Pre-Professional Graduate Programs: Advising and Events

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What is Pre-Professional Graduate Programs Advising?

L&S Advising provides advising for undergraduates pursuing: 

  • Medical or health professions programs
  • Law School
  • Masters or PhD programs

We can help with:

  • Exploring and evaluating interests in graduate and professional school programs
  • Carefully considering undergraduate course choices to prepare for graduate and professional school programs
  • Identifying campus resources that provide opportunities and support in preparing for graduate and professional school programs and admissions
  • Providing advice about contacting professors for mentorship, advice, research opportunities, and letters of recommendation 
  • Processing decision-making for selecting graduate program areas and specific school choices

L&S Pre-Professional Graduate Programs Advising is an advising support resource that complements others available on campus, such as Berkeley Career Engagement, the Career Counseling Library, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships, the Graduate Diversity Program, and the Graduate Assembly, amongst many other campus resources, along with individual professors and current graduate students. 

To access Berkeley Career Engagement's pre-law and pre-masters/PhD counselors please schedule appointments through Handshake, and to view information about Berkeley Career Engagement's premedical/pre-health programs advising services, please visit Career Engagement's Pre-Health Advising page. 

Meet with a Pre-Professional Graduate Programs Adviser

Pre-professional graduate program advisers can provide general advising on all specialties. Their primary specialties reflect extra levels of expertise and focus. 

Primary Specialties:

  • Premedical advising: Sakiya Gallon, Tim Cahill, Greg Cera
  • Pre-health careers advising: Sakiya Gallon, Tim Cahill, Greg Cera
  • Pre-masters/PhD advising: Greg Cera
  • Pre-law advising: Melissa Calderon, Greg Cera

Book an L&S Pre-Professional Advising Appointment here

1:1 appointments support students with advising questions related to Pre-Law, Premed/Pre-health, and Pre-Masters/PhD

Access Weekly Small Group Advising Sessions here (Every Wednesday, 4-5pm PST)

Virtual drop-in session to answer your questions about premedical and pre-health careers programs, pre-law, and pre-masters/PhD preparation. Drop by for a quick question, or stay for the whole hour. Come and go as you please!

L&S Pre-Professional Graduate Programs Advising Interest & Contact Form

To receive occasional emails with reminders about upcoming sessions, events, and resources click here!

Spring 2026 Events

Premedical and Health Programs Advising Events:

Premedical and Pre-Health Programs Planning and Preparation Session

Co-facilitated by L&S Advising: Sakiya Gallon and Greg Cera, along with a Berkeley Career Engagement Premed/Pre-Health Adviser(s) 

Thursday, Feburary 19th, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. PT

Virtual on Zoom (link here)

Come learn about planning for premedical and pre-health programs' course requirements, academic considerations, extracurricular expectations, advising services/resources, and other factors to keep in mind as you pursue your studies.

Pre-Med/ Pre-Health Student Organization Presentation Session

Co-facilitated by L&S Advising: Sakiya Gallon, Berkeley Career Engagement Premed/Pre-Health Adviser(s), UC Berkley Pre-Health/Pre-Med Student Organizations 

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. PT 

Virtual on Zoom (link here)

Hear from premed and pre-health student organizations about their initiatives and opportunities. Gain insights on how to get involved and ways to gain experiences for medical school and other health professions programs.

Pre-Law Advising Events:

Pre-Law Planning for First and Second Year Students

Co-sponsored and co-facilitated by L&S Advising: Ben Hernandez and Greg Cera, and Berkeley Career Engagement: Kelly Li

Tueday, February 10th, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT

Register through Berkeley Career Engagement on Handshake here

Gain clarity on the timeline for applying to law school. Learn about on-campus opportunities that will help you develop critical skills for law school and how to find opportunities outside of UC Berkeley in the legal and adjacent fields. 

Preparing for the Fall 2026 Law School Application Cycle

Co-sponsored and co-facilitated by L&S Advising: Ben Hernandez and Greg Cera, and Berkeley Career Engagement: Kelly Li

Thursday, February 26th, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT

Register through Berkeley Career Engagement on Handshake here

Ready to plan ahead? Join us to map out your path for the Fall 2026 application cycle. Learn what steps to take now to strengthen your application and hear directly from current law students who have recently been through the process.

Careers in Law Panel

Co-sponsored and co-facilitated by L&S Advising: Ben Hernandez and Greg Cera, Berkeley Career Engagement: Kelly Li, and ASUC representatives

Thursday, March 12th, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT

Register through Berkeley Career Engagement on Handshake here

Thinking about a career in law? Join our “Careers in Law” panel to learn from professionals who have navigated the field. Learn strategies for gaining relevant experience, preparing for different career paths, and positioning yourself for success in law school and beyond.

Pre-Masters/PhD Advising Events

Pre-Master's/PhD Preparation and Planning Session

Co-facilitated by L&S Advising Delia Tercero and Greg Cera from L&S Advising, Berkeley Career Engagement: Andrew Green, and along with Berkeley graduate students

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. PT 

Virtual on Zoom (link here)

A presentation designed to provide resources and advice to assist you as you plan and prepare to go onto a masters or PhD program after undergraduate school - How to prepare, course choice considerations, working with professors, and exploring academic graduate program options. 

Berkeley Campus and External Events for Pre-Professional and Graduate Programs Advising

The Pre-Professional Graduate Programs advisers maintain a list of events that are put on by other offices or outside the university that still may be helpful in pursuing your goals. 

Berkeley Campus and External Events List

Quick Guides

Click on the links below for quick guides filled with valuable information as you pursue Premed/Pre-Health, Pre-Law, or Pre-MA/PhD pathways! These guides are a great way to get started and a helpful reference point throughout your time at Cal.

Quick Guide: Premed & Pre-Health
Quick Guide: Pre-Law Planning
Quick Guide to Undergrad Research
Quick Guide: Pre-Master's & PhD