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.

October 1: Finance Your Fall Activities: Budgeting & Saving

In this workshop, the Student Exploration team and the Financial Advising Team will cover how to budget your paychecks for both on-campus and off-campus jobs, methods for budget tracking, and answers to commonly asked questions. Register via Handshake.

October 1: I Know I'm Right: How Fundamentalism Perverts Politics and Religion

The Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, and the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy will host this lecture with New York Times columnist David French. Register via Events@Brown. 

October 1: Persistent Citizens: Pursuing Social Welfare Benefits in Brazil and Argentina

Join authors Rebecca Weitz-Shapiro (Political Science) and Matthew S. Winters (University of Illinois) for a discussion of their new book. Learn more and register on Events@Brown. 

October 2: Northeast Political Economy Conference (NPEC)

This is an interdisciplinary conference, with presentations from both political scientists and economists. Learn more and register on Events@Brown.

October 5: Career Exploration Conversation: Rohit Sachdev ’01, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

You are invited to a small group discussion with Rohit Sachdev ’01, Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. Rohit represents over 25 of the world’s leading renewables, energy storage and data center developers on project development and project M&A arrangements. Register via Google Form.

October 8: Dean's Fireside Chat: A New Era in the Persian Gulf: Understanding Rapid Changes to Societies, Economies and Geopolitics

Dean John N. Friedman will chat with Bernard Haykel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. Register via this form. 

October 14: Entertainment Law Panel

This panel of industry professionals will discuss their career insights, current trends in the industry, and strategies for navigating a career in entertainment law. Register via this Google form.

October 13: LSAC Digital Forum

Each year, LSAC Law School Forums serve as invaluable opportunities for aspiring law students to learn about law school and connect with law school representatives. By attending an LSAC Law School Forum — whether in-person or online — you’ll be able to connect directly with law school representatives from across North America, learn about financial aid and the law school admission process, and get answers to any questions you may have.

If you’re thinking about law school, we encourage you to attend one — or multiple! — of these engaging live events. Individuals interested in JD and LLM programs, as well as those who are considering law-related master’s degrees and certificate programs, are encouraged to attend.

• Meet with admission professionals from multiple law schools
• Attend live workshops where you can get your questions answered
• Learn about the LSAT® directly from LSAC’s test developers

Find out more and register via LSAC’s website.

October 15: A Talk with Dr. Paul R. Williams

Students interested in international law, human rights, conflict resolution, or related fields are invited to attend this hybrid program. You can either attend in person or via Zoom. Learn more and register via this form.

October 16-17: Pre-Law Application Accelerator

During this free, two-day virtual conference attendees will receive advice on how to stand out in the law school admissions process from law school admissions professionals, pre-law advisors, and industry leaders. Register via this form.

October 21: Career Day: Meet Attorney Etie-Lee Schaub!

Join the Washington Park Library for Career Day where you can meet Attorney Etie-Lee Schaub and learn about her inspiring career journey in law, education, and public service.

Attorney Schaub earned her B.A. from Macalester College, J.D. from Cardozo Law School, and M.B.A. from the University of Rhode Island. She currently serves as a Senior Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Providence, where her practice focuses on civil litigation, municipal law, appellate practice, and statutory interpretation and drafting.

Learn more about the event by viewing the Community Libraries of Providence website.

October 31: CLEO College Scholars Pre-Law Program (Virtual)

The Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) will host class-year specific workshops for those interested in considering or preparing for a professional legal education. 

• Freshmen & Sophomores — Road to Law School: An overview of the key components of the law school application process. Register on their website.
• Juniors, Seniors & Post-Grads — Jumpstart the LSAT: Understand the importance of systematic, timely preparation for the LSAT. Register on their website.

November 2 & 6: IDEAL information sessions

The IDEAL Program (Increasing Diversity in Education and the Law), a college-to-law-school pipeline program sponsored by Fordham University School of Law will be hosting two virtual IDEAL information sessions this semester. Register through the IDEAL website.

November 19: Free Fall LSAT Workshops (on Zoom) 

Join Instructor: Steve Hayden (15 yrs experience, 176 LSAT score) from 6:00–7:30 PM ET. Register via the Testmasters website.

November 21: CLEO College Scholars Pre-Law Program (In-Person)

The Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) will host class-year specific workshops for those interested in considering or preparing for a professional legal education. 

• Freshmen & Sophomores — Road to Law School: An overview of the key components of the law school application process. Register on their website.
• Juniors, Seniors & Post-Grads — Jumpstart the LSAT: Understand the importance of systematic, timely preparation for the LSAT. Register on their website.

July 17-19: The 2027 Annual Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair

The Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair is an annual gathering of LGBTQ+ and ally legal professionals featuring panels, networking events, and professional development sessions. Visit the LGBTQ+ Bar website to learn more and register. 

Publish your original legal scholarship in Columbia University’s Black Pre-Law Journal. Submissions may be submitted via this form. Submissions should be double-spaced in .doc or .docx format, follow Chicago-style citations, and range from 5 to 10 pages. 

Participate in The Hague Inter-University Law Debate Tournament (THIULDT) 2027. View this brochure to learn more and complete this form to register.

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.