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Event Summaries
The University of Akron School of Law
Discover Law Open House
February 25, 2012
The Discover Law Open House hosted high school students and college freshmen and sophomores interested in law school. This program was free and open to the public. The event featured a student/alumni panel discussion, an Admission and Financial Aid Session, and a mock law class. An optional building tour began at 3:30 pm.
The University of Alabama School of Law
DiscoverLaw.org—Get Prepared Now
February 17, 2012
In conjunction with the Law School Admission Council's DiscoverLaw.org Months, Alabama Law hosted an Open House at the University of Alabama School of Law. The Law School had a full program, including a mock class; presentations about admissions, career services, and LSAT strategies; a tour of the Alabama Law facilities; and lunch with faculty and students.
Arizona State University—Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2012 ASU Mock Trial Seminars
February 11, 2012
The 8th grade mock-trial team members from Casa Grande schools were bused to ASU for three hours of seminars in mock-trial techniques taught by lawyers, law professors, and a law student. Following the seminars, the visitors attended a panel discussion and Q&A about higher education and careers in law. The 8th graders then joined high school, college, law school, and attorney mentors for dinner and continued discussion.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Emory University School of Law
University of Georgia School of Law
Georgia State University College of Law
Mercer University—Walter F. George School of Law
Discover Law
February 16, 2012
The five Georgia Law Schools (Atlanta's John Marshall, Emory University, Georgia State University, Mercer University, and University of Georgia) joined together to host a DiscoverLaw Program to educate students of all ages and backgrounds about law school and the application process. The program included information on prelaw advisement, paying for law school, and legal careers; a question and answer panel with law school admissions professionals; and a mock law school class.
Anyone interested in law school was encouraged to attend, including college graduates; currently enrolled college, community college, or high school students; and their advisors and guests.
Ave Maria School of Law
Pathways to Law 2012
January 30, 2012
Students had an opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and students from the Ave Maria School of Law community. Our program ended with a pizza lunch provided by the Office of Admissions, and a resource fair with information from undergraduate colleges in the area.
Boston College Law School
Introduction to Legal Education
March 16, 2012
High school students participated in a day-long seminar on skills development and the legal profession.
University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law
HerShe Day at UCLA
February 18, 2012
UCLA Law hosted a group of young women from the HerShe group, which prepares girls in foster care to successfully transition from adolescence to adult independence. The event exposed the participants to educational opportunities at UCLA, including programs that facilitate transitioning from community colleges to four-year institutions and into law school. The day included a tour of UCLA Law, a mock class taught by a law faculty member, panels with current students, and a writing exercise conducted by a current law student.
California Western School of Law
Law High: King Chavez High School
March 21, 2012
Through case analysis, discussion groups, and mentoring sessions, we provided students from King Chavez High School, a racially diverse school in San Diego, an overview of what it means to be a law student. We also presented college planning strategies for getting into law school as well as the various financial aid opportunities available to them.
Capital University Law School
The Blueprint: Designing Your Future Success in Law School
March 3, 2012
Capital University Law School, in conjunction with the Law School Admission Council as part of the DiscoverLaw.org Months, hosted a pipeline program designed to engage racially and ethnically diverse high school and college students in the planning process for their future success in law school. We invited interested students to experience a mock law school class, learn tips on preparing for and navigating the law school admission process, and interact with current law students and practicing attorneys. The event was free and lunch was provided.
Chapman University School of Law
Chapman Law Day
February 25, 2012
Chapman Law, in conjunction with the Law School Admission Council and the Minority Law Student Association (MLSA), sponsored an event to encourage racially and ethnically diverse students to discover the importance of college and how to continue on the path of success. Current students and alumni were present to give insight into how they arrived at their current positions.
Charleston School of Law
Minority Law Day
February 18, 2012
Minority Law Day provided information to middle and high school students on the law school admissions process. This included high school course selection (AP classes), college application and SAT study tips, and college involvement (grades, extracurricular activities, etc.). We exposed students to a traditional yet basic law school course. Also, we allowed the students to participate in an oral argument.
The University of Chicago Law School
A Law School Shadow Day
February 24, 2012
We hosted 20 high school students from Urban Prep Academy to visit the law school for the day.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Discover Law at Law and Public Safety Academy
February 10, 2012
This event included a Discover Law presentation and current law student panel.
Cleveland State University—Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
DiscoverLaw.org: Jump Start Program
January 27, 2012
Jump Start was a diversity-focused program hosted by C|M|LAW for local high school students. The event was a half-day conference that included topics on college and law school preparation. Students attending this event had the opportunity to hear a panel of diverse lawyers, have lunch with law students, and tour the law school facilities. The goal was for the students to obtain information about college and law school opportunities in order to promote higher education in general and to "jump start" a career interest in legal education in particular.
Discover Law Day
March 3, 2012
This community college outreach program provided information on the various law practice areas, the lack of diversity in the legal profession, and the law school application process.
C|M|LAW and Central State University Collaboration Program
March 8, 2012
The C|M|LAW and Central State University Collaboration Program provided students the opportunity to participate in a mock class, attend a workshop on writing an effective personal statement, have lunch with law students, and tour the law school.
Minority Achievers Career Cluster
March 14, 2012
The Minority Achievers Career Cluster is a high school outreach program that provides resources as well as exposure to college and career opportunities. Cleveland-Marshall College of Law collaborated with Minority Achievers and promoted DiscoverLaw.org, as well as provided information on opportunities for careers in law and college-readiness resources.
Upward Bound—DiscoverLaw Program
April 26, 2012
The Upward Bound—DiscoverLaw Program was designed to explore the education and training requirements for pursuing a career in law. Topics discussed included the importance of reading and writing for a career in the legal field and the preparation needed for college. This program was specifically geared to 10th graders.
University of Connecticut School of Law
UConn Law Visits Tunxis Community College
February 22, 2012
UConn Law hosted an information session with students at Tunxis Community College. This workshop covered how to prepare for law school, suggested coursework, transferring to a four-year institution, and taking the LSAT.
UConn Law Visits Manchester Community College
February 27, 2012
UConn Law hosted an information session with students at Manchester Community College. This workshop covered how to prepare for law school, suggested coursework, transferring to a four-year institution, and taking the LSAT.
UConn Law Visits Capital Community College
February 29, 2012
UConn Law hosted an information session with students at Capital Community College. This workshop covered how to prepare for law school, suggested coursework, transferring to a four-year institution, and taking the LSAT.
Classical Magnet School Visits UConn Law
March 13, 2012
UConn Law hosted an information session with students from Classical Magnet School. The session covered how to prepare for law school, suggested coursework, and taking the LSAT.
Bulkeley High School Learn of the Law
April 13, 2012
The students toured the Capital and the State Supreme Court. A justice was asked to address the students. The facilitators not only addressed law and what it is like to be a lawyer but also discussed the path to law school.
Creighton University School of Law
A Day in the Life of a Law Student
February 29, 2012
The Creighton University School of Law, in conjunction with the Creighton University Office of Undergraduate Admissions, organized a Law Exploration program. The program was held at Northwest High School, the Government and Law magnet school in Omaha, NE. We collaborated with two law students to present a program entitled "A Day in the Life of Zach (3L Law Student)" and "A Day in the Life of Emily (2L Law Student)." The program also included information regarding the undergraduate admission process.
Courthouse Tour and Mock Trial
March 28, 2012
Creighton University School of Law conducted Part II of our DiscoverLaw.org program. Students from Omaha's Northwest High School took a field trip to the Douglas County Courthouse. They received a tour of the courthouse, a history of the building, and a better understanding of what occurs on a daily basis at the courthouse.
Following the courthouse tours, lunch was provided to the students and other participants. Judge Vernon Daniels, Don Kleine (Douglas County Attorney), Brenda Beadle (Chief Deputy), and Nicole Goaley (the Chief Deputy of the Douglas County Attorney Juvenile Division), joined the students for lunch, as well as held an open forum with the students about their role in the justice system. Following the lunch and open forum, the students conducted their mock trial. Judge Daniels agreed to preside over the trial. Creighton law students were on hand to act as "shadows" for the students—in case they were unsure of their role.
Drake University Law School
Law Student for a Day
March 9, 2012
East High School students were invited to take part in Drake Law School's third annual Law Student for a Day program to encourage diverse high school students to pursue a career in law. Students had the opportunity to see firsthand what it takes to succeed in law school and become an attorney. This half-day program allowed students to interact with law students and lawyers, as well as to learn about Tinker v. Des Moines School District, the ground breaking US Supreme Court case that all started in Des Moines.
Duke University School of Law
Law Student for a Day
February 24, 2012
Law Student for a Day was an event in which the Duke Law Black Law Students Association hosted 15 students from Mt. Zion High School in Durham, NC. The law students gave the high school students a tour of the law school; law professors interacted with the students; and law students conducted an informal Q&A session with the students over lunch. Topics covered during the Q&A session included law school admission, student life, and preparation.
Elon University School of Law
Diversity Day
February 11, 2012
The Diversity Day program included panel presentations from practicing attorneys, judges, and current law school students, as well as a mock class. Prospective law students also had an opportunity to speak with law students, faculty, and practicing attorneys. High school students and college freshman, sophomores, and juniors were encouraged to attend.
The program's keynote presentation was delivered by the Honorable James Randolph Spencer of the United States District Court for the Eastern District in Richmond, Virginia.
Florida Coastal School of Law
High School Tour and Panel
January 26, 2012
We hosted middle and high school students during this event which included a tour and panel discussion.
Florida International University College of Law
DFYit and DiscoverLaw—Pathway to Law School Event
January 20, 2012
FIU College of Law partnered with DiscoverLaw and Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYit) to host four high schools to discuss college admissions and the pathway to law school. Students participated in a mock class, law student panel, and tour of the College of Law.
Inspire Young Minds Debate Symposium
February 18, 2012
FIU hosted the South Florida After-School All-Stars in a series of debate training seminars that culminated with a competition. Law students volunteered to facilitate the training workshops and encouraged participants to speak up. They also taught participants the skills needed to be competitive in a debate competition.
Civics and Law Academy
February 25, 2012
FIU Law and the ABA Division for Public Education hosted the Civics and Law Academy. The academy focused on selective best practices in civics education and engaged high school students in challenging and interactive learning experiences.
2012 Miami-Dade High School Mock Trial
April 5, 2012
FIU College of Law hosted the 2nd annual DiscoverLaw High School Mock Trial Invitational on April 4 and 5, 2012. Miami-Dade public high school teams were coached by volunteer law students. Student teams worked together to prepare their presentations from case materials provided by the FIU College of Law. Students played the roles of attorneys and witnesses based on the evidence and witness statements. Professional attorneys or judges served as the presiding judges. Teams were evaluated on their ability to make a logical, cohesive, and persuasive presentation.
Hamline University School of Law
University of Minnesota Law School
University of St. Thomas School of Law—Minneapolis
William Mitchell College of Law
2012 Minnesota Legal Education Awareness Program (LEAP)
March 7, 2012
This collaborative outreach event, featuring the four law schools in Minnesota (University of Minnesota Law School, Hamline University School of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law—Minneapolis, and William Mitchell College of Law), was targeted toward high school students of color, urban youth, and other underrepresented populations in Minnesota to educate them on opportunities for future education and careers in law.
The half-day event was full of activities and presentations that provided students with insight into legal education, life as a law student, and careers in law. They participated in a mock law school class with a law school professor, interacted with current law students, and learned more about the steps necessary from high school to pursue a legal education.
We targeted various high schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul and provided reimbursements for transportation to the law school as well as lunch.
Gonzaga University School of Law
Street Law
February 24, 2012
The Gonzaga Street Law club provided high school students in Spokane, WA, with an opportunity to learn about constitutional law from Gonzaga Law School students. Law students taught at Rogers High School and Lewis & Clark High School about race and gender discrimination. These lessons were part of an ongoing and a monthly project of the Street Law club, with the goal of introducing interesting and relevant law topics to urban high school students.
University of Hawai´i at Mānoa | William S. Richardson School of Law
DiscoverLaw Supreme Court in the School
February 16, 2012
Students at Farrington High School and Mililani High School observed a real Hawaii Supreme Court case. Prior to the hearing, law schools and attorneys provided four class sessions about law, legal careers, and a moot court practice. After the session the lawyers and the justices had a Q&A session.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law—Bloomington
Minority Law Day
February 25, 2012
We hosted a day-long Minority Law Day/Information Session for interested high school and early college students.
The John Marshall Law School
6th District Court Law Day
January 27, 2012
High school students participated in the 6th Judicial District Mock Trial Competition at John Marshall Law School. They watched a sample mock trial, received mock trial training to assist them with their competition, listened to a diverse law student panel, and received a tour of the law school.
The University of Kansas School of Law
Thurgood Marshall Law Day
February 24, 2012
Thurgood Marshall Law Day is hosted annually by the Office of Admissions at the University of Kansas School of Law in conjunction with the law school's chapter of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). This event reached out to the youth of the community and provided them with enriching discussions on contemporary law topics. Students interacted with professionals in the field of law, law school professors, and current law students. The event included a keynote speaker, a "What Are Your Rights" interactive activity, lunch, a panel discussion, and a tour of KU Law.
Lewis & Clark Law School
High School/Middle School Mock Trial
February 25, 2012
One hundred thirty middle and high school students committed to attending this year's event, which marked the 13th year that Lewis & Clark Law School served its community through this diversity pipeline mock trial.
Rosemary Anderson Mock Trial
March 9, 2012
Lewis & Clark Law School hosted 30 students from Rosemary Anderson High School for a one-day mock trial experience on campus. Students worked in small groups with law student mentors, got to know the law school campus, and had the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with a panel of diverse law students about their college and law school experiences.
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
High School Pre-Law Day
February 24, 2012
High School Pre-Law Day was cohosted with the Southern University Law Center and provided students the opportunity to participate in law school–related activities.
University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law
Discover Law: Facts, Snacks, and Getting on Track
February 29, 2012
The University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law invited students interested in pursuing a law degree to attend our "Let's Talk Lunch" entitled Discover Law: Facts, Snacks, and Getting on Track. The event targeted racially and ethnically diverse students in their first and second year of college. At the Let's Talk Lunch program, participants were introduced to the law school admission process and how to successfully navigate the process. Next, Let's Talk Lunch participants had the opportunity to network with current law school students and learn from their experiences. During the program, students could register with DiscoverLaw.org. Lunch was provided for all students in attendance.
Discover Law: Bridging the Gap Between College and Law
March 24, 2012
The University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law invited students interested in pursuing a law degree to attend our prelaw day entitled Discover Law: Bridging the Gap Between College and Law. Although the event was open to the public, it focused primarily on high school students, as well as students in their first and second year of college (students enrolled at community colleges and at four-year institutions of higher education). Sessions at this one-day event included "How to Prepare for Law School," "Navigating the Admissions Process," and "How to Conquer the LSAT," as well as a current-student panel featuring students from the University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law. Each session offered students tips and techniques on how to successfully prepare for law school and maneuver through the law school admission process. Participants also had the opportunity to connect with law school admission officers, faculty, and staff, as well as current students and alumni. Lunch was provided for all those in attendance. During lunch, students could register with DiscoverLaw.org.
Marquette University Law School
Youth Law Day
March 15, 2012
Marquette University Law School (Office of Admissions and Office of Public Service), in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools and the Milwaukee District Attorney's Office Safe Schools/Healthy Students Program, hosted a four-hour program for area high school students. This program targeted students of color from the Milwaukee area, primarily Milwaukee Public Schools.
Youth Law Day introduced students to the field of law through hands-on engagement. Prior to Youth Law Day, the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Program prepared students with an overview of the court system and trial procedure, including jury instruction. During the course of the day, students participated in a mock trial conducted by current Marquette law students in front of Judge Derek Mosley, MULaw '95. Each attendee served as a juror.
The program further introduced students to the road to law school—from high school to college to law school—including DiscoverLaw.org. The program also provided attendees the opportunity to engage with law students, lawyers, law school faculty, and administrators on topics that included their college and law school experiences and career aspirations.
Read more about this event here: Don't Be Afraid to Go to Law School, Minority Students Told.
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Pathways to Law Program
March 10, 2012
The "Road to Law School" is often not straight, but a winding path of discovery. If successfully navigated, the journey to and through law school can lead a student to the most challenging, yet fulfilling and impactful work of his or her life. The Pathways to Law Program at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law was designed to arm those students at the beginning of this journey with an understanding of the crucial steps along that road and how to best position themselves academically and professionally to be competitive applicants, strong law students, and skilled attorneys.
The program included an Admissions and Financial Aid Overview; a Perspectives on Law School panel; a Careers in Law Speed-Networking session with attorneys representing private practice, business, government, and public interest careers; and a catered lunch. In addition, students received helpful resources from LSAT Test Preparatory Services, information on internship opportunities with legal employers primarily in Maryland and Washington, DC, and raffle giveaways.
The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
TN HBCU Law Tour
March 13, 2012
We visited diverse prelaw undergraduate students at several HBCU schools (Lane, Fisk, and Tennessee State University) and discussed the law school admission process.
University of Miami School of Law
The Path to a Career in Law
January 19, 2012
This event was designed to expose high school students to the undergraduate admissions and financial aid process. Additionally, students were introduced to the law school admissions process and careers in law. Students also joined law students, faculty, and staff in attending a luncheon panel on cyberbullying featuring guest speakers, including practicing attorneys and noted experts on the topic.
Michigan State University College of Law
Diversity Law Day 2012
March 2, 2012
This event brought students from the Michigan State University Law School's Street Law Program to campus for a day of interactive programs and panels.
University of Missouri School of Law
DiscoverLaw at Mizzou
February 27, 2012
The University of Missouri School of Law hosted a DiscoverLaw day for undergraduate and high school students. The program included a talk with our admission staff, a tour of the law school, and a student panel discussion. The students also had the opportunity to sit in on one of the first-year law school classes.
University of Nebraska College of Law
Nebraska Law Hosts Project Achieve/Goodrich Scholars
February 25, 2012
The University of Nebraska College of Law was excited to host students from the Omaha Project Achieve/Goodrich Scholars program. Dean Susan Poser welcomed students to the Nebraska Law program, highlighting the first-year curriculum and the changes to the first-year curriculum effective for the fall 2012 entering class. Associate Dean Glenda Pierce introduced students to the law school experience through a legal analysis exercise on Hypothetical Homicides and by presenting perspectives of current Nebraska Law students on the law school process. Dean Pierce also hosted a discussion on financing law school and forms of financial aid. The various legal careers and opportunities for lawyers were featured in a presentation by Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services Tasha Everman. Programming concluded with a lunch hosted by current Nebraska Law faculty and students followed by tours of the law school.
High School Diversity Law Day
March 30, 2012
This full-day program gave students at Lincoln Public High Schools the opportunity to learn about the legal profession from practicing attorneys, meet current law students, tour law school facilities, and hear tips on how to prepare for their undergraduate education.
Northeastern University School of Law
"So You Think You Want to Be a Lawyer?"
March 14, 2012
In conjunction with Northeastern University School of Law's Black Law Students Association, we hosted a panel discussion titled "So You Think You Want to Be a Lawyer?" Aimed at community college students and early college students, particularly those from groups underrepresented in the legal profession, our panel featured current diverse law students who talked about their journeys to law school as well as practical information on how to ultimately join the legal field.
Northern Kentucky University—Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Latino Law Academy
February 10, 2012
Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law presented its first Latino Law Academy. Participants learned about the legal profession, discovered what it takes to pursue law, and had fun participating in a mock trial.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Discover Law at Moritz
February 23, 2012
The Discover Law at Moritz event aimed to increase members of the minority community's understanding of the legal profession and to expose them to career opportunities. Additionally, the program offered insight into the requirements for admission to law school and entrance into the legal profession. Our target group was talented high school students ranging from sophomores to seniors and college students of color (but all college students and the general public were welcome to attend).
University of Oregon School of Law
Leap into Law
February 29, 2012
The Leap into Law event introduced University of Oregon undergradutes to local attorneys who work in diverse areas: Athletics, Finance, Student Affairs, Technology, Small Business, Judiciary, and Education. Attendees met attorneys by "speed dating" and also had the chance to meet current law students at our reception.
Pace University School of Law
Discover Law at Pace Law School
February 28, 2012
Pace Law School hosted a local high school for the day. These high school students took a tour of the law campus, attended a mock class, heard a panel of current students discuss law school, and spoke with admissions professionals about the path to law school.
Phoenix School of Law
Marshall Brennan High School Law Program
March 3, 2012
The Marshall Brennan High School Program was part of the Marshall Brennan Consitutional Literacy Project that paired up law students with high school students to teach the US Constitution using Supreme Court cases involving young people. Law students also coached high school students to participate in a moot court competition.
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bridge to Success Law Day
February 29, 2012
The Roger Williams University's Bridge to Success Program (BTS) was a mentoring program that matched several Newport and Providence high school students with undergraduate university students to promote the development of academic, social, and emotional support systems for students in underresourced communities. As part of the program, the BTS students visited the law school to attend a mock class taught by a law professor and to hear from law school administrators about college preparation and the path to law school. In addition to a Q&A session, BTS students also had dinner with current RWU Law students for more informal conversations about interests in the law, the path to law school, the law school experience, and the legal community.
BTS Law Day was one of a series of three high school outreach events that will be hosted at the law school.
9th Annual Diversity Symposium Dinner
April 12, 2012
This event was designed to encourage high school and college students to pursue careers in the law. The Diversity Symposium Dinner brought together select high school, college, and law students; law school faculty and administrators; and practicing attorneys and judges to discuss the issues of diversity and the law. Each year there has been a focus to the discussions held at the dinner tables, and the younger students (high school and college) have been challenged to express their thoughts and ideas about these issues with guidance from the law students, law professors and administrators, attorneys, and judges. The issues discussed highlighted the importance of the law (and lawyers) to communities of color. By its very nature, this event allowed the high school and college students who attended to interact with diverse members of the bar and diverse law students, which is not an everyday occurrence in Rhode Island. The networking and exposure for the students who attended was invaluable. The law school partnered with the Thurgood Marshall Law Society of RI and the Roger Williams Law School Multicultural Law Student Association in the planning and organization of the event.
Rutgers University School of Law—Newark
High School Law Day
March 2, 2012
At-risk youth learned about law school, lawyers, judges, and court systems and had the opportunity to connect with legal professionals.
Saint Louis University School of Law
SLU Law DiscoverLaw Day
March 2, 2012
Undergraduate students visited the circuit court to view motion hearings and meet a few of the circuit court judges.
University of San Diego School of Law
High School Law Day: Lincoln High School
March 15, 2012
This was part one of a two part event that introduced high school students interested in criminal justice to the legal field. The second part of this event took place a week later when the students came to the Superior Courthouse in San Diego for a panel discussion and speed-mentoring session with legal professionals.
Seton Hall University School of Law
Discover Law Day
February 2, 2012
Discover Law Day was designed for diverse students to learn from current law students, admissions officers, alums, and faculty about how to choose a path as an undergraduate that will help them succeed. While all undergraduates were invited to attend Discover Law Day, the target audience was diverse freshmen and sophomores. The day consisted of a mock class as well as meet and greet with current students, along with a presentation on why the legal community needs more diverse lawyers.
Registration began at 3:45 pm, and the program started at 4:00 pm with a mock property class. After the mock class, students were taken to the Diversity Day Food Festival to meet and greet faculty and current law students.
The University of South Dakota School of Law
DiscoverLaw Thurgood Marshall Program and Open House
March 14, 2012
This event was again centered around USD Law's annual Thurgood Marshall Program and featured a speaker, mock law class, law student panel discussion, Q&A with students and admissions and financial aid staff, light lunch, and tours of the School of Law.
Stetson University College of Law
Minority Pre-Law Conference
March 8, 2012
Stetson University College of Law, the Black Law Student Association (BLSA), and the Law School Admission Council joined together to host a DiscoverLaw Minority Youth Pre-Law Conference.
Each year we bring diverse middle and high school students from the Tampa Bay Academy of Hope and Middleton High School to Stetson Law's Tampa Law Center to recognize the importance of diversity in the legal field while allowing students the opportunity to meet with Stetson law students, professors, alumni, and admissions officers. This year's luncheon and conference educated Tampa Bay students on the importance of diversity in the legal field through a mock-trial workshop facilitated by Stetson's BLSA advocates. Local Tampa Bay student participants advocated a mock trial from beginning to end, including voir dire, opening statement, direct examination, cross examination, midtrial motions, and closing arguments. The program included the "Story of Us," an intimate series of monologues by BLSA students who shared their journey to law school and the challenges they faced along the way.
This was a great opportunity for diverse students to see that the road to law school is attainable. Students experienced firsthand the importance of being an advocate and also had the opportunity to work with law students, lawyers, and law professors that had similar backgrounds.
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Discover Law '12 High School Visit at SUNY Buffalo Law School
March 9, 2012
The Discover Law '12 High School Visit at SUNY Buffalo Law School gave the students the opportunity to meet current students, faculty, and alumni of the Law School. During the event, they attended a mock class, participated in a mock trial, and met members of the New York State Bar Association.
University of Tennessee College of Law
UT Law Academy
March 14, 2012
This was an exploration event for college graduates; currently enrolled college, community college, or high school students; and their advisors and guests. Topics included Preparing for Law School, Current Law Students Speak, and What Do Lawyers Do?
The University of Texas School of Law
UT Law Academy
February 15, 2012
The Law Academy was designed to introduce historically underrepresented minority groups and socioeconomically disadvantaged high school students to the legal profession and higher education in general. This event is held annually and sponsored by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) in conjunction with DiscoverLaw.org Months.
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
Law School Exploration Day
January 31, 2012
This event provided general information about law school, as well as a tour of a law library and interaction with law students.
The Thomas M. Cooley Law School
The Road to Law School
February 22, 2012
The Office of Enrollment and Student Services at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School was pleased to host "The Road to Law School," an LSAC DiscoverLaw.org event. We had students from all three Lansing high schools in attendance to learn more about the legal profession and the steps toward entering law school. The following topics were covered: the application process, the LSAT, possible careers, and the importance of character and fitness. There also was a mock Criminal Law class presentation. The high school students had the opportunity to interact with law school administrators and current law students. Lunch was provided.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Shadow Day
March 30, 2012
Thomas Jefferson School of Law hosted a Shadow Day in conjunction with the Law School Admission Council's DiscoverLaw.org Months. Conveniently scheduled during the school's Diversity Week, Shadow Day afforded San Diego–based high school students the opportunity to participate in the dissection of a mock trial (criminal case) problem and learn about the benefits of registering at DiscoverLaw.org. Following lunch, students were able to ask members of the school's Black Law Students Association and its La Raza Student Association questions about law school.
The University of Toledo College of Law
Diversity Day 2012
March 13, 2012
Diversity Day 2012 included a tour of the law school and a mock law class. Students also had lunch with members of the Toledo Bar Association Diversity Committee and current Toledo Law students, both of which offered insights into their experiences in law school and the practice of law.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Law Day 2012
February 16, 2012
Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) hosted Law Day 2012 for students from Crawford High School's Law Academy in San Diego, one of the most diverse high schools in California. A representative from TJSL's admissions team visited Crawford High School to discuss law school and inform students about the benefits of registering at LSAC's DiscoverLaw.org. Crawford students then joined CLIMB (a student outreach group instituted by TJSL's Diversity Committee) for Law Day 2012 at the Thomas Jefferson campus. Following a presentation and discussion about immigration law, Crawford students interacted with TJSL law students and faculty during a reception and asked questions about going to law school.
University of Toronto Faculty of Law
See Yourself Here: U of T Law Open House
March 2, 2012
See Yourself Here provided high school, university, and mature students that come from disadvantaged backgrounds with an opportunity to learn about the law school admission process and the legal profession. Participants attended inspirational speaker sessions, educational workshops, and a networking reception with law students, alumni, and members of the legal community. See Yourself Here began as an initiative by the Black Law Students' Association to target black youth, and then expanded to include law students and participants from a broad range of equity-seeking communities that have historically been underrepresented in legal education and the profession.
Tulane University Law School
Tulane Law School Preview Day
February 14, 2012
Students from Sophie B. Wright High School joined us for a Tulane Law School Preview Day. Students went on a tour of the Law School, attended a mock law school class, dined with students and staff, and had a Q&A with Tulane Law students and alumni.
The University of Tulsa College of Law
Minority Law Awareness Day
February 24, 2012
The schedule of activities included a guest speaker, a law student panel discussion, lunch with local minority lawyers, a meeting with a prominent judge, and tours of the Tulsa County Courthouse as well as a local law firm.
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Passageways to the Law
February 17, 2012
Participants learned about law school issues, law school life, and the practice of law. This information was provided from the perspectives of students and alumni serving on panels. Participants were also able to take part in a mock law class and engage in a hands-on computer demonstration of technology-based legal research and websites for law school admission purposes. Lunch was provided and there was no cost to participate.
Valparaiso University Law School
DiscoverLaw—Community Schools Visit Day
February 17, 2012
This outreach event brought high school students to campus to provide information on how to prepare for applying to law school, and for a law school experience.
Wake Forest University School of Law
Discover Law Day
February 24, 2012
Discover Law Day was designed for juniors and seniors in high school and freshmen and sophomores in college. The day encouraged racially and ethnically diverse students to discover career opportunities in law and choose a path in undergraduate school to help them succeed. Students heard inspiring stories about law school from graduates, and had an opportunity to hear from a student panel and ask questions. A continental breakfast and lunch were provided.
Washburn University School of Law
Washburn Law Diversity Chat
February 16, 2012
This online chat could be accessed from anywhere and featured representatives from a variety of diverse student organizations at Washburn Law, as well as a select group of professors and administrators. Chat participants were able to find out more information and ask questions about
- choosing law as a career;
- how to prepare for and apply to law school;
- what it's like to be a law student; and
- career options.
University of Washington School of Law
UW DiscoverLaw.org Open House
March 8, 2012
The UW DiscoverLaw.org Open House was an evening event sponsored by the Law School Admission Council in conjunction with DiscoverLaw.org Months for underrepresented University of Washington undergraduate students interested in exploring law school and the legal profession. An information session and student panel made up the substantive portion. Refreshments were served.
Washington University School of Law
Speaker Series: Reaching Out to St. Louis Public Schools
February 10, 2012
Current Black Law Students Association students partnered with faculty from local public schools to host a speaker series that discussed the following: the importance of seeking college scholarships, how to successfully transition into college life, and the importance of internships and developing soft skills. Law students shared their journey from high school to the present. This was a great opportunity for law students to have a positive impact on kids who were striving to do well, and who needed to see someone to whom they could relate, who was also striving to do well in an academic environment.
Planning for Your Future: The Time Is Now
February 16, 2012
This event introduced high school students to higher education (both undergraduate and law school). Our guests received an overview of getting into an undergraduate program, including information about available resources and information about available educational funding and waivers. Guests met with current undergraduate students who talked about their experiences and gave advice on transitioning and planning for the future. Then, attendees met students and faculty of color from the School of Law and had an opportunity to meet one-on-one to discuss their lives, their goals, and how to develop a plan for the future.
Speaker Series: Reaching Out to St. Louis Public Schools Pt. 2
February 24, 2012
Current BLSA students partnered with faculty of local public schools to put on a speaker series that discussed the following: the importance of seeking college scholarships, how to successfully transition into college life, and the importance of internships and developing soft skills. Current students shared their journey from high school to the present. This was a great opportunity for current law students to have a positive impact on younger students who are striving to do well in an academic environment.
Grade School to Gavel
March 26, 2012
Current students collaborated with Mound City Bar, one of the oldest black bar associations west of the Mississippi River, to host a Law Day event for St. Louis metropolitian high school students.
West Virginia University College of Law
High School Minority Law Day
March 2, 2012
Our program was designed for high school students to gain an interest in pursuing a legal career through speakers and law student panels.
Western New England University School of Law
Minority Law Day Workshop
January 21, 2012
Western New England University hosted a workshop on minority and diversity issues with the application process for law school. This event was free and open to the public, but reservations were required. Lunch was provided.
The focus of the workshop was to educate minority and diversity students about the law school application process and to answer frequently asked questions. LGBT and nontraditional students also benefited from this program. Participants heard from current and former law students, as well as admissions professionals from the Western New England University School of Law, Boston University School of Law, New England Law | Boston, and University of Connecticut School of Law. The following topics were covered: résumés, letters of recommendation, personal statements, internships, and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). In addition, a KAPLAN representative gave information on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and administered a free practice LSAT to participants.
Anyone interested in law school was encouraged to attend, regardless of where they were in the application process or where they were planning to apply.
For more information, visit the Minority Law Day Workshop website.
Western University, Canada
Diversity at Western Law—A Student Perspective
March 13, 2012
This open event included law school admission information, followed by a panel discussion of law students from diverse backgrounds who shared their law school experiences. The student speakers also shed light on their cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender-related experiences at law school.
Widener University School of Law
DiscoverLaw Day
March 15, 2012
We hosted a law school preview day for local high school students that included both information sessions and a mock class.
