Southern Illinois University School of Law Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute
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The Southern Illinois University School of Law Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute operates for and benefits diverse college and university current sophomores and juniors (rising juniors and seniors) who desire information and strategies to prepare for law school. Participants will learn about the application and admissions process, the Law School Admissions Test, how to properly read and review a case, legal writing, paying for law school, and various career paths. Institute attendees will interact with and have presentations and discussions facilitated by lawyers, law students, and law school faculty.
Participants will also take field trips to the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN, and the St. Louis law firm, Armstrong Teasdale, as well as visit a courthouse. All participants will also be granted free access to an online LSAT prep course following the institute.
The Program Coordinator for the summer institute is SIU Carbondale Law School graduate Deidre Powell. Here is a link to her bio.
Details
Dates: May 19-25, 2024
Location: SIU Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center
Activities, Lodging and Transportation
The Southern Illinois University School of Law Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute has an exciting and informative agenda of activities.
See our agenda for a complete list of activities
Participants will stay and eat most meals at the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Located in the rolling hills of Southern Illinois, Touch of Nature is located in a beautiful, peaceful setting and includes outdoor spaces, indoor facilities, lodging and outdoor experiential education.
Throughout the institute, transportation will be provided by shuttle or bus. Participants are required to use the provided transportation to and from activities throughout the institute.
Application and Registration Information
Applications are not yet open! Stay tuned for application information.
Questions?
Please call Sarah VanVooren at 618/453-3472 or send an email to svanvoo@siu.edu
Sponsored by:
Kyle Stokien (School of Law alumnus, Class of 2004)
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