The process of applying to law school can be complex and, at times, bewildering. This website will hopefully offer you guidance and information necessary to make the process go as smoothly as possible. This is the centralized resource for all of your questions as well as for news about relevant opportunities and organizations.
The site is organized around common questions that students raise about law school.
- Is law school the right choice for me?
- What should I do to get ready for law school?
- How do I prepare for the LSAT?
- How do I decide which law school is right for me?
- What is the LSDAS?
- How do I actually apply to law school?
If you cannot find the answers you want here, or are interested in more individualized advice, you can always contact Professor Shortell, the university pre-law advisor. He can be reached at cshortell@csun.edu or at 818-677-7230.
News
Judicial Internship
The Judicial Internship is a program where CSUN students are placed with Superior Court judges for a semester. Interns have virtually complete access to what is happening in the courts including settlement conferences in chambers, motion hearings, jury selection, and trials. Applications for the Summer and Fall of 2008 can be accessed here. Applications are due by Friday, March 28th. If you have any questions, contact Professor Larry Becker at lawrence.becker@csun.edu
Cross-Examine the Judges Night
This is your chance to ask questions of Los Angeles County Superior Court judges. On Monday, April 14th, a group of Superior Court judges will be participating in our annual Cross-Examine the Judges Night. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask the judges about the courts, their jobs, and the role of the law. The event is free and open to students and the community. It will be Monday, April 14th at 7pm in the Grand Salon.