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 SMU, please complete the short interest form below. You must be a current/former 51³Ô¹ÏÍøstudent 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.
Thursday, April 09, 2026, 5:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) This workshop will discuss the process of crafting a personal statement for a law school application. This hands on workshop is open to all students ...
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) This workshop will discuss tips for choosing which law schools to apply to.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4:30pm — Private Location (sign in to display) This workshop will discuss guidelines for requesting letters of recommendation for your law school or graduate school applications.
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.