Recruiting Events
There are many ways to connect with Vanderbilt Law School, the Admissions office, and our current students:
- We offer virtual J.D. information sessions in the fall and Zoom Q&A sessions with admissions officers or current students. Advanced registration is required.
- We participate in various virtual and in-person graduate, law school, and career fairs across the country. Please see the full calendar of events by date below.
- Student-led and self-guided tours of the Law School are offered throughout the academic year. Advanced registration is required and can be found here.
- Class visits are available to allow prospective students the opportunity to observe a first year law class. Advanced registration is required and can be found here.
- The Admissions Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm CT.
The Admissions Office will be closed on the following dates: May 26, June 19, July 4, September 1, November 7, 27 - 28, December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026.
- The Admissions Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm CT.
- Admissions officers will be traveling throughout the fall and will have limited availability. Please contact our office in advance of your visit, we are unable to guarantee meeting availability to walk-in visitors. All visitors must contact the admissions office in advance.
Vanderbilt Law Admissions offers fee waivers for prospective students who register and attend certain events during the 2025-26 admissions cycle.
Virtual Information Sessions
Meet the Admissions Team
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Cristina Gapasin Tortal
Assistant Dean, Admissions
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Richelle Acker
Associate Department Director
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Nija Givens
Assistant Director, Admissions & Recruitment
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Arturo Hodgson
Admissions and Recruitment Counselor
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Olivia Lawrence
Department Education Coordinator
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Hannah Leyhew
Associate Director, Admissions & Recruitment
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Erin Preston
Associate Director, Alumni Interview Program
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Lawrence Seno
Admissions and Recruitment Counselor
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Sandy Weinstein
Senior Admissions Services Coordinator
Meet Our Students
Emily Burgess '22
Emily pursued a public interest career through social justice courses, internships, research, and clerkships.
Trey Ferguson JD/MBA '24
Driven by interests in political economy and finance, Trey found that Vanderbilt's JD / MBA program opened up a broad array of career paths.
Anna Coplon '24
Through coursework, peers, and faculty, Anna found a way to merge her interest in international law with a corporate legal setting.