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If you are interested in pursuing law school and exploring careers in the legal field, then you have arrived on the right page. Deciding to attend law school and pursue a career in law is a significant decision that goes along with much reflection, time, research and money, so whether you are a prospective student, current student or alumni, we will help you jumpstart your legal career journey.

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What to do over Winter Break as a Pre-Law Student

Winter break is a welcome pause in the academic year—a time to rest, recharge, and reconnect with family and friends. But it can also be a valuable opportunity to take small, intentional steps toward your law school goals. Whether you …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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Navigating the Law School Admissions Process as a First-Generation Student

Kirti Kaur, VU ’25, Yale Law School Class of 2028

No woman in my family had gone to college, let alone attempted to apply to law school. As a first-generation student beginning the law school admissions process, I believed a …

By Kirti Kaur
Kirti Kaur
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Is Law School Right for You?

Do you want to be a lawyer? This can be a difficult question to answer, and might feel too overwhelming to know at this current point in your life. While others might have known they wanted to be lawyers ever …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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Pre-Law Resources

Below are a list of a summer programs that are here to help students from underrepresented backgrounds prepare for law …

Why a Gap Year?

A gap year isn’t just about taking a break; it’s about investing in yourself. Due to …

LSAC (short for the Law School Admission Council) is a website and service that provides many essential resources for pre-law …

Letters of recommendation are an essential part of your law school applications. Not only will they add life to your …

If you want to hit the ground running and determine if law school might be right for you, take a …