Prospective Law School Students
The Washington DC Law School Fair will be held in person on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 4 - 7 p.m. on the campus of George Washington University. Meet face to face with law school admissions decision makers from schools from across the nation.
Attend our workshops which will be held from 2 - 3 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m. before the Fair and 7 - 8 p.m. and 8 - 9 p.m. after the Fair!
Tentative 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: Ms. Shauntae Yankasky, Ohio State University - Moritz College of Law; Mr. Dexter Turner, Creighton University School of Law; Ms. Susanna Warren, Villanova University - Charles Widger School of Law, and Ian McInnis at UNC Chapel Hill School of Law
Want advice on how to make the most of events like law school fairs? Hear from a panel of law school admissions representatives on how to successfully “work” an event!
- 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: TBD
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; and Ms. Sydney Montgomery, Barrier Breakers
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, 2024. Onsite registration will also be available.