Prospective Law School Students

The Washington DC Law School Fair will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 4pm to 7 p.m. on the campus of George Washington University. Meet face-to-face with law school admissions decision makers from schools across the nation. 

Attend our workshops!

• Before the Fair: 2–3 p.m. and 3–4 p.m. (in the Smith Center Auxiliary Gym)
• After the Fair: 7–8 p.m. and 8–9 p.m. (in the Smith Center Tin Tabernacle)

Workshop Schedule:

2:00pm - 3:00pm: Financing Your Legal Education
Moderator: Leah Young, Regional Director, Northeast – Financial Education, AccessLex Center for Education and Financial Capability®
Law school can be a huge financial investment. Learn from AccessLex how to plan financially for law school.

3:00pm - 4:00pm: Navigating a Law School Fair and the Admissions Process
Moderator: Philip Harrinarine, LSAC Ambassador
Panelists: Jim Stanton,  Assistant Director of Admissions and Diversity Initiatives at Case Western Reserve University; Michelle Preston, Director of Admissions at Wisconsin Law; and Lynda Cevallos, Esq., Vice President of Academic Affairs, Council on Legal Education Opportunity
Want advice on how to successfully navigate the admissions process and to make the most of events like law school fairs? Hear from a panel of law school admissions representatives and consultants on how to successfully “work” an event and position yourself to get into the best law schools!

7:00pm - 8:00pm: Roundtable Discussion with Law School Admissions Deans & Directors
Moderator: Matthew Dillard, Director of Admissions, George Washington University Law School
Panelists: Kamela Dino, Assistant Director of Admissions, Cornell University Law School; David Farnum, Director of Student Recruitment, University of Texas School of Law; and Danae McElroy, Associate Director of Admissions, UCLA School of Law
Join us for a Q&A panel on law school admissions trends and current topics with admissions deans and directors from Cornell Law School, George Washington University Law School, UCLA School of Law, and the University of Texas School of Law. This will be a Q&A session -- so come with questions!

8:00pm - 9:00pm: Mock Admissions Panel
Moderator: Ms. Sydney Montgomery, Executive Director and Founder, Barrier Breakers®
Panelists: Shawn D. McShay, Assistant Dean, Graduate Enrollment Management, Boston College Law School; Tracy L. Simmons, Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, Howard University School of Law; Ms. Shani J.P. Butts, Esq., Assistant Dean for Admissions, Financial Aid, and Community Engagement Officer, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Curious about how law school admissions really work? Learn from admissions representatives and legal professionals on how students are actually admitted into law schools.
 

The Fair is free to attend, however prior registration is encouraged. Personalized name tags will be given to all who pre-register before October 10, 2025. Onsite registration will also be available.