The path to law school requires careful planning and identifying the “right” school involves consideration of a student’s interests and career aspirations. This three-hour workshop is geared towards students planning to apply to law school. It will cover the following topics:
- Career considerations
- Becoming a lawyer – the process
- Law school options – what different law schools offer
- Exploration of courses of study and “fit”
- LSAT goals, oversight, and preparation recommendations
- Law school admission and application assistance
This session will be taught by Kerry Sheppard, Options Solutions’ Law School Education Consultant. Kerry has the experience and perspective to help students assess the pros and cons of a legal career, to identify their law school options, and to navigate the admissions process. From his many years as a lawyer and recruiter, he has significant knowledge about law schools in Canada and abroad, and a unique insight about the opportunities available to students thinking about a career in law.
Kerry graduated from the University of Victoria Law School in 1986, and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1987. In his nearly 30 years as a lawyer, Kerry has practiced both as a solicitor and as a litigator. He has practiced both in a large national firm and in a smaller “boutique” firm, and he has practiced as in-house counsel both in the public sector (with the Public Guardian & Trustee of British Columbia) and in the private sector with The Law Society of British Columbia. Since 2010, Kerry has been the Director of Student Programs for a highly-respected national firm. In that role, he recruits law students to article with the firm, and travels regularly to Canadian law schools to conduct interviews and make presentations.
South Granville Office (109-3195 Granville St.)
Date: Saturday, July 25th
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
To register for the session, or if you have any questions, please call (604) 922-8456 or e-mail info@options-wp.chhdev.com.
