Law Day

In 2008, Law Day will take place on Monday, October 6.

What is Law Day?

It is the most important day of the year for prelaw students at IUB. If you are seriously considering law school, attendance at both events should be considered MANDATORY. Freshmen through alumni are urged to attend! They are free and open to the public. Again this year we anticipate that IU will host the LARGEST University Law Fair in the country!! For a list of the schools that attended last year, click here.

Both events will take place at the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). Driving directions and parking information are available on the IMU's website.

For an interactive map of the Union, CLICK HERE, and go to the FIRST FLOOR to find both Alumni Hall and Whittenberger Auditorium (see below for event locations).

Event #1 - IU Law School Fair - The Nation's Largest Again This Year!!
What	We anticipate 100+ Law School Representatives will be here--to recruit YOU. Click here for a list of the 109 schools that attended last year.
When	Monday, October 6 , 2008, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Where	Alumni Hall, first floor of the Indiana Memorial Union.
Why	The Law School Fair puts the student and school together. Representatives (who can influence admission decisions at their schools) are eager to speak one-on-one with students about their specific situations--from LSAT to grades to specialties to personal statement to financial aid needs. Pick up material, souvenirs, information. Expand your horizons and discover great schools that you may not yet know anything about. Learn first-hand that law schools are truly interested in more than just an LSAT score and GPA! Students typically leave the Fair encouraged and optimistic. Unsure of what to ask? Our four-page handout, Questions to Ask Law Schools, will be available at the Fair--or download your own copy.

Event #2 - Panel Discussion and Q & A Session
What	Four prominent Law School Admission Deans reveal: "What I Really Look For in a Law School Application!" They will discuss applicants' common mistakes, what works, what they find annoying, etc. They will offer unique, practical insights into the admission process that will be invaluable for students.
When	Monday, October 6 , 2008, 9:00 thru 10:45 a.m.. (Quiet latecomers welcome.)
Where	Whittenberger Auditorium, first floor of the Indiana Memorial Union.
Why	Very entertaining; extremely informative.
How	Arrive early. It's always SRO.

Why Attend Law Day?

The Law School Admission Council estimates that there are about 3,000 students at IUB, from over 53 majors, who are potentially interested in going to law school. The most important event for these students, IU Law Day, is coming on Monday, October 6 , 2008. Organized by the Health Professions and Prelaw Center (HPPLC), it has been the nation's largest university Law Fair for the past two years, and it is the Union's largest event of the year as well. Competition for admission to law school remains extreme. Attendance at Law Day events can give students a competitive edge.

Normally over 100 law schools send representatives here to recruit IU students. With 192 law schools in the country, we will host representatives from over half of the nation's total. This is truly a unique opportunity that students at most colleges simply cannot experience! Take advantage of it!

IUB enjoys a reputation as an outstanding prelaw institution, and a successful Caravan impresses law school officials nationwide. Last year's turnout of over 646 was the largest of the Big Ten, and attracted nationwide attention. One Admissions Dean from a top tier law school called IU's Law Day "the best that I have ever attended at any school."

Attendance at Law Day is crucial for students considering law school now or in the future. Students who attend find it an eye-opening experience. It is critical for current applicants and juniors to attend, but freshmen and sophomores will receive an invaluable close-up and personal introduction to the realities of law school admission.

Students from populations that are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession (first generation college, minority, financially disadvantaged, etc.) are especially urged to attend. The Indiana Conference on Legal Education Opportunities [I-CLEO], whose mission is to help these students attain admission to an Indiana law school, and which provides up to $7,500 per year in tuition assistance, will be a featured participant.

Students should also attend the Panel Discussion earlier in the day, from 9:00 until about 10:45 a.m. in the Georgian Room. Four Law School Admission Deans will discuss "What I Really Look for in a Law School Application." That is, they will discuss applicants' common mistakes, what actually impresses them, what they find annoying, what NOT to say in a personal statement, etc. They will offer unique, practical insights into the admission process that will be invaluable for students. This event is always well attended, and is as entertaining as it is informative.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Want more information? Contact HPPLC by phone at 812.855.1873, or email at hpplc@indiana.edu.