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

Schedule an Appointment with L&S Pre-Professional Advising

Weekly Small Group Advising Sessions

Every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PT. 

Join on Zoom at: https://berkeley.zoom.us/my/ls.preprof.advising?omn=94383330226 

An L&S Pre-Professional Graduate Programs Adviser is available 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. 

Available: Summer, Fall, Spring

Spring 2025 Events

Premedical and Health Programs Advising Events:

Premedical and Pre-Health Programs Planning and Preparation Session

Co-facilitated by L&S Advising and Berkeley Career Engagement  

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. PT

Link for Session

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 and Berkeley Career Engagement  

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT

Link for Session

Hear from Pre-Med and Pre-Health organizations on 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:

DACAmented/Undocumented Student Panel

Co-sponsored and co-facilitated by L&S Advising and Berkeley Career Engagement

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. PT 

Register via Handshake:

The DACAmented/Undocumented Student Panel will feature current law students sharing their personal journeys, legal education experiences, and insights as DACAmented or undocumented students.

Admitted Students Panel

Co-sponsored and co-facilitated by L&S Advising and Berkeley Career Engagement

Thursday, February 13th, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT 
Register via Handshake:
Hear from recently admitted law students about their journeys, challenges, and tips for success. Gain insights into the application process and what it takes to stand out.

LSAT Demon Test Prep Class

Co-sponsored and co-facilitated by L&S Advising and Berkeley Career Engagement
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT 
Register via Handshake:
The "How I Scored a 180" workshop will provide an overview of the LSAT, covering exam fundamentals and effective preparation strategies, along with a Q&A session to address student concerns and tips for maximizing their score. 

Professional Panel: Emerging Fields in Law

Co-sponsored by L&S Advising and Berkeley Career Engagement

Monday, March 17th, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm PT
Register via Handshake:
Explore  areas like AI/Tech Law and Space Law with industry experts redefining the legal landscape. Gain insights into these innovative fields and opportunities you can consider for a future career. 

Pre-Masters/PhD Advising Events

Pre-Master's/PhD Preparation and Planning Session

Co-facilitated by L&S Advising, Berkeley Career Engagement, and current Berkeley graduate students

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT
Link for session:
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: Pre-Master's & PhD