Explore Law
Thinking About Law School
Here are simple ways to explore the field and figure out whether a legal career is the right fit:
Learn what law school is really like
- Read “What to Expect in Law School“.
- Research schools using LSAC’s Official Guide to ABA-Approved JD Programs.
- Talk with schools at UF’s Graduate & Professional Schools Day or at LSAC Law School Forums (Atlanta+ Miami).
- Visit campuses you’re interested in-many allow class sit-ins (including UF Levin).
- Chat with current law students.
- Apply to summer law programs like FSU’s Summer for Undergraduates.
Explore legal careers
- Check out LSAC’s overview of different fields of law.
- Listen to LSAC’s “I Am the Law” podcast.
- Shadow attorneys in multiple practice areas.
- Pursue law-related internships.
- Connect with attorney alumni via CLAS Beyond120 MentorConnect (CLAS students only).
- Use resources from:
- National Association for Law Placement (careers+ salary data)
- American Bar Association
- Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
Get involved on campus
- Join UF pre-law student organizations.
- Sign up for the UF Pre-Law Email List for updates on events and opportunities.
- Attend pre-law workshops, info sessions, and panels.
- Meet with a UF pre-law advisor for personalized guidance.
Pre-Law Email List
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The Gator Gavel – The Pre-Law Advising Newsletter
In weekly editions, The Gator Gavel will condense the collection of submitted pre-law opportunities into a one-stop shop to better help students connect with the amazing UF and Gainesville community events. We will be sharing not only Pre-Law Advising’s current events and services, but opportunities from pre-law student and local community organizations; LSAT test preparation offerings; and events from other UF departments, centers, and offices.
Do you have an event you’d like us to share? Interested organizations can submit an event to The Gator Gavel with an event submission form, which can also be found at the bottom of each edition. Submissions are required by Fridays at 5 p.m. ET to be considered for the following week’s newsletter.