Succeeding in Law: Guidance from Mentors Who've Walked in Your Shoes
A critical part of legal education is learning about the legal profession and the variety of careers you can pursue using your J.D. degree. These lessons are oftentimes even more impactful when they come from accomplished professionals who share backgrounds similar to yours, and who can mentor you as you follow the paths they once walked.
In the spirit of Southwestern’s 100+ year history of access and diversity, this program highlights the Armenian-American and Iranian-American legal communities in Los Angeles and is open to all who wish to gain insight into a career in law. RSVP now!
Southwestern offers a special thanks to the Armenian Bar Association and Iranian-American Bar Association who serve as co-sponsors for this annual event.
9:30 a.m. Check-In and Refreshments
10:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks
10:20 a.m. Speakers Panel
Hear from a panel of 15 experienced attorneys and active law students as they discuss their careers and education and provide advice on navigating the path to becoming a lawyer. The panel will include attorneys from the Armenian Bar Association and the Iranian-American Bar Association, as well as students from Southwestern Law School's Armenian Law Student Association and Persian Law Student Association.
11:30 a.m. Break
11:45 a.m. Speed Networking
Engage in a 45-minute speed networking opportunity and meet panelists from the earlier program session. Make connections with them and other special guests including judges, additional attorneys, and Southwestern Law School staff from the Admissions, Career Services, and Externship Offices.
12:30 p.m. Lunch
Continue the important conversations you began during speed networking over a catered lunch. Learn from attorneys and law students whose experiences may mirror your own, and take away lessons to use as you pursue your own legal career.
1:15 p.m. Campus Tours (optional)
Tour Southwestern's historic Bullocks Wilshire Building, housing the Julian Dixon Courtroom, the Fitness Center, study areas, and award-winning Law Library. You may also tour The Residences at 7th, our LEED-certified, on-campus student apartment complex.