Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education, College of Arts and Science

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�þ�ˮ��'s Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education informs students about law school and the practice of law, and equips those who apply to law school with the tools to succeed in the law school admissions process. Students receive focused guidance and counseling, and are provided with opportunities to learn from and network with professionals.

For my future career, I've chosen the rather niche field of special education advocacy law. By fusing my Political Science major with my two minors, I feel that I have been able to harmoniously combine all of my interests together into a clear path forward.

Ellen Florek '19

I came to �þ�ˮ�� during high school with the Bridges Program, which invites us to stay overnight in dorms and meet with students, faculty, and staff as we make our college decision. I also did a campus tour, came to Make It �þ�ˮ��, and sat down to meet with Maria Vitullo, the director �þ�ˮ��'s Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-Law Education. Our talk helped solidify that �þ�ˮ�� was the place I wanted to be.

Lauren Poythress '20

I chose �þ�ˮ�� because the community felt like a great space, and I liked the small college town feel. I was accepted into the Prodesse Scholars Program as a Law and Public Policy (now Law and Politics) Scholar, which has given me a lot of opportunities to go to law school. I also got a good sense that �þ�ˮ�� professors are supportive and willing to meet with me to talk about my interests and help me with any questions, even beyond schoolwork.

Jessica Chelst '22

My experiences with �þ�ˮ�� Mock Trial fit well with my plans to go to law school after �þ�ˮ��. I am very interested in diplomacy and international law. Regardless of where my career takes me, however, I know that I want to go to law school soon after my undergraduate studies.

Santiago Puente Davila '22

Ever since I was a little kid, I always wanted to pursue the study of law…As I grew up, that interest evolved into a passion for civil rights and constitutional law. When I came to �þ�ˮ�� in 2016, I already knew that's where I wanted to end up.

Justice Hubbard '20

My interest in politics and government began in high school, and pursuing my major at �þ�ˮ�� has allowed me to delve into the study of public policy, political institutions, and political behavior. I'm particularly interested in the ways that gender and race affect political decisions and shape America’s political system. My study of these topics has been challenging and enlightening every step of the way.

Taylor Gordon '20

�þ�ˮ��'s Sue J. Henry Center for Pre-law Education, of course, is another excellent resource that has helped me to prepare for law school. Maria Vitullo, director of the Center, as well as other faculty in the program have been very instrumental: telling me the best time to take the LSAT, recommending me the right materials for my applications, and guiding me through the courses I need. It's a very overwhelming process, but having the resources and people to talk to is an amazing benefit that is not available at many other schools. I know I would be lost without the program!

Harrison Graydon '18

[Amicus Curiae Pre-Law Society] brings in key people from the community to talk to its 50 members at bimonthly meetings: judges, professors, and practicing attorneys in all different areas of the law. It's very cool. Being in Amicus has exposed me to a lot of different ways that people practice the law — it's not just as an attorney! I've met people who work in law-related businesses and people who use their law degrees in consulting and other services that you might not expect.

Lindsey McCready '19

93%

of 2021-22 senior �þ�ˮ�� applicants were accepted to law school (compared to 80% national average for the same period).

100%

of seniors enrolled in PLW 401