Pre-Law Advising
FOR QUESTIONS,
GUIDANCE & SUPPORT
Pre-Law Advising at CMU is designed to help students and alumni navigate every step of their journey toward careers in law, justice, and public service.
WHAT ADVISING COVERS
One-on-one advising meetings are a great place to:
- Explore whether law school or a law-related career aligns with your goals and interests.
- Discuss majors, minors, and courses that build skills to help you succeed.
- Learn about internships, shadowing, and other experiential opportunities.
- Get advice on LSAT preparation and law school admissions.
- Review scholarship and funding options.
- Build a personalized path and career timeline.
- Talk through decisions about graduate programs or alternative career paths.
Students should meet for an advising appointment early in their educational journey to start planning ahead. After that, schedule appointments each semester to review progress, update goals, and stay on track.
SCHEDULE A MEETING
Book a one-on-one advising appointment, face-to-face or virtual. The system schedules in 15-minute increments — book two slots back-to-back if you need longer. If none of the times work, email and we’ll find one that does.
Book an Appointment Email the Pre-Law Center
Meet Your Advisor
DR. KYLA STEPP
Pre-Law Director · Professor · Advisor
- Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center
- Practiced law in Michigan full-time for six years, across a variety of areas of law
- Member of the State Bar of Michigan
- Member of the Pre-Law Advisors National Council (PLANC) and the Midwest Association of Pre-Law Advisors (MAPLA)
- Joined Central Michigan University in 2016
- Teaches a number of legal courses at CMU
- Runs CMU's Pre-Law Center and serves as the primary Pre-Law Advisor — advising students for over 10 years