Penn State Law offers free, weeklong ‘Explore Law’ program for PA, NY, NJ undergrads

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.— Penn State Law will host its free annual weeklong residency program for undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about  law school the week of May 16 on Penn State’s University Park campus.

Applications for the 2016 Explore Law Program are due March 21.

The Explore Law program is aimed at introducing undergraduates to the study of law, providing support for students interested in a law degree, and helping students network and form friendships with other students of diverse backgrounds who share similar career goals. The program is completely cost-free for participants, with Penn State Law covering the tuition, meals, and room and board.

During the Explore Law experience, students will delve into the study of law, the analytical thinking skills of a lawyer, and the American legal system. Students also learn how to brief a case, analyze a statute, and negotiate and think like a lawyer. This taste of law school also comes with some LSAT practice and insight, allowing participants to begin studying for the LSAT with the help of an expert. 

“The Explore Law Program is a must for anyone considering the career field of law,” said Souriya Maniwan, a Penn State World Campus undergraduate student from California. “The multiple speakers give a great introduction to various fields of law, and the LSAT prep saved me from attending a prep course.”

Previously open only to Pennsylvania undergraduates, this year the program has been opened to undergraduate students at any college or university in Pennsylvania, New York, or New Jersey who are considering attending law school, in addition to students at any Penn State campus, including World Campus.

One of the primary goals of the program is to assist students from groups that are underrepresented in law schools and the legal profession and who may not have a mentor to teach them about a career in law, so priority may be given to applicants from underrepresented groups.

More information about Explore Law, including a sample itinerary and Frequently Asked Questions, is available on the Penn State Law website.