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Visit Days & Events
Learn all about the Drake Law experience! In addition to individual campus visits, you can connect with us at events such as virtual information sessions and career fairs.
Admission Information Sessions
Admitted Student Information Session
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 6:00 - 7:00pm CST
During this virtual event, you will learn more about Drake Law, financial aid, hear from a current student, learn about next steps, and have the opportunity to ask questions. There will also be a welcome from Dean Jerry Anderson. This event is intended for those who have been admitted to Drake Law School.
To register for this event, please complete this form. A confirmation email with the Zoom link will be sent prior to the start of the event.
Past Events
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:30 - 5:30pm CST
Join us for an information session to learn more about the Career Development Office and Experiential Learning opportunities at Drake Law. Presenters will include Katie Overberg, Director of Career Development and Suzie Pritchett, Director of Clinics and Experiential Education. This event is intended for those who have been admitted to Drake Law School.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:30 - 5:30pm CST: During this virtual event, you will learn more about Drake Law, financial aid, hear from current students, learn about next steps, and have the opportunity to ask questions. There will also be a welcome from Dean Jerry Anderson. This event is intended for those who have been admitted to Drake Law School.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:30 - 5:15pm CST: During this virtual event, you will learn more about Drake Law, financial aid, hear from current students, and have the opportunity to ask questions. This event is intended for those who have not yet applied to Drake Law School.
Thursday, October 29, 2020, 4:00 - 5:00pm CST: Join this virtual session led by an admission representative. Discussion includes an overview of the admission and financial aid process and highlights experiential learning opportunities.
If you want to join this virtual session, please register.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 4:00 - 5:00pm CST: Attend a virtual session to learn about a legal career and Drake's 3+3 Law Program.
- 4:00-4:30 Pre-Law Overview: Learn about the steps to take as an undergraduate to prepare for law school.
- 4:30-5:00 3+3 Law Overview: Information on how students can complete three years of full-time undergraduate study and use law school courses to meet the balance of required undergraduate credits and receive their bachelor's degree after the first year of law school.
If you want to join this virtual session, please contact us at law-admit@drake.edu or call 515-271-2782.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 12:00 - 1:00pm CST: Join this virtual session led by an admission representative and a current law student. Discussion includes an overview of the admission and financial aid process and highlights experiential learning opportunities and student activities.
Open Houses
Open Houses on campus will be available again once Covid-19 conditions allow larger gatherings.
Our open house events introduce prospective students to the Law School. You will learn about Drake Law School's programs, hear about the admission and financial aid process, tour the facilities, meet professors and current students, and more.
Prospective Student Open House dates for the 2021-2022 academic year will be posted when they are confirmed.
For admitted student information, please visit the For Admitted Students page.
Upcoming Events
Drake Law School admission representatives attend career fairs, law school fairs, and pre-law organization meetings at colleges and universities all over the country. Stop by to gather information, ask questions, and see if Drake Law School is the right fit for you.
January 23, 2021
12th Annual Ron Brown Meet and Greet for Prospective Law Students
12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
February 5, 2021
Wisconsin Pre-Law Diversity Conference and Law Fair
11:00am - 3:00pm CST
February 9, 2021
Tuskegee University Virtual Law School Fair 2021
5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
February 18, 2021
University of Northern Iowa Spring 2021 Career Fair
12:00pm - 5:00pm CST
February 23, 2021
ISU People to People Career Fair
10:00am - 5:00pm CST
Please check back for an updated schedule.
Additional events will be posted as dates are finalized.
Past Events
2020 LSAC Digital Law School Forums: (please be mindful of time zone differences)
Saturday, September 26, register by September 23
Tuesday, October 13, register by October 10
Wednesday, November 4, register by November 1
Saturday, December 12, register by December 9
Drake Law will also be participating in the LSAC International Live Forum Hours from 8:30am - 10:30am ET on November 4 and December 12. If you are an international student interested in learning more about Drake Law, we encourage you to attend one of these events.
Other College Events:
September 16, 2020
MINK Law Day (https://law.missouri.edu/mink/)
3pm - 7pm
September 21, 2020
UNI Job and Internship Virtual Fair (https://careerservices.uni.edu/events)
11am - 3pm
September 22, 2020
ISU Pre-Law Club Meeting
5:30pm
September 25, 2020
The 7th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo Virtual Fair
5:30 - 8:30pm ET
September 26, 2020
Digital LSAC Forum (see registration link above)
September 29, 2020
Iowa State University People to People Career Fair
10am - 5pm
September 30, 2020
Truman State University Virtual Career and Graduate School Expo
11am - 3pm
September 30, 2020
University of Minnesota Morris Virtual Graduate School Fair
11am - 2pm
October 7, 2020
Wartburg College Virtual Graduate/Professional Schools & Volunteer Service Programs Fair
12pm - 3pm
October 13, 2020
Digital LSAC Forum (see registration link above)
October 15, 2020
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graduate, Law and Professional School Fair
10am - 2pm
October 28, 2020
I-74 Graduate and Professional Fair
9am - 2pm
October 28, 2020
MAPLA Caravan
5pm - 8pm
November 4, 2020
Digital LSAC Forum (see registration link above)
November 8, 2020
Morningside Law School Admissions Panel
6pm - 7pm
November 12, 2020
Drake University Virtual Diversity Career Fair 2020
https://app.joinhandshake.com/login
Students register through Handshake beginning October 15
3:00pm - 6:00pm
November 13, 2020
16th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2020 Virtual
5:30pm - 8:30pm EST
December 12, 2020
Digital LSAC Forum (see registration link above)
December 16, 2020
MINK 2 Law Day
https://law.missouri.edu/mink/
3:00pm - 6:00pm CT
Panels: 3:00pm - 3:45pm and 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Conversation: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
This event will be held via Zoom. Registrants will receive the link before the event.
Individual virtual visits are highly encouraged and can be arranged at any time throughout the year. To schedule your visit, call 515-271-2782 or email law-admit@drake.edu one week in advance.
Law School News
March 17, 2021
