Spring 2026 Newsletter: 5
Greetings! You’ve (almost) made it through the spring semester! I hope your remaining exams go well. This will be the final Pre-Law Newsletter for the year, and I know it’s a bit long, but please make sure to read it all, whether you are graduating or not. Class Registration If you are not graduating this semester, make sure you are registered for all of your classes for next year before you leave for the summer. TPTB will meet and make many decisions over the summer rega
May 123 min read
Spring 2026 Newsletter: 4
Good morning! This month’s newsletter has some new information that you’ll want to check out! Criminal Law Added & Other Summer Classes We have added a new online section of PSC/SOC 365 Criminal Law this summer, which is a great time to take this class! The class is required for the Public Law minor (now offered online!) and is an elective for many other majors and minors. Even if you are not a Public Law minor, if you want an interesting and engaging law class this summer,
May 122 min read
Spring 2026 Newsletter: 3
Good morning, Welcome to the almost-halfway point of the semester! I hope things are going well so far. LSAT Updates The 2026-2027 LSAT test dates have been released! This covers all test dates from August 2026 through June 2027. Thus, those of you planning to take the test this summer can now plan accordingly. You can still only register for the June 2026 test at the moment, but registration for August 2026 and beyond should open up in May. LSAC also announced that beg
May 122 min read
Spring 2026 Newsletter: 2
Good morning, I hope everyone’s semester is going well so far! As I mentioned in the last one, I will be sending out just one pre-law newsletter per month while I’m on sabbatical. With registration opening up very soon, I wanted to pass on some info about law classes and programs to help everyone plan for next year. As you know, taking as many law-based courses as possible during your undergraduate years is hugely beneficial for students planning to apply to law school in
May 122 min read
Spring 2026 Newsletter: 1
Welcome to the Spring 2026 semester! I hope everyone had a fantastic break and holiday season! I just wanted to remind you all that I am on sabbatical this semester. As I mentioned at the end of last semester, Dr. Tony Jesuale will be your primary contact for all things pre-law this semester. Please reach out to him with any and all questions about pre-law resources, law school applications, LSAT prep, law courses, law majors and minors, and anything else pre-law related. H
May 121 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 12
Welcome to the last week of the semester! I hope your final exams are going well so far. This will also be our last newsletter of the semester, so please read take a few minutes to read through it. New Pre-Law Advisor As many of you already know, we have welcomed a new advisor to the Pre-Law Center this year, Dr. Tony Jesuale. He will be your primary contact next semester while I am on sabbatical. Please reach out to him with any and all pre-law questions about resources, l
Dec 14, 20253 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 11
Happy Thanksgiving week! This week I have further information and a reminder about LSAT prep programs. Kaplan LSAT Prep Course Scholarship If you are interested in the scholarship for the free Kaplan prep course, don’t forget the deadline to submit your application is this Wednesday, November 26. See the previous pre-law newsletter (sent on November 10) for all of the necessary information about the scholarship. 7Sage LSAT Prep Subscriptions Another LSAT prep company, 7Sa
Dec 14, 20252 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 10
Good morning! This week’s newsletter is all about the LSAT. LSAT Workshop If you are planning to attend the LSAT workshop this weekend and you haven’t signed up yet, please do so ASAP at the link below. I’ll be sending out an email later this week with more details about the plan for Saturday to everyone who is signed up. https://forms.gle/pwE2D6qYT4bVuF4HA LSAT Kaplan Prep Course Scholarship At my recent pre-law conference, in addition to speaking with lots of law sc
Dec 14, 20252 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 9
Greetings! I just have a couple of short updates for you this week. LSAT Workshop If you are planning to attend the LSAT Workshop on November 15, 2025, please fill out the form at the link below ASAP. https://forms.gle/pwE2D6qYT4bVuF4HA Please see last week’s newsletter for more details on the workshop, and of course let me know if you have any questions! Pre-Law Apparel & Accessories Store Please remember that the deadline to order any awesome CMU pre-law gear is
Dec 14, 20251 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 8
Greetings! I hope your semester is going well so far, as we enter Week 10 already. LSAT Workshop This year’s LAST prep workshop is coming up soon! It will be on Saturday, November 15 in 260 Anspach Hall. It will be an intensive, full-day workshop that will cover information, strategy, and tips for each section on the LSAT, practice tests, and a discussion of recent changes to the test. If you are taking the LSAT in the summer or fall of 2026, this workshop is especially f
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 7
Welcome to Week 7! We’re almost halfway through the fall semester! Pre-Law Apparel & Accessories Store Back by popular demand is the Pre-Law Apparel & Accessories store! It opens up once per year for about 1 month, so make sure to order your awesome pre-law gear while you can! Now through November 9, you can order short-sleeved shirts, long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, zip-ups, water bottles, bags, and more to show your CMU Pre-Law pride! All items in the store can be pur
Oct 25, 20251 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 6
Happy Monday, I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! This week I just have a quick reminder for you. Law School Application Workshop This workshop is today (Sept. 29) at 5 p.m. in Anspach 258 . Whether you are stuck in the application process and trying to finish (or start!) your materials, or you are planning for the future, come on by and get all of your questions answered (even questions you didn’t know you had)! As always, make sure to reach out to me with any ques
Oct 3, 20251 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 5
Good afternoon! This week’s newsletter is short and sweet. Pre-Law Fall Kickoff & Info Night The Kickoff is tonight at 5 p.m. in Anspach 152! I have lots of important updates, introductions, and information to share, so please try to make it tonight if you can. We should be done by 6 p.m. at the latest, but I will be there as long as people want to ask me questions. There will be lots of pizza, so make sure to come hungry! We’ll also have our Pre-Law shirts for sale ($
Oct 3, 20251 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 4
Greetings, I hope your semester is going smoothly so far! I have just a couple of announcements this week. National Black Law Students Association As I’ve mentioned in previous newsletter s, the NBLSA is holding a Social Hour on September 12 from 5-6 p.m. It will be in Kulhavi Room 146. Stop by to see what NBLSA is all about! Pre-Law Fall Kickoff & Info Night As returning pre-law students know, the first pre-law event of the year is typically the Pre-Law Fall Kickof
Oct 3, 20252 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 3
Good morning! On this short Labor Day week, I just have a few quick reminders regarding student RSOs and their first meeting days/times. Phi Alpha Delta Phi Alpha Delta is a professional pre-law fraternity directed towards students with a law future. P.A.D is dedicated to preparing any student who wishes to go to law school by providing them access to a slew of resources. During meetings, students will be able to hear from law schools, connect with other students, learn LS
Oct 3, 20252 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 2
Good morning! Welcome to Week 1 of the fall semester! I hope the new semester is going smoothly for everyone so far. As promised last week, I have some further information this week about pre-law RSOs, upcoming pre-law events, and other items. I will have more details about each of the upcoming meetings and events (including locations) early next week, so for now, just save the dates! Phi Alpha Delta Phi Alpha Delta is a professional pre-law fraternity directed towards
Oct 3, 20253 min read
Fall 2025 Newsletter: 1
Greetings! Welcome back to CMU and to Pre-Law ! I know everyone is busy moving, adjusting schedules, and otherwise preparing for the fall semester this week, so I thought I would send out a brief welcome-back newsletter with a couple of things to keep in mind as the semester begins. I will send out more information in my Week 1 Newsletter regarding our pre-law RSOs and their first meetings, the events and workshops we have planned for the semester, LSAT news, and other i
Oct 3, 20252 min read
