Prospective JD Students

Grad/Prof or Law School Fair

Grad/Prof or Law School Fair

Law Panel

Grad/Prof or Law School Fair

Grad/Prof or Law School Fair

Grad/Prof or Law School Fair

Southwestern wants to help you understand what law school admissions committee members discuss when reviewing applications, and we want you to be on the committee! This interactive mock admissions committee meeting will demonstrate the intricacies of how law school applications are reviewed. 

Then, choose between a Blueprint LSAT Preparation workshop and a mock law class breakout session. The LSAT preparation workshop will cover what to expect on the exam and what type of scores law schools are looking for. The mock first-year law course simulates the classroom environment through the use of a sample judicial opinion, hypotheticals, and engaged discussion. Get ready for a glimpse into the law student experience!

Finally, join faculty, admissions staff, and current students for a reception in the historic Bullocks Wilshire Building.  

RSVP today!

SCHEDULE

3:30 p.m.   Check-In and Optional Campus Tours 

4:00 p.m.   Mock Admissions Committee 

5:00 p.m.   Choose Your Breakout Session:

A) Taking on the LSAT Workshop;

Or 

B) The Case of the Pesky Plate Snatcher: Getting a “Taste” of the Classroom Experience in Law School

6:00 p.m.  Reception with Current Students and Faculty

Southwestern is providing all attendees with complimentary parking, application fee waivers, and a raffle ticket for a book scholarship.*

Blueprint LSAT Preparation will provide all attendees with a $400 discount on a future Blueprint course. They will also raffle off 2 gift certificates, each for a 2-hour tutoring session.

* A book scholarship covers the full cost of books required during the first year of an admitted student’s program at Southwestern Law School (estimated value is $1,200 for Traditional Day program). To redeem the book scholarship prize, raffle winners must apply to Southwestern by December 1, 2018, and be admitted following the normal review process. If admitted to Southwestern, the winner will be given official confirmation of the book scholarship. Raffle participants must be present at the time of drawing in order to win.

Southwestern Law School wants to help you understand what law school admissions committees discuss during a committee meeting, and we want YOU to be on the committee!

This interactive mock admissions committee meeting will demonstrate the intricacies of how a law school application is reviewed. Southwestern's admissions' Dean will provide an in-depth perspective on how to put together the best possible law school application. The presentation will highlight tips for writing your personal statement and provide advice on how to solicit strong and compelling letters of recommendation.

RSVP here!

Event Schedule:

5:00 p.m. – Check-in at the historic Bullocks Wilshire Building. Includes a brief meet and mingle session with faculty and admissions staff.

5:30 p.m. – Mock Admissions presentation with Assistant Dean for Admissions, Lisa Gear.

*Parking is free and application fee waivers are available for all attendees.

A critical part of legal education is learning about the legal profession and various career paths. And the lessons are sometimes more impactful coming from accomplished mentors who share backgrounds similar to the students. In the spirit of Southwestern’s 100+ year history of access and diversity, this program targets the Armenian-American and Iranian-American communities – and beyond!  All are welcome to this special two-track program for current law students and future law students for guidance in succeeding in law. 

Event Schedule:

9:30 a.m. - Check-In & Continental Breakfast

10:00 a.m. - Welcome Remarks

10:05 a.m. - Your Law Degree and 15 Practice Options Join current law students and attorneys in our 7th annual career development event co-sponsored by the Armenian Bar Association.  You’ll hear from experienced attorneys and judges about various career paths. Our group of 15 speakers will open your eyes to exciting legal career options and give you a tip or two on how to get there!

BREAKOUT TRACKS
 
Future Law Students

11:30 a.m. - Mock Law Class by Professor John Tehranian - "I Know It When I See It:" The First Amendment and the Regulation of Obscenity and Indecency.
 
12:15 p.m. - Student Life Panel – Hear from active and accomplished members of the Armenian Law Students Association and Persian Law Students Association.
 
1:00 p.m. -  Lunch with Faculty, Deans, Alumni, and Current Students.
 
Current Law Students
 
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Speed Networking - Engage in small group and individual conversations with the speakers from our morning panel and seek their guidance about building your legal career.  Please note, dress is business casual for this session.

Parking is complimentary and the event is co-sponsored by the Armenian Bar Association. 

Diversity is at the heart of the Southwestern community. It’s not something we simply speak about; it’s something we live on a daily basis. Although Southwestern is one of the most racially diverse law schools in California, we realize diversity goes far beyond race and ethnicity. On this day, we celebrate how all of our experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds enrich the classroom, the legal profession, and the communities we serve.
 
At Southwestern Law School, you will see diversity in our faculty research and the classes we teach. You will see diversity in our programs of study: we have the longest standing 2-year JD program in the country (SCALE), and one of the only JD programs specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students with child- or elder-care responsibilities (PLEAS). Diversity runs through our alumni and the various fields of practice they’re enjoying. Lastly, you will see diversity in our student organizations and their accomplishments—we believe they are the heart of this school.