Pre-Law Advising

Welcome to the UMass Amherst Pre-Law Advising Office.
We provide UMass students and alumni (regardless of major, college, or school) with a full range of
information and counseling regarding legal careers and the law school application process. We also
offer one-on-one assistance in all aspects of law school applications. You can use the resources on
these pages to get you started, but never hesitate to contact the office for personal advice.

Start by clicking on one of the categories above or go straight to an overview of the law school application process.

Fall 2023 Law-related Courses

Every semester, we provide this list of the amazing array of law-related and law-adjacent courses that might be of interest to students considering legal careers. Some of these courses are squarely focused on the law. Others are more in the …

By Diane Curtis
Diane Curtis Pre-Law Advisor & Senior Lecturer
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New FREE Pre-Law Program from LSAC

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is launching a new program of talks, workshops, and more for applicants. This looks like a useful series of programs for those of you just beginning your admission journey, and it’s free through LSAC’s …

By Diane Curtis
Diane Curtis Pre-Law Advisor & Senior Lecturer
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Financing Law School — Workshop Recording

Did you miss the great workshop this week with Boston University School of Law Financial Aid Director Cheryl Constantine? No problem, we recorded it. You can check it out here.

By Diane Curtis
Diane Curtis Pre-Law Advisor & Senior Lecturer
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Pre-Law Advising Mailing List

The best way to keep up to date on all things pre-law (besides visiting this site often!) is to sign …

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