning more about the legal profession and/or being advised on the law school application process are encouraged to declare their interest by submitting the . The pre-law concentration complements your existing major's degree plan, which gives you the flexibility to pursue your academic interests while preparing for law school. After you submit the form, a concentration will be added to your student record and you will be added to the pre-law listserv. 

Keep in mind that the pre-law concentration is an educational goal—not a major or particular program of study. There are no specific courses required for admission to law school, nor is there a suggested major. By declaring the pre-law concentration, you are simply noting that you may want to pursue law school. You can have the concentration removed from your record and your name taken off the listserv at any time by emailing prelaw@binghamton.edu.

Faculty, staff, and alumni interested in joining the pre-law listserv may do so by filling out , which will allow them to receive important updates about events and other opportunities.

Pre-Law Staff

Events

Jan
27
Mon
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Emory Student Center, Atlanta GA 30322
Monday, January 27, 2025, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. EST Emory Student Center Atlanta, GA 30322 Event Type: JD Recruitment Event

Please contact Carol Riddock, ccomrie@emory.edu with any questions.

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Jan
28
Tue
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Logan Hall, Tuskegee AL 36088
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6 to 8 p.m. EST Tuskegee University Logan Hall Tuskegee, AL 36088 Event Type: JD Recruitment Event

Please contact Tammy Laughlin, tlaughlin@tuskegee.edu with any questions.

The event is from 5:00 - 7:00 PM CT

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Jan
29
Wed
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Harbert Family Recruiting Center in Jordan Hare Football Stadium, Auburn Univeristy AL 36849
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 1 to 4 p.m. EST Harbert Family Recruiting Center in Jordan Hare Football Stadium Auburn Univeristy, AL 36849 Event Type: JD Recruitment Event

The event is from 12:00- 3:00 PM CT. Please contact Debra Armstrong Wright, dza0011@auburn.edu with any event questions.

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Jan
30
Thu
1:00pm - 4:00pm
751 Campus Dr W, Tuscaloosa AL 35401
Thursday, January 30, 2025, 1 to 4 p.m. EST Student Center Ballroom 751 Campus Dr W Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Event Type: JD Recruitment Event

The event time is from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT. Please contact Brandon Wingler, brandon.wingler@ua.edu with any questions.

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Jan
31
Fri
2:00pm - 4:00pm
University Conference Center (Building 22), Pensacola FL 32514
Friday, January 31, 2025, 2 to 4 p.m. EST University Conference Center (Building 22) Pensacola, FL 32514 Event Type: JD Recruitment Event

Please contact Charlie Penrod, cpenrod@uwf.edu with any questions.

The event time is from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. CT

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Feb
7
Fri
10:00am - 3:30pm
975 Bascom Mall, Madison WI 53706
Friday, February 7, 2025, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST University of Wisconsin Law School 975 Bascom Mall Madison, WI 53706 Event Type: JD Recruitment Event

Please contact Erin Chuzles, chuzles@wisc.edu with any questions.

The event is from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT

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