Professor Mimi Glumac provides pre-law advising workshops for our students. You can access a previously recorded version of the presentation here as well as resources that will help you prepare and apply for law school.
Pre-Law Advising Workshop
Pre-Law Advising Resources
Northwestern LLSA has opened applications for its Pre-Law Scholars Program!
Selected scholars will receive a fully funded LSAT preparation course and will be paired with a law student mentor to support them throughout their journey.
The scholarship is open to all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.
LSAT test preparation
Many students find it helpful to have outside organizations help them prepare for taking the LSAT. There are a lot of great resources, especially the King Hall Outreach Program. Other resources include:
Law School Admissions Tests
Most universities require the LSAT: the law school admissions test. Here, you can find links to upcoming LSAT test dates, practice on prior LSAT tests, and order additional actual LSAT tests to practice on.
Law school application resources
Sign up for your Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
Your GPA and LSAT score are critical factors to use when determining which law schools to apply for:
In addition, your personal statement is important for showing law schools exactly who you are:
Helpful Tips for Writing Your Personal Statement
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
LSAC is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance law and justice by encouraging diverse, talented individuals to study law and by supporting their enrollment and learning journeys from prelaw through practice. LSAC provides products and services that support candidates and schools throughout the law school admission process, and innovative solutions to expand and diversify the range of prelaw students, enhance student outcomes in law school, and support legal professionals throughout their careers.