Admissions Events Calendar

Connecticut Law Fair
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Thursday, September 7, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  EST

Providence Law School Fair
Providence Marriott Downtown
Friday, September 8, 2023  |  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  EST

Boston Law Fair
Suffolk University Law School
Saturday, September 9, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  EST

CSU Los Angeles Graduate School Fair
Outside of John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, North Wing
Tuesday, September 12, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

CSU San Bernardino Graduate School Fair
SMSU North, 2nd Floor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

University of Texas at Dallas Law School Fair
Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center
Wednesday, September 13, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  CT

CSU Long Beach
Speaker's Platform (Outdoors)
Thursday, September 14, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

University of Texas at Austin Law School Fair
Texas Union Ballroom
Monday, September 18, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  CT

Texas State University, San Marcos Law School Fair
LBJ Student Center, Grand Ballroom
Monday, September 18, 2023  |  4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  CT

University of Texas at San Antonio Law School Fair
Texas Union Ballroom
Tuesday, September 19, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  CT

HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo
University of the District of Columbia's Student Center
Friday, September 22, 2023  |  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  PST

Chicago LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
Saturday, September 23, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  CT 

El Pueblo Unido Pre-Law Conference Law Fair (Register Here!)
Virtual Platform, register at the link above.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023  |  4:50 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.  PST

CSU Dominguez Hills Graduate & Professional School Fair
LSU Vendor Walkway
Wednesday, September 27, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

Miami LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
Hyatt Regency Miami
Saturday, September 30, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  EST 

West Coast Consortium (WCC) San Diego
Courtyard Marriott Liberty Station
Monday, October 2, 2023  |  6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  PST

California Lutheran University Graduate School Fair
Quad near flagpoles
Wednesday, October 4, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

Morehouse College Law Fair
Forbes Arena
Thursday, October 5, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  EST

Atlanta LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Friday, October 6, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  EST 

Indiana University, Bloomington Law Fair
Indiana Memorial Union
Friday, October 6, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  CST

West Coast Consortium (WCC) San Francisco
Marriott Union Square Hotel
Saturday, October 7, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

UC Merced Graduate School Fair
UC Merced Conference Center
Tuesday, October 10, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

CSU San Marcos Graduate School Fair
USU Ballroom
Tuesday, October 10, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  PST

Cal Poly Pomona Graduate School Fair
University Quad
Tuesday, October 10, 2023  |  10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

John Jay Graduate and Professional School Fair
Hound Square
Thursday, October 12, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  EST

New York LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
New York Hilton Midtown
Friday, October 13, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  EST
Saturday, October 14, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  EST

Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA) October Conference
Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale
Saturday, October 14, 2023  |  8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  PST

LatinoJustice's 41st Annual Law Day
New York University School of Law
Sunday, October 15, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  EST

West Coast Consortium (WCC) Denver
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Saturday, October 21, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  MST

University of Colorado, Boulder Law Fair
CU Event Center, Glenn Miller Ballroom
Monday, October 23, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  MST

Loyola Marymount University Graduate School Fair
Alumni Mall
Tuesday, October 24, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

University of Utah Law Fair
Center Ballroom, A. Ray Univeristy Union
Tuesday, October 24, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  MST

Sacramento State Graduate & Professional School Fair
University Union Ballroom
Tuesday, October 24, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

UC Davis Graduate School Fair
The Quad
Wednesday, October 25, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

Brigham Young University Law Fair
WSC Main Ballroom
Wednesday, October 25, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  MST

University of Southern California Law School Fair
Trousdale Parkway
Thursday, October 26, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

University of Arizona Law School Fair
Student Union, Grand Ballroom
Thursday, October 26, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  MST

UC Santa Barbara Graduate and Professional Schools Day
Main Campus Walkway
Thursday, October 26, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

Arizona State University Law School Fair
Tempe Campus, Sun Devil Fitness Center
Friday, October 27, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  MST

West Coast Consortium (WCC) Los Angeles Pre-Forum Reception
Location TBD (check back soon!)
Friday, October 27, 2023  |  Time TBD (check back soon!)

Los Angeles LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
Location TBD (check back soon!)
Saturday, October 28, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  PST 

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Law School Fair
Student Union Ballroom (SU)
Monday, October 30, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  PST

University of Nevada, Reno Law School Fair
Joe Crowley Student Union, 4th Floor
Tuesday, October 31, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  PST

UC Riverside Graduate School Fair
UC Riverside Campus
Wednesday, November 1, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

CSU Bakersfield Graduate School Fair
SRC-Gym
Thursday, November 2, 2023  |  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

San Jose State University Grad Fair
Paseo de César E Chávez at SJSU
Thursday, November 2, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

UC Irvine Grad & Law School Fair
Ring Road
Tuesday, November 7, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

CSU Northridge Grad Fair
CSUN Career Center
Wednesday, November 8, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

San Francisco LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Saturday, November 18, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  PST 

Sacramento State Fall Law Forum
Location TBD (Check back soon!)
Monday, November 20, 2023  |  Time TBD (Check back soon!)

Orange County Law School Fair and Panel
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Monday, July 10, 2023  |  5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  PT
In-person on the Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Campus

Hear from a panel of law school admissions officers as they discuss the law school admissions process. Then chat directly with representatives from 16 different private West Coast law schools during an informational fair.

Webinar and Virtual Fair: Applying to Law School - Tips to Get Started
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Tuesday, July 25, 2023  |  5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  PT via Zoom

Join representatives from 16 different private, West Coast law schools for this introduction to the law school admissions process. Learn the first steps to take as you approach the application process, and gain valuable insight from a panel of admissions officers as they share their tips for those just getting started on this journey. Then, participate in breakout sessions to meet directly with representatives and ask them your questions.

Admissions 101: Real Talk
Hosted by the East Meets West Coast Law Consortium
Wednesday, August 23, 2023  |  1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  PT via Zoom

Join Admissions Deans from six law schools as they share with you their expertise and advice on what to consider when applying to law school.

Mock Admissions Committee Workshop
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Tuesday, September 12, 2023  |  5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.  PT via Zoom

Join representatives from 16 private West Coast law schools for an insider's view of how admissions committees analyze applications and make decisions. This promises to be an engaging and interactive experience!

   Mock Law Class and Application Info Session
   Tuesday, September 19, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:30 p.m. PT via Zoom

Join us online for a sneak peek into the law school classroom and an introduction to the basic components of a law school application. During the event, you'll learn how law students develop legal reasoning skills through analyzing cases, discussing policy considerations, and exploring hypothetical scenarios. Then, you'll receive an overview of the different materials that make up a competitive law school application. You'll also have the chance to pose questions directly to our Dean of Admissions and Admissions Officer team.

The West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools presents San Diego Reception 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023  |  6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. PT
Courtyard Marriott Liberty Station  |  2592 Laning Road, SD, CA 92106

At this in-person reception, you can meet with representatives from a variety of schools and learn more about each school's programs and opportunities. Come ready with questions so you can make the most out of this chance to speak directly with admissions officers!

   Applicants' Workshop: Be Your Best Advocate
   Tuesday, October 3, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom
 

In the first of our four Applicants' Workshops, you'll learn how to interact with admissions officers and other law school representatives at all phases of the admissions cycle. This session will highlight how you can advocate for yourself throughout the process, while still maintaining a respectful and meaningful relationship with law schools. Hear directly from our Admissions staff as they discuss how you can make the most of informational fairs, LSAC Forums, and on-campus visits. Get advice on what to do while you wait for a decision on your application, and how to keep the interactions positive and meaningful, even after receiving your decision.

The West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools presents San Francisco Law Fair 2023
Saturday, October 7, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT
San Francisco Marriott Union Square  |  480 Sutter Street, SF, CA 94108

At this in-person law school fair, you can meet with representatives from a variety of schools and learn more about each school's programs and opportunities. Attend informational panels to learn more about the admissions process and hear from current law students and law school graduates. RSVP by October 4th!

   Live Video Chat at the October LSAC Digital Forum
   Wednesday, October 11, 2023   |   1:00 - 5:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

Chat with Southwestern's Admissions Office staff in a live video session during the October LSAC Digital Forum. Representatives will be on hand to answer your questions about Southwestern's flexible J.D. programs, inclusive and student-centered environment, profession-ready curriculum, and more!

    Applicants' Workshop: The Person Behind the Personal Statement
   Wednesday, October 18, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

In the second of our four Applicants' Workshops, we will cover a variety of topics related to the personal statement, optional essays, resumes, and addenda. Learn how these written materials can add depth to your file and showcase your aptitudes, skills, and readiness for law school. And also see how you can use these pieces to put a positive spin on any weak points within your file. With each piece you submit, you can bring to life your personal history, your motivations, your lived experiences, and your goals, presenting a complete picture for the admissions committee to assess.

The West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools presents Denver Law School Fair & Admissions Panel
Saturday, October 21, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law Campus

Join us for an engaging law admissions panel and law school fair hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools, held on the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law campus. This is your chance to meet admissions representatives from 30+ different law schools.

   Online J.D. Information Session
   Thursday, November 2, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

In this one hour session, program directors from our Online J.D. program will provide information about our new, fully online Full-Time Online J.D. and Part-Time Online J.D. programs. These programs allow students outside the LA area to receive the benefits of a Southwestern law school education and follow a flexible, asynchronous learning schedule that accommodates their existing personal and professional obligations. During the event, prospective students will receive a first-hand look at the online program experience and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the opportunities available to them in the Online J.D.

   Southwestern Law Day 2023
   Saturday, November 4, 2023  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT
              

Mark your calendar for Southwestern Law Day, our annual prospective student event that showcases the hallmarks of a Southwestern Law School education. See what it's like to be a law student during a mock law class. Hear alumni and students share their stories of success and growth as members of the Southwestern community. Be inspired by the wealth of curricular offerings and flexible J.D. programs - both on-campus and online - that make our school accessible to so many aspiring attorneys. Attend in person to enjoy campus tours and refreshments with the Southwestern Law School community. Or, if you are not able to come to campus, join us online to view and participate in the program!

   Online J.D. Information Session
   Wednesday, November 8, 2023   |   12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

In this one hour session, program directors from our Online J.D. program will provide information about our new, fully online Full-Time Online J.D. and Part-Time Online J.D. programs. These programs allow students outside the LA area to receive the benefits of a Southwestern law school education and follow a flexible, asynchronous learning schedule that accommodates their existing personal and professional obligations. During the event, prospective students will receive a first-hand look at the online program experience and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the opportunities available to them in the Online J.D.

   Online J.D. Information Session
   Wednesday, November 8, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

In this one hour session, program directors from our Online J.D. program will provide information about our new, fully online Full-Time Online J.D. and Part-Time Online J.D. programs. These programs allow students outside the LA area to receive the benefits of a Southwestern law school education and follow a flexible, asynchronous learning schedule that accommodates their existing personal and professional obligations. During the event, prospective students will receive a first-hand look at the online program experience and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the opportunities available to them in the Online J.D.

   Live Video Chat at the November LSAC Digital Forum
   Tuesday, November 14, 2023   |   1:00 - 5:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

Chat with Southwestern's Admissions Office staff in a live video session during the October LSAC Digital Forum. Representatives will be on hand to answer your questions about Southwestern's flexible J.D. programs, inclusive and student-centered environment, profession-ready curriculum, and more!

   Applicants' Workshop: Inside the CAS Report
   Thursday, November 16, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

In the third of our four Applicants' Workshops, we'll take a deep-dive into LSAC's Credential Assembly Service report and each of the items it contains: letters of recommendation, transcripts, LSAT writing samples, and LSAT scores. Plus, learn how LSAC presents all this data to schools and see what it looks like to the admissions committee! You'll get a first-hand look at what reviewers see, and you'll learn how to leverage each of these materials in your favor, even if you feel like you don't have much control over some of the pieces.