The USC Pre-Law Advising team at the University of Southern California is excited to announce the upcoming USC Law Fair! The event will be held on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trousdale Parkway.

Why you should attend: Over 90 ABA-approved law schools are registered, you can enter to win up to $4,700 worth of scholarships and prizes from LSAT test prep companies and tons of other give-aways!

USC Law Fair FAQ’s

• Why should I attend the USC Law Fair?

You should attend the USC Law Fair if you are in the process of applying or interested in applying to law school.  This is your chance to pick up information, meet law school admissions representatives and ask more specific questions.  Usually the representative is a member of the school's admission committee and has first hand knowledge of what their school is looking for in a candidate. For those who are not yet applying to law school, the Law Fair is a great opportunity to talk to representatives and figure out which schools you might be interested in applying to in the future. You may find out that a certain school you never would have considered is actually a good fit for you.  Use this opportunity as a way of doing some preliminary research.

• What types of questions should I ask the recruiters at the USC Law Fair?

You should ask educated questions.  Questions about average GPA and LSAT scores are easily answered on websites.  Do your research on the schools for which you have an interest and ask the recruiters questions about details that are not found online.  Questions about special programs, alumni base, externships and clinics are just a few examples.
 

• What should I wear to the USC Law Fair?

Although a suit is not required, keep in mind you are making a possible first impression.  Business casual is always the safe way to go.
   

• Should I bring my resume?

You may bring a resume, if you’d like.  However, it is rare that a law school representative will ask for it or even have time to look at it.