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Pre-Law Symposium

The eleventh annual Pre-Law Symposium provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to learn about law school while being introduced to important legal issues by current law students who are WIU alumni and practicing law professionals.

 

Eleventh Annual Pre-Law Symposium

Monday, February 20, 2012
5:00pm
University Union Lamoine Room

 

Agenda

5:00: Informational Reception

Welcome by WIU President Jack Thomas
Meet WIU Pre-Law Advisors from the Honors College, LEJA, History, Political Science, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Meet Members of WIU's Phi Alpha Delta, National Pre-Law Honorary
Meet Law School Admissions Officers and Recruiters
Invited Law Schools – Drake University, University of Iowa, John Marshall, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, University of Illinois, Loyola University, DePaul University, St. Louis University, University of Missouri-Columbia

6:00: Keynote Speech

Matthew Bills, Esq., Attorney at Law

"Advice for the Aspiring Attorney for Success in Law School and Beyond"

WIU and Centennial Honors Alumnus –B.B., Management
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law
Attorney with Grippo & Elden LLC—Chicago, Illinois

6:20: Distinguished Alumni Panel

Jamie Mitchell—WIU, B.A., English
2L, Southern Methodist University School of Law

Amber Michlig—WIU, B.A., Political Science
3L, Northern Illinois University School of Law

Jamie Lee Hunzinger—WIU, B.A. Philosophy and Communication
3L, Hamline University School of Law

Bradley Rigdon—WIU, B.S., Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
December graduate, Southern Illinois University School of Law

Sponsors

Department of English and Journalism, Department of History, Department of Political Science, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Dr. Thomas Helm, McDonough County Bar Association


 

If you would like to know more, please stop by the Honors College or call at 309-298-2228.