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.
"Entitled and Allowed to Vote"
The Constitution + Our Voting Rights
September 12th 5:00-6:30pm
In honor of Constitution Day, join us for a Non-Partisan Conversation regarding voting and how the Constitution affects our voting rights
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
Pursuing a legal education is a big decision. What is law school like, and are you doing it for the right reasons? What’s it like to be a lawyer, and how can law school help you achieve your goals? Moreover, how can you achieve a sense of belonging and confidence among your peers and at your school? During this special event, experts from the legal community will answer these questions and more.
Who Should Attend: This event is free and open to all, but is most relevant to students starting law school in August 2025.
How to Register: Registration will open in early September
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
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 this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
The LSAT is a high-stakes assessment, and anxiety associated with the pressure of performing well on the test is normal. How can you maintain mental wellness during this stressful time? In this special event, we will discuss the importance and value of the LSAT and the typical prep cycle, but we also review best practices for maintaining mental wellness in the face of these obstacles, stressors, and burdens.
Who Should Attend: This event is free and open to all, but is most relevant to students starting law school in August 2024.
How to Register: Registration will open in early September.
Tate Grand Hall
45 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30602
The goal of the Law Fair is to provide information concerning the various law schools to all UGA students, alumni and college students from the surrounding area. Below is a list of schools participating in the 2023 Law Fair.
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.
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
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. This is a virtual forum for those who cannot attend the in-person trip on October 6.
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
Curious about the laws that help keep your personal data private while online? Wondering how organizations prevent data breaches and cyber attacks? You won't want to miss this simulated law class!
Join New York Law School (NYLS) Professor Michael Pastor as he introduces students to the central concept of data protection and the protection of computer systems and explores the legal landscape surrounding these issues.
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
Your personal statement rounds out your law school application with critical information about you: It shows who you are as a person, a student, and a future lawyer.
At this virtual event, learn how the personal and optional statements can help you put your best foot forward in your law school application. Come meet with our admissions team to hear their insights and their best advice for crafting powerful statements.
The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law will be hosting our in-person annual Open House and Law Admissions Workshop on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law 1 North Front Street, Wade Auditorium, Memphis, TN 38103 Thursday, October 26, 2023
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 this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex.
The Multicultural Pre-Law Society is holding an information session with Isiah Robinson (C'11), a lawyer at Chambliss Law, Chattanooga.
If you are interested in...
-Learning about how to leverage your Sewanee education on your journey to a legal career
-Having an idea of what the path to the legal field could look like
-Discovering the reality and expectations of being a lawyer
-Creating a connection with an alum in a field of interest
Then join us on Monday, November 6th, at the Ayres Multicultural Center from 6 PM to 7 PM.
Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8uWxCO4ZFofC8aAg-pDfJ_QL2U87awFS8ftO4DUBQNMHrhg/viewform
Pizza and other refreshments provided!
We’re hosting a (Virtual) Open House for Prospective Students on Tuesday, November 28, at 5:30-7PM ET. Please help us spread the word!
Our faculty, staff and students will talk about a variety of topics, including Outcomes (career services and bar preparation), Experiential Learning (clinics, externships and co-curricular activities), and Student Life. Registration is now open!
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is excited to invite you to the 9th Annual Pathways to the Legal Profession Conference. This event will take place virtually on Saturday, March 2nd from 11:00AM-2:00PM CST. Please register here by Thursday, February 29th to reserve your spot. *The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will send the Zoom link to the email address that you provide on the registration page in advance of the virtual Conference.*
Pathways to the Legal Profession is a virtual conference designed for prospective law school applicants who do not have a familial relationship to the legal profession or who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the field of law. Over the course of the Conference, participants will learn about the myriad pathways to becoming a lawyer from current students, receive tips and tricks for mastering the LSAT from a professional LSAT instructor, and hear about the various opportunities available to law students within Northwestern’s Bluhm Legal Clinic. Participants also will receive a comprehensive overview of the law school application process.
Launched in 2016, the Pathways Conference is an annual event founded by students at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. The 2024 Pathways Conference is hosted in partnership between the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid.
For questions about Pathways to the Legal Profession, please email diversity@law.
Event: 9th Annual Pathways to the Legal Profession Conference
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM CST
Location: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is designed to measure the skills necessary for success in law school and beyond — so, when you prepare for the LSAT, you’re also preparing for your future career in law. In this event, we present a comprehensive overview of the LSAT and LSAT Writing. You’ll gain insights into the format of the test, understand the different question types and how to approach them, and get guidance on how you can begin to prepare, strengthen these core skills, and build test day confidence. Those planning on starting law school August of 2024 or later are urged to attend. Please note that this event is held at 2:00pm ET.
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. Attendees can follow up this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA! – the Education Network at AccessLex. Please keep in mind that this webinar takes place at 6:00pm EDT.
In this event, you’ll learn the ins and outs of your next big step: law school. How can you spend your “0L” summer getting ready? What can you do to prepare yourself cognitively, emotionally, and financially for the fall semester, and what expectations should you set for yourself? Those who are planning on attending law school by August of 2023 are urged to attend. Please note that this event is held at 2:00pm ET.
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 this event with free financial coaching, lessons, and events through Ask EDNA! – the Education Network at AccessLex. Please keep in mind that this webinar takes place at 8:00pm EDT.
From July 8-9, 2023, Barrier Breakers®, Inc. is hosting its 2nd Annual Break Into Law Conference, a free and virtual conference with a mission to help BIPOC, first-generation, and other marginalized students and professionals break into the legal field. This is a great opportunity for prospective law students to meet professionals in the legal field, and take advantage of other networking opportunities! At this year’s conference, we will have 13 BIPOC-filled panels discussing topics ranging from how to pay for law school to the LSAT to what makes a strong law school application!
They will also be hosting a Law School Fair with a variety of law schools including Yale Law School, Baylor Law, and Florida State University College of Law, among others. Virtual exhibitor booths will give students the opportunity to meet one-on-one and message admissions officers at schools that they’re interested in learning more about. Students will also be able to build out their profile with their resume to share directly with the admissions officers.