Susan L. Wagner ’82 Associate Director/Advisor for Pre-Law
Green Hall 439A
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Tel 781-283-2881 np100@wellesley.edu
Welcome to the Pre-Law career advising page! Wellesley offers a rigorous liberal arts education that provides space to explore passions and intellectual interests while cultivating research, writing, and analytical skills essential to excel in law school.Because law schools do not have preferred majors or prerequisite courses, this approach sets students up for success in pursuing law school. Wellesley applicants significantly outperform nationwide averages in law school admissions, with students from a range of disciplines — from Studio Art to Neuroscience!
Students and graduates are encouraged to get started by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with Nicole Park (Pre-Law Advisor).
Law Resource
Is law school right for you? Explore the resource below to learn more about careers in law and applying to law school!
Green Hall 439A
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Tel 781-283-2881 np100@wellesley.edu
Office hours
Appointments can be scheduled in Handshake for Mon–Fri.
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Law School Acceptance Rate
82%
82% of Wellesley applicants are accepted to at least one law school (based on 5-year data from 2019–2024). This compares to a national average of 69% accepted to at least one law school.
Negotiation means asking for changes to the terms offered by a hiring organization, which may include any number of factors beyond the salary, including: hybrid schedule, start date, professional development funds, and other factors listed below. This can feel like one of the most intimidating parts of the job search for many people, and you may feel unsure whether you should try to negotiate, and if so, when and how to do it. Preparation, practice, and experience will all help you to negotiate with confidence.
Are you applying to law school in 2025-2026? These Law School Drop-In Advising Hours are for you! If you don't have an advising appointment scheduled and you need answers about the law school application process, this is the place to bring your questions.
Wednesday, August 20th 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Virtual, Webinar
This is the first of two virtual panels this application cycle on the law school application process, co-presented by Brandeis University and Boston University. Alumni and students from each school as well as other invited schools are welcome to register.* Both panels will address admissions tips, but cover different aspects of the application and feature two separate panels of law school admissions representatives.For this first panel, we are welcoming?
Lindy Bathurst, Assistant Director of Admissions at Georgetown Law
Wednesday, August 20th 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
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Are you applying to law school in 2025-2026? These Law School Drop-In Advising Hours are for you! If you don't have an advising appointment scheduled and you need answers about the law school application process, this is the place to bring your questions.
Wednesday, August 27th 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
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Are you applying to law school in 2025-2026? These Law School Drop-In Advising Hours are for you! If you don't have an advising appointment scheduled and you need answers about the law school application process, this is the place to bring your questions.
