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J.D. Program

Connect With Us

We want to meet you! Below you will find on-campus and virtual event opportunities, resources for planning a visit to Vanderbilt Law, and an introduction to the admissions team.

J.D. Connect With Us
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Summer Building Hours

The law building is closed to visitors from April - July 2026.

Tours, class visits, and entry to the building will not be offered during this time and will reopen in fall 2026.

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. Tours are closed for the 2025-26 academic year and will reopen in fall 2026.
  • Class visits are available to allow prospective students the opportunity to observe a first year law class. Advanced registration is required.
    • The Admissions Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm CT. Class visits are closed for the 2025-26 academic year and will reopen in fall 2026.
  • 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 admissions cycle. 

J.D. Virtual Info Sessions

View Recruiting Events Calendar

All Recruiting Events

View Recruiting Events Calendar

Introduce Yourself!

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Visit Vanderbilt Law

Student group and self-guided tours open at the start of each fall semester. Class visits are available for prospective students to observe a first year law class. Learn more about opportunities to visit campus and sign up for school tours.

Visit Vanderbilt Law

Meet the Admissions Team

  • Cristina Gapasin Tortal

    Cristina Gapasin Tortal

    Assistant Dean, Admissions

  • Richelle Acker

    Richelle Acker

    Associate Department Director

  • Nija Givens

    Nija Givens

    Assistant Director, Admissions & Recruitment

  • Arturo Hodgson

    Arturo Hodgson

    Admissions and Recruitment Counselor

  • Michael Lavigna

    Michael Lavigna

    Admissions & Recruitment Counselor

  • Olivia Lawrence

    Olivia Lawrence

    Department Education Coordinator

  • Hannah Leyhew

    Hannah Leyhew

    Associate Director, Admissions & Recruitment

  • Rachel Martinez

    Rachel Martinez

    Admissions & Recruitment Counselor

  • Erin Preston

    Erin Preston

    Associate Director, Alumni Interview Program

  • Lawrence Seno

    Lawrence Seno

    Admissions and Recruitment Counselor

  • Sandy Weinstein

    Sandy Weinstein

    Senior Admissions Services Coordinator

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