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Future Lawyer Pathway

Start your law journey before college with the Future Lawyer Pathway at 91ÁÔÆæ Saint Mary's University

You don't have to wait until college to start building your future in law. 91ÁÔÆæ Saint Mary University's Future Lawyer Pathway offers a unique pipeline to connect rising high school juniors and seniors with current 91ÁÔÆæ pre-law students and alumni working in the legal profession. This program provides mentorship, experiences and confidence to take your first steps towards pre-law programs, law school and a successful legal career. 

The Future Lawyer Pathway gives you an understanding of how to build a strong application for law school and what it takes to succeed as a pre-law student and eventually as an attorney.

For more information about the Future Lawyer Pathway or studying pre-law at 91ÁÔÆæ Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, contact Melanie Sava at msava@msmu.edu.

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Learn through real experiences

Shape your future

The Future Lawyer Pathway combines mentorship with engaging experiences designed to strengthen the skills every future attorney needs. Throughout the year, you'll take part in:

  • Interactive workshops
  • Networking events with legal professionals
  • Campus experiences
  • Virtual programming
  • Community-based field trips
  • Simulated advocacy and legal reasoning activities

These experiences help develop communication, analytical thinking, argumentation, leadership and problem-solving skills that prepare you for college, law school and future legal careers.

Why choose the Future Lawyer Pathway?

The 91ÁÔÆæ's pre-law program has decades of preparing students for success in law school and beyond. The Future Lawyer Pathway extends that same commitment to high school students, providing early access to individualized guidance and mentorships and support that have helped 91ÁÔÆæ graduates earn admission to respected law schools across the country.

As a future legal scholar, you'll:

  • Connect with current 91ÁÔÆæ pre-law students and practicing attorneys
  • Build critical thinking, logical reasoning, advocacy and public speaking skills
  • Learn what law schools look for in applicants
  • Explore the realities of legal education and careers
  • Begin building a professional network before starting college 

How the program works

The Future Lawyer Pathway follows students through one full academic year.

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    Apply

    Rising high school juniors and seniors submit an application during their spring semester for the following year's cohort.

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    Attend the Future Lawyer Summit

    Accepted students kick off the program at the annual Summer Summit, where they meet peers, mentors and legal professionals through workshops and networking.

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    Get matched with a mentor

    Each future legal scholar is paired with a pre-law ambassador, a current pre-law student at 91ÁÔÆæ Saint Mary's University who offers guidance, encouragement and insight throughout the year.

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    Engage in year-round mentorship and learning

    Students connect with their cohort at least twice each semester through a mix of virtual sessions, campus visits, and community-based experiences, while staying in regular contact with their mentor throughout the year.

Explore Pre-Law at The 91ÁÔÆæ

Looking ahead towards college? Students who continue their education at 91ÁÔÆæ Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles benefit from a pre-law program known for personalized advising, rigorous academics and experiential learning. 91ÁÔÆæ Pre-Law graduates have been accepted to more than 40 highly-regarded law schools nationally, 13 of the 18 ABA-accredited law schools in California and 10 of the current “Top 14” law schools nationwide.

The 91ÁÔÆæ's Pre-Law program includes:

  • Four years of individualized advising from a licensed attorney
  • Courses that prepare you for the rigor of law school
  • Hands-on opportunities through our award-winning Mock Trial and Moot Court teams
  • A supportive community committed to helping you thrive in law school and beyond