Pre-Law Advising

Who We Are

Flexible Legal Education that Supports Diverse Learners and Career Goals

At Southwestern Law School, we recognize your students’ myriad backgrounds and ambitions. With a century-long commitment to inclusivity and excellence, we provide the flexibility and support necessary for them to become advocates for justice, community leaders, and outstanding legal professionals.

What Sets Us Apart

We are the only ABA-approved law school with six distinct J.D. programs, offering both in-person and online modalities on a spectrum of timelines.

• 2-year accelerated J.D. on-campus
• 3-year full-time J.D. on-campus
• 3-year full-time J.D. fully online
• 4-year part-time day J.D. on-campus
• 4-year part-time J.D. fully online

Our externship program is among the largest in the nation, providing extensive real-world experience and professional networking opportunities, preparing your students for successful legal careers.

Southwestern is an excellent fit for students seeking a supportive and collaborative law school experience. With wraparound initiatives such as multiple mentorship programs, mental health resources, an academic success department, a Writing Center, professionalism and leadership training, and a mission focused on inclusiveness and growth, our campus culture prioritizes student well-being alongside professional success.

What We Offer Pre-Law Advisors and Their Students

Mutual Information Meetings

We’d love to learn more about your advisees, their career aspirations, and their hopes for law school. Email us at admissions@swlaw.edu to start the conversation and gain insights you can use to help them in their law school search.

Virtual and In-Person Interactions

Email admissions@swlaw.edu to request our participation in:

• Private visits to discuss the admissions process, the law school experience, our school, or other topics of interest for your students and alumni.
  • Application workshops (e.g., Applying to Law School 101, Mock Admissions Committee, Personal Statements, etc.)
  • Program info sessions (e.g., Online J.D. Info Session, 2-Year Program Info Session, Southwestern Overview)
  • Mock law classes
• Panel participation to add perspective to your events.
• Law and grad fairs to reach a wider population of students at your school.

Events Calendar

Visit swlaw.edu/AdmissionsEventsCalendar for details about virtual and on-campus information sessions, applicant workshops, and special programs designed to engage and empower prospective students.