The Pre-Law Program

Program Director Martin Edwards (L) reunites with 5 UNF graduates from the late 1990's; 4 are now lawyers, the 5th is in business.

The University of North Florida offers a Pre-Law Program to enhance the preparation of the undergraduate student interested in pursuing law school and entrance into the legal profession or a law-related career. The UNF Pre-Law Program is multi-faceted in the range of services offered to students preparing for the rigors of legal training.

Components of the program include thorough pre-law advising, curriculum analysis and assistance with appropriate course selection, preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and participation in intercollegiate mock trial competition.

The Pre-Law Program assists students in acquiring the necessary background and skills for law school admission and provides the guidance and practical information to maximize the student's opportunities for success in the field of law.

Pre-Law Advising

Program Director Edwards talks with students.

Individualized pre-law advising is a critical link between the student and the field of law. The Director of the Pre-Law Program, Martin Edwards, is a lawyer with a broad legal background. In addition, members of other departments assist as part-time pre-law advisors. Mr. Edwards is an active member of the Southern Association of Pre-Law Advisors. He is very knowledgeable in the area of pre-law curriculum and the admissions criteria of law schools. Additional advising is provided by other experienced faculty and pre-law advisors. Early each semester a pre-law orientation session is held for those students interested in pre-law.

Students considering law school may visit the Director's office to consult on course selection during enrollment. Advisors meet with pre-law students in individual conferences each semester to plan a curriculum according to the unique strengths and interests of the student. Advisors work closely with students in selecting courses that will enable them to develop the competencies necessary for law school.

Students may also confer with advisors individually to select the law schools to which they may apply or to identify alternatives to a law career. In meetings with the pre-law advisor, students plan application strategies, prepare for the LSAT and formulate goals for law school scholarships and financial aid.

Jeremy Kesphol (L), Florida State Graduate School and Law School Student, Casey Ratchford (C), Washington and Lee Law School, and Jessica Stebbins (R), Yale Law School, Fall 2003.

Visit us in our new location: Building 50 (the New Social Science Building, behind the Bookstore), Room 2117 (on the Second Floor).

These three individuals have served as Pre-Law Program assistants. Nicole Raines (L) now practices law with the law firm of Rubin and Dempsky. Angel Kalafadis (C) recently scored high on the LSAT and will be attending law school in the near future. Catherine Moore (R) also scored high on the LSAT and will be attending law school in the Fall.

Program Director Edwards informs Peggy Bolt and Catherine Moore that Friends of the Pre-Law Program raised over $5000.00 for the placement of a plaque in their honor outside of the Pre-Law Program Assistant's office. The funds will be added to existing funds to help establish a second Pre-Law Scholarship.

The plaque honoring two assistants located on the second floor of the Social Science building.