Pre-Law

Designated pre-law advisors in the Advising Services center can assist students who are interested in attending law school.  If you have questions about the LSAT, the application process, or even suggested curriculum, please call 974-4483 to schedule an appointment with a pre-law advisor.  Also, be sure to check out the information provided on this web page.   

In addition, you are invited and encouraged to join the undergraduate pre-law society, Phi Alpha Delta, which offers a variety of programs and activities for those considering law as a profession.

Law schools do not prescribe a particular curriculum for prospective students to follow, so you may major in any field of interest.  Be sure to seek breadth in your undergraduate curriculum with depth in at least one area (i.e. your major).  Choose a major based on interest and fit, and choose courses that will give you a well-rounded education.

Many factors contribute to law school admission decisions.  Your undergraduate grade point average and your score on the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) along with letters of recommendation from faculty, involvement in extracurricular activities and your personal statement are all integral elements of your admission application and are considered carefully by law school admission committees. 

If you are considering UT Law School, you may wish to consult the UT Law School website.

Announcements & Events

• DiscoverLaw.org Law School Admissions Workshop
  March 14, 2012
  College of Law, Room 242
  Schedule of Events:
  3:00 p.m. Welcome and Intro to DiscoverLaw.org
  3:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. "Preparing For Law School: Planning for Admission to Law School, Financing Your Legal Education, and Career Outlook."
  4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. "View From the Inside: Current Law Students Speak"
  5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. "What Do Lawyers Do? A Day in the Life


• "Maximizing Your Success in the Law School Admission Process", September 7, 2011
  Catherine Anderson and Karen Britton

Pre-Law Advising Skype Account: utk.pre.law.advising

Don't miss this video:

"Maximizing Your Success in the Law School Admission Process"
Catherine Anderson and Karen Britton