The Texas Tech University Prelaw Program aims to engage, equip, empower, and encourage students pursuing a legal education through structured advising and support. The program offers resources such as individual advising, workshops, and community service opportunities to enhance students' law school applications and skills. Its organized team includes a prelaw coordinator, program assistants, and ambassadors to foster a supportive environment for aspiring law students.

1. TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITYPrelaw ProgramPrelaw Team: Purpose, Players, & a PlaybookConcurrent 101Joshua BarronTexas Tech Universityfor 2009 NACADA Annual Conferenceon Thursday, October 1, 2009 – 2:00- 3:00pmIn the Grand Hyatt – Level 2, Lone Star Ballroom D

2. Why is there a Prelaw Advising Program @ TTU?MISSIONThe TTU Prelaw Program exists to engage, equip, empower and encourage students to explore and excel in the pursuit of a legal education.Student Learning Outcomes: Equip, Empower, Explore, and ExcelProgram Outcomes: Engage and Encourage

3. What does that mean, really?The TTU Prelaw Program is a structured four-year program that prepares undergraduate students to be exceptional applicants to a school of law. Students who choose to participate in the TTU Prelaw Program will focus on the three essential areas identified by law school professionals nationwide:Writing and speaking with comprehension and clarityUnderstanding social institutions and human natureThinking creatively and analytically

4. What is Prelaw Advising, exactly?Identifying Strengths and WeaknessesConsidering and Planning for the FutureProviding Resources & Learning Experiences

5. What is Prelaw Advising, exactly?Identifying Strengths and WeaknessesPrelaw advisors meet with Prelaw students individually from the beginning semester and throughout their academic careers. Together they form a long-range plan that takes into account the unique strengths and interests of each student. Students work closely with Prelaw advisors and the advisor in their major to make sure that the classes the student selects will develop the competencies necessary for law study.Considering and Planning for the FutureProviding Resources & Learning Experiences

6. What is Prelaw Advising, exactly?Identifying Strengths and WeaknessesConsidering and Planning for the FuturePrelaw advisors work individually with students to help them select law schools or identify related careers and alternatives to a law career. Meeting in groups, they plan application strategies, prepare for the Law School Admissions Test, work on drafting personal statements, and formulate goals for law school scholarships and financial aid.Providing Resources & Learning Experiences

7. What is Prelaw Advising, exactly?Identifying Strengths and WeaknessesConsidering and Planning for the FutureProviding Resources & Learning ExperiencesThe Prelaw office is a resource center providing information about every accredited law program in the country. The office provides a calendar for group meetings that give supplemental information about preparing for a law career. Each semester, sessions are offered to help students prepare for the Law School Admissions Test. Through Prelaw events and meetings, students have an opportunity to talk with visiting representatives of law schools.

8. What does the TTU Prelaw Program offer?Access to Prelaw Advisors…who will connect students with resources for further preparationAccess to Prelaw Program Assistants and Ambassadors…who have excelled academically and are trained to share their experiencesInformational Prelaw Sessions…to introduce available resources and aid in students’ understanding of the processAcademic Encouragement and Support…workshops and study sessions to give students an advantage in law school applicationsStudent Outreach Gatherings…foster a sense of community, and provide networking with other prelaw studentsCommunity Service Opportunities….to develop appreciation for giving back to the community through volunteering: CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocate, Innocence Project, Habitat 4 HumanityCommunity Outreach…encourages and nurtures the goal of a legal education in the minds of elementary and secondary school children; reaches out to impact the diversity and success of Texas Tech University prelaw students, including those from traditionally under-represented populations

9. How is this team organized?Vacant – Could this be you?Joshua Barron– TTU Prelaw CoordinatorTTU PrelawProgram AssistantsTTU Prelaw Program Council of StakeholdersProvost, Academic Affairs, Diversity Equity & Community Engagement, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, School of Law, Associate Deans in Interested CollegesTTU PrelawAmbassadors

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11. Why do you do these things?MISSIONThe TTU Prelaw Program exists to engage, equip, empower and encourage students to explore and excel in the pursuit of a legal education.Student Learning Outcomes: Equip, Empower, Explore, and ExcelProgram Outcomes: Engage and Encourage

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13. 2009 CARAVAN is October 29, 2009Southwest Association of PreLawAdvisors (SWAPLA)CaravanQuestions?If at any time you have questions, please don't hesitate to call or email us, we would be more than happy to help you! You can contact us at (806)742-2189 or prelaw@ttu.edu.

14. There is much more online at www.prelaw.ttu.eduGuidance in AdmissionsGetting Started with LSAC

15. Writing Your Personal Statement