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

8th Annual Inter-Institutional
Law School Fair
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Fair runs from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Workshops begin at 11:00am.

Law School representatives and Commercial Vendors:
Registration form for Law School and Vendors.
Instructions for Mailing and Parking for the fair.

Parking information for law schools and visiting pre-law advisers with students. Parking for the event will be at a satellite lot with a shuttle provided beginning at 9:30am and running until 2:30pm. At the conclusion of the fair representatives will be returned to the lot.

Planning for Law School Workshops and Information Sessions begin at 11:00am (Information below)
Fair begins at 12:30pm and ends at 3:30pm

Location: Talley Student Center
Address: 2610 Cates Avenue, NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Mapquest: http://www.mapquest.com
Information 919-515-3138
Campus map for Central Campus Maps to the area.

Print this flyer and to post in your office or room.

Law Fair Schedule Information for fall 2009 will be available soon.
Registration for Law Schools begins at 9:45am

Review the Floor Plan and Table Numbers for Organizations

List of 2009 registered Law Schools
Link to All ABA Approved Schools

Law School Fair Information for Attendees:
No pre-registration is required.
This event is open to all persons whose interests include attending law school. Current NC State undergraduate and graduate students, and all interested alumni are welcome to attend the event. Members of the community and students from the universities and colleges in the surrounding area are also invited to attend. The Talley Center (Bldg 102) is located on the south side of the campus.

Students/Attendees: If you have specific questions about the fair, that are not answered on the website, please contact the Coordinator directly, please type "Law Fair" in the subject.

Parking:
Visitor Parking Information: All questions regarding parking for visitors can be found at visitor parking.

Registered Schools and Organizations: Parking information for law schools and registered organizations . Each registered school and organization has been mailed a parking pass and map to parking area for that day. This pass will allow the school/organization to park on campus in the Cates Avenue Deck the day of the fair. If you do not bring the pass you may still park in the Pay Lot of this deck.

Schedule for the day and information about workshops. All workshops will be held on the 4th Floor of Talley in the Blue and Brown Rooms beginning at 11:00 a.m.

• Writing Effective Personal Statements
• Financing Law School
• Recruitment of Underrepresented Candidates
  

Getting the Most of the Event:
You should see this event as similar to the LSAC Forums. Although there is no pre-registration required as there is for their event the other details on the handout are very useful. Some of the details on this form only apply to the LSAC forum but there are many suggestions that can be used at our event.

What to wear and What questions to ask:
The question has come on many email notes this week. Casual, neat, also known in circles as "business casual". Although this is not a job interview, you do want to be remembered. The impression you will make most likely will come from your astute, and well thought out, questions that capture the interest of the schools.

Print the complete list of questions and bring with you to the event. The following are sample questions for you to consider:

• What types of scholarships are available merit or need?
• What must a candidate do to qualify for merit based scholarships?
  
• For public schools, if scholarship is not immediately available does the school ever offer "in-state" tuition to out of state students during the second and/or third years?
• When could you expect to be notified?
• Does your school have any pre-entry or summer programs for students whose GPA/LSAT or other criteria might not meet your exact requirements?
• What is the difference in law school between and "externship" and "internship"?
  
• If an application waiver is given by a school can the candidate still apply on line using LSAC or do they need to complete the application directly with the particular law school?
  
• Does you law school have any clinical programs (areas of specialization) and how many students who have this area of interest are able to participate in the clinics?
  
• If the entering class is large is it divided into sections?
  
• When do you make offers of admissions (timeline)?
  
• What happens if I am offered the "wait list", when can I expect to be notified of any change in my status? How often should I contact the school? What other materials can help the law school move a candidate from the "wait list" to the accepted category?
  
• If I am accepted to another school, but wish to transfer what are the criteria you look for and how many transfer students do you take?
• Is there any particular advice they might provide for first and second year students in addition to working toward a strong grade point average?
  (Do not ask for the LSAT/GPA for a particular school as that information will be provided to you or can be researched on your own)
  
  Law School Registration Forms-
  Mailing and Parking Information Law Schools Registration Information for Law Schools
  Law School Registration Forms and Information
  *Pre-Registration Required is required for all law schools.
  REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR FALL 2009
  You can now fill in the form, print it and fax to our office.
  Please do so as soon as possible to ensure registration for Fall event.
  
  Instructions for Mailing and Parking for the fair.
  Parking information for law schools. Parking for the event will be at a satellite lot with a shuttle provided beginning at 9:30am and running until 1:00pm. At the conclusion of the fair representatives will be shuttled to the lot.
  
  For schools requiring a W9 Form for tax purposes, click here, scroll to Tax Information, and print form.
  
  If you have questions please contact the Coordinator directly.
  All information about parking and mailing found at the bottom of the page.
  
  Hotel information can be found at this site.
  
  If you have questions please contact the Coordinator directly. Campus map for Central Campus Maps to the area.
  If you plan to use Mapquest enter the following address
  2619 Cates Avenue, Raleigh NC 27695.