Extracurriculars
Extracurricular activities can give you the opportunity to explore your interests and find out what you're passionate about. This can mean getting involved in a pre-law student organizations, athletics, Greek Life, peer mentoring/tutoring, etc. Additionally, they can help you build a strong resume and stand out from the competition.
Benefits include:
Further developing skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Exploring interests and defining your passions. This can be helpful in deciding what kind of medicine you want to practice.
Networking with other students, professionals, and community members. This can be helpful in finding mentors, getting letters of recommendation, and learning about career opportunities.
Pre-Law Student Organizations
If you are a registered student organization on campus that focuses on law or cater to a population of pre-law students, but are not listed below, please provide us with your information at ppac@unlv.edu so we may list you as a resource.
Pre-Law Women of UNLV (PLW)
The Pre-Law Women of UNLV serves as a community of womxn pursuing a career in the legal profession. PLW offers support, career development, networking, and encouragement for all types of womxn looking to connect with other legal-minded womxn.
Website: https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/plw-unlv
Instagram: @unlv.plw
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law (PAD)
Phi Alpha Delta International Pre-Law Fraternity (PAD) is the only Pre-Law, co-ed Fraternity on campus. Our mission is to bond prospective law students with the principles of: integrity, compassion, courage, professionalism, and service to pursue a successful law career. We offer a diverse array of events throughout the semester that foster leadership, camaraderie, and academic success to all our members.
Website: https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/pad
Instagram: @unlvphialphadelta
UNLV Criminal justice Mock Trial team
The Criminal Justice Mock Trial Team competes against other colleges in American Mock Trial Association tournaments. At a tournament, teams of attorneys and witnesses present criminal or civil cases. Trials are very similar to actual trials, where attorneys make opening and closing statements, question witnesses, and argue rules of evidence.
Website: https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/unlvmocktrial
Instagram: @unlvmocktrial
Political Science Club
The Political Science Club is a non-partisan student organization open to students of all majors. We strive to promote civic engagement amongst the student body by providing a safe space to educate students on opportunities, current events, and politics.
Website: https://unlv.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/pscunlv
Instagram: @pscunlv
Undergraduate Law Review
The purpose of the UNLV Undergraduate Law Review is to convene a group of undergraduate students who are interested in writing and publishing research articles on salient legal issues/topics. The Undergraduate Law Review is open to any student, regardless of major, and provides an opportunity for any pre-law students to participate and learn more about legal writing.
Website: https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/ulr
Instagram: @unlvulawreview