Starting in September, undergrad students studying in any Brock University program will be able to concurrently lay the foundation for a law-related career.<\/p>\n
The University has launched Law Plus, a new four-year, non-credit program that will help students gain pre-law knowledge and hands-on experience. It\u2019s modelled on Brock\u2019s highly successful Med Plus program, which has been running for 20 years and a 92 per cent success rate for students landing careers in health-care.<\/p>\n
\u201cSimilar to Med Plus, being in the Law Plus program will open students\u2019 eyes to a variety of career paths that will use the skills and experiences they\u2019ve gained,\u201d said Cara Krezek, Director, Co-op, Career and Experiential Education. \u201cIt\u2019s also about preparing them to write the LSATs, enter law school, and so much more.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the Law Plus program set to begin this September, the enrolment deadline for the inaugural year is coming up Monday, April 15. To ensure students get a personalized and enriched experience, the first cohort will be limited to 30 people.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring their first year, students will begin to network with a variety of career professionals and gain exposure to volunteering with different populations,\u201d said Law Plus Consultant Stacia Heaton. \u201cIn future years, they will build on their skills and experiences with continued exposure to law-related professions, job shadowing, ethics forums and more.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to their undergrad studies, the Law Plus students will spend between five and seven hours each week attending skill-based workshops, learning from guest speakers and participating in volunteer placements with community organizations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re preparing them for careers they\u2019re passionate about and helping them develop the skills and knowledge they require,\u201d said Krezek.<\/p>\n
Like Med Plus, Law Plus is open to all Brock students, regardless of which undergraduate degree they\u2019re working toward.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe program aims to have students from all Faculties who will bring a variety of interests to the table, which will enrich the experience for everyone,\u201d Heaton said.<\/p>\n
Advising Brock on the new program has been an industry panel that includes lawyers, community organization representatives and faculty members.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving the industry so invested and enthused about Law Plus is fantastic. They\u2019re helping to shape the program and move it forward,\u201d Heaton said. \u201cThey will also have the partnerships and relationships that will help us develop placements that students will be able to engage in.\u201d<\/p>\n