Admissions Events Calendar

Prospective Student Events. Our upcoming events for prospective students appear below and are open to applicants, admitted students, and any others who wish to learn more about law school. To register for an event, click on the RSVP link corresponding to the event you plan to attend. Prospective student events are added and updated on an ongoing basis. Check back regularly. Events are subject to change.

Admitted Student Events. Admitted students have access to exclusive events that showcase the opportunities available to Southwestern community members. To RSVP for these events, admitted students may visit their "Welcome to Southwestern" Canvas page.

One-on-One Meeting. Complete this form to request a one-on-one conversation with an admissions counselor.

Event Recordings. Recordings of past virtual events can be found on our YouTube channel.

Prospective Student Events

Southwestern Law School's Admissions Office hosts a number of informative and interactive events for prospective students. We also participate in many other events hosted by law school consortia, LSAC, undergraduate schools, and other organizations. See below for individual event listings and check back regularly -- new events are added on an ongoing basis!

Bullocks Logo Admissions 101: Mock Admissions Committee
Monday, October 20, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. PT via Zoom

Join us for a virtual Mock Admissions Committee event, where prospective law students will step into the shoes of an admissions officer to evaluate real law school applications. This interactive session offers an inside look at the decision-making process and provides valuable insight into what makes an application stand out.

Bullocks Logo Southwestern Law Day 2025
Saturday, November 1, 2025
In-person event time: 9:45 - 2:00 p.m. | Virtual event time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. PT

Join us at our annual event specially designed for prospective students, where you'll have the chance to connect with current students, alumni, and faculty. Discover how our mission and values are designed to prioritize your success through a combination of hands-on training, challenging academics, and a dynamic, supportive community. The program features a presentation from three deans, a mock law school class with the Director of our Moot Court Honors Program, and a student experience panel where students and alumni will discuss the opportunities they embraced at Southwestern. In-person attendees will also have the chance to tour our academic and residential facilities and enjoy lunch with Southwestern community members.

Off-Campus Events

September

Seattle Law School Fair and Panel
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
In-person on the Seattle University School of Law Campus
REGISTER HERE!

The Connecticut Law Fair
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
The Boston Law Fair
Suffolk University School of Law
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
San Francisco Law School Fair and Panel
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST
In-person on the University of San Francisco Downtown Campus
REGISTER HERE!
Indiana University, Bloomington Law Day (MAPLA)
Indiana University, Bloomington Univ. Memorial Union
Monday, September 15, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Loyola Marymount University Graduate School Expo
University Hall, 1st Floor
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST
CSU Los Angeles Graduate School Fair
Main Walkway, outside of JFK Memorial Library, North Wing
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
Miami LSAC Law School Forum
Hyatt Regency Miami
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
REGISTER HERE!
CSU Dominguez Hills Graduate School Fair
LSU Ballroom
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST
San Francisco State University Graduate School Fair
Cesar Chavez Student Center
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST
Spelman College Law School Fair
Manley Student Center
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST
San Jose State University Graduate School Fair
Paseo de César E Chávez outside the Diaz Compean SU
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 11:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
Atlanta LSAC Law School Forum
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Friday, September 26, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST
REGISTER HERE!
HBCU Pre-Law Summit, Law Expo
Bishop Cornelius Henderson Student Center, Clark Atlanta University
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST
October

California Lutheran Graduate School Fair
The Flagpoles
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
Fresno Law School Fair and Panel
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. PST
In-person at the CSU Fresno, Smittcamp Alumni House
REGISTER HERE!
New Mexico State University Graduate School Fair
1st floor Corbett Center Student Union
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MST
UC Merced Graduate School Fair
Conference Center, UC Merced Campus
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
CSU Long Beach Graduate School Fair
Speakers Platform
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST
Chicago LSAC Law School Forum
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
REGISTER HERE!
Ohio University Law School Fair
Ping Recreation Center
Monday, October 6, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST
University of Dayton Law School Fair
Kennedy Union Ballroom
Monday, October 6, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. EST
Ohio State Law School Fair
Ohio Union Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Cal Poly Pomona Graduate School Fair
University Quad (Outdoors)
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
Miami (Ohio) University Law School Fair
Shriver Center
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST
CSU Northridge Graduate School Fair
Student Union, Northridge Center Complex
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
2025 Washington DC Law School Fair
George Washington University, Charles E. Smith Center
Monday, October 13, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST
CSU East Bay Graduate School Fair
University Union Multipurpose Room (MPR)
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
New York LSAC Law School Forum
New York Hilton Midtown
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
REGISTER HERE!
Denver Law School Fair and Panel
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MST
In-person on the University of Denver Stum College of Law Campus
REGISTER HERE!
LatinoJustice PRLDEF’s 43rd Annual Law Day
Fordham University School of Law
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
University of Colorado, Boulder Law School Fair (WAPLA)
University Memorial Center – Glenn Miller Ballroom
Monday, October 20, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST
University of Utah Law School Expo (WAPLA)
Center Ballroom, A. Ray Olpin University Union
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. MST
Florida A&M University Law Day
Hansel Tookes Student Recreation Center
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Florida State University Graduate and Law School Fair
Student Union Ballrooms
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Brigham Young University Law School Fair (WAPLA)
WSC Main Ballroom
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST
UC Davis Graduate and Law School Fair
The Quad
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
CSU San Bernardino Graduate School Fair
SMSU South Events Center
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST
CSU San Bernardino, Palm Desert Graduate School Fair
Palm Dessert Campus
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PST
University of Arizona Law School Fair (WAPLA)
Student Union Memorial Center, Grand Ballroom
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. MST
University of Southern California Law School Fair
Trousdale Parkway
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
Arizona State University Law School Fair (WAPLA)
Memorial Union Arizona & Ventana Ballrooms
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST
Claremont Colleges Law School Fair
Pomona College
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. PST
Los Angeles Pre-Forum Reception
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PST
In person at USC Gould School of Law
REGISTER HERE!
Los Angeles LSAC Law School Forum
Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST
REGISTER HERE!
UC San Diego Graduate Schools Fair
Library Walk
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
San Diego Law School Fair and Panel
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. PST
In-Person at the Courtyard San Diego Central
REGISTER HERE!
UCLA Pre-Law Society Law Forum
Ackerman Grand Ballroom
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PST
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (WAPLA)
UNLV Student Union Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST
CSU San Marcos Graduate School Fair
USU Ballroom
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST
UC Santa Cruz Graduate and Law School Fair
Stevenson Event Center
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
CSU Fullerton Graduate School Expo
CSU Fullerton Campus
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST
University of Nevada, Reno (WAPLA)
4th floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST
University of Oregon (WAPLA)
Knight Law Center
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST
November

Portland State University Law School Fair (WAPLA)
Smith Memorial Center
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST
Dallas Law School Fair and Panel
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT
In-Person at the Courtyard Dallas Downtown/Reunion District
REGISTER HERE!
Louisiana State University (SWAPLA)
LSU Student Union
Monday, November 3, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CST
CSU Channel Islands Graduate School Fair
Broome Library Plaza
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
University of Texas at San Antonio (SWAPLA)
H-E-B Ballroom
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST
UC Santa Barbara Graduate School Fair
Career Services Walkway
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
UC Riverside Graduate and Law School Fair
Rivera Walkway
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST
Texas State University Law School Fair (SWAPLA)
Texas State University Campus
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST
University of Texas at Austin Law School Fair (SWAPLA)
University of Texas at Austin Campus
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST
CSU Bakersfield Graduate School Fair
Student Recreation Center, CSUB
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST
San Francisco LSAC Law School Forum
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST
REGISTER HERE!
Sacramento State Law School Forum
University Union Ballroom
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST

Past Events

Check out our past programs!

Admissions 101: Application Overview
   Wednesday, September 10, 2025 |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom
Join us for an insider’s guide to crafting a strong law school application. We will break down each component of the application, explain its role in the review process, and offer expert tips—including when and how to use addenda or optional materials.

September Open House for Prospective Students
   Thursday, September 18, 2025 |   5:00 - 7:30 p.m. PT
In Person, Southwestern Law School Campus
Join us at our historic Los Angeles campus for a campus tour and an in-depth, interactive session on the law school admissions process led by Associate Dean of Admissions, Lisa Gear. You'll gain behind-the-scenes insights into how admissions decisions are made, review real application materials, and learn valuable tips to strengthen your own law school application. We hope to see you there!

Online J.D. Information Session
   Tuesday, September 30, 2025 |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom
In this one-hour session, program directors will introduce Southwestern’s Full-Time and Part-Time Online J.D. programs, designed for students seeking a flexible, high-quality legal education, whether living in Los Angeles or elsewhere. Attendees will gain insight into the online learning experience, explore program benefits, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the academic and professional opportunities available.

Online J.D. Information Session
   Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom
Join us for this encore virtual event where Southwestern’s program directors will highlight our Full-Time and Part-Time Online J.D. options. Designed for students seeking flexibility without compromising quality, these programs make it possible to pursue a law degree from Los Angeles or wherever you call home. Attendees will learn what to expect from the online learning experience, explore the advantages of our programs, and have the chance to ask questions about academic pathways and career opportunities.

Prospective Student Events

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