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Spring 2013 Events
JANUARY
Justice Corp Informational
Date: Tuesday, January 29th @ 12:30pm
Location: URC -Fishbowl
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
FEBRUARY
Is Law School for Me?
Are you thinking about law school? This is a huge life altering decision which requires a lot of analysis. Learn how to decide what your future goals are and whether law school is the right fit for you.
Date: Tuesday, February 5th@ 5pm
Location: VKC 100
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
“Life as a Law Student: How to Survive”
Do you want to get the real deal on being in law school? Come get an insider’s perspective from current law school students on what law school is really like and how to survive it in this economy.
Date: Tuesday, February 12th @ 5pm
Location: THH 108
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
Understanding the Law Degree
Come learn about the many career opportunities that can accompany a J.D. We will discuss the different areas of law that lawyers practice as well as non-traditonal career options post-law school.
Date: Wednesday, February 20th @ 5pm
Location: THH 119
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
Tackling the LSAT
Join the USC Pre-Law Advising Staff for this frank discussion of the LSAT, strategies to tackle it, and what to do if your score isn't what you hoped. Current USC Gould School of Law students Morgan Smith, 3L, Deema Abini, 2L, and Pre-Law Advisor David Lourie will talk about their experiences and give honest advice unfettered by test prep companies or the law school industry.
Date: Tuesday, February 26th @ 5pm
Location: THH 108
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
Professional Communication
Come learn the most important skill you can develop for your career, professional communication. Learn how to effectively communicate with current and future employers and even your professors. Topics include working in an office environment, professional writing, public speaking, email etiquette, and networking. These strategies will help you succeed in your internships and future jobs and you can begin applying them today at USC.
Date: Wednesday, February 27th @ 5pm
Location: THH 119
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
MARCH
Gearing Up for the Law School Application Cycle: Junior Year Roundtable
If you are planning to apply to law school in the Fall, then this is a workshop you don’t want to miss. Come hear first hand from the pre-law advisors what you can do to ready for the upcoming admissions cycle. Topics to be discussed include:
● The Application Timeline
● LSAT/ CAS
● Letters of Recommendation
● Personal Statement
Date: Wednesday, March 6th @ 5pm
Location: THH 119
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
“Life as an Attorney” Panel
Are you interested in the legal profession but have never met an attorney before? Do you wonder what an attorney does on a day-to-day basis? If so, then come to the “Life as an Attorney” panel to hear attorneys from various different fields speak about their career!
Date: Wednesday, March 27th @ 5:30pm
Location: Leavey Library Auditorium
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
APRIL
Waitlisted
What does it really mean to be on a law school waitlist? What should your next steps be to get accepted? USC Gould School of Law 3L Morgan Smith will lead the discussion on strategies to improve one's standing on the waitlist and express continued interest while sharing her success story. The most competitive acceptances typically come from the waitlist, so this is your important opportunity to distinguish yourself from other applicants with polite persistence. Learn about letters of continued interest, submitting additional letters of recommendation, and looking for opportunities to add to yourself as a candidate.
Date: Tuesday, April 2nd @ 5pm
Location: THH 108
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
Making the Transition: Undergrad to Law School
The biggest mistake students make coming into law school is thinking that law school is a continuation of undergrad. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Come learn what law school is really like and learn effective strategies for making the smoothest transition possible to law school.
Date: Wednesday, April 10th @ 5pm
Location: VKC 109
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
Pre-Law Talk w/ David Kirschner (USC Gould School of Law Director of Admissions)
A candid talk with the Director of Admissions from USC. Learn what he looks for in a candidate and how to make your application stand out!
Date: Tuesday, April 23rd @ 5pm
Location: WPH 106
Please RSVP to prelaw@usc.edu
This Week's Events
Waitlisted Workshop
4/2 @ 5pm