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. Events are listed below under "Admitted Student Virtual Events." Links to RSVP for upcoming events, or to access past event recordings, can be found on the "Welcome to Southwestern" CANVAS course page. The "Welcome to Southwestern" CANVAS course page will be made available to admitted students in late November/early December.
Event Recordings. Recordings of past virtual events can be found on our YouTube channel.
Admissions Office Virtual Office Hours. In an effort to be available to prospective students, applicants, and admitted students, Admissions Office staff are available for open-door office hours twice a week per the following schedule:
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time
- Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Click here to join our Office Hours via Zoom Video Conference!
One-on-One Meeting. Speak one-on-one with a Southwestern community member via phone, email, or Zoom. In your one-on-one meeting, you can speak with any of the following Southwestern representatives:
- Admissions Officer
- Current Student / Admissions Ambassador
- Faculty Member
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!
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!
Click here to register for the live chat! (Registration for the LSAC Digital Forum is separate, and can be found here.)
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.
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!
Click here to register for the live chat! (Registration for the LSAC Digital Forum is separate, and can be found here.)
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.
Applicants' Workshop: The Total Package
Monday, December 4, 2023 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom
In our final installment of the fall Applicants' Workshop series, you'll have the chance to put yourself in the shoes of an admissions committee member. Bring a critical eye to real law school application materials and through close review, learn what qualities define a cohesive and competitive file. With our Dean of Admissions, you'll explore what it means to conduct a holistic review, and see how all the components of an application come together to support a final decision.
SCALE 2-Year Accelerated J.D. Open House
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. PT via Zoom
Join Harriet Rolnick, Dean of the SCALE Program, for an informational session on our unique and long-standing accelerated J.D. program. Learn how you can complete your law degree in just two years, while still benefiting from a robust law school experience. SCALE students complete their education alongside a small cohort of peers while also engaging in co-curricular activities, honors programs, concentrations, and critical experiential opportunities like clinics and externships.
Off-Campus Events
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September 2023
Connecticut Law Fair
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ESTProvidence Law School Fair
Providence Marriott Downtown
Friday, September 8, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ESTBoston Law Fair
Suffolk University Law School
Saturday, September 9, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ESTCSU 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. PSTCSU San Bernardino Graduate School Fair
SMSU North, 2nd Floor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PSTUniversity of Texas at Dallas Law School Fair
Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CTCSU Long Beach
Speaker's Platform (Outdoors)
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PSTUniversity of Texas at Austin Law School Fair
Texas Union Ballroom
Monday, September 18, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CTTexas State University, San Marcos Law School Fair
LBJ Student Center, Grand Ballroom
Monday, September 18, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CTUniversity of Texas at San Antonio Law School Fair
Texas Union Ballroom
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CTHBCU 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. PSTChicago LSAC Law School Forum (Register Here!)
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CTEl 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. PSTCSU Dominguez Hills Graduate & Professional School Fair
LSU Vendor Walkway
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PSTMiami LSAC Law School Forum (Register Here!)
Hyatt Regency Miami
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST -
October 2023
West Coast Consortium (WCC) San Diego
Courtyard Marriott Liberty Station
Monday, October 2, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. PSTCalifornia Lutheran University Graduate School Fair
Quad near flagpoles
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTMorehouse College Law Fair
Forbes Arena
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ESTAtlanta LSAC Law School Forum (Register Here!)
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ESTIndiana University, Bloomington Law Fair
Indiana Memorial Union
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CSTWest Coast Consortium (WCC) San Francisco
Marriott Union Square Hotel
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTUC Merced Graduate School Fair
UC Merced Conference Center
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTCSU San Marcos Graduate School Fair
USU Ballroom
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PSTCal Poly Pomona Graduate School Fair
University Quad
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTJohn Jay Graduate and Professional School Fair
Hound Square
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ESTNew 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. ESTLos Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA) October Conference
Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. PSTLatinoJustice's 41st Annual Law Day
New York University School of Law
Sunday, October 15, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ESTWest Coast Consortium (WCC) Denver
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MSTUniversity of Colorado, Boulder Law Fair
CU Event Center, Glenn Miller Ballroom
Monday, October 23, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MSTLoyola Marymount University Graduate School Fair
Alumni Mall
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PSTUniversity of Utah Law Fair
Center Ballroom, A. Ray Univeristy Union
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. MSTSacramento State Graduate & Professional School Fair
University Union Ballroom
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTUC Davis Graduate School Fair
The Quad
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTBrigham Young University Law Fair
WSC Main Ballroom
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MSTUniversity of Southern California Law School Fair
Trousdale Parkway
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTUniversity of Arizona Law School Fair
Student Union, Grand Ballroom
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. MSTUC Santa Barbara Graduate and Professional Schools Day
Main Campus Walkway
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTArizona State University Law School Fair
Tempe Campus, Sun Devil Fitness Center
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MSTWest 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. PSTUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas Law School Fair
Student Union Ballroom (SU)
Monday, October 30, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PSTUniversity 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 -
November 2023
UC Riverside Graduate School Fair
UC Riverside Campus
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PSTCSU Bakersfield Graduate School Fair
SRC-Gym
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PSTSan Jose State University Grad Fair
Paseo de César E Chávez at SJSU
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTUC Irvine Grad & Law School Fair
Ring Road
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTCSU Northridge Grad Fair
CSUN Career Center
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PSTSan Francisco LSAC Law School Forum (Register Here!)
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PSTSacramento State Fall Law Forum
Location TBD (Check back soon!)
Monday, November 20, 2023 | Time TBD (Check back soon!)
Past Events
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Check out our past programs!
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 CampusHear 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 ZoomJoin 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 ZoomJoin 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 ZoomJoin 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 ZoomJoin 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.
Admitted Student Events
Admitted Students may visit their "Welcome to Southwestern" Canvas course page to RSVP for events or to view recordings. Check back regularly for new opportunities!