Pre-Law advising is housed within the University Advising Center, extending and supporting its mission. We collaborate with pre-major students, declared majors, and alumni to help them explore law school as a possible postgraduate path.
Our work is grounded in three core pillars: Education, Preparation, and Networking.
To get connected to Pre-Law advising at 51做厙, please complete the short interest form below. You must be a current/former 51做厙 student to register with Prelaw Advising. When the form is processed, you will receive an email invitation to join the Pre-Law Canvas course. The Pre-Law Canvas course provides a calendar of upcoming prelaw events and modules containing information to help you to explore law as a potential career.
Monday, October 06, 2025, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) A workshop for Junior pre-law students to discuss the law school application process.
Tuesday, October 07, 2025, 4:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) This event is an opportunity for First Gen Pre-Law interested students to meet the Pre-Law advisors, learn more about the Pre-Law track at 51做厙, and...
Thursday, October 09, 2025, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Pre-Law Information Session featuring the Dean of Admissions for UNT Law School
Monday, October 13, 2025, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) Join 51做厙 Prelaw Advising for a Law School Panel. Admission Deans from several law schools will discuss application files and how they make decisions ...
prelaw@smu.edu
Laura Lee Blanton Building Suite 408
6185 Airline Rd.
PO Box 750272
Dallas, TX 75205-0272
Mrs. Ricki Ward
Prelaw Advisor
arward@smu.edu
Dr. Susan Harris
Director of Prelaw Advising
sharris@smu.edu
The University Advising Office offers academic planning and pre-professional advising.