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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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March is Women's History Month
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We're celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting some of our women at the Center for Pre-Law Advising!
Ambar and Bridget are our pre-law graduate advisors at the office. This means they're current law students who also advise pre-law undergrads and alumni. We've shared a few words about their experiences in the legal field to celebrate our women and hopefully inspire other women interested in law!
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Ambar (she/her) is a 3L student at UW interested in labor and employment law. Her advice to her younger self would be to reach out to people and plan ahead! She says meeting with people who have applied and gone through law school helps you know what to expect. While it's time-consuming and challenging to apply to law school, she says, "You can do it!"
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Bridget (she/her) is a second-year student at UW Law School. After receiving her undergrad degrees in English and Environmental Studies, Bridget spent one year working with AmeriCorps. She then worked in Corporate Sustainability for three years before returning to school for her J.D. Although she's still deciding what kind of law she'd like to practice, she's excited to work in real estate and business law for a mid-size firm this summer!
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Bridget (she/her) is a second-year student at UW Law School. After receiving her undergrad degrees in English and Environmental Studies, Bridget spent one year working with AmeriCorps. She then worked in Corporate Sustainability for three years before returning to school for her J.D. Although she's still deciding what kind of law she'd like to practice, she's excited to work in real estate and business law for a mid-size firm this summer!
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Resources for Newly Admitted Law Students
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Free 1L Prep Course
Online | Available now | Take at your own pace
For newly admitted law students asking "what's next?" this 1L Prep Course by StudyBuddy is a no-cost overview of some of the key skills you'll develop and information about what to expect in law school.
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The course is about 25 hours in length, including many lessons on topics like:
- How to brief a case,
- The socratic teaching method,
- Overviews of the 6 doctrinal 1L courses,
- Integrated writing exercises,
- And much more!
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Pre-Law Work Opportunities
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Courthouse Navigator Program
Applications due ASAP
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Public Defender Client Advocate
Applications due March 25th
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LexPreLaw Program
Applications due ASAP
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South Illinois University School of Law
Applications due March 30th
The SIU Diversity Pre-Law Summer Institute is a free summer program for undergraduate sophomore and junior students (rising juniors and seniors) interested in attending law school. The program includes housing, food, an LSAT prep course, and travel assistance as needed.
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Future Leaders in Law
Applications due April 7th
The Future Leaders in Law Program is a yearlong pre-law program designed to focus on early talent and create excitement about law as a career. Core program components include summer residency at Harvard Law School and access to Harvard Law School's online
Zero-L® program.
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Pre-recorded video | Available now
This free webinar by Powerscore Crystal Ball predicts what content we might see on the April and June LSATs.
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Online | April 10th | 6:00 PM CST
A TestMasters instructor will lead this workshop. Attendees will practice with a series of LSAT questions and learn about the most effective methods for tackling them.
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Not sure whether to attend law school or public policy grad school?
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Join CPLA and SuccessWorks for a discussion panel of attorneys, policy professionals, and graduate students and see if one of these paths is right for you!
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Online | April 25th | 6:00 PM CST
The Law Panel is part of The Challenger Series put on by UW-Madison. This event will spotlight career journeys of those who obtained a J.D.
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You can register for this event by enrolling in The Challenger Canvas course linked above!
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Other Ways to Get Involved
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Indicate your interest ASAP
This org supports recent refugee arrivals in a variety of ways, including connecting them with resources for their legal needs.
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Applications due March 22nd for the Fall 2024 semester
Applications due on a rolling basis for the Summer 2024 term
This program is run through Legal Studies 473, where students connect patients with community health and legal resources. You will have community-based service learning 4 hours per week.
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Applications due April 24th
A virtual, paid, part-time opportunity open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Fellows work with 1-3 students tutoring them for 3-5 hours per week.
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Are you taking the LSAT soon? Studying for finals or the GRE? Check out this workshop put on by UHS at UW-Madison! You will learn how to develop effective studying skills, anxiety management, and strategies for approaching exams to boost your performance.
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Red Gym | April 3rd | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Wisconsin in Washington offers study programs in DC. All participants in the Fall 2024 program will receive a guaranteed scholarship of $5,000. Depending on students' FAFSA, up to $8,000 in scholarships may be awarded!!
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Register for the info session to meet with advisors, talk to returned participants, and learn if this opportunity is right for you.
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Are you interested in education policy or administration? Register for ACUPA by April 22nd, 2024 to hear from administrators across the U.S. and internationally!
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Middleton Building Suite 205
1305 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-6614
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