Pre-Law Advisor

Pre-Law Advisor – Post 12/16/2025, Close 01/23/2026
College of Student Affairs & Academic Support, Columbia, SC
Posting No. 199935, Full Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Salary $49,396–$74,094

The Pre-Law Advisor supports USC undergraduates and alumni interested in law school and legal careers. Reporting to the Director of the University Career Center, the role works within the Pre-Professional Advising team alongside the Pre-Med/Health Advisor. The Advisor provides individualized guidance, programs, and resources to aid students’ admission to law schools while linking pre‑law advising to broader career initiatives. The Advisor also strengthens partnerships across campus and with law schools, alumni, and professional organizations.

• Provide individual and group advising for students and alumni exploring law school and legal career paths.
• Guide students through academic planning, LSAT preparation, and the law school application process (personal statements, résumés, recommendations, and Character & Fitness questions).
• Design and deliver workshops, panels, and events such as the annual Law School Fair and networking programs.
• Develop and maintain digital resources, newsletters, and communication strategies to engage pre‑law students and alumni.
• Build relationships with law schools, alumni, and professional organizations to strengthen mentoring, networking, and career outcomes.
• Use data and assessment tools to evaluate programs and inform continuous improvement.
• Represent the University and Career Center at recruitment, outreach, and professional events.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 3+ years of relevant professional experience in higher education or a legal setting.
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred.
• Knowledge of pre‑law student development and the law school admissions process.
• Experience with event coordination (law fairs, speaker events), programming, recruitment/retention efforts, program assessment, and data reporting.
• Familiarity with advising and career systems such as Handshake, EAB Navigate, or other student support applications.

• Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits.
• 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays (including extended December holiday).
• Engaging, collaborative work environment.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.