Pre-Law Advising Center

 Who we are

We are a community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to helping aspiring lawyers achieve their goals. Our program provides students with one-on-one advising services, programs, events, workshops, and opportunities for experiential learning and professional development.

At UT Dallas, we believe that the Pre-Law Advising Center can make all the difference in the success of our students. We are committed to helping our students develop the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to excel in law school and beyond.

What we're fundraising for

Your contributions enable us to provide invaluable resources, such as law school application subsidies, opportunities for students to attend various sessions with law school representatives and law firms, and support for UT Dallas LSAT Prep Courses. Additionally, your support allows us to empower our students through three nationally recognized advocacy teams – Mock Trial, Moot Court, and Mediation – and ten (grown from three) student organizations - Women Pursuing Law, John Marshall Pre-Law Society, National Black Law Students Association, Law and Trial Association, Muslims in Law, Business Law, UTD Undergraduate Law Review, South Asian Students Law Association, Latinos in Law, and Youth for Innocence.

By contributing to our program, you can help us empower the next generation of lawyers and legal professionals. Thank you for considering a donation to the UT Dallas Pre-Law Advising Center!

Our impact 

At the Center, our value extends beyond providing academic guidance to legal education students. Our mission is to empower our students to become the next generation of leaders in the legal profession, equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.

Through our work, we aim to foster a community of learners who are committed to advancing justice and equality, and who will use their legal training to address the pressing issues facing our society. By helping our students develop critical thinking skills, ethical reasoning, and a deep understanding of the law, we are preparing them to become change-makers who will shape the future of the legal profession.

Our work has a profound impact on our campus and the broader community. Our students go on to attend top law schools and secure positions in prestigious legal firms and public interest organizations, where they are able to use their education to effect positive change. By supporting the pre-law advising center, donors have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of the legal profession, and to contribute to a world where justice and equality are upheld.

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Let's Keep Growing Together
All $100 gifts given on April 7-8 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!
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Faculty and Staff Workday Power Hours
On April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all faculty and staff gifts of $26 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,600. Plant your seed of support and watch your impact double!
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Alumni Challenge
For every 100 alumni who make a gift, an additional $500 will be unlocked and given to one group at random! The more alumni that give, the more bonus funds awarded!
200 Donor Goal
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Student Affairs Leaderboard Bonus
For every group on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our Student Affairs teams!
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Academic Department and Programs Leaderboard Bonus
For every group on this leaderboard who reaches their goal, an additional $100 will be given to that department/program!
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iWeek Talent Show
Experience UT Dallas’ global spirit through music, dance, and more at the iWeek Global Talent Show. In partnership with UT Dallas Alumni, $700 in Comets Giving Days bonus funds will be split and awarded to top performers (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Doors open on April 10 at 6:30 p.m., first-come seating. Meet UT Dallas Alumni in the SSA lobby for giveaways. Be Globally Engaged! Alumni who are interested in attending are encouraged to register using the event form found here: https://alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/events
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Comets Giving Days Breakfast
Join us for the Comets Giving Days Kickoff Breakfast on April 7 at 9 a.m. Start the day with fellow Comets, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and learn how you can maximize your impact — including opportunities to earn bonus funds. We can’t wait to kick off Giving Days with you! Registration is required. Visit: https://alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/events to register to attend the breakfast today!
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10,000 Followers
Help the @UTDallasAlumni Instagram account reach 10,000 followers by April 7, 2026 and $500 in bonus funds will be gifted at random to one of our Comets Giving Days groups and announced on April 8. Help the account reach 11,000 followers by the close of giving days on April 8 and an additional $1,000 in bonus funds will be gifted at random and announced on April 9, 2026. Social Comets, activate those networks!
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Last Gift Bonus
The final flourish! Make the last Comets Giving Days' gift at 6:49 p.m. on 4/8 and earn $100 in bonus funds. Give one final burst of growth to your favorite participating group.
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2,026th Gift Bonus
A milestone for this moment! The 2,026th gift activates an additional $50 in bonus funds for one of our participating groups.
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Most Alumni Gifts (Department)
The top three UT Dallas departments that receive the most gifts from alumni will receive an additional $1000, $750, $250 in bonus funds! Get your alumni involved and excited!
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Grow with Us Match
All $26 gifts given on April 7-8 by UT Dallas alumni will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,600!
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Grow with Us Challenge
Rediscover your roots! When 100 alumni choose to support any area of UT Dallas on April 7-8, an additional $1,000 will be given to UT Dallas’ Comet Cupboard!
100 Donor Goal
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Centers Leaderboard Bonus
For every group on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our various centers across campus!
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Student Org Leaderboard Bonus
For every student organization on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our student organizations across campus!
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Comets Giving Days/iWeek Service Week Event
Join us during iWeek for a hands-on volunteer event supporting future Comets! We’ll pack supply kits to help incoming international students feel welcomed and prepared as they settle in at UT Dallas. Each year, more than a thousand students arrive with limited belongings, and this event offers comfort and community. In partnership with Comets Giving Days, we’re uniting service and philanthropy. Hosted by UT Dallas Alumni, Office of Student Volunteerism, and Intercultural Programs. Alumni who are interested in serving should register using the event form found here: https://alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/events
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Passport to the World
Passport to the World kicks off iWeek on April 6 with an international festival featuring food, music, and cultural showcases. Stop by the Plinth between 1-3 p.m. to vote for “Best in Show,” with $300 in Comets Giving Days bonus funds awarded. Visit the UT Dallas Alumni booth to learn about Comets Giving Days and enjoy snacks and giveaways.
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6 for Success: Comet Donation Drive
For every gift — monetary or in‑kind — made during the drive, an additional $10 will be donated and split between UT Dallas’ Comet Cupboard and Basic Needs Resource Center.
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1st Gift Bonus
The first seed is planted! Be the very first to give on 4/7 and unlock $50 in bonus funds for your favorite participating group.
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1,969th Gift Bonus
Deep roots, bold growth. The 1,969th gift honors our founding year and triggers $50 in bonus funds to your favorite Comets Giving Days group.
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3,150th Gift Bonus
Shoot for the stars and beat our 2025 total. The 3,150th gift unlocks $100 in bonus funds that launch even more impact for one of our Comets Giving Days groups.
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Most Alumni Gifts (Student Organization)
The top three UT Dallas student organizations that receive the most gifts from alumni will receive an additional $1000, $750, $250 in bonus funds! Get your alumni involved and excited!
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