LSAC PLUS Program
Summer 2008 Pre-Law Institute No Longer accepting applications for 2008 term.

The University of Nebraska College of Law is pleased to announce that, with the support of the Law School Admission Council, it will offer a Summer 2008 Pre-Law Institute. The Institute will prepare students for both law school and the application process; expose them to a broad cross-section of the legal community; inform them about the breadth and power of the law and a legal career; and establish individualized mentoring relationships.

The Institute will be held from June 14 to July 12, 2008. Preference will be given to individuals who will be starting their sophomore or junior year of college in the Fall of 2008.

The University of Nebraska College of Law is especially interested in attracting a diverse group of students to the Institute, including racial, geographical and socio-economic diversity.

The Program
The Summer 2008 Pre-Law Institute will provide students with a month-long introduction to legal study, and its analytical and writing demands; exposure to the many roles of the law and lawyers in society; and instruction on the process of applying to law school and obtaining financial aid. Students will also build mentoring relationships with local attorneys and current students.

The core curriculum will consist of three courses. Employment Discrimination Law will expose students to a typical law school classroom and traditional evaluation. The Legal Writing course will focus primarily on writing and analysis. The third course will be an introduction to a traditional first-year course, such as Contracts. Students will participate in several interactive information sessions that focus on the typical first-year law school curriculum. In addition, students will participate in an academic support component. The academic support program will focus on study and exam-taking skills.

The core curriculum will be supplemented with a professionalism series that will expose students to the obligations and roles of lawyers in society. Students will meet with lawyers who will lead discussions relating to service and professionalism.

Students will learn about the law school application process including selecting undergraduate courses, writing personal statements, obtaining recommendation letters and working with pre-law advisors. Students will also benefit from an LSAT preparation course.

Students will establish two mentoring relationships with attorneys, usually including one from academics and one from practice or the judiciary. Students will be encouraged to maintain these mentoring relationships after the Institute ends

Students will explore the many career opportunities available to lawyers. These opportunities include the private practice of law, government service, corporate practice, public interest law, and non-law careers.

Where:
The Summer Pre-Law Institute will be held in the newly expanded and renovated College of Law building. Students will be housed in one of UNL's residence halls. Transportation will be provided between the residence hall and the College of Law.

Cost:
The College of Law will cover most attendance costs for Institute participants, including round-trip economy airfare or mileage, room and board, and local transportation. Students will earn a $1,000 stipend to cover incidental expenses and to offset loss of summer earnings during the four-week period. Students may not be employed or take outside classes during the four-week period, and students are required to live in on-campus housing. 

Brochure:

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Application:
Download Application. Please complete all procedures as outlined on the last page of the application. Review of complete applications begins March 1, 2008. Applications may be sent to:

University of Nebraska College of Law
    Pre-Law Summer 2008 Institute
    P.O. Box 830902
    Lincoln, NE 68583-0902