{"id":22282,"date":"2025-01-08T10:49:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.umaine.edu\/career-new\/?page_id=22282"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:01:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:01:56","slug":"pre-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/pre-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Law at 91福利"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column22282_1591c9-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column22282_1591c9-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column22282_1591c9-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column22282_1591c9-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column22282_1591c9-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column22282_1591c9-4c > 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href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/academics\/legal-studies-minor\/\">Legal Studies Minor<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/773\/2026\/02\/Paralegal-Certificate-Program-2025-V2-2.pdf\">Paralegal Studies Certificate<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"society\">Pre-Law Society<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#meetlisa\">Pre-Law Advisor<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">FAQ&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#resources\">Helpful websites<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column22282_0c8dc7-3b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Congratulations on your interest in applying to law school!&nbsp;This site is designed to help you learn more about the field of law and to provide the resources you need to prepare a strong application. A career in law can offer significant intellectual challenges and emotional and financial rewards. However, it can also be very demanding, so it is important to make an informed decision before attending law school. Take the time to explore the field, familiarize yourself with the requirements to become a competitive applicant from the University of Maine, and develop a clear plan to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_ddffa8-e2 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_ddffa8-e2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-22282_ddffa8-e2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does &#8220;Pre-Law&#8221; mean at 91福利<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Maine, \u201cpre-law\u201d is not a specific major or program. Rather, it indicates your intention to attend law school after earning your undergraduate degree. 91福利 offers nearly 90 baccalaureate degree programs, and you can select&nbsp;<strong>any<\/strong>&nbsp;major that interests you while still preparing for law school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there is no formal pre-law curriculum, certain courses,  minors and certificates, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/polisci\/degree-program\/interdisciplinary-legal-studies-minor\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/polisci\/degree-program\/interdisciplinary-legal-studies-minor\/\">Legal Studies Minor<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/773\/2026\/02\/Paralegal-Certificate-Program-2025-V2-2.pdf\">Paralegal Studies Certificate<\/a>, can strengthen the critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills needed for success in law school. The Legal Studies Minor consists of six courses (18 credits), and the Political Science Department (Boudreau Hall) can assist students in declaring it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_7c6563-c3 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_7c6563-c3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-22282_7c6563-c3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"society\">Pre-Law Society<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 91福利 Pre-Law Society is a student organization that connects University of Maine students interested in the legal field through networking, resources, and guest speakers to assist with law school information and preparation.  The group meets Wednesdays, from 5:00-6:00pm in the Career Center.  The most up-to-date information can be found on their instagram page, @umaine_prelawsociety.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_9aebb7-77 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_9aebb7-77 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-22282_9aebb7-77\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"meetlisa\" class=\"kt-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading22282_ecb1b9-81\">Meet Lisa, Pre-Law Advisor<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-sc22282_028647-1d .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc22282_028647-1d .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:0px;}.kt-sc22282_028647-1d .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc22282_028647-1d .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc22282_028647-1d .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc22282_028647-1d wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-22288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/773\/2025\/01\/lisa-e1772563552216.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"122\" height=\"121\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-22288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/773\/2025\/01\/lisa-e1772563552216.jpeg 122w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/773\/2025\/01\/lisa-e1772563552216-105x104.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/773\/2025\/01\/lisa-e1772563552216-32x32.jpeg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 122px) 100vw, 122px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Lisa Carter serves as the dedicated pre-law advisor at the University of Maine, providing expert guidance and support to students exploring legal careers. She assists students in discovering their academic and professional options, developing application strategies, selecting potential law schools, and reviewing application materials. With a passion for helping future legal professionals succeed, Lisa is committed to ensuring that each 91福利 student has the resources needed to thrive on the path to law school.  While Lisa offers valuable guidance on preparing for a future in law, she is&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;an academic advisor and cannot assist with course registration. Contact Lisa at lisa.m.carter@maine.edu with inquiries or to schedule and appointment.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_661c81-70 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_661c81-70 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-22282_661c81-70\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources\">Resources for Future Law Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the websites offer essential information, tools, and community support for navigating the&nbsp;law&nbsp;school application process. Additionally, review the the official law school websites for the schools you are interested in. Many offer online meetings for prospective students and admissions staff are excited to share school specific information with you. Dive deep into each law school\u2019s site for course offerings, clinical programs, faculty bios, and student life details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\">Law&nbsp;School Admission Council (LSAC<\/a>) is the official site for registering and preparing for the LSAT, using the Credential Assembly Service (CAS), and accessing applications for most U.S.&nbsp;law&nbsp;schools. This is a prospective law student&#8217;s home base and great starting point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesslex.org\">AccessLex Institute<\/a> provides free resources for LSAT preparation, financial planning, and managing student loans. They also offer financial education tools specifically for&nbsp;law&nbsp;students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/lawschooltransparency.com\">Law&nbsp;School Transparency<\/a> provides detailed information about&nbsp;law&nbsp;school employment outcomes, costs, and debt statistics to help students make informed decisions. There is a great tool to compare law schools based on your specific interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawhub.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.lawhub.org\">LawHub<\/a> is an online platform developed by the&nbsp;Law School Admission Council (LSAC), the organization that administers the LSAT. It\u2019s designed to provide prospective law students with a suite of&nbsp;official LSAT practice tests&nbsp;and tools that closely replicate the actual LSAT testing environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/abaforlawstudents.com\">ABA for Law Students (American Bar Association)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ABA site features resources on financing law school, career paths, and professional development. Membership for students includes access to webinars, networking events, and many other benefits as you progress through your legal education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/abovethelaw.com\">Above the Law<\/a>: A popular legal news and commentary blog, Above the Law (ATL) covers legal education, law firms, and hot-button issues in the legal world. Their content often includes law school rankings, job market outlooks, salary insights, and occasionally humorous takes on the profession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nalp.org\">NALP (National Association for&nbsp;Law&nbsp;Placement)<\/a> offers information on job placement rates, employment statistics for recent graduates, and data on&nbsp;law&nbsp;firm recruiting practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LSAT Specific Resources: <a href=\"http:\/\/lsatdemon.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"lsatdemon.com\">LSAT Demon<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/princetonreview.com\/lsat\">Princeton Review<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/7sage.com\">7Sage<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/kaptest.com\/lsat\">Kaplan<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/powerscore.com\">Powerscore<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/testmasters.net\">TestMasters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_c796c2-04 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22282_c796c2-04 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Many students take the LSAT in preparation for their senior year, either in the summer or early in the fall  to allow time for retakes if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane22282_672893-19\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the application timeline for&nbsp;law&nbsp;school?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Most applications open in September, and deadlines are typically between February and April. Applying earlier in the cycle can increase your chances at schools with rolling admissions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane22282_2fedf7-27\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What GPA and LSAT score do I need to get into law school?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Admission requirements vary by school, but most&nbsp;law&nbsp;schools publish the median GPA and LSAT scores of their admitted students on their website or their 509 report. Aim to research schools you&#8217;re interested in to set realistic goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane22282_931e81-13\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What materials do I need to apply to&nbsp;law&nbsp;school?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Common materials include your LSAT score, undergraduate transcripts, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and any additional essays or addenda required by specific schools.  Each school may have slightly different application stipulations, so read the directions carefully.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane22282_6750ca-3e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What should I write about in my personal statement?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Focus on experiences and values that have shaped your desire to pursue&nbsp;law, showing your personality and strengths.&nbsp;Law&nbsp;schools are interested in who you are beyond academics.  Most personal statements are two pages, double spaced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane22282_b7fc97-19\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who should I ask for letters of recommendation?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Ideally, ask professors or employers who can speak to your abilities, work ethic, and character. Academic recommendations are especially valued for recent graduates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane22282_e8b9f4-d1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What extracurriculars or activities look good on a&nbsp;law&nbsp;school application?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Activities that showcase leadership, communication, advocacy, or analytical skills, such as student government, debate club, or internships with&nbsp;law-related organizations, can be beneficial.  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