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The University of Wisconsin–Madison occupies ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE)
since time immemorial. In an 1832 treaty, the Ho-Chunk were forced to cede this territory. Decades of ethnic cleansing followed when both the federal and state government repeatedly, but unsuccessfully, sought to forcibly remove the Ho-Chunk from Wisconsin. This history of colonization informs our shared future of collaboration and innovation. Today, UW–Madison respects the inherent sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk Nation, along with the eleven other First Nations of Wisconsin.
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Welcome Back!
We hope you had a restful break! With school starting soon, it's the perfect time to plan for the next few months. We included some resources and events below to start off your spring semester strong.
Readings
This article shares some ideas for making the most of your spring semester, and guess what? They work for undergrads, too!
Here are some friendly reminders for how you can prepare for the start of the semester.
Events
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Become an Advising Intern for CPLA!
In-person | Part-time | $15/hr
Applications due January 25th
We're looking for undergraduate interns
to support the advising needs for the Centers for Pre-Health & Pre-Law Advising (CPHA and CPLA). Interns help create a welcoming space, handle advising appointments, and respond to student questions, among other responsibilities.
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Law Experience & Advising Program (LEAP)
Applications due January 26th
The Spring Break Law Experience and Advising Program (LEAP) is
a four-day immersion program coordinated by the UW-Madison Center for Pre-Law Advising (CPLA) in collaboration with SuccessWorks in the College of Letters & Science and other campus-community partners. LEAP is designed to help undergraduate students explore their interest in pursuing a career in law.
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LSAT 101
Virtual event on February 12th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM CST
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LSAT Workshop Series
Recurring virtually on Mondays | 5:30PM - 6:30 PM CST
The LSAT workshop uses real worked examples to learn high yield strategies for the exam, tips for reviewing and learning from your practice tests, as well as how to structure a self study plan. This workshop is best for students who are earlier on in their LSAT prep process and are planning to test in June 2024 or later.
Our series includes 5 Live Virtual Sessions that run virtually from 5:30 - 6:30 PM CST, as well as additional asynchronous content:
- Session 1: Monday, February 19th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM CST
- Session 2: Monday, February 26th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM CST
- Session 3: Monday, March 4th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM CST
- Session 4: Monday, March 11th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM CST
- Session 5: Monday, March 18th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM CST
Register here
for the Spring LSAT Workshop Series. Please note the Workshop Series requires a $100 deposit to be submitted no later than Monday, February 19th, at 12:00 PM CST. However, if this fee poses a financial challenge, we offer full scholarships as an alternative option.
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The MLK Symposium celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr with a relevant and thought-provoking speaker. This is an in-person event at Wisconsin Union Theater’s Shannon Hall at Memorial Union on Wednesday, January 31st | 5:30 - 7 PM CST
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Project Global Officer applications for summer language study programs are open now through February 27th at 11:59 PM EST.
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The PreProBono Fellowship is a one year program for public-interest minded students who are in financial need or part of an underrepresented group to gain acceptances into the top law schools. Upon enrollment, each Fellow will submit a $500 deposit, fully refundable upon satisfactory completion of the Fellowship. Apply by January 24th.
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The Wolff Fellowship award provides $45,000 to an outstanding graduating senior for a year-long travel, service, or study-abroad experience. Apply by January 29th.
Wisconsin Idea Fellowships are awarded to undergraduate student projects that address a challenge identified along with a local or global community partner. Apply for 2024-25 fellowships by February 12th or the priority deadline by January 29th.
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L&S Continuing Students Scholarships offer awards ranging from $500 to $4,000. Complete one application in WiSH under the "My Applications" tab by February 11th to be considered for multiple awards.
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2024-25 FAFSA Simplification
The Education Network at AccessLEX
Activate your free pre-law student account at Ask EDNA! to access worksheets, checklists, and
online lessons about choosing, applying, and paying for law school.
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CPLA offers a mix of in-person and remote appointments so that you can meet with an advisor in a way that best fits your schedule. Current students schedule appointments via Starfish. Since alumni no longer have access to Starfish, email information@prelaw.wisc.edu
and the CPLA team will help you set up an appointment.
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The CPLA inbox, information@prelaw.wisc.edu, is monitored by our advisors daily. If you have a quick question, no need to schedule a full-length appointment! Just send us an email and we'll get back to you soon as we can.
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Middleton Building Suite 205
1305 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-6614
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