U of M Law School Will Host Diversity Admissions Forum Oct. 13

For release: October 1, 2009
For press information, contact Gabrielle Maxey, 901/678-2843

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law will host a diversity admissions forum for college students Tuesday, Oct. 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m. The outreach program will be held in the Room 252 of the School of Law, located at 3715 Central Ave.

There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required.  Reservations may be made online at http://2009diversityforum.wufoo.com/forms/2009-u-of-m-law-diversity-forum or by calling 901-678-2528. The deadline for making reservations is Oct. 9.

 Prospective students will learn how to be successfully admitted to law school, including the requirements for admission, how to prepare for the LSAT, how to finance a legal education, and how to apply. There will a presentation on the Tennessee Institute for Pre-Law, the state’s only access-and-diversity summer law program. A panel of current law students will answer questions about their experiences in law school.

 Following the program, there will be a reception with members of the local Ben F. Jones chapter of the National Bar Association.

 The event is sponsored by the School of Law, the Tennessee Institute for Pre-Law, and the Black Law Students Association.