Villanova University: Workshops

Students who are interested in investigating the legal profession and applying to law school are required to take a series of law advising workshops. The workshops provide the necessary basic information about researching the legal profession and applying to law school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WORKSHOPS:

Students are required to attend a workshop before scheduling an individual appointment with the Law School Advisor. Pre-registration is required. See below.
A Computer is required for all workshops!
Any questions: Please email lawadvising@villanova.edu

The Law Advising Workshop Series is hosted by Leadership & Professional Development, Office for Undergraduate Students, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. All students are welcome!

Registering for a Workshop
To register for a workshop, please fill out the online registration. (vu username and password required)

Workshop Calendar

Law School Basics & Application Basics
For Freshmen & Sophomores!
Friday, January 27, 2012, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Mendel 154

Application Process, Recommendation Letters, & The Personal Statement
For Juniors & Seniors!
Friday, January 27, 2012, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Mendel 154

Law School Basics & Application Basics
For Freshmen & Sophomores!
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Tolentine 215

Application Process, Recommendation Letters, & The Personal Statement
For Juniors & Seniors!
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00pm-6:00pm, Tolentine 215

Application Process, Recommendation Letters, & The Personal Statement
For Juniors & Seniors!
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Tolentine 215

Law School Basics & Application Basics
For Freshmen & Sophomores!
Friday, March 16, 2012, 3:00pm-4:00pm, Tolentine 305

Law School Basics & Application Basics
For Freshmen & Sophomores!
Monday, April 16, 2012, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Tolentine 426

Application Process, Recommendation Letters, & The Personal Statement
For Juniors & Seniors!
Monday, April 16, 2012, 5:00pm-6:00pm, Tolentine 426

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Required and Additional Workshops

Required Workshops for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors:
Workshop #1: Law School Basics – The First Step to Exploring Your Interest in Law School and the Legal Profession
Topics: Myths about majors; most important skills and qualities; criteria to apply; law school curriculum; 10 professional development steps to explore and prepare for the legal field.
Workshop #2: The Law School Application Process
Topics: Elements of the application process; research and steps to take year by year; effective timeline to apply early in the process
Workshop #3: Recommendation Letters
Topics: Importance of recommendation letters in the process; strategy for obtaining persuasive letters; examples of letters

Additional Required Workshop for Juniors and Seniors:
Workshop #4: Personal Statements, Addendums, and Disclosure Statements
Topics: Significance of the personal statement; examples of personal statements; advice on writing effective personal statements; importance of addendums; importance of disclosure statements

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