Students weighing their law school options are invited to experience the UT College of Law community firsthand at Vol Visit 2015.
Vol Visit is designed for would-be applicants and admitted candidates to get to know the College of Law community. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Friday, February 27, in room 136 of the College of Law, 1505 W. Cumberland Avenue in Knoxville.
All activities are free. Validated parking will be provided for this event in the Volunteer Hall garage, directly across the street from the College of Law. RSVP to lawadmit@utk.edu or 865-974-4131 by February 20.
“UT Law students tell us that our welcoming, inclusive community was a major consideration for them as they decided on the right setting for their legal education,” says Karen Britton, director of admissions, financial aid, and the Career Center. “We hope the students who attend Vol Visit will see the same thing.”
Attendees will participate in Q&A sessions with faculty and current students to learn about academics and life at the law school. Attendees will also tour the college’s state-of-the-art facility and see how students work and study. Additionally, admissions, financial aid, and career advisors will be on hand to answer any questions attendees might have about getting into law school, paying for law school, and life after law school.
The schedule is as follows:
- 8:45–9:00 a.m.: Registration and Refreshments
- 9:00–9:45 a.m.: Admissions Overview, Financing a Legal Education, and Career Outlook of the Legal Profession
- 10:00–10:45 a.m.: Current Student Panel
- 11:00–11:45 a.m.: Faculty Panel
- 11:45 a.m. –12:15 p.m.: College of Law Tours