The Writing Center is hosting a Pre-Law Personal Statement Workshop. We encourage students to register and attend for the workshop, especially if they are applying in the current cycle or plan to apply in the next cycle. Registration link: https://universityofalabama.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CUYqpXMEk6tKrs

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. 

Choosing a law school is an important decision that will impact your experience, money, and career. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will use XploreJD by AccessLex® to guide you through a list of factors to consider, such as law school costs, bar passage and job placement rates, and scholarship opportunities as you narrow down a list of schools that meet your needs and preferences.

A representative from Princeton Review will be our guest speaker. Princeton Review is a test prep company that provides many resources towards studying for the LSAT. This meeting will be a great opportunity to learn more about LSAT prep and the materials/courses offered through Princeton Review.

Once you’ve identified your target schools, being strategic and thoughtful in applying is the best way to increase your chances of receiving a law school acceptance letter. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will review the admissions landscape and the essential components of a successful law school application.

Once you’ve identified your target schools, being strategic and thoughtful in applying is the best way to increase your chances of receiving a law school acceptance letter. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will review the essential components of a successful law school application and share tips and strategies that can be utilized by historically underrepresented students to navigate the law school application process.

A little knowledge about the financial aid process and available options will go a long way in lowering your stress as you fund your legal education. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will discuss cost of attendance, the financial aid application process, and the types of aid available to law students.

Visit with representatives from various law schools (listed below) as they demonstrate how a law school admissions panel looks through applications and makes decisions on admittance.   University of Mississippi, SMU Dedman, University of Arizona, University of Tennessee, South Texas College of Law, High Point University School of Law

The Career Center will host a Resume Workshop for Pre-Law Students. Click on event to access registration link.

Representatives from Samford University – Cumberland School of Law will be visiting and giving information on their law school. This is a great opportunity to network with a nearby law school and learn more about their admissions process.

Harvard Law School provides unmatched opportunities to study law and related disciplines in a rigorous and collaborative environment. Harvard’s scope is measured in its unparalleled breadth and depth of courses and clinics, its wide array of research programs, its diverse student body drawn from across the nation and around the world, and its extensive network of distinguished alumni. We invite you to attend an information session hosted by Harvard Law School. 

A well-built budget is the best tool for making student loan refunds last all year, managing lifestyle and expenses, tracking debt, and planning for big expenses like the bar exam during law school. During this event, an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will walk you through how to build a budget that accounts for each of these items and more.

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.