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You can see what life is like at UConn Law before you even set foot on campus. Explore the school virtually through our video viewbook.

Video Viewbook

Fall Open Houses

The UConn Law community encourages you and your guests to join us on campus for one of two Fall Open Houses:

Saturday, October 26, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
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Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
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Both sessions will introduce you to key community members, provide useful application advice, and enhance your understanding of the opportunities waiting for you at UConn Law. Guests will also embark on a guided, interactive walking tour of our beautiful and historic campus. Attendance will be capped at 100 guests per session, so early registration is recommended.

Virtual Information Sessions

These 45-minute webinar sessions will be led by the Director of JD Admissions and provide tips and tricks relating to particular application components or applicant profiles.

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Tips for First-Generation Students
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
6:00 p.m.

If you’re the first in your family to pursue a J.D., you may not be sure where to look for answers about the application process and law school in general. This session will speak specifically to the concerns of the first-generation law student.

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Beginning a New Chapter: Tips for Non-traditional Students
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
6:00 p.m.

Perhaps you haven’t been in a classroom for a while. Maybe you pursued a different career or had to prioritize family responsibilities before law school. Now that you’re ready to begin a new chapter, attend this session to determine how a “non-traditional” applicant can assemble a compelling application file.

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Paying for Law School: An Overview of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
6:00 p.m.

Law school is an investment, perhaps one of the largest you will make in your lifetime. Be sure to join us for an overview of the types of financial aid available, resources to reduce your dependence on student loans, and other valuable advice on financing your legal education.

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Meet the Director

Lauren Terbush has served as director of JD admissions at the UConn School of Law for five years and has ten years’ experience in law school admissions. She is happy to meet with any applicant or prospective student who has questions about their candidacy, the admissions process and policies, the JD program or the law school community. She is a proud first-generation college and law school graduate who specializes in providing tailored advice regardless of where potential students are in their law school admission journeys.

Connect with other members of the admissions team:

Jen Bolton
JD Admissions Assistant
jennifer.bolton@uconn.edu

Expertise Areas: application requirements and policies, waitlist information, engagement opportunities (virtual events, recruiting, and faculty connections)

Rachele Torres
Assistant Director of JD Admissions
Rachele.torres@uconn.edu

Expertise Areas: residency, application requirements and policies, decision process and status, scholarship inquiries, character and fitness, transfer admission

Student Ambassadors

Katherine Dunbar

Katherine Dunbar is a 1L day student who received her Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Relations from The University of Texas at Austin. While at UT Austin, Katherine interned at the Texas Senate and was the Head Teaching Fellow for a liberal arts honors course. Katherine spent a semester in Washington D.C. as an Archer Fellow interning at the U.S. House of Representatives. Before entering law school, she worked as a Business Immigration Paralegal at Ogletree Deakins P.C. in Austin, Texas. She is a 1L representative for the Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Society, Mock Trial Society, and the Health Law Society. She is also a Public Interest Law Group member and a Women's Law Students’ Association member. Katherine is interested in pursuing a legal career in public policy.

To connect with Katherine, e-mail katherine.dunbar@uconn.edu

Sofia Rodriguez

Sofia Rodriguez is a 1L day student who received her bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut. During her time at UConn, Sofia assumed multiple leadership roles within the Undergraduate Student Government, and she was a member of the UConn Women’s Rugby team. Sofia conducted research for the CT Hate Crimes Advisory Council at UConn Law as an undergraduate, and she has volunteered to interpret conversations for legal cases. Before entering law school, Sofia worked as a preschool teacher. She currently serves as a 1L representative for the Latinx Law Student Association and the social media manager for UConn Law Softball. She is also a member of the Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Society and the UConn Law Soccer Club. Sofia is interested in transactional law.

To connect with Sofia, e-mail sofia.b.rodriguez@uconn.edu

Jacqueline Stevens

Jacqueline Stevens is a 2L day student who received her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton. While at CSUF, Jacqueline was a member of the Criminal Justice Honors Society (Alpha Phi Sigma) and the Pre-Law Society. She also interned at the Riverside District Attorney's Office for five months before entering Law school. She currently serves as the intramural director for the Mock Trial Society and is a Moot Court Board member. She is also a member of the Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Society and the Women Law Students' Association. Jacqueline is interested in pursuing a criminal law career.

To connect with Jackie, e-mail jacqueline.stevens@uconn.edu.

Sebastian TorresSebastian Torres is a 3L evening student with a Bachelor's in Political Science from Florida State University. His undergraduate work focused on advocacy where he assisted in lobbying efforts in the Florida State Capital and also worked on improving his school as an SGA Senator and later a Policy Chair for the FSU Student Union. A Florida native, he comes from a family of Latino immigrants and is of the first generation to be born here in the US. He is currently a member of Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal, Student Bar Association, and the UConn Soccer Club. His current legal focus is on public interest with a concentration in legal analysis and policy advocacy.

To connect with Sebastian, e-mail sebastian.torres@uconn.edu

Virtual and In-Person Campus Tours

The beautiful UConn Law campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We are located in the West End of Hartford, midway between New York and Boston and 28 miles from the university’s main campus in Storrs. The campus spans 17 acres and comprises five Gothic-style buildings. Take a closer look:

Ready to see our beautiful campus in person? Student-guided campus tours are available on a pre-registration basis only. Schedule your campus tour today!