The 18th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference Sponsored by LSAC

Welcome to The 18th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2022 Sponsored by The Law School Admission Council (LSAT) - the nation's premier information-sharing and networking empowerment event for aspiring Black lawyers!

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Founded in 2005 by Evangeline M. Mitchell, a graduate of HBCU Prairie View A&M University, the University of Iowa College of Law, and the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

QUICK FACTS 

From 2005 until 2021, the National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair has:

Featured 74 keynote speakers, 182 special guest/guest speakers, and over 902 community leaders, law students, lawyers, law school administrators, and judges who have served as featured panelists, moderators, workshop presenters, advisors, mentors, and small group discussion leaders.

 Registered approx. 10,000+ registrants nationwide.

 Approx. 200 law schools attended to recruit potential law students.

 Hosted 350+ mock law school classes, workshops, panels, clinics, and other sessions.

Garnered the support of numerous elected officials and bar leaders.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The National Black Pre-Law Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about: 

* the current statistics regarding African American law school applicants and law students

* how to effectively navigate the law school admissions process

* how to prepare to become more excellent, competitive, and strategic applicants with regards to the overall package

* how to properly prepare for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

* issues involving affirmative action and the role of diversity in the law school admissions process

* how to choose the right law school for you

* what various law schools across the country have to offer

* how the financial aid process works, how schools select recipients of scholarships and fellowships, loan repayment assistance programs, managing law school debt, and relevant financial concerns during the current economic downturn

* what is the value of the J.D.

* what is the law student learning experience like (through a mock law school class with an assignment to read and brief a case to prepare for the Socratic method of class discussion)

* how to make the most of the law school experience

* how to make your diversity (racial, socioeconomic, educational, cultural, experience, intersections, etc.) work for you by contributing to the law school inside and outside of the classroom

* what minority law school preparatory programs are available

* what academic support is available to law students

* what the unique challenges are that African Americans in particular face in law school admission, law school, and in the legal work environment, and coping mechanisms to overcome microaggressions, and other people's prejudices and misperceptions

* how to project a professional business image

* how to approach the job search and interviewing process, and what legal employers are really looking for

* what the bar exam is and what it takes to pass the bar exam

* what career options are available, and how to create your own opportunities

* how to network effectively and seek out mentors

* keys to career advancement

EVENT FEATURES

This Year's Virtual Event Will Feature the Following Benefits:

* Pre-Event Orientation on "How to Maximize the VIRTUAL National Black Pre-Law Conference"

* Conference Strategy Booklet, Sponsorship Guidance Booklet, Sessions Checklist

* Virtual Meet-Ups to Connect with Fellow Attendees and Speakers

* Major Keynote Speakers

* Mock Law School Class

* Special Guest Speakers

* Guest Speakers and Organization Leaders

* Workshops and Master Classes

* Panel Discussions

* In-Person Law School Recruitment Fair (Featuring Law Schools From Across the Country) with Live Q&A, and Chat Opportunities During Special Dedicated Time Block

* Virtual Law School Recruitment Fair (Featuring Law Schools From Across the Country) with Live Q&A, and Chat Opportunities During Special Dedicated Time Block)

* Closing Ceremony - Reading of the Aspiring Lawyers Success Pledge and Words of Inspiration

* Interactive Networking and Connection-Making Opportunities BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER the event

* Chances to Win Prizes!

We have brought together incredible speakers, presenters, panelists, moderators, and facilitators from all over the country, and curated some amazing content, especially for our aspiring lawyers. We have also planned wonderful interactive virtual advisement sessions, networking, and community-building activities and opportunities!

Take advantage of this unparalleled conference experience where our goal is to encourage and empower you with the information, resources, and connections you need to become the most excellent, competitive, and strategic law school applicant, law student, and lawyer possible. 

Please don't miss out on this amazing virtual and in-person opportunity to gain information, resources, and connections - wherever you are!

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