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The Pre-Law Pathway
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The Pre-Law Pathway

The Pre-Law Pathway

The Pre-Law Pathway (PLP) provides a suggested set of milestone goals for students interested in learning about the possibility of a legal career after their time at Berea College. During their sophomore, junior and senior years, PLP students join with others from their class to pursue those learning outcomes. Over these six semesters on the Pathway, each PLP student connects with various resources, including individual planning meetings, law school trips, and law-related internships.

First Year

Milestones

  • Attend the initial freshmen group meeting

Sophomore Year

Milestones

  • Attend pre-law internship group meeting with Career Development

Key Pre-Law Questions During Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Milestones

  • Establish an individual Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) account with Student Mentor
  • Present your law-related internship experience to other PLP students (If applicable)
  • Conclude mentorship program with attorney who is a Berea alum

Key Pre-Law Questions During Junior Year

Senior Year

Milestones

  • Take LSAT Exam
  • Meet with Student Mentor and discuss target and safety schools for applications
  • Meet with Pre-Law Advisor to research law school funding options
  • Conclude the mentorship program with law student who is a Berea alum
  • Complete Law school application process:
    • Request transcripts through CAS
    • Visit target law schools
    • Review applications with Student Mentor and Pre-Law Advisor
    • Apply to all target and safety schools by Thanksgiving

Key Pre-Law Questions During Senior Year