Sandra Day O'Connor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1981 to 2006, died on December 1, 2023 at age 93.

She was a moderate conservative from Arizona appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan, and the first woman to serve on that court. Learn more about her career & legacy.

The Junior Deferral Program at Harvard Law School and the LEAD Fellowship Program at Columbia Law School allow students to apply early to law school early during their junior years but require them to defer their matriculation for at least 2 years after graduation if awarded admission.

This is an ideal option for students who know they want to go to law school but want to explore other professional, educational or service opportunities first.

Tufts undergraduate students in junior standing are eligible to apply to the Junior Deferral Program at Harvard Law School, and the application deadline is July 1, 2024. Additionally, the LEAD Fellowship Program application can be accessed at Columbia Law School, and the application deadline is June 15, 2024.

Do you want to go to law school? Have you taken the LSAT? Are you a senior or will you graduate by the end of May 2024? The CLEO Pre-Law Summer Institute may be for you!

The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) is a non-profit organization founded to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school. Since its inception, more than 30,000 students have participated in CLEO’s programs and joined the legal profession. For more information about this unique opportunity, please check here.

UPCOMING DATES

Application Deadline: March 29, 2024

May 28 — Day 1 (via Zoom)  |  June 9 — In-person students arrive to campus 

June 15 — Mandatory Saturday Session  |  July 3 — Hybrid Graduation

WHERE IS IT?

Mitchell Hamline School of Law and online — a hybrid experience

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

2024 graduating college seniors or alumni who plan to attend law school Fall of 2024

The Law School Admissions Council has announced that it will change the LSAT format starting with the August 2024 exam. Specifically, it will remove the logic games section, also known as the analytical reading section. The new format will include two logical reasoning sections, one reading comprehension section and an unscored section of either.

Please Note: T he tests in the current 2023-2024 testing cycle, up to and including the June 2024 LSAT, will remain unchanged.

Deciding when to take the LSAT is a big decision, so make sure to carefully explore your options. Also note that test takers seeking to take the LSAT before any test changes are implemented, the test is offered in January, February, April and June 2024. To sign up for the April 2024 LSAT, you must register for the exam by February 29, 2024. For more information about the LSAT, prep course options, accommodations, visit the LSAC website.

A variety of jobs and internships are available in the legal profession. Below are examples of current vacancies available within the nonprofit and social justice sector. Remember to log into Handshake to view other career opportunities, register for upcoming fairs or to meet with the Prelaw Advisor to discuss your particular job search.

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley — Paralegal/legal assistant position (San Jose, CA)

HarborCOV — Multiple positions, including bilingual case manager (Chelsea, MA)

Volunteer Lawyers Project — Paralegal position/consumer & bankruptcy (Boston, MA)

Career Center Advising Appointments

Advising Appointments can be used for career exploration, your job/internship search, interview preparation, networking resources, resumes/cover letters and more. 

To schedule, go to your Handshake profile, select Career Center, then Appointments. You can choose from general or career community-specific appointment types, as well as virtual or in-person appointments. Please be sure to check the Appointment Medium when scheduling so you choose the most convenient way to connect.