Law School Advising

The Loeb Center offers guidance and support to current students and alumni who are interested in pursuing a career and future studies in law.  We provide students with one-on-one advising to find internship opportunities to explore and test out an interest in the legal field; assistance with searching for and applying to full time employment prior to attending law school; and resources, guidance, and support during the law school application cycle.

Additionally, students can find special law-related events and opportunities by selecting all “law” categories under Career Preferences in your Handshake profile. Be sure to check the Handshake events calendar for information about law school workshops, visits by law school representatives, and other relevant events.

Students or alumni may use Handshake to schedule an appointment with the pre-law advisor.  Alumni who cannot find an available appointment in Handshake that fits their availability may call 413.542.2265 to arrange an in-person or phone appointment.

On AiR Podcast featuring Jenna Collins ’08

Senior Marketing and Communications Intern for the Loeb Center Ava Zielinski ’25 chats with Alumni-in-Residence guest Jenna Collins ’08 to discuss her experiences as a student at Amherst College, her path to becoming a housing attorney and director of supervision and …

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ABA website updates data on law school admissions, tuition and other matters

Fall 2024 law school enrollment data shows a slight overall decline—with J.D. enrollment down by 1.2% and non-J.D. programs up by 2.4%—while the first-year class increased by nearly 5% to about 39,689 students. Detailed Standard 509 reports provide insights into …

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First Impressions of the Incoming Class of 2024: Largest Class Since 2021, Top-Line Diversity Is Level, More Research Needed and the Work Continues

The incoming law school class of 2024 is the second largest in a decade, with enrollment growing by 4.8% to approximately 39,600 students. Racial and ethnic diversity remains strong at 41.8%, while women now account for nearly 56% of the …

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Email
careers@amherst.edu
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