Pre Law Adviso

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Academic/Pre Law Advisor

Duties: Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising, will serve as a resource for general academic and pre-law students at all stages of their undergraduate careers and provides support services for undergraduates and alumni considering careers in the law. Coordinate with department heads and other members of the enrollment management departments, including Financial Aid Office and Office of the Registrar. Work with academic and administrative departments and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of faculty, professional, and classified staff. Act as a General Advisor to the overall undergraduate population, providing individualized counseling. Assist students with course selection. Hold workshops to educate students about the college’s requirement and the core curriculum. Participate in planning and executing the fall and spring orientations. Participate in “at-risk” meetings and reach out to struggling students to assist them in formulating a plan for improvement. Perform graduation and junior checks to ensure that students are meeting the college’s requirements and will graduate in a timely manner. Counsel students on university requirements, policies and procedures, major selection, and academic standards. Offer individual guidance to students considering careers in law, informing them about the legal market and assisting them with finding appropriate internship opportunities. Offer individual counseling to students on the law school application process. Familiarize students with current admissions standards for law school, research and plan on and off-campus programming including informational sessions, group workshops, and seminars that support students’ professional goals. Run joint sessions with the Writing Center on the Law School Personal Statement. Act as university’s liaison with law schools. Visit Law Schools and host law schools campus visits. Oversee an oratory competition and judicial internship program. Prepare and maintain Pre-Law Advising materials, including a Pre-Law Advising guide, a Pre-Law listserv, a Pre-Law internship brochure and a tracking system for information on current applicants, and Pre-Law website. Review Pre-Law internships and grant credit. Collaborate with the Career Center to identify and establish internship opportunities for pre-law students and have these positions posted on CareerLink. Represent the college on committees and at recruitment functions. Meet with prospective students and parents individually to discuss the pre-law program; participate in honors interviews.Meet with professionals in the field to discuss best practices for pre-law students. Meet regularly with student officers of the Pre-Law society and assist with club activities.

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