Pre Law Society

The Pre Law Society is the University of South Alabama’s student organization for students interested in a career in law or those who are considering attending law school. The organization meets monthly and offers workshops and forums for law school admissions questions and programs featuring guest speakers affiliated with law schools. For students interested in joining the the Pre-Law Society, please contact University Pre-Law Advisor, Dr. Shanita L. Pettaway, at pettaway@southalabama.edu.

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Upcoming Meetings and Events

Pre-Law Society Meetings

Great News! For everything, there is a season. Accordingly, the Pre-Law Society is in a continued season of revival which began last year. The University Pre-Law Advisor cordially invites students who are interested in Pre-Law to attend Pre-Law Society Meetings which will be held on Wednesdays: September 25, 2024, October 23, 2024, November 20, 2024, and December 4, 2024 at 630p in Student Center, 205.

All who are interested in joining or continuing membership in the Pre-Law Society are encouraged to attend. These meetings are important and necessary in order to effectively establish an updated membership roster, discuss official organizational protocol, and develop a strategic plan for future organizational efforts. 

Ask An Advisor: Pre-Law Edition

This semester, the Pre-Law Advising Team cordially invites students who are interested in Pre-Law to Ask An Advisor: Pre-Law Edition. This advisor hour will be held in Humanities Building (HUMB) 216 C, Pre-Law Conference Room, 12p-1p, on the following dates:

Thursday, September 12th
Thursday, October 10th
Thursday, November 14th

Ask An Advisor: Pre-Law Edition is a recurring hour session dedicated to addressing pre-law related questions. This is a structured, yet casual opportunity for students interested in pre-law to engage with the University's Pre-Law Advisor and/or Pre-Law Advising Team.

Virtual Talk About It Tuesday: Southern University Law Center

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, 6:30-7:30 PM, via Zoom

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday" is a series of informational seminars during which students interested in pre-law and/or seeking admission to respective law schools will gain a wealth of information regarding the law school admissions process firsthand from law school admissions representatives. 

Guest Speaker for this session will be Lena Mae Johnson, Ph.D., Coordinator of Admissions, Southern University Law Center, who will join us virtually! 

"To Apply Or Not To Apply? Lunch and Learn: Pre-Law Edition and Pre-Law Society Membership Drive" 

Saturday, September 14, 2024, Marx Library, Gallery 181 (Room 181), 1:30 PM-3:30 PM

To Apply Or Not To Apply? Lunch and Learn: Pre-Law Edition is a series of informational lunch seminars during which students interested in pre-law and/or seeking admission to law school will gain a wealth of information regarding the law school admissions process, Law School Admission Test (LSAT), resumes, personal statements, pre-law coursework, and other related topics.  

Guest Speaker for this session will be Law School Admission Council (LSAC), Director of Pre-Law Advising, Katya Valasek, who will join us virtually! 

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday: University of Arkansas School of Law" 

Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, 6:30-7:30 PM, via Zoom

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday" is a series of informational seminars during which students interested in pre-law and/or seeking admission to respective law schools will gain a wealth of information regarding the law school admissions process firsthand from law school admissions representatives. 

Guest Speaker for this session will be Tracy Deffebaugh, Director of Admissions, University of Arkansas School of Law, who will join us virtually!

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday: University of Mississippi School of Law" 

Tuesday,  September 24th, 2024, 6:30-7:30 PM, via Zoom

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday" is a series of informational seminars during which students interested in pre-law and/or seeking admission to respective law schools will gain a wealth of information regarding the law school admissions process firsthand from law school admissions representatives. 

Guest Speakers for this session will be University of Mississippi School of Law,  Recruitment Chair, Mac Mcmullan, and Recruitment Co-Chairs, Zoe Barnes and AJ Brown, who will join us virtually!

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday: University of Florida Levin College of Law" 

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, 6:30-7:30 PM, via Zoom

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday" is a series of informational seminars during which students interested in pre-law and/or seeking admission to respective law schools will gain a wealth of information regarding the law school admissions process firsthand from law school admissions representatives. 

Guest Speaker for this session will be Layne Prebor, J.D., Assistant Director for Admissions, University of Florida Levin College of Law, who will join us virtually!

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday: Cumberland School of Law" 

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, 6:30-7:30 PM, via Zoom

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday" is a series of informational seminars during which students interested in pre-law and/or seeking admission to respective law schools will gain a wealth of information regarding the law school admissions process firsthand from law school admissions representatives. 

Guest Speaker for this session will be Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, Director of Admission, Cat Miaoulis, who will join us virtually!

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday: University of Alabama School of Law" 

Tuesday,  October 15th, 2024, 6:30-7:30 PM, via Zoom

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday" is a series of informational seminars during which students interested in pre-law and/or seeking admission to respective law schools will gain a wealth of information regarding the law school admissions process firsthand from law school admissions representatives. 

Guest Speaker for this session will be Natasha Waldrop Jackson, Assistant Director of Admissions, University of Alabama School of Law, who will join us virtually!

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday: Washington and Lee University School of Law" 

Tuesday,  October 22nd, 2024, 6:30-7:30 PM, via Zoom

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday" is a series of informational seminars during which students interested in pre-law and/or seeking admission to respective law schools will gain a wealth of information regarding the law school admissions process firsthand from law school admissions representatives. 

Guest Speaker for this session will be  Assistant Dean of Law Admissions, Lisa Rodocker, Washington and Lee University School of Law, who will join us virtually!

For more details about these events, please contact University Pre-Law Advisor, Dr. Shanita L. Pettaway at pettaway@southalabama.edu.

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday: University of Georgia School of Law" 

Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, 6:30-7:30 PM, via Zoom

"Virtual Talk About It Tuesday" is a series of informational seminars during which students interested in pre-law and/or seeking admission to respective law schools will gain a wealth of information regarding the law school admissions process firsthand from law school admissions representatives. 

Guest Speaker for this session will be Diana C. DeJesus, J.D., MPA, Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Experience, University of Georgia School of Law, who will join us virtually!

For more details about these events, please contact University Pre-Law Advisor, Dr. Shanita L. Pettaway at pettaway@southalabama.edu.