Pre-Law Society

Pre-Law Society - Legal Kats

Legal Kats is the organization for you if you desire to learn about the legal field outside of the classroom; seek opportunities to enhance your chances of getting into law school; and want to network with legal professionals.  The Pre-Law Society works within the LEAP Center, providing amazing value, and is one of the largest academic organizations at SHSU.

Benefits include:

  • Eligibility for LEAP's summer LSAT Prep Course (funds permitting);  
  • Favorable consideration for the LEAP Center's "Pre-Law Scholarship (funds permitting);" 
  • Guest Speakers--local attorneys, state-wide and nation-wide legal figures, SHSU's Pre-Law Advisors, and more;
  • Priority attendance at LEAP Sponsored legal events such as the Mock LSAT, the Mock Law Class, the 10th Court of Appeals, the TX Supreme Court, and the Pre-Law Seminars;
  • Access to LEAP's LSAT Prep Course Library;
  • Law School Informational Sessions;
  • Practice problems and materials for the LSAT;
  • T-shirts (for new members) and Cords (for members who are in good standing their graduating semester)

Spring 2025 Meeting Dates :

  • January 26: Informational
  • February 19: PLS Meeting--elections and presentation by Professor Chris Thompson
  • March 3: Simulated Law Class
  • March 18: Pre-Law Society Meeting (6:00pm--CHSS 140) featuring workshops on resumes, law school timelines, and navigating www.lsac.org
  • April 5: Mock LSAT
  • April 16: Pre-Law Society Meeting (6:00pm--CHSS 140)--Program TBD

All meetings are 6:00-8:30, unless otherwise noted. 

Dues: Dues are $25 each semester.  First-time members pay a $30 initiation fee (in addition to dues).

Contact:

Advisor: Professor Mike Yawn (mike.yawn@shsu.edu)

President: Olivia Discon (oliviadiscon@shsu.edu) 

Vice-President, Marketing: Niya Thompson

Vice-President, Finance: Chrissy Biello

Vice-President, Membership: McKenna Nonnenmann

Archivist/Historian: Katherine Burnett

Secretary: Laila Alimi

Pre-Law Resources:

  • Did you know you can schedule pre-law advising through Campus Connect with the LEAP Center?
  • Did you know that SHSU has a Legal Studies Minor?  It is 18 hours of interdisciplinary classes.
  • The Law School Admissions Council is an essential starting point for pre-law students.
  • Law Hub is particularly useful for students in their sophomore or junior years, students beginning to study.
  • Attending a law school forum is a good way to learn more about law school.
  • Know when the LSAT is offered and plan ahead.
  • Use online resources such as AccessLex.
  • Make sure you do a simulated test, either on your own under real conditions or with the PLS's Mock LSAT.