Volume 16, Issue 1 | September 2023

The Newsletter of the Carnegie Mellon University

Pre-Law Program

News

Best Job Market Since 1987 for Law Grads

The legal employment market hit several highs for the Class of 2022, making it the best job market for entry-level graduates since 1987.Read more

Affirmative action decision forces change in admissions practices

The Supreme Court’s decision in June to no longer allow race-conscious admissions practices in higher education is expected to force law schools to move away from relying on LSAT scores and instead look more holistically at applicants. Read more

University of Nebraska establishes First Amendment Clinic

The clinic will support First Amendment rights by focusing on local and regional cases concerning freedoms of speech, the press, assembly and petition. Read more

Law firms should look beyond grades, ABA says

The American Bar Association is asking law firms to place less reliance on class rankings and grades when hiring law students for summer associate and full-time positions, in order to have more diverse staffs. Read more

Events

LSAT Workshop

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m. EST

Presented by TestMasters, the leader in high-end LSAT preparation.

If you are interested in law school and want to crush the LSAT, don't miss this great opportunity. RSVP now to save your spot!

Constitution Day 2023

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7 to 8 p.m. EST, VIrtual

In recognition of Constitution Day 2023, the University Libraries and the Division of Student Affairs invites you to learn more about constitutions in Latin American countries and the efforts of presidents to alter them. Registration required

START SMART LAW Seminar. Introduction to Startup Law

Thursday, Sept. 21, 5 to 6:15 p.m.EST, Virtual

Presenter: David Lehman, K&L Gates & Stephanie Dangel, Univ. of Pittsburgh Law School

Using a checklist that will be distributed, we’ll introduce the key legal needs and issues for a startup: founders’ agreements, equity splits, company formation, handling IP, raising capital, building a team, etc. Then you’ll get to ask YOUR most pressing legal questions.

Find out more and register

Advice

Three benefits of starting your law school outlines early

Students who start their law school outlines early tend to excel in law school and find themselves more confident and less stressed along the way.

Tips for applying to law school when your GPA or LSAT score is low

It’s been very competitive in the law school admissions world lately, but there are strategies to help overcome less than stellar grades or scores.

Find strategies

Three benefits of starting your law school outlines early

Students who start their law school outlines early tend to excel in law school and find themselves more confident and less stressed along the way. Learn more

How to get into your dream school even when it’s a reach school

There are ways to help your chances of being admitted to your dream school—even if your numbers are below what they are looking for.These strategies can sometimes give you an admissions advantage. Find strategies