University Pre-Law Services
Office of Advising Support, Information and Services
Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs

Welcome to University Pre-Law Services
Our new offices are in Park Shops
Come visit our new location

Pre- Law Services at NC State offers, guidance, information, and support to those seeking information regarding law school and the process of applying to law school. The adviser works directly with current students and alumni as they, research this field of study; make decisions regarding LSAT preparation, develop their interests regarding law school; engage in decision making about schools to consider; and coordinate and manage the application process.

The coordinator advises the Pre Law Students Association and supports this group to develop specific pre-law programming. All workshops are designed for interested students as a place to research their interests and decide if law school is the right direction for them to take.

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Fall 2009 Meeting Schedule
Pre-Law Services and the
Pre-Law Students Association(PLSA)

This year most PLSA meetings will be held in Park Shops (#33) 210, 2nd floor of the (unless otherwise noted) at 7:00p.m.

Events in brief for Fall Semester:
See details under each date. Programs may be subject to change. You are advised to review this information the week before the event unless the statement "event confirmed" is listed.

• August 31, Monday: Showcase of All North Carolina Law Schools. Law School Admissons Officers will provide a panel discussion regarding the application process, question and answer session will follow the presentations. Event Confirmed

• September 15, 5:30pm Tuesday "Developing Yourself as a Strong Law School Applicant" This session is designed for students who have not met with the Pre-Law Adviser, first year, sophomores, new transfer or others who have not met with the Pre-Law Adviser. Event Confirmed. Once you have attended an information session please complete the following survey: http://ceres.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/Form.cfm?testID=8674

• September 21, 7:00pm Monday "Developing Yourself as a Strong Law School Applicant" This session is designed for students who have not met with the Pre-Law Adviser, first year, sophomores, new transfer or others. Once you have attended an information session please complete the following survey: http://ceres.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/Form.cfm?testID=8674
  Event Confirmed

• October 1, 7:00pm Thursday "Ethics, Integrity and Issues of Academic and Non-Academic Misconduct" The discussion will provide individuals whose plans may include law school with an in-depth review regarding how integrity, ethical judgment or issues of misconduct are viewed by the University, within the application process, in law school, and as an individual takes the next step of taking the Bar Exam and practicing law. How to avoid having to address these issues in the application process, how to address appropriately and potential repercussions of inaccurate disclosure. This session is designed for all who are considering law school from first year to seniors. Flyer for event.
  Panel: NC State Office of Student Conduct, Student Legal Services, Law School Member of the ABA Misconduct Committee, and the NC Board of Law Examiners. Event Confirmed
• October 19, Monday, "How to make yourself a Strong Law School Candidate" Designed for all students who have not met with the adviser and especially for first and second year students. Once you have attended an information session please complete the following survey: http://ceres.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/Form.cfm?testID=8674
• November 3, Tuesday, Law School Fair, Workshops begin at 11am with fair beginning at 12:30pm
  
• November 9, Speakers Series on Constitution Day with Campbell Law School at Campbell Law School, 7pm. Event Information.
  
  
  Events at Local Law Schools and on Campus
  
  Temporary Positions at local Law Firms
  When these positions are open again we will post the recent information as a pdf document. Interested persons should review the pdf documents and contact the law firms directly.
  Stuart Law Firm - Position open effective May 19, 2009
  Howard, Green and Moye - position filled
  Raymond Taylor - position filled
  Lynch and Eatman - position filled
  
  Upcoming Events, Announcements, & Meetings - Fall 2009
  
  "Developing yourself as a strong candidate for Law School”. Information sessions schedule follows. Each event will be held in the Park Shops.

Very important for first and second year students and transfers students
Please open, set to handout style and print the powerpoint. This information will be reviewed and discussed with the Pre-Law Adviser at the meeting. This session is extremely useful for any student considering law school as the next step after graduation. The session is directed at the skills, knowledge and strategies needed to develop oneself as an excellent candidate. Very important for first and second year students and transfers. If you have not met with the Pre-Law adviser this session will guide you through planning your academic and personal plans.Once you have attended an information session please complete the following survey: http://ceres.cals.ncsu.edu/surveybuilder/Form.cfm?testID=8674

Monday, August 31 - Annual Showcase of All North Carolina Law Schools.
A special opportunity to meet and interact directly with representatives from Campbell, Charlotte, Duke, Elon, UNC, North Carolina Central, and Wake Forest.

Time and Room: 7:00pm Room, 210 Park Shops Check North campus map for building #33. Parking can be found at the Dan Allen Deck, the Visitor Pay lot, and Pay lot behind Brueghers on Hillsborough Street.

The law schools will offer information unique to their schools, and will provide insight into questions about scholarship, faculty and other recommendations, and personal statements. This session is as important for first year students as for those who are about to enter the application process.

A free Kaplan and Princton Review Prep course may be offered as a drawing to any student who is a dues paying member of Pre-Law Students Association for fall 2009 and in the candidate pool for the 2010 or 2011 calendar year. Must be present to win and used during 2009 calendar year..

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Community Engagement and Volunteer Opportunities locally and internationally with Pre-Law Students Association:
Each Wednesday from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 the association volunteers at the Clothes Closet located in the First Baptist Church, 99 Salisbury Street.
If you are interested in participting contact Lana Layton.
Spanish Speaking Volunteers Needed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Free Rice:
Join your friends and family and support the World Food Programme to feed the world's hungry and needy. Share this site with your friends and learn new vocabulary words as you collect grains of rice to feed the world. Only proves one small action can make a difference in the lives of many.

Millennium Speaker Series - 2008-2009
January 26, Former President Bill Clinton, Reynolds Colisseum.

Society for Politics, Economics, and the Law (SPEL) at NC State.
The Society for Politics, Economics, and the Law is an open forum designed to provide a new set of intellectual opportunities for students interested in the interdisciplinary study of these fields. We welcome all students regardless of major, to enjoy speakers, debate hot topics, and share ideas with us. Contact information: Michael Hedgepath.

Appointments and Requests to be added to Pre Law Email Listing:
Please, in all email correspondence put the word "law" in the subject and include all of the following in the email: your full name, major and classification. All interested students are encouraged to contact the Pre Law Adviser, contact information below, to request their names be added to this list.
Appointments can be scheduled throughout the semester using the following number. 919.513.1723

CLEO - Council on Legal Education Opportunity
(A Thurgood Marshal Legal Educational Opportunity Program)
The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year for pre law students beginning from the time they enter college until the time they are ready to attend law school. Students are encouraged to visit the CLEO site and review the many programs designed to provide information and strategic planning for law school. Many of these programs provide information on LSAT preparation, navigating the Application Process (ASAP), learning about law schools and what skills are needed to be both a successful candidate and a law school student. w.
See "Other Events" for NC Law Schools Open House dates and Visitation Days.

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