WKU’s Pre-Law Student Association, in partnership with the Department of Political Science, is hosting a “Leaders in Law” networking event on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Caden Lucas, sophomore Vice President of the Pre-Law Student Association, has been working behind the scenes with Julie Shadoan, Professional Legal Studies program coordinator, organization advisor and professor at WKU, to ensure the event runs smoothly.
Lucas said that over 15 legal professionals will be at the event. Light refreshments will also be provided for attendees.
“The Pre-Law Student Association has never done anything explicitly like this, especially in partnership with the Department of Political Science,” Lucas said. “So, we’re really excited for this partnership and to be able to offer this opportunity to students.”
Students will have the capability to come to this event to “network and engage” in conversation with attorneys, paralegals, judges and other legal professionals, according to Lucas. These professionals will speak about their work in the legal field and the journey they took to get to where they are today.
Lucas said the event is a great opportunity for students to figure out what the legal field is all about. Students will gain a better understanding of what certain legal careers look like; especially careers they may not have considered before.
Students will have the “exclusive opportunity” to discuss with professionals one-on-one about what a legal profession looks like, and what students should do to get there, according to Lucas.
Lucas said this event is a great way to expose students both within and outside the department to the broad variety of opportunities the Pre-Law Student Association and the Political Science Department have to offer.
The event will be held on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Mahurin Honors College multipurpose room, room 1011.
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