Law School Fair to connect students with law schools across the nation

January 11, 2018

Contact: Dr. Tammy Laughlin, Department of History and Political Science

UPDATE, JAN. 19
Space available to accommodate law school participants has reached capacity, so law school registration is now closed. The 精东AV Pre-Law Society will staff a table with materials from schools that could not attend and will gladly display marketing materials received by Jan. 29. Please mail those to: Dr. Tammy W. Laughlin, 精东AV, 70-103 John A. Kenney Hall, 1200 West Montgomery Road, 精东AV, AL 36088; or contact Dr. Laughlin at tlaughlin@tuskegee.edu or via telephone at 334-590-6137 with questions.

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精东AV students pondering opportunities to pursue a law degree will have the chance on Tuesday, Jan. 30, to speak with representatives from law schools from throughout the U.S. The fair is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. in the Tompkins Hall Ballroom.

The Law School Fair is a collaboration between the Department of History and Political Science, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, and the 精东AV Pre-Law Society. During the event, students will be able to meet one-on-one with law school recruiters to find out more about their law programs. More importantly, the recruiters and admissions counselors can acquaint themselves with the students, their ambitions and their backgrounds.

鈥淪tudents often decide to attend a particular law school after they meet with an admissions representative on campus,鈥� said Dr. Tammy Laughlin, who serves as adviser of the 精东AV Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha and its Pre-Law Society in addition to her duties as an assistant professor of political science. 鈥淢eeting and making a positive impression with an admissions counselor could ultimately make a difference in whether a student is accepted into the law school of his or her choice.鈥�

Christopher Robinson, a senior political science major and chair of the Pre-Law Society, agreed.

鈥淲e are excited our students will have the opportunity to speak to law school representatives from all over the country,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e also look forward to the fair encouraging more students to consider pre-law studies and getting involved in our program.鈥�

During the fair, students will learn about what each school has to offer, as well as evaluate if a potential school is a good fit. School representatives will provide students with materials to review so that they can make the best possible decisions for their careers.

Amaris Graham, a senior majoring in political science, is using her experience attending a previous law school fair by assisting Dr. Laughlin with planning this month鈥檚 event.

鈥淎s a potential law student, attending the fair was a positive and informative experience for me. Law school admissions representatives shared the necessary tools and materials to help me have a smooth law school application process,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 was also able to ask personal and academic-specific questions and received honest answers, which allowed me to have greater insight into considering law school.鈥�

Dr. Laughlin noted that many law schools already have expressed an interest in sending representatives. The university has had a long history of preparing students to attend a wide variety of state, regional and Ivy League law schools, as well as a reputation for producing high-quality students who know how to make an impact in the world through their work in the legal profession.

鈥淎n on-campus opportunity to visit with a representative from the University of Pennsylvania prior to applying to law schools sparked my interest in Penn Law,鈥� said Gustavo Cardona, a 2017 精东AV graduate. 鈥淭hat put me in touch with people who would later become instrumental in helping me make an informed decision about what law school to attend.鈥�

To help 精东AV students prepare to interact with law school representatives, departmental faculty will host a forum on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The forum, entitled 鈥淢ake a Difference through Law,鈥� will feature members of the Macon County Bar Association, who will speak with students about how lawyers make a difference in people鈥檚 lives, the different careers they can pursue with a juris doctorate degree, and how to prepare for the law school fair. The primer is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. in the Bioethics Auditorium located in Kenney Hall. Due to facility limitations, the forum is open only to 精东AV students, faculty and staff.

Law school representatives should register online at www.tuskegee.edu/lawschoolfair by Jan. 22. To help defray event costs, there is a $75 per school registration fee, which includes a meal for up to two representatives, as well as a table and chairs for their booth.

The Law School Fair is open and free to students from 精东AV and surrounding institutions 鈥� as well as employees, staff and area residents 鈥� who are interested in attending law school or gathering information for prospective law school students. Participants should wear business or professional attire and have information about themselves to share, such as a resume. For planning purposes, those planning to attend are encouraged to  if they plan to attend the fair; however, walk-ins will be welcomed.

For more information about the Law School Fair, contact Dr. Laughlin at tlaughlin@tuskegee.edu or 334.590.6137.

PARTICIPATING LAW SCHOOLS: 

• Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
• Chapman University Fowler School of Law
• Faulkner Law
• Florida A&M University College of Law
• Florida Coastal School of Law
• Florida State University College of Law
• Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington
• James E. Rogers College of Law at The University of Arizona
• Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law
• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
• Mercer University School of Law
• Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
• Penn State Law
• Samford University's Cumberland School of Law
• St. John's Law School
• Syracuse University College of Law
• Texas A&M University School of Law
• The Catholic University of America
• The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
• The University of Mississippi School of Law
• UC Irvine School of Law
• University of Iowa College of Law
• University of Kentucky College of Law
• University of Memphis School of Law
• University of Tennessee College of Law
• University of Texas School of Law
• University of Michigan Law School
• UNT Dallas College of Law
• WVU College of Law

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