The Patriot Pre-Law Student Group is George Mason University’s student organization for anyone interested in law school or a legal career. Open to students from every major and campus, the group provides opportunities to connect with fellow pre-law students, hear from legal professionals, and explore the path to law school together.
Whether you’re just beginning to consider law school or actively preparing your applications, the Pre-Law Student Group offers a welcoming community where you can ask questions, build your network, and learn from peers with similar goals.
Unlike the Pre-Law Learning Community, which is a year-long academic program, the Patriot Pre-Law Student Group is a flexible extracurricular organization. Students can participate in meetings and events as their schedules allow—no application or membership dues required. Students may participate in the Patriot Pre-Law Student Group on its own or alongside the Pre-Law Learning Community.
What You’ll Find
The Patriot Pre-Law Student Group regularly hosts programs that help students explore legal careers and prepare for law school, including:
- Guest speakers from the legal profession
- Law school admissions panels
- LSAT and personal statement workshops
- Law school visits and virtual tours
- Networking events with attorneys, judges, and alumni
- Social events that build community among George Mason’s pre-law students
The organization also shares information about internships, campus opportunities, scholarships, and upcoming pre-law events throughout the academic year.
Open to All George Mason Students
The Patriot Pre-Law Student Group welcomes undergraduate students from every college, major, and campus. Whether you’re studying government, business, criminology, engineering, biology, or another discipline, you’ll find resources and a community of students interested in pursuing legal careers.
Participation is free, and there are no applications or membership dues.
Stay Connected
The Patriot Pre-Law Student Group maintains online resources that include:
- Virtual law school tours
- Admission statistics
- LSAT preparation resources
- Event announcements
- Community discussions
- Social media updates
Student Leadership
The Patriot Pre-Law Student Group is led by students who organize programming and help build a supportive pre-law community at George Mason.
Current Officers
- President: Gray Kelley
- Vice President: Christina Comar
- Secretary: Jivan Shali
- Treasurer: Raghd Zemam
- Director of Undergraduate Law Review: Karissa Raucheisen
Interested in getting involved or serving in a leadership role? Reach out to the Patriot Pre-Law Student Group to learn more.
Faculty Sponsor: Assistant Professor Philip Mink
Professor Mink is an assistant professor in the Schar School, the director of pre-law advising, and the director of the Patriot Pre-Law Program. He is also an assistant professor in the Costello College of Business, where he teaches commercial law and professional legal skills. As the Schar School’s principal pre-law advisor, he has counselled students on every aspect of the law school application process. His advisees have been accepted into countless top-tier law schools.
Email: [email protected]
Professor Phillip Mink: [email protected]
Please contact us with any questions that you may have regarding the Patriot Pre-Law Student Group. For general questions about the pre-law track or other pre-law offerings, contact [email protected].
Explore Schar School Academic Opportunities
While the Patriot Pre-Law Student Group is open to every George Mason student, many members choose to complement their pre-law interests through the Schar School’s undergraduate majors, minors, and law-related courses. Whether you’re considering a major, adding a minor, or simply looking for classes that strengthen your preparation for law school, the Schar School offers a wide range of academic opportunities.