The Institute for Law and Public Affairs' Summer Law School Preparation Academy welcomes students each summer to an intentional holistic pre-law program that includes academics to develop and hone core skills, experiential learning, prelaw advising, and LSAT preparation for success in law school. Learn more.
Welcome
The Institute for Law and Public Affairs (ILPA) supports UTSA students interested in pursuing careers in law through pre-law advising, events, Certificate in Legal Studies, and its hallmark, UTSA Summer Law School Preparation Academy (SLSPA). Since 2001, SLSPA alumni have gained admission to over 160 law schools in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Europe.
The Certificate in Legal Studies assists students to develop and hone skills, knowledge, and get learning experiences for a legal education, following the recommendations of the American Bar Association. The certificate encompasses multidisciplinary coursework throughout the academic year. Students participating in Summer Law School Preparation Academy are eligible to earn the certificate upon completion of the required 15 credits.
ILPA, located at SU 2.02.04A, Main Campus, welcomes students from all academic disciplines. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Join us by emailing ilpa@utsa.edu or email Dr. Ana Alvarez, ILPA Program Manager and UTSA Prelaw Advisor.
News & Announcements
UTSA Pre-law insights newsletter, Spring 2023, Issue 1, Vol 1.
Save the Dates!
2023 UTSA Summer Law School Preparation Academy
- Summer I: May 30 - July 5
- Summer II: July 6 - August 9
Priority Admission Application Deadline: March 14.
Regular Admission Application Deadline: April 14.
- For virtual prelaw appointments, please, log in to Handshake. Instructions here.
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The Law School Admission Council. The organization that administers the Law School Admissions Test and the Credential Assembly Service. They have a wealth of resources and information available to prelaw students at http://www.lsac.org/jd
DiscoverLaw.org. The Law School Admission Council developed the DiscoverLaw.org campaign to encourage racially and ethnically diverse students to discover career opportunities in law and choose a path in undergraduate school to help them succeed. Learn more at http://www.discoverlaw.org/
National Association for Legal Career Professionals. The Association of Legal Professionals, offers a number of resources to help prelaw students in the U.S. to learn more about the legal employment market. Click here to visit their prelaw portal at http://www.nalp.org/prelaw_portal
Texas Appleseed. Texas Appleseed Diversity Scholars program provides assistance with LSAT preparation and mentoring opportunities for minority residents of Texas underrepresented in law schools. Learn more about Texas Appleseed .