Students looking to pursue careers in law can meet and network with numerous Tufts alumni who are now attorneys as part of today's Law Day on the Hill.
According to Josh Fox (LA '98), chair of Law Day, the event has elicited positive responses in the past.
The annual event, which is organized by the Tufts Lawyers Association (TLA), is in its sixth year.
"I think success can be measured by student turnout and by student feedback," he said. "I think all [Law Days] have been successful." About 100 students and 25 to 30 alumni have registered to attend.
While previous Law Days featured a keynote speaker, this year will be different. The event will focus on networking and will begin with a panel discussion instead of a speaker. Panel members will include representatives from several law schools in the greater Boston area, current law students and recent graduates. The graduates will share their experiences with the application process and law school in general.
Previous events at Law Day have included a "mock legal classroom," where students can experience what law school would be like, and speakers such as State Sen. Scott Brown (LA '81) and Daniel Winslow (LA '80), the chief legal counsel to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
Jean Papalia, director of Career Services, said that the event will be useful for students interested in a legal profession.
"It's a great and unique opportunity," she said. "Students will be able to network with alumni and learn about what they do in their particular law careers and also learn about applying to law school."
Lead sponsors for this year's event include law firms Bromberg & Sunstein LLP and Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, in addition to the Office of Undergraduate Education.
Lisa Tittemore (LA '89), a partner at Bromberg & Sunstein and a member of TLA, said that it is very beneficial for her law firm to be involved in helping pre-law students. "We think it's important to be involved with mentoring and helping those who are interested in law," Tittemore said.
The event will take place at 4 p.m., starting with the panel discussion in Cabot 206. It will be followed by a networking session in the Hall of Flags in the Fletcher School lobby.
