UMass Lowell offers pre-law advising to all students across the university, regardless of major or program. 

The advising team consists of experienced attorneys and Law School Admission Council-trained professors familiar with law school preparation and the application process. They are happy to answer your questions by email or schedule a one-on-one meeting in person or virtually to help you on your journey to law school.

To schedule a meeting with a Pre-Law Advisor, please email: Pre-Law@uml.edu

Pre-Law Advising Team

Prepare to Meet with a Pre-Law Advisor

To get the most out of meeting with your pre-law advisor, review the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website before you meet.

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    Have the following available when you meet your pre-law advisor:

    • Current GPA 
    • LSAT scores (if any)  
    • Course history 
    • Employment / internship / volunteer history 
    • Honors / awards / scholarships received 
    • UML club / group / activity history  
    • Community club / group / activity history 
    • Drafts of any application materials for review 
    • A list of questions and topics to discuss 
    • An idea of your educational goals and timeline 

    Preparing for Law School

    This basic law school preparation timeline can help guide your planning and questions: 

    Freshman & Sophomore Years

    • Choose a major that aligns with your academic interests
    • Attend Pre-Law related events and workshops
    • Join students organizations that relate to your interests
    • Start thinking about which professors you can ask for Letters of Recommendation
    • Most of all, focus on and do well in your classes!

    Fall, Junior Year

    • Research law schools and programs
    • Start going to law school fairs and information sessions
    • Schedule an advising session with a Pre-Law Advisor
    • Take an LSAT diagnostic test and create an LSAT study plan
    • Start brainstorming ideas for your admission essay

    Spring, Junior Year

    • Start studying for the LSAT
    • Create an LSAC account and register for the LSAT
    • Start drafting your admissions essays (personal, diversity statement, etc.)
    • Speak to professors about Letter of Recommendation

    Summer, After Junior Year

    • Take the LSAT
    • Work on finalizing your application materials (resume, essays)

    Fall, Senior Year

    • Retake the LSAT if needed
    • Send requests for Letters of Recommendation to your professors through CAS
    • Send transcript to CAS
    • Proofread and finalize all application materials (admission essays, resume, etc.)
    • Submit applications by November at the latest!

    Spring, Senior Year

    • Consider your options and attend admitted student events
    • If waitlisted, send Letter of Continued Interest
    • Submit financial aid applications and negotiate scholarships if applicable
    • Finalize your decision and pay the necessary deposit fees

    Congratulations, you did it!