Prelaw Mentoring Program

Program Overview

Overall, the Prelaw Mentorship Program provides:

One-on-one mentoring of MSU undergraduates by current MSU College of Law students, who will be available to share their personal perspectives on the law school experience and offer advice on applying to law schools, preparing competitive applications, choosing law schools, and other related matters.
Special opportunities to attend seminars and other events specifically designed for mentees by the College of Law, including attending classes.
Opportunities within the College of Law and other sources for prelaw advising and law school application assistance, including webinars with experts in the College of Law and around the nation on topics such as taking the LSAT, writing effective personal statements, organizing successful applications, and career opportunities for those with the J.D. degree.

Specific Activities

A welcome and orientation for mentees as well as a meet-and-greet with current MSU Law mentors at the start of the Fall semester.
A variety of other organized events throughout the academic year.
Arranged classroom sit-ins at the College of Law.
College of Law webinars and Spartan Prelaw Day.
College of Law outreach highlighting opportunities across campus to learn more about law school and the legal profession.
A reception at the end of the academic year, including a certificate ceremony for those who successfully complete the program.

Mentee Responsibilities

Meeting with assigned mentors on an individual basis at least once each semester.
Participating in scheduled activities, to the extent allowed by class schedules and other responsibilities.
Responding promptly to communications from mentors and program coordinators.
Always conducting oneself with the highest level of respect and professionalism with mentors and others associated with the program.
Being mindful of the time constraints of mentors, including their academic and exam schedules and other deadlines.
Providing feedback when requested throughout the academic year so that the program can be evaluated and improved.

How to apply

Complete the online application and submit the form electronically as indicated.
Each application must be supported by a letter of recommendation. To facilitate the recommendation process, first talk with your program professor and ask for a recommendation. Then, as you complete the Prelaw Mentorship Program application form, list your recommender’s name and email address in the appropriate spaces. Once the application is submitted, the recommender will receive an online link to complete their recommendation. All recommenders must be professor/faculty instructor whom the applicant has completed a course.

All application materials (including the letter of recommendation) must be submitted online by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, April 30, 2026. You may access the Application for the Prelaw Mentorship Program here: Application Form. Please consider applying early to provide recommenders ample time to submit their letters by the Wednesday, April 30, 2026 deadline.

Timeline

Early January – Prelaw Mentorship Program Application Opens
April 30 – Prelaw Mentorship Program Application Closes
End of May – Prelaw Mentees notified via email
Early September – Welcome & Orientation Meeting
September through March – Ongoing activities and mentor/mentee engagement
April 2026 – End of Year Reception

Prelaw Mentoring Program

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