Pre-Law Advising

Events and Opportunities

View announcements, events hosted by Pre-Law Advising at Brown, and explore our curated selection of additional external events and opportunities including fellowships and internships.

Announcements

Our Events

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.

External Events

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.

July 29: Using Optional Essays to Strengthen Your Law School Application

Optional essays are often overlooked, but they can be an important tool in your law school applications. These prompts provide an opportunity for them to share important aspects of your background, experiences, perspectives, and personal journey that may not be fully reflected elsewhere in your application.

In this webinar, LawHub will explore the purpose behind optional essays and discuss when — and why — you should consider writing them. Attendees will learn how to approach these essays with authenticity, reflection, and strategic intent, whether they are addressing diversity or overcoming challenges, explaining application circumstances, or highlighting experiences that have shaped your path to law school.

Join this session to gain practical guidance on crafting compelling optional essays that add depth to law school applications, strengthen an applicant’s overall narrative, and help admission committees better understand who they are.

Register for Using Optional Essays to Strengthen Your Law School Application on LawHub’s website.

 

August 4: Webinar - Projecting Your Law School Return on Investment

Whenever you make a big investment like attending law school, it's important to understand what you're planning to get out of it. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will discuss how to calculate your law school return-on-investment using your total projected borrowing and potential starting salary, with tips on how to optimize your return as a student. Attendees can follow up on this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex. Register for Projecting Your Law School Return on Investment via AccessLex’s website.

 

August 5: Preparing for Law School: Application Info Session for Prospective Students
Applicants are encouraged to RSVP by Friday, July 31, 2026. The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University invites students considering law school to attend their upcoming information session, "Preparing for Law School: Application Info Session for Prospective Students."

This program is designed for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing a legal education and learning more about the law school application process. A guest speaker from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) will discuss the resources and tools available to help applicants navigate each stage of the admissions process. Register for Preparing for Law School: Application Info Session for Prospective Students here.

 

August 12: Wash U Law School Information Session

Join the Wash U Law School Admissions team to learn more about the school, special programs, and the application process. 

Register for the Wash U Law School Information Session via Handshake.

 

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. Register on the University of Colorado Boulder’s website here.

Opportunities

July 31. 7Sage Fellowship Program 

Applications are now open for the 7Sage Fellowship Program, a fully funded 12-week fellowship designed to support aspiring law students as they prepare for the LSAT, strengthen their law school applications, and build meaningful connections within the legal community.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

Program Dates: September 7 – November 28, 2026

This opportunity is intended for students with demonstrated financial need. Applicants must have an approved LSAC fee waiver to be eligible.

Fellowship Benefits Include:

  • Full Scholarship Participation
  • Two weekly LSAT classes led by expert instructors
  • Admissions guidance on personal statements, resumes, and application strategy
  • Access to law students, attorneys, and admissions professionals
  • One-year 7Sage Live subscription
  • A supportive cohort of future legal professionals

Apply for the 7Sage Fellowship Program via 7Sage’s website.

 

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.