Pre-Health, Pre-Law and Pre-Grad

Welcome to the Pre-Health, Pre-Law and Pre-Grad Community!

We enjoy helping Penn undergraduates and alumni plan their future academic endeavors. Whether you are considering a career in healthcare, the legal field or another area of study, our Graduate and Professional School Advising team offers a diverse set of resources to help you pursue your future ambitions.

Pre-HealthWhile there is no pre-health major, the following resources can help you prepare for a future in medicine, dentistry and other health professions.  Use our resources to connect with the appropriate information regarding course planning, extracurricular organizations, application processes, and enrichment opportunities for your career path.
Pre-LawAre you interested in applying your talents and skills to the legal profession?  Advocating on behalf of others can be a noble calling.  Learn how to make the most of your time at and beyond Penn to pursue a career in the legal field.   Our resources are developed with you in mind.  Whether you are preparing for or applying to law school, we look forward to assisting you with your professional goals.
Pre-GradThe decision to pursue graduate education can be based upon the interests, needs and future direction of the individual.  While the decision is highly personal, the road to graduate school need not feel isolating.  Use our resources to develop your own path.  Our office supports undergraduates and alumni at any stage of the decision-making and application process.

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How To Craft a Diversity Statement for Graduate School Application

Published on November 18, 2022

In recent years, more and more institutions of higher education are requesting applicants to graduate programs to write a statement of diversity. A diversity statement, also sometimes referred to as a personal history statement, is used by these institutions to …

By Doris Tabassum

Exploring Physics in the Field of Medicine

Published on November 11, 2022

Jesica Mena, COL ‘ 23, Philadelphia, PA

‘This summer, I had the privilege of working for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a research assistant in the department of radiation oncology. As a member of the Hao Huang laboratory, I …

By Career Services

A Summer at CHOP

Published on November 8, 2022

Ashley Santaniello, COL ’23, Moscow, ID

This summer, I had the opportunity to work under Dr. Shih-Shan Lang Chen at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Neurosurgery department’s research division. Dr. Chen is an attending neurosurgeon in the Division …

By Career Services

Is It Dark In Here?: Tracking Melanosomal Proteins

Published on November 4, 2022

Abetzi Vazquez Ochoa, COL ’25, Houston, Texas

This summer, I was lucky enough to work in the Marks Lab of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, where I explored the different variants of …

By Career Services

5 Helpful Questions for Informational Interviews

Published on November 3, 2022

Have you ever wanted to talk to someone in an industry of interest, but you didn’t know what to ask them? Have you wanted to connect with Penn alumni, but you’re feeling intimidated by the conversation?

Informational interviews are incredibly …

By Jillian Cener

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni served by our office.  Handshake uses …

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The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) offers resources to those interested in pursuing the law, including access to the Law …

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The University of Pennsylvania Mock Trial Team is an entirely student run mock trial program that has drawn talented students …

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Founded in 2012, PULJ has grown into a significant presence on Penn’s campus and a renowned pre-law voice internationally. Learn about …

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Kaplan LSAT Self Study PlanShare This: Share Kaplan LSAT Self Study Plan on TwitterShare Kaplan LSAT Self Study Plan on LinkedinShare Kaplan LSAT Self Study Plan on Facebook
This Kaplan LSAT Winter Study Plan offers an 8 week self-study plan focused on the use of LSAC Law Hub …

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