This website provides information for SVSU students who are interested in attending law school, and ultimately, practicing law.
I have served as Pre-Law advisor since my arrival to SVSU in 1991, and I will be pleased to meet with you in person, or communicate with you via e-mail. rwlane@svsu.edu
SVSU Law-Related Resources & Opportunities
PS 230 / “Exploring the Legal Profession”
This one credit-hour class (typically scheduled to meet on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:50 p.m. during the Fall, Term) addresses various aspects related to law school. Topics include admissions, financial aid, LSAT preparation, careers in lawyering; etc. Law school representatives, lawyers, SVSU alumni who have / are attending Law School, and others will visit the class and offer their insights and knowledge about law school and/or lawyering. The class is open to all SVSU students who might be interested in Law School. Students can be pursuing a majoring and/or minor in any field. (Even though it is a PS class, it’s not restricted to PS students.) The only requirement for taking the class is to have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours prior to taking the class. [Please Note: THIS IS NOT A CLASS FOR PREPARING TO TAKE THE LSAT! This is a class about law school and lawyering!]
Law Club of SVSU
This student organization helps prepare students for law school by providing a venue for meeting other students, sharing resources and information, and sponsoring campus events. The faculty advisor is a member of the Political Science Department: Julie A. Keil / Phone: 989-964-2120 / E-mail: jakeil@svsu.edu
Law School Forum
SVSU provides funding for a limited number of full-time students to attend the annual Chicago Law School Forum. This forum is held in the Fall, and provides an opportunity for students to visit with representatives from law schools from across the nation. For more information about the Forum and how to apply for funding, contact Dr. Robert Lane, pre-law advisor: rwlane@svsu.edu
Law-Related Political Science Courses
The Department of Political Science offers an array of law-related courses. more...
Recommended On-Line Resources:
http://www.lsac.org
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is a non-profit organization that provides an array of services, including the LSAT, and the Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools.
http://www.napla.org
The Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors (NAPLA) provides a comprehensive Pre-Law Guide for students. This pdf document includes useful information about applying to law school; preparing for the LSAT; writing a personal statement; financial aid; and other topics of interest to prospective law students. [To access the guide, scroll down the home-page, and you will find the NAPLA Pre-law Guide on the right.]
