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Welcome to the Pre-Law Website!

The Pre-Law Program at Eastern Illinois University successfully prepares many students for law school. The program includes the 130 students electing to pursue a Pre-Law Minor, as well as those participating in Moot Court, Pre-Law Internships, and Phi Alpha Delta.

Janelle Webb and Christen Smith, members of the EIU Moot Court team, compete at the 2007 Midwest Regional Moot Court Tournament in Ohio.

Alyssa Pohl and Drew Griffin confer during the final round of the 2008 Model Illinois Government Moot Court competition held in the old Supreme Court chambers in Springfield. The team took second place.

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NEWS AND EVENTS:

	Thursday, September 4: Phi Alpha Delta Meeting, 5:00 p.m., Coleman 2150. All are welcome, members and interested students. Tuesday, September 9: Meet with admissions staff from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. 6:30 p.m., Coleman 2150. All are welcome. Thursday, September 11: Presentation on "How to Apply to Law School" by admissions staff from Ohio Northern University School of Law. Free pizza and beverages! 5:30 p.m., Coleman 2150. Sponsored by Phi Alpha Delta. All are welcome. Tuesday, September 16: Constitution Day Panel on "The Presidential Election, the Supreme Court and the Constitution." 7:00 p.m., Charleston-Mattoon Room, Student Union. Wednesday, October 8: Attend the Law School Caravan at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - over 100 law schools will be represented (drop in from 11-3 in the Illini Union). Group travel arrangements from Charleston T.B.A. CONGRATULATIONS: To the Spring 2008 Phi Alpha Delta Initiates! Sharmaine James Patrick Sprague Marsheela Stinson To the 2008-2009 PAD Officers-Elect! President: Drew Griffin Vice President: Lu Veseli Treasurer: Jacob Griffin Secretary: Marsheela-Marie Stinson To the EIU Moot Court Team! Drew P. Griffin and Alyssa Pohl, finalists at the Model Illinois Government Moot Court Competition, February 28-March 2 2008. Special congratulations to Drew, the 2008 M.I.G. Best Moot Court Attorney. Over 20 Pre-Law Books Available for Library Checkout. Topics include: LSAT Preparation; How to Apply to Law School; Choosing a Law School; Legal Careers Checkout is for one week at the Booth Library Reserves Desk (listing is under the PLS Department, Pre-Law Program, Instructor: Swenson)