Talk to a Pre-Law Advisor
UMass Lowell offers specialized advising for students who are interested in law school. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a Pre-Law advisor as soon as they develop an interest in law school in addition to working with an advisor in their major.
The Pre-Law Advisor provides information and guidance on:
- Deciding whether law school is the right choice
- Planning a course of study
- Securing an internship
- Law school selection
- Preparing for the LSAT
- Applying to law school
The Pre-Law FAQ may answer some of your questions, for more information, please contact the UMass Lowell and Law School Admission Council Pre-Law Advisor:
David McCauley, J.D.
School of Criminology & Justice Studies
Health & Social Sciences Bldg., Room 491
13 Wilder Street
Phone: 978-934-5454
David_McCauley@uml.edu
Students may also contact the Legal Studies Co-Director and LSAC Pre-Law Advisor:
Walter Toomey, J.D.
School of Criminology & Justice Studies
Health & Social Sciences Bldg., Room 443
113 Wilder Street
Phone: 978-934-2765
Walter_Toomey@uml.edu
UMass Lowell is also home to the Pre-Law Society, a student organization that provides a forum for discussing topics related to the law and pursuing a career in law.