Spring Pre-Law Events schedule

Mark your calendars for the following events:

Financing your legal education
Tuesday, April 11th at 3:00 pm
E27C Machmer

How are you going to pay for that degree? I will go over all of the major loan programs, discuss debt consolidation and loan repayment assistance plans, and answer other questions you have about paying for law school. This workshop is especially for seniors and others starting law school in Fall 2006 (but all are welcome).

Lawyer-alumni career panel: Law outside the courtroom
Friday, April 21st at noon
SOM 210

The low-down on transactional practice -- what is that other thing lawyers do besides litigate? Two practicing attorneys (and UMass alums) and SOM Prof. Jennifer Taub will talk about their work and career paths, and answer your questions. Featuring:

Daniel Pierce, Duane Morris, UMass '95 (Political Science), BU Law '99
Christine Miller, Arclight Capital, UMass '92 (Political Science and Economics), BU Law '97
Prof. Jennifer Taub, Isenberg School of Management, formerly at Fidelity Investments, Yale '89, Harvard Law '93

Law School 101
Thursday, April 27th at 4:00 pm
E27C Machmer
A workshop and send-off for those entering law school in Fall 2006 -- the essential information you need to know before you get to school. Or, how not to worry and enjoy your last summer before law schoool.


Lawyer-alumni career panel: Small firm vs. big firm practice

POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2006

(Location TBA)

The setting you end up practicing in matters as much as the type of law you do. Get some tips from our lawyer-alumni on the advantages and disadvantages of large and small firms. Featuring:

Tom Campbell, Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten, UMass '90 (History), Northeastern Law '93
Christine Solt, Choate, Hall & Stewart, UMass '92 (Political Science), Harvard Law '95