A year of learning

Want to gain confidence in the advising work you do on campus? Whether you're brand new, relatively new, or have some years under your belt, many prelaw advisors wonder how they can get everything done that's asked of them. This training will help you develop your prelaw knowledge, connect with peers, and find your footing.

The training takes place in August over a four-week period and is a mixture of live and asynchronous learning. Starting in September, you'll have the opportunity to connect virtually with your peers each month. From inspirational talks to discussion sessions, these additional monthly sessions will help you to strengthen the relationships you start to build in August.

If you complete the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Details below.

  • Week 1

    Law school and practice basics, researching law schools, and application timeline recommendations.

    Materials Date | Time
    On-Demand Content August 1 | 4:00 pm ET
    Live Event August 5 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
    Weekly Live Q&A August 7 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
  • Week 2

    The law school application package, its components, and how law schools approach reading files — including a simulated admission committee.

    Materials Date | Time
    On-Demand Content August 7 | 4:00 pm ET
    Live Event August 12 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
    Weekly Live Q&A August 14 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
  • Week 3

    Connecting and collaborating with your advising and admission colleagues.

    Materials Date | Time
    On-Demand Content August 14 | 4:00 pm ET
    Live Event August 19 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
    Weekly Live Q&A August 21 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
  • Week 4

    Key advising resources — for you and your advisees.

    Materials Date | Time
    On-Demand Content August 21 | 4:00 pm ET
    Live Event August 26 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
    Weekly Live Q&A August 28 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

Learning Outcomes

  • Define your role and what success looks like within your role

  • Explain the law school application process, and how it differs from other programs

  • Gain familiarity with all law school application components and how, together, they allow applicants to tell a persuasive story

  • Explain the basics of the law school experience, licensure, and law practice to advisees wondering if law school and practice are right for them

  • Demonstrate where to find the resources your advisees need to navigate the application process and weigh offers of admission

  • Demonstrate where to find the resources that support the work you do on campus

  • Describe the data LSAC provides you about your advisees, and how to put that information to use in advising sessions, event planning, or discussions with campus leadership

Course curriculum

    1. A Welcome Message

    2. Meet LSAC's Prelaw Engagement Team

    3. Course Learning Outcomes

    4. August Live Sessions

    5. Monthly Meetups

    6. Before You Begin: A Survey

    1. Law School 101

    2. Law Practice 101

    3. Law School Research 101

    4. Application Timeline

    1. August 5 and August 7, 2025

    1. Application Package

    2. Simulated Admission Committee

    1. August 13 and August 15, 2025

    1. The Professional Network

About this course

  • Prelaw Advisor Experts
  • Admission Professionals
  • Community Engagement

FAQ

  • What can I expect in August?

    Four weeks of content that will build knowledge, community, and confidence. Each week has on-demand content, live educational content, and live Ask an Expert sessions. The on-demand content will be released the Thursday the week before. The live educational will be each Tuesday at 2pm ET. The live Ask an Expert session will be each Thursday at 2pm ET.

  • What are the requirements for my Certificate of Completion?

    All participants who complete 100% of the asynchronous content and attend 3 of 8 live events by September 30, 2025 will automatically receive a Certificate of Completion from LSAC. This certificate will include your name, institution, program name, and LSAC's logo. If you complete the program at a later date, you may still receive your certificate, but must let us know that you've completed it.

  • What can I expect at the monthly sessions beginning in September?

    Opportunities to continue to build a community of prelaw advisors you can turn to for advice, support, and learning. Some months there may be LSAC updates we want to share with the cohort, and other times you will get to set the agenda.

  • Will the live components be recorded?

    Some of the live components will be recorded. The Tuesday events, which are characterized by learning content, will be recorded and published with a transcript as soon as practicable. The Thursday events, which will be free-flowing Q&A, will not be published later to encourage open participation. But don't worry, if you miss one week and still have questions, you can ask the following week. Finally, recordings for the monthly events will not be published.

  • How long will these materials be available?

    The August on-demand and recorded live-session content will be available through March 2026.

  • What's the cost?

    None! We've made Newcomers free for the coming year.