Admissions Events Calendar

Prospective Student Events. Our upcoming events for prospective students appear below and are open to applicants, admitted students, and any others who wish to learn more about law school. To register for an event, click on the RSVP link corresponding to the event you plan to attend. Prospective student events are added and updated on an ongoing basis. Check back regularly. Events are subject to change.

Admitted Student Events. Admitted students have access to exclusive events that showcase the opportunities available to Southwestern community members. Events are listed below under "Admitted Student Virtual Events." Links to RSVP for upcoming events, or to access past event recordings, can be found on the "Welcome to Southwestern" CANVAS course page. The "Welcome to Southwestern" CANVAS course page will be made available to admitted students in late November/early December.

Event Recordings. Recordings of past virtual events can be found on our YouTube channel.

Admissions Office Virtual Office Hours. In an effort to be available to prospective students, applicants, and admitted students, Admissions Office staff are available for open-door office hours twice a week per the following schedule:

  • Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time
  • Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Click here to join our Office Hours via Zoom Video Conference!

One-on-One Meeting. Speak one-on-one with a Southwestern community member via phone, email, or Zoom. In your one-on-one meeting, you can speak with any of the following Southwestern representatives:

  • Admissions Officer
  • Current Student / Admissions Ambassador
  • Faculty Member

Submit our Meeting Request Form to request a conversation!


Prospective Student Events

Southwestern Law School's Admissions Office hosts a number of informative and interactive events for prospective students. We also participate in many other events hosted by law school consortia, LSAC, undergraduate schools, and other organizations. See below for individual event listings and check back regularly -- new events are added on an ongoing basis!

 

 

Law School Application Strategy: Information Session and Law Fair
Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
Monday, November 20, 2023  |  5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  PT via Zoom

Do you have questions about application strategy? Early decision? Retaking the LSAT? Hear from our expert panel of admissions professionals & then meet with representatives from 16 private West Coast law schools to have your questions answered.

Click here to register!

 

Bullocks Logo   Applicants' Workshop: The Total Package
   Monday, December 4, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

In our final installment of the fall Applicants' Workshop series, you'll have the chance to put yourself in the shoes of an admissions committee member. Bring a critical eye to real law school application materials and through close review, learn what qualities define a cohesive and competitive file. With our Dean of Admissions, you'll explore what it means to conduct a holistic review, and see how all the components of an application come together to support a final decision.

Click here to register!

 

Bullocks Logo   SCALE - Demystifying an Accelerated J.D. Program
   Thursday, December 7, 2023   |   5:15 - 6:30 p.m. PT via Zoom

Join Harriet Rolnick, Dean of the SCALE Program, for an informational session on our unique and long-standing accelerated J.D. program. Learn how you can complete your law degree in just two years, while still benefiting from a robust law school experience. SCALE students complete their education alongside a small cohort of peers while also engaging in co-curricular activities, honors programs, concentrations, and critical experiential opportunities like clinics and externships.

Click here to register!

 

Bullocks Logo   Online J.D. Information Session
   Monday, December 11, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

In this one hour session, program directors from our Online J.D. program will provide information about our new, fully online Full-Time Online J.D. and Part-Time Online J.D. programs. These programs allow students outside the LA area to receive the benefits of a Southwestern law school education and follow a flexible, asynchronous learning schedule that accommodates their existing personal and professional obligations. During the event, prospective students will receive a first-hand look at the online program experience and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the opportunities available to them in the Online J.D.

Click here to register!

 

Additional Online J.D. Info Session Dates

Each of the info sessions will share the same presentation and cover the same topics, leaving room for questions in the second half.

 

Off-Campus Events

  1. September 2023

    Connecticut Law Fair
    Quinnipiac University School of Law
    Thursday, September 7, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  EST

    Providence Law School Fair
    Providence Marriott Downtown
    Friday, September 8, 2023  |  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  EST

    Boston Law Fair
    Suffolk University Law School
    Saturday, September 9, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  EST

    CSU Los Angeles Graduate School Fair
    Outside of John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, North Wing
    Tuesday, September 12, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    CSU San Bernardino Graduate School Fair
    SMSU North, 2nd Floor
    Wednesday, September 13, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

    University of Texas at Dallas Law School Fair
    Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center
    Wednesday, September 13, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  CT

    CSU Long Beach
    Speaker's Platform (Outdoors)
    Thursday, September 14, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

    University of Texas at Austin Law School Fair
    Texas Union Ballroom
    Monday, September 18, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  CT

    Texas State University, San Marcos Law School Fair
    LBJ Student Center, Grand Ballroom
    Monday, September 18, 2023  |  4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  CT

    University of Texas at San Antonio Law School Fair
    Texas Union Ballroom
    Tuesday, September 19, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  CT

    HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo
    University of the District of Columbia's Student Center
    Friday, September 22, 2023  |  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  PST

    Chicago LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
    Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
    Saturday, September 23, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  CT 

    El Pueblo Unido Pre-Law Conference Law Fair (Register Here!)
    Virtual Platform, register at the link above.
    Tuesday, September 26, 2023  |  4:50 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.  PST

    CSU Dominguez Hills Graduate & Professional School Fair
    LSU Vendor Walkway
    Wednesday, September 27, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

    Miami LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
    Hyatt Regency Miami
    Saturday, September 30, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  EST 

  2. October 2023

    West Coast Consortium (WCC) San Diego
    Courtyard Marriott Liberty Station
    Monday, October 2, 2023  |  6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  PST

    California Lutheran University Graduate School Fair
    Quad near flagpoles
    Wednesday, October 4, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    Morehouse College Law Fair
    Forbes Arena
    Thursday, October 5, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  EST

    Atlanta LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
    Hyatt Regency Atlanta
    Friday, October 6, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  EST 

    Indiana University, Bloomington Law Fair
    Indiana Memorial Union
    Friday, October 6, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  CST

    West Coast Consortium (WCC) San Francisco
    Marriott Union Square Hotel
    Saturday, October 7, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    UC Merced Graduate School Fair
    UC Merced Conference Center
    Tuesday, October 10, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    CSU San Marcos Graduate School Fair
    USU Ballroom
    Tuesday, October 10, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  PST

    Cal Poly Pomona Graduate School Fair
    University Quad
    Tuesday, October 10, 2023  |  10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    John Jay Graduate and Professional School Fair
    Hound Square
    Thursday, October 12, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  EST

    New York LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
    New York Hilton Midtown
    Friday, October 13, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  EST
    Saturday, October 14, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  EST

    Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA) October Conference
    Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale
    Saturday, October 14, 2023  |  8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  PST

    LatinoJustice's 41st Annual Law Day
    New York University School of Law
    Sunday, October 15, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  EST

    West Coast Consortium (WCC) Denver
    University of Denver Sturm College of Law
    Saturday, October 21, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  MST

    University of Colorado, Boulder Law Fair
    CU Event Center, Glenn Miller Ballroom
    Monday, October 23, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  MST

    Loyola Marymount University Graduate School Fair
    Alumni Mall
    Tuesday, October 24, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

    University of Utah Law Fair
    Center Ballroom, A. Ray Univeristy Union
    Tuesday, October 24, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  MST

    Sacramento State Graduate & Professional School Fair
    University Union Ballroom
    Tuesday, October 24, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    UC Davis Graduate School Fair
    The Quad
    Wednesday, October 25, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    Brigham Young University Law Fair
    WSC Main Ballroom
    Wednesday, October 25, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  MST

    University of Southern California Law School Fair
    Trousdale Parkway
    Thursday, October 26, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    University of Arizona Law School Fair
    Student Union, Grand Ballroom
    Thursday, October 26, 2023  |  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  MST

    UC Santa Barbara Graduate and Professional Schools Day
    Main Campus Walkway
    Thursday, October 26, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    Arizona State University Law School Fair
    Tempe Campus, Sun Devil Fitness Center
    Friday, October 27, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  MST

    West Coast Consortium (WCC) Los Angeles Pre-Forum Reception
    Location TBD (check back soon!)
    Friday, October 27, 2023  |  Time TBD (check back soon!)

    Los Angeles LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
    Location TBD (check back soon!)
    Saturday, October 28, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  PST 

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas Law School Fair
    Student Union Ballroom (SU)
    Monday, October 30, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  PST

    University of Nevada, Reno Law School Fair
    Joe Crowley Student Union, 4th Floor
    Tuesday, October 31, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  PST

     

  3. November 2023

    UC Riverside Graduate School Fair
    UC Riverside Campus
    Wednesday, November 1, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

    CSU Bakersfield Graduate School Fair
    SRC-Gym
    Thursday, November 2, 2023  |  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  PST

    San Jose State University Grad Fair
    Paseo de César E Chávez at SJSU
    Thursday, November 2, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    UC Irvine Grad & Law School Fair
    Ring Road
    Tuesday, November 7, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    CSU Northridge Grad Fair
    CSUN Career Center
    Wednesday, November 8, 2023  |  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  PST

    San Francisco LSAC Law School Forum  (Register Here!)
    Hyatt Regency San Francisco
    Saturday, November 18, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  PST 

    Sacramento State Fall Law Forum
    Location TBD (Check back soon!)
    Monday, November 20, 2023  |  Time TBD (Check back soon!)

Past Events

  1. Check out our past programs!

    Orange County Law School Fair and Panel
    Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
    Monday, July 10, 2023  |  5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  PT
    In-person on the Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Campus

    Hear from a panel of law school admissions officers as they discuss the law school admissions process. Then chat directly with representatives from 16 different private West Coast law schools during an informational fair.

     

    Webinar and Virtual Fair: Applying to Law School - Tips to Get Started
    Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
    Tuesday, July 25, 2023  |  5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  PT
    via Zoom

    Join representatives from 16 different private, West Coast law schools for this introduction to the law school admissions process. Learn the first steps to take as you approach the application process, and gain valuable insight from a panel of admissions officers as they share their tips for those just getting started on this journey. Then, participate in breakout sessions to meet directly with representatives and ask them your questions.

     

    Admissions 101: Real Talk
    Hosted by the East Meets West Coast Law Consortium
    Wednesday, August 23, 2023  |  1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  PT via Zoom

    Join Admissions Deans from six law schools as they share with you their expertise and advice on what to consider when applying to law school.

     

    Mock Admissions Committee Workshop
    Hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools
    Tuesday, September 12, 2023  |  5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.  PT
    via Zoom

    Join representatives from 16 private West Coast law schools for an insider's view of how admissions committees analyze applications and make decisions. This promises to be an engaging and interactive experience!

     

    Bullocks Logo   Mock Law Class and Application Info Session
       Tuesday, September 19, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:30 p.m. PT via Zoom

    Join us online for a sneak peek into the law school classroom and an introduction to the basic components of a law school application. During the event, you'll learn how law students develop legal reasoning skills through analyzing cases, discussing policy considerations, and exploring hypothetical scenarios. Then, you'll receive an overview of the different materials that make up a competitive law school application. You'll also have the chance to pose questions directly to our Dean of Admissions and Admissions Officer team.

     

    The West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools presents San Diego Reception 2023
    Monday, October 2, 2023  |  6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. PT
    Courtyard Marriott Liberty Station  |  2592 Laning Road, SD, CA 92106

    At this in-person reception, you can meet with representatives from a variety of schools and learn more about each school's programs and opportunities. Come ready with questions so you can make the most out of this chance to speak directly with admissions officers!

     

    Bullocks Logo   Applicants' Workshop: Be Your Best Advocate
       Tuesday, October 3, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom
     

    In the first of our four Applicants' Workshops, you'll learn how to interact with admissions officers and other law school representatives at all phases of the admissions cycle. This session will highlight how you can advocate for yourself throughout the process, while still maintaining a respectful and meaningful relationship with law schools. Hear directly from our Admissions staff as they discuss how you can make the most of informational fairs, LSAC Forums, and on-campus visits. Get advice on what to do while you wait for a decision on your application, and how to keep the interactions positive and meaningful, even after receiving your decision.

     

    The West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools presents San Francisco Law Fair 2023
    Saturday, October 7, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT
    San Francisco Marriott Union Square  |  480 Sutter Street, SF, CA 94108

    At this in-person law school fair, you can meet with representatives from a variety of schools and learn more about each school's programs and opportunities. Attend informational panels to learn more about the admissions process and hear from current law students and law school graduates. RSVP by October 4th!

     

    Bullocks Logo   Live Video Chat at the October LSAC Digital Forum
       Wednesday, October 11, 2023   |   1:00 - 5:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

    Chat with Southwestern's Admissions Office staff in a live video session during the October LSAC Digital Forum. Representatives will be on hand to answer your questions about Southwestern's flexible J.D. programs, inclusive and student-centered environment, profession-ready curriculum, and more!

     

    Bullocks Logo    Applicants' Workshop: The Person Behind the Personal Statement
       Wednesday, October 18, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

    In the second of our four Applicants' Workshops, we will cover a variety of topics related to the personal statement, optional essays, resumes, and addenda. Learn how these written materials can add depth to your file and showcase your aptitudes, skills, and readiness for law school. And also see how you can use these pieces to put a positive spin on any weak points within your file. With each piece you submit, you can bring to life your personal history, your motivations, your lived experiences, and your goals, presenting a complete picture for the admissions committee to assess.

     

    The West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools presents Denver Law School Fair & Admissions Panel
    Saturday, October 21, 2023  |  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    University of Denver, Sturm College of Law Campus

    Join us for an engaging law admissions panel and law school fair hosted by the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools, held on the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law campus. This is your chance to meet admissions representatives from 30+ different law schools.

     

    Bullocks Logo   Online J.D. Information Session
       Thursday, November 2, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

    In this one hour session, program directors from our Online J.D. program will provide information about our new, fully online Full-Time Online J.D. and Part-Time Online J.D. programs. These programs allow students outside the LA area to receive the benefits of a Southwestern law school education and follow a flexible, asynchronous learning schedule that accommodates their existing personal and professional obligations. During the event, prospective students will receive a first-hand look at the online program experience and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the opportunities available to them in the Online J.D.

     

    Bullocks Logo   Southwestern Law Day 2023
       Saturday, November 4, 2023  |  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT
                  

    Mark your calendar for Southwestern Law Day, our annual prospective student event that showcases the hallmarks of a Southwestern Law School education. See what it's like to be a law student during a mock law class. Hear alumni and students share their stories of success and growth as members of the Southwestern community. Be inspired by the wealth of curricular offerings and flexible J.D. programs - both on-campus and online - that make our school accessible to so many aspiring attorneys. Attend in person to enjoy campus tours and refreshments with the Southwestern Law School community. Or, if you are not able to come to campus, join us online to view and participate in the program!

     

    Bullocks Logo   Online J.D. Information Session
       Wednesday, November 8, 2023   |   12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

    In this one hour session, program directors from our Online J.D. program will provide information about our new, fully online Full-Time Online J.D. and Part-Time Online J.D. programs. These programs allow students outside the LA area to receive the benefits of a Southwestern law school education and follow a flexible, asynchronous learning schedule that accommodates their existing personal and professional obligations. During the event, prospective students will receive a first-hand look at the online program experience and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the opportunities available to them in the Online J.D.

     

    Bullocks Logo   Online J.D. Information Session
       Wednesday, November 8, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

    In this one hour session, program directors from our Online J.D. program will provide information about our new, fully online Full-Time Online J.D. and Part-Time Online J.D. programs. These programs allow students outside the LA area to receive the benefits of a Southwestern law school education and follow a flexible, asynchronous learning schedule that accommodates their existing personal and professional obligations. During the event, prospective students will receive a first-hand look at the online program experience and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the opportunities available to them in the Online J.D.

     

     Bullocks Logo  Live Video Chat at the November LSAC Digital Forum
       Tuesday, November 14, 2023   |   1:00 - 5:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

    Chat with Southwestern's Admissions Office staff in a live video session during the October LSAC Digital Forum. Representatives will be on hand to answer your questions about Southwestern's flexible J.D. programs, inclusive and student-centered environment, profession-ready curriculum, and more!

     

    Bullocks Logo   Applicants' Workshop: Inside the CAS Report
       Thursday, November 16, 2023   |   5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

    In the third of our four Applicants' Workshops, we'll take a deep-dive into LSAC's Credential Assembly Service report and each of the items it contains: letters of recommendation, transcripts, LSAT writing samples, and LSAT scores. Plus, learn how LSAC presents all this data to schools and see what it looks like to the admissions committee! You'll get a first-hand look at what reviewers see, and you'll learn how to leverage each of these materials in your favor, even if you feel like you don't have much control over some of the pieces.


Admitted Student Events

Admitted Students may visit their "Welcome to Southwestern" Canvas course page to RSVP for events or to view recordings. Check back regularly for new opportunities!