Pre-Law Advising
Events and Opportunities
Announcements
In Their Own Words
Choosing a law school is an important and difficult decision. So we have gathered a group of Brown Alumni that have been in your shoes and they have shared their real experiences at top tier law schools.
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.
November 19, 2024: Virtual AMA - Application Components
University of Cincinnati Law will be hosting a Virtual AMA Application Components webinar. Interested students can register here.
November 20, 2024 6:00 - 7:30 pm EST: Logical Reasoning LSAT Workshop
TestMasters is offering a FREE virtual Logical Reasoning LSAT Workshop. The workshop will be conducted by Rachel Sheffield, a veteran TestMasters instructor with an official LSAT score of 177 and over 20 years of LSAT teaching experience. Attendees will be challenged with a series of difficult LSAT questions and Rachel will demonstrate the most effective methods for tackling them. Register in advance for this meeting: https://www.testmasters.net/workshop/5293
November 21, 2024 6:30 -8:00 pm: virtual Patent and Intellectual Property Law Attorney Panel
Panelists:
David Bomzer, Partner, Cantor Colburn, LLP, discussing patent prosecutions & transactions
Richard Kurz, Partner, Haug Partners, LLP, discussing patent litigation
Brendan O’Dea, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson, discussing the new patent bar (may be taken prior to attending law school)
Lynn Russo, Ph.D., Associate, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, discussing patent litigation from the perspective of someone with an advanced science degree in Biology and Molecular Genetics
Audrey Trace, Associate, Leason Ellis, discussing trademarks and copyrights
February 21-23, 2025: S&A Law Offices International Arbitration Moot Court Competition
The MCC at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, is hosting the 3rd RMLNLU - S&A Law Offices International Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2025. The competition is scheduled to be held in physical mode at the university campus in Lucknow from 21st- 23rd February 2025. You can find more information here.
Opportunities
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.
All Students: Duke Undergraduate Law Review Submissions
The Duke Undergraduate Law Review has announced a call for submissions to their Spring 2025 print journal. The Duke Undergraduate Law Review (DULR) is committed to promoting innovative and incisive scholarship from undergraduate students nationwide. We welcome scholarship on all topics that provide a robust legal argument. To be considered, writers must be undergraduate students or recent college graduates. The link to submit pieces is here: https://forms.gle/o7vkw6WTsCAgKjyA7. The deadline is Monday, December 23rd, 2024 at 11:59 pm. If accepted, their editing team will work diligently with writers through each editing round until publication.
All Students: AccessLex Admission Innovation Project
AccessLex newest grant initiative is currently seeking letters of inquiry from potential applicants. The program supports and funds efforts by law schools to implement and assess novel approaches for selecting first-year students. Visit their website for more information and to apply.
All Students: Virtual Webinars from AccessLex
AccessLex is offering free, live webinars led by a team of admissions and financial aid experts, where you can gain insights into choosing the right law school, navigating the application process, and exploring the most effective ways to finance a legal education:
Tuesday, November 19 at 3:00 pm ET: Paying for Law School
Wednesday, November 27 at 8:00 pm ET: The Hidden Costs of Law School
Thursday, December 5 at 8:00 pm ET: Projecting Your Law School Return on Investment
Tuesday, December 10 at 12:00 pm ET: Applying to Law School: A Strategic Approach For Underrepresented Students
Fairleigh Dickinson University Undergraduate Politics and Law Journal:
FDU Undergraduate Politics and Law Journal is currently accepting submissions for its third annual publication.Students can only submit one article. The article must focus on a contemporary political and/or legal matter, but they are open to a variety of disciplines, research methods and analysis (i.e., historical, sociological, quantitative, etc.). Students can find detailed information regarding our submissions on their website. The deadline for submission is Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. The selected authors will receive acceptance letters by Friday, November 29, 2024.
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