In today's Episode we speak to Ms. Julia Duhan, Associate Director for Admissions at Cooley Law School about how to plan for and get the most out of attending an LSAC Law Forum
Julia shared a ton of great tips for what future law students should do and consider as they prepare for the Law Forum that they plan to attend.
Julia mentioned that there were three main things to take away from our conversation in regards to interacting with law school professionals at law forums. She called these the 3 P's. She encouraged everyone to always be:
- Patient
- Professional
- Polite
Julia also shared a great resource on the Law School Admission Council website for anyone planning to attend a law forum as well, so be sure to check this out, as it contains valuable tips beyond what we shared in today's episode.
So remember, as you prepare for your law forum visit:
- Prepare your list of schools and your questions for the representatives
- Dress neatly, but comfortably
- Be patient and polite, and don't monopolize the table.
- Pack an extra bag or backpack for materials.
Finally, Julia mentioned that anyone having further questions should contact her at duhanj@cooley.edu
It is clear from our interview that attending these forums takes preparation and it is my hope that through listening in today, you will gather some great strategies to prepare you for these events.
Interview Transcript
>> Now for today's podcast we're going to be talking to Ms. Julia Duhan and Ms. Julia Duhan is going to be talking with us about law forums. Law forums are huge events that are commonplace for prospective law students, but with the size and the scope sometimes prospective law students can get lost in the shuffle. So it's important for you to know how to maneuver them, how to -- And what they are going to be like. And you get a better understanding of what to expect when you are meeting with the law school individuals at these events. Ms. Duhan is the associate director for admissions at Cooley Law School and has worked with many law students over the years. She also has attended many law forums in her tenure at Cooley Law School. So today we are going to be talking about preparing for attending a law forum and provide you with some tips and advice for how best to make the most of your experience. Julia thanks so much for being on the show today.
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