The Institute for Law and Public Affairs

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 credit.

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.

Meet the Honorable Melissa Saenz, a UTSA alumna and graduate of the Summer Law School Preparation Academy (SLSPA), now serving as a Bexar County judge. Judge Saenz credits UTSA and SLSPA for the skills that helped her succeed in law school and beyond.

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UTSA Pre-law insights newsletter, Summer 2024, Issue 5, Vol. 3

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