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Pre-Law Symposium

The twelfth 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.

 

Twelfth Annual Pre-Law Symposium

February 18, 2013
University Union Lamoine Room

 

 

Schedule:

Informational Reception – 5:00 pm

• Welcome by faculty and staff of the Centennial Honors College

• Meet recruiters from Chicago-Kent Law School, Drake University School of Law, The University of Iowa College of Law, John Marshall College of Law, Valparaiso University College of Law, Southern Illinois University School of Law, Saint Louis University Law School, Northern Illinois University College of Law,  Washington University (St. Louis) College of Law, University of Missouri–Columbia School of Law, and Wisconsin Law School

• Discuss career opportunities with WIU Pre-Law Advisors from the Honors College; School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration; and the Departments of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Political Science

• Enjoy refreshments, beverages, and music by Dr. John Simmons

 

Keynote Speech – 6:00 pm

"The Long and Winding Road"

Larry Eaton, Attorney at Law
WIU Alumnus, Political Science 1965
J.D., University of Michigan College of Law
Attorney with Cozen O'Connor, Chicago, Illinois



Distinguished Panel – 6:20 pm

Amanda Doyle—WIU, B.A., History, 2012
  L1, Valparaiso University College of Law
Kristin Olson—WIU, B.A., Political Science, 2011
  L2, Southern Illinois University College of Law
Tom O'Brien—WIU, B.A., LEJA, 2007
  J.D., John Marshall College of Law, Attorney at Law
Alison Vawter—WIU, Communication, 1987
  J.D., Columbus School of Law, DC, Attorney at Law
John Bouslog—WIU, Business, 1980
  J.D., Drake University College of Law, Attorney at Law
Earl Bracey—WIU Associate Vice President for Student Services
  J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law

 

Sponsors
McDonough County Bar Association; Matt Bills, Attorney at Law; Dr. Thomas Helm; and WIU Departments of Communication, History,
Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Political Science

 

 

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