PREPARATION: EXPERIENCE
Extracurricular
A SAMPLE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT AT THE U OF U
You can gain many of the important skills needed to succeed in law schools, such as leadership, communication, and organizational skills, through extracurricular activities and employment. A few ideas for involvement are listed below.
- Internships with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, 253 OSH, 581-8501, www.hinckley.utah.edu
- Internships, COOP, or job experience through Student Employment, Career Services, 350 SSB, 581-8146, careers.utah.edu
- Over 150 student organizations-ASUU Office, 234 Union, 581-2788, www.asuu.utah.edu/student_groups
- ASUU student government, 234 Union, 581-2788, www.asuu.utah.edu/student_government
- Community service, and Service Learning Scholars program, Bennion Center, 80 Union, 581-4811, www.sa.utah.edu/bennion/newbennion/index.asp
- Office of Student Advocacy (staffed by students), 234 Union, 581-2788 www.asuu.utah.edu/advocacy/index.php
- Debate Team (parliamentary debate), interested student should sign up for COMM 4270 Forensics Practicum, contact Brian Danielson, b.danielson@utah.edu for more information
- Student Advisory Committee (SAC) in your major department www.ed.utah.edu/psych/SAC/handbook.htm
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (research with a professor), 132 Sill Center, 581-8070, www.ugs.utah.edu/urop
- Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant opportunities within your major/minor department. Ask professors whose classes you enjoy if they are looking for help, or contact the department to find out who is doing research in subjects that interest you
- Study Abroad, 159 Union, 581-5849, www.sa.utah.edu/inter/sap
Please remember that you are not limited to activities on this list. Follow your interests and passions even if they are not directly related to law.
