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First-Year Pre-Law Community Online Application

Do you aspire to attend law school? Do you enjoy debating and critically thinking about current issues? Even if the law profession has always been your calling, hard work and perseverance will be required throughout your undergraduate education to reach this goal. Law schools require strong academic and entrance examination (LSAT) performances. Community service, job shadowing and work experience will also enhance your application. University Housing and the Office of Pre-Professional Advising have developed a living and learning community for first-year students that fosters academic success in preparation for law school. If you aspire to join the law field, we hope that you will consider applying for this program.

Have you completed the standard housing application online through VIP located at http://www.vip.sc.edu? If no, DO NOT submit this application. We can not consider your request without a paid housing application on file with the University of South Carolina.
Full Name: (First, Middle, Last)
Email Address: [REQUIRED]
Term applying for:
Permanent Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone (including area code):
Cell Phone (including area code):
Date of Birth:
Gender:	Male Female
High School:
High School GPA:
SAT Score:
ACT Score:
Intended College Major:
Anticipated Graduation Date:
Roommate Preference (not required):
a. Preferred Roommate’s Name:
Preferred Roommate’s Date of Birth:
b. Is he/she applying for the Upperclassmen Pre-Law Community?
Yes No
Respond to the following questions: 1. List hobbies, extracurricular activities, and organizations, which you have participated in during high school, as well as any leadership positions you have held.

2. Why are you interested in joining the Pre-Law Community? What do you hope to gain from this experience?

3. How would you contribute to the organization and leadership of the Pre-Law Community?

4. Describe your goals related to a career in law.

5. Please describe any volunteer or work experience you have had in a legal setting.

Important Information Please read the following information and place a check in the box indicating that you have read and understood the requirements for the First-Year Pre-Law Community.
If chosen as a resident of the First-Year Pre-Law Community in McBryde, I will agree to the following:
1. Enroll in and pass the University 101 class, preferably one that is specifically designed for pre-law students;
2. Maintain good academic and disciplinary standing with the University;
3. Abide by the community standards for McBryde Quadrant
4. Uphold the tenets of The Carolinian Creed
5. I understand if I do not abide by this agreement, I may be subject to removal from the community.
Important Information By completing and returning this application, I understand that the First-Year Pre-Law Community is my first housing choice and supercedes other housing preferences I have previously indicated. I understand that if I am not placed into the Pre-Law Community, I will be put on a waiting list for a space. While on the waiting list, I understand that my housing assignment will be made based on preferences noted on the standard housing application/contract. I understand that my active participation in the Pre-Law Community is important to the success of the community and that a lack of participation may result in my removal from the community.
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