OSU Profession-Related Club Membership

Be an active member in an OSU club/organization related to your long-term professional goals.

Membership for at least one year
5 points
Membership for at least two years
10 points

Second OSU Profession-Related Club Membership

Be an active member in a second OSU club/organization related to your long-term professional goals

5 points

Community-Based Profession-Related Membership

Be an active member in a non-OSU profession-related community club/organization.

Membership for at least one year
5 points
Membership for at least two years
10 points

Industry Literature

Read books recommended by OSU Pre-Professional Health & Law Support Services through the Pre-Professional Library.

5 points per book
25 points max

Prep Resources

Review OSU Career Services Resume Resources area online

 

AND one of the following:

• While at OSU, create and/or update your resume with OSU Career Services.

OR

• Meet with an OSU Career Coach to prepare for future networking opportunities.

5 points total

Industry Workshops/Seminars

Attend a workshop or seminar focused on skills important for professional school, such as profession-related research, public speaking, or critical thinking.

OR

Attend a law school open house or admissions event.

 

5 points per event

10 points max

Industry Experience

Complete a legal experience, such as shadowing, working as a legal assistant, file clerk, an internship, or similar role with a licensed attorney for a minimum of 100 hours.

25 points

Industry Networking

Attend a profession-related networking event, such as OSU Health, Vet & Law Week, career fairs, guest lectures, or panel discussion with attorneys or current law school students.

5 points per event
10 points max

Leadership

Serve in an officer position in any club/organization for at least one semester,

OR

Participated in an OSU  Hargis Leadership Institute program such as LEAD Week, Lead4Success and/or Leadership Coaching activities.

10 points total

Communication

While at OSU, participate in a non-academic presentation related to your desired profession. Presentations can be delivered in person or virtually at on-campus, state, regional or national conferences, as well as through public-speaking engagements.

5 points per presentation

10 points max

Immersion

Participate in a study abroad program, national student exchange, OSU Industry Immersion trip, or a community-based experience in a new environment as part of your learning experience at OSU

10 points

Teamwork/Collaboration

While at OSU, participate in a non-academic team in which you collaborated with others to achieve shared goals and priorities for at least on year.

10 points

Research

Participate in an OSU research symposium, a research team not tied to academic credit, or a non-paid community research experience.

10 points

Factors Before Applying

Complete the OSU Pre-Professional "Factors to Weigh Before Applying" document for at least one professional school of your choice.

10 points

Professional School Prep

Complete an exam prep course.

OR
Take two full practice exams through LSAC's LawHub.

10 points

Know Your Professional Schools

Research your top 3 professional schools. Review what their class profile looks like (LSAT/GRE & GPA) and when applications open/close.

5 points

Financial Literacy/Paying for Professional School

Attend a free online AccessLex Institute webinar event on any topic related to financial literacy/paying for law school.

5 points

Personal Statement

Attend a personal statement workshop hosted by OSU Pre-Professional Health & Law Support Services.

10 points

Practice/Mock Interview

While at OSU, participate in an interview prep practice and/or mock interview with OSU Career Services.

10 points