Law School Forums are held in major cities throughout the United States to give prospective law students an opportunity to talk personally with representatives from ABA-approved law schools. If you are thinking about law school, Law School Forums are an excellent resource for you. Most people spend from several hours up to an entire day at a forum. If you plan ahead, you will get the most out of your forum experience (PDF). This allows time to attend live workshops as well as time to talk with law school representatives. Prelaw advisors and LSAC Candidate Services representatives are also available to answer your questions on-site. Regardless of your age, background, and goals, the forums can help you answer important questions, such as:Law School Recruitment Forum Cities
SUMMER PRELAW PROGRAMS OPEN TO ALL.Tuition and fees vary but oftentimes tuition and fees are about $1000/week with travel and room and board extra. One exception is the Charles Hamilton Houston Law School Preparatory Institute. Houston area sophomores should check out the University of Houston Prelaw Program Initiatives.
SUMMER PRELAW PROGRAMS FOR MINORITY OR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS. These programs usually offer some of the following: no tuition and no fees, free room and board, payment of some travel expenses, and a weekly allowance. These programs usually last three to six weeks in the summer but there are some one to three-day programs (not necessarily in the summer).
APPLICATION AND HOUSING ADVICE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS
APPLY EARLY. Early applications oftentimes have an advantage
WHAT IF YOU MISS THE DEADLINE? A phone call should tell you how strict the deadline is.
HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS. If your prelaw summer program does not provide housing, call or visit the college housing offices to check out the dorm situation, both university-owned dorms and privately-owned dorms. Also check the local and campusl newspapers, During the summer, some fraternity houses and some sorority houses rent out rooms at a reasonably rate. Also check out campus ads.
