The World of Laws and Justice

Designed for incoming freshmen who are interested in pursuing a career in law, or related field.

As a member of the World of Laws and Justice Living-Learning Community, you will:

  • Live in a residence hall with other students interested in a pursuing a career in law
  • Be involved in law-school résumé building activities; learn about law school, law-related graduate programs, law-related careers
  • Become an active member of the Pre-Law Association; meet representatives from student groups related to law and justice careers
  • Be a jury member for mock trials at Albany Law School; learn about UAlbany's Moot Court team and attend Moot Court demonstration
  • Work closely with our Pre-law advisor including volunteering at the Law School fair 
  • Attend a faculty/course/curriculum night in the spring – explore what courses would support your plans for law school or other law-related studies 
  • Understand UAlbany’s student government including the Student Association and Student Supreme Court
  • Actively participate in L-LC events (guest speaker presentations, workshops, study groups, outings) in both the fall and spring semester
  • Participate in at least one community service project each semester
  • Take some of your classes together with other members of your L-LC
  • Form study groups for your L-LC classes
  • Have lunch with your professor on a regular basis

What members of Living-Learning Communities are saying:

“It was beneficial to live with people who had the same interests as I had. I enjoyed taking classes with people I lived with, and it gave me people to study with.” -L-LC Student, Class of 2014

“Working with the LLC students was a real joy. They have enthusiasm and passion for being at UAlbany and are very open to ideas from professors and upper-class mentors.” -Hon. Joe Sheehan, L-LC professor

View our 2012-2013 brochure!