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UW Pre-Law Info Listmailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/pre-law Subscribe and receive tips, information and resources for preparing for law school. Click on "Archives" to read past messages that were sent to the list. Pre-Law Society at the University of Washingtonstudents.washington.edu/lawyer2b The Pre-Law Society at the University of Washington is a great way to learn about the legal field and to meet other students exploring the field of law. Meetings are open to all UW students. Visit this site to view their event schedule. To get on the list to hear about future meetings, email lawyer2b@u.washington.edu Law School Admission CouncilAn extensive resource site for prelaw students. Here one can access all law school sites, engage in interactive exercises for the LSAT, submit applications electronically and much more. UW Husky Career Networkwww.washington.edu/alumni/careers/hcn/index.html Use this amazing database to look up alumni who graduated from the UW (not necessarily UW Law) and are working as lawyers. You can set up informational interviews with them to find out more about what it's like to work in the legal field. Learn from your fellow Huskies and find out if lawyering is right for you. National Association for Legal Professionals (NALP)You can use NALP to look up the schools you're thinking of attending and figure out which ones have the best employment prospects. NALP provides valuable information on legal organizations' practice areas, demographics, hiring criteria, starting salaries and much more. InternshipsUW Career Center: How to Find Jobs and Internships Ideas for Internships from the UW Political Science Department Ideas for Internships from the UW Law, Societies, and Justice Department Washington State Legislative Internship Program The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars LSAT Preparation Courses |
Financial AidLSAC's Guide on Financing Law Schoolwww.lsac.org/Financing/Financing-menu.asp This site includes clear, step-by-step information for getting financial aid for law school. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Prospective law students should fill out the FAFSA in January. Fin AidFin Aid was established in 1994 as a public service, and is a comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools. The Access GroupThe Access Group's mission is to provide high-quality graduate student loan products and helpful financial aid information. Equal Justice Works – Public Interest Lawhttp://www.equaljusticeworks.org/communities/lawschools/guide/faq Learn more about public service opportunities, curricula and financial programs at more than 150 law schools in the United States. For Underrepresented StudentsDiscoverLaw.org"Actually, the world DOES need another lawyer." Check out this site for examples of the need for lawyers worldwide, access to law school experts, profiles and advice from diverse law school graduates, and a timeline outlining steps you can take to prepare yourself to be a successful law school applicant. LSAC's Guide for Minority Students & GLBTQ Studentswww.lsac.org/SpecialInterests/SpecialInterest-menu.asp The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is committed to increasing the number of lawyers from underrepresented minority groups. Check out this site for helpful tips, resources and articles. DeLoggio Achievement ProgramA resource for nontraditional, underrepresented and/or disadvantaged applicants, including tips on personal and diversity statements. Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)Information for minority students on applying to law schools, preparing applications and attending summer law institutes. 
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