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Pre-Law Advising

How best to prepare for law school is one of the great mysteries of life. The application process can be confusing and stressful, in part because there is so much misinformation floating around.

We can help you by answering your questions about law school.

We send our undergraduates to some of the best law schools in the country, including Harvard, Stanford, Cal, UCLA, USC, Chicago, Notre Dame, Cornell, and Virginia. In addition, each year a number of students opt to stay at USD and enroll at our own law school, while others attend a wide variety of local and regional law schools.

Are you trying to decide if law school is the right choice for you? Do you have questions about how to prepare for law school? Are you in the process of applying to law school and confused about what to do next? If so, here are four options for you to consider:

  1. Drop by and chat with the pre-law advisor about your interest in law school:
    Dr. Del Dickson (dickson@sandiego.edu)
    Professor, Political Science & International Relations
    Pre-Law Advisor
    Director, Honors LLC

    Office Hours (IPJ284):
    M: 11:15-1:15
    W: 11:15-12:15
    Special Pre-law Office Hours (Dean's Office, F114):
    W: 12:30-1:30
    Special LLC Hours (San Buen Classroom):
    F: 11:30-12:30

  2. Read our Pre-Law Brochure to get the answers to the most commonly asked questions about preparing for and applying to law school.
  3. Consider joining Phi Alpha Delta, USD’s undergraduate pre-law organization. All students are invited to join during the student rush period, which takes place at the beginning of each semester.
  4. Participate in our workshop and lecture series, which will cover a variety of subjects, including: debunking the myths about law school, how to prepare for law school, how to choose a law school, how to pay for law school, and career options after law school.

It is never too early to start thinking about what you want to do after you graduate from USD. Law school is one possible option for you to consider. Whether you are a first-semester freshman, an older alumnus/ae considering a career change, or anywhere in between, all are welcome here.

Contact: Dr. Del Dickson (KIPJ284) dickson@sandiego.edu

Links

LSAC is the official source of information about the LSAT and LSDAS. Register for the LSAT. Lots of general information about law schools, and probably the best place on the net to begin researching law schools.

FindLaw provides information about financing law school.

Equal Justice Works’ useful information about law school loan repayment assistance programs.

The American Bar Association offers basic information about preparing for law school and legal careers.