The majority of Pre-Law Advising events and programs are offered during the early stages of the application process in the fall term. These events are open to everyone but would be especially informative for seniors and alumni who are currently applying to law school and juniors who plan to apply in the near future. 

February 18, 5:30pm. Conversation with Deborah Witzburg, Inspector General of Chicago. We will be hosting a conversation with Brown alum, Deborah Witzburg, where she'll share first hand insights into oversight work, government accountability, and building a career in public service.  You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain personalized advice. Please RSVP to receive the zoom link.

Events hosted by other organizations are listed for your information only and do not represent an endorsement by Brown or the Pre-Law Advising office. All times are in Eastern standard unless otherwise noted.

April 27th, 7 p.m. Public Interest Law Information Session at Stanford Law. Please join the Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law to learn more about careers in nonprofit and government work. The Levin Center provides career advising, student mentoring groups, pro bono projects opportunities, curricular offerings and more with the goal of preparing students with the skills and tools for public interest work. Levin Center staff will be joined by current public interest law students who will also share their perspective. To register please visit the Stanford Public Law Info Session website.

Apr 28, 2026 03:00 PM Out, Proud, & Law School Bound? A Guide to Law School & Beyond for LGBTQ+ and Ally Prospective Law Students Considering whether to apply to law school can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially for LGBTQ+ students navigating unique experiences, expectations, and challenges along the way. Join us for an energizing conversation designed for prospective students considering a legal career. 

Together, we'll explore:

• What it means to pursue a legal education through an LGBTQ+ lens.
• What you need to know about preparing for law school.
• How to navigate the admissions process.
• Ways to find community and mentorship along the way.

Whether you're just starting to consider law school or getting ready to apply, this session will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take the next step, with the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association as your partner in the process. Please register via this Zoom link.

Moderator: Mari Nemec, Advocacy Counsel, National LGBTQ+ Bar Association

April 29, 2026 12:00 PM. Webinar - Personal Finance for First-Generation Students. First-generation students begin their legal education from various starting points academically, professionally, and financially. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will present money scripts that impact decision-making and actions you can take as a first-generation student to confidently earn, borrow, spend, protect, and save money. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex. Register through AccessLex’s website.

May 29 and May 30. Ms JD May 2026 Application Accelerator. Unlock the secrets to a standout law school application with our FREE Application Accelerator. This immersive two-day virtual conference is designed to give you the edge you need in the competitive admissions process.

The Application Accelerator will take place from 12:00-3:00pm ET on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30.

Don't just apply - accelerate your path to success. Join us and take your first step toward your future in law!

This free conference is open to anyone. Register via this link.

May & June 2026. Harvard Law School Junior Deferral Program Virtual Q&A. Join them for an overview of the JDP application process, followed by Q&A with a J.D. Admissions Office staff member. Register here for the May 2026 JDP session or the June 2026 JDP Session.

September 2-30. University of Colorado Law School’s Mini Law School: A Constitution in Crisis. This five-week series kicks off Wednesday, September 2nd with Professor Jonathon Booth's discussion of the historical analogues of the current crisis.  Each week, a Colorado Law professor will present on a different topic, including:  

Defending Immigrants in Turbulent Times (Clinical Professor Violeta Chapin)

Tax Law as a Trojan Horse in the Current Constitutional Crisis (Professor Sloan Speck)

The Constitutionality of Trans People (Professor Scott Skinner Thompson)

and more!

Participants have the option of attending lectures in person in Boulder, Colorado, watching a livestream of the lectures on Wednesday nights, or watching a recording of the lecture on-demand.  

Registration closes August 31!  As an additional benefit, all participants in Mini Law School who apply to the University of Colorado Law School during the 2026-2027 application cycle will have their law school application fees waived.

Disclaimer: The listings here are provided as a benefit and a resource to students. Brown does not endorse or promote any particular third party entity’s program. The linked opportunities will take you to the third party provider’s website where you can obtain information about the specific program or opportunity. You can then determine on your own whether you are eligible and interested in applying or participating.

Posted 4/7/26

CLEO’s Pre-Law Summer Institute.  PLSI is CLEO’s flagship six-week Summer 1L preparation program, designed to equip students with the academic skills, discipline, and confidence needed to excel in law school and beyond. Many students who participate in CLEO programming—particularly those with marginal GPAs or LSAT scores—successfully gain admission to law school because of the preparation, structure, and support provided through PLSI.  While CLEO maintains academic requirements, we also recognize the challenges many students have overcome in pursuit of their legal education. The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, April 10, 2026. To apply please visit the CLEO Pre-Law Summer Institute website.

Posted 3/23/26

JD Network program

The JD Network is a selective, free program designed to connect exceptional students with top law firms before the traditional recruiting cycle. The program provides early access to networking opportunities with major law firms while offering substantial academic and professional support during the critical first semester of law school. The JD Network provides students with the opportunity to:

• Build relationships with top law firms before the traditional recruiting cycle.
• Receive select recruiting insights on how to apply and be selected for a big firm job.
• Receive structured academic support, including office hours, 1L outlines, and tutoring.
• Mentorship from top attorneys at participating firms.

This is a unique opportunity for students interested in large law firm careers to build connections early in their law school journey. Students can learn more by visiting their website. 

Job Opportunity: Susman Godfrey Litigation Analysts 

These positions work out of the firm’s New York office. This position is ideal for exceptional recent graduates who embody the qualities of all Susman Godfrey employees – curious, hardworking, driven by an ethos of excellence, and looking to contribute to the nation’s highest-stakes commercial disputes before attending law school.

Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law D.C. Leadership Academy 

The Leadership Academy inspires and prepares the next generation of leaders at the intersection of law and public policy and is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The program will be held June 2 through July 21 and the application is now available. Further information about the program and application can be found on their website. 

Yale Law School Launchpad Scholars Program 2026-2027 The Launchpad Scholars Program is designed to meet talented, prospective applicants where they are, provide the knowledge and skills they need to apply to and enroll in law school, thrive while there, and go on to become leaders in their chosen fields. At no cost, Launchpad provides participants with application and career readiness support, substantial LSAT preparation, attorney and law student mentorship, and other resources that will prepare participants to apply to any law school of their choosing. Please visit their website for more information.