The González Pre-law Academy cohort experience is a 1-year commitment. The cohort experience will focus on exposure, preparation, and network building and will offer a variety of services and resources. The cohort will accommodate up to 30 students at any given time. Services are outlined below.
Services
- Advising with a pre-law advisor
- Writing support/tutoring
- Law School Admission Test (LSAT) preparation
- Assistance with law school applications, including personal statements
- Financial support for law school applications
- Presentations by guest speakers, law students, and professionals in the field of law
- Trips (dependent on COVID restrictions), including visits to law offices and/or court sessions
- Partnership with the Internship and Career Center (ICC) to explore internship opportunities
- Workshops to strengthen interviewing skills and resume writing
- Post-graduation advising and support for law school applications and LSAT
Application Information
- Current students can apply spring quarter of their sophomore or junior year. Incoming transfer students can apply shortly after acceptance to UC Davis
- Priority consideration will be given to students who, participated in OEOES pre-law advising services, have participated in Special Transitional Enrichment Program, and/or are members of the Educational Opportunity Program.
- Apply for the Cohort Experience
Cohort Eligibility
- Full-time undergraduate student enrolled at UC Davis
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Must be considered junior or senior status by the time program begins
Cohort Expectations and Requirements
- Commit to the entire duration of the program (1 year)
- Attend and participate in all required GPLA events