Loyola University is creating a pre-law mentor program that aims to help pre-law students make their transition into Law school as smooth as possible.
The program, proposed by philosophy pre-law freshman Raven Crane, will pair pre-law students with Loyola Law School students, who will help undergraduates understand what Law school truly is like.
It also intends to hold regular meetings to give information about LSAT testing to pre-law students, as well as discuss ways to enhance the program.
Crane is using her Student Government Organization campus wide initiative project to propel her idea into a reality.
“Pre-med students have a similar program, and so should pre-law students,” she said.
Crane has been working closely with Annie Goldman, Academic/Technical Advisor and Pre-Law Counselor. “When I first heard about the pre-law mentor program, I was thrilled and eager to lend a hand,” Goldman said.
The program will not be mandatory for any philosophy/pre-law student and it is open to any student interested in going to law school, regardless of their major.
To get law students interested, Crane has been working with Stephanie Jumonville, Dean of Student Affairs of Loyola Law School, to allow students to receive volunteer hours for their time.
Kristen Lee, political science junior, has “intentions of going to law school” and thinks the program will be useful and beneficial.
Lee is “looking forward to” becoming involved in the program.
The program, however, is still in the works. Crane’s work with Goldman, SGA, and the Loyola Law Schools Student Bar Association, has just begun.
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