Thinking about graduate or law school? Join the Mānoa Career Center for our first Virtual Graduate and Law Schools Fairs to gather information from representatives regarding admissions, program highlights and financial aid.

The virtual fairs will be a hybrid of a panel session and virtual booths. The fairs will give UH Mānoa students the opportunity to connect with various graduate programs and law schools within UH Mānoa and throughout the country!

Register for Fair

Law Schools Fair

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Graduate Schools Fair

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Reasons to attend a graduate and/or law schools fair

If you are thinking about applying to a graduate or law school, attending a fair is an excellent way to get started.  Here are some of the perks.

  • You will have an opportunity to interact with admissions officers and representatives from graduate and law programs.
  • You will gain valuable information to help you decide on a program.
  • You will build connections and gain helpful advice on the application process.

Quick tips to prepare for a graduate and/or law schools fair

  • Review the list of schools and programs.
  • Develop questions* to ask representatives about their programs to determine how your interests and goals match with the program.
  • Prepare responses to questions you may be asked.
  • Prepare business casual or aloha attire.
  • Familiarize yourself with the virtual platform (Zoom, etc.).
  • Update your resume, portfolio, LinkedIn profile as a means of connecting and keeping in touch with representatives.

*Sample questions to ask school/program representatives

  • What types of academic degrees and research specialties does this program offer?
  • What types of fellowships, assistantships, scholarships or other financial aid are available?
  • What GPA, undergraduate coursework and test scores are recommended for admission?
  • What types of courses are offered and will they fulfill my career goals?
  • Where are most graduates employed?
  • What areas of law (or other field) do most graduates practice?
  • What types of resources are available on campus and in the community to support my research and career goals?
  • What types of student organizations and campus resources are available?

More resources to prepare

Refer to Make the Most of a Virtual Graduate-Professional Schools Event handout for tips.

For more questions and answers, visit our Graduate & Law School Fairs FAQ’s page!

Other Graduate School Fair Resource Handouts

Meet with a career counselor for personalized assistance to prepare for the Virtual Graduate/Law Schools Fair, and to review your application materials.  E-mail us at careers@hawaii.edu to set up your virtual career counseling appointment.

Graduate Programs at 2020 Virtual Fair

List of participating schools or programs coming soon.

California State University Dominguez Hills
Chaminade University Graduate Programs
Chapman University Economic Science Institute
Claremont Graduate University
Hawai’i Pacific University
Hult International Business School
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Palmer College of Chiropractic
University of Hawai‘i College of Education – Curriculum Studies
University of Hawai‘i College of Education – Educational Administration
University of Hawai‘i College of Education – Educational Psychology
University of Hawai‘i College of Education – Learning Design and Technology
University of Hawai‘i College of Engineering
University of Hawai‘i College of Social Sciences
University of Hawai‘i College of Social Sciences, School of Communications
University of Hawai‘i College of Social Sciences, Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution
University of Hawai’i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences – Entomology
University of Hawai’i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences – Plant Pathology
University of Hawai‘i Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy
University of Hawai‘i Department of Communicology
University of Hawai‘i Graduate Division
University of Hawai‘i Hawai’inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
University of Hawai’i John A. Burns School of Medicine, Clinical and Translational Research Graduate Program
University of Hawai‘i Library & Information Science Program
University of Hawai‘i Marine Biology Graduate Program
University of Hawai‘i Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work
University of Hawai‘i Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work PhD in Social Welfare
University of Hawai‘i Office of Public Health Studies
University of Hawai‘i Public Administration Program
University of Hawai‘i School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
University of Hawai‘i School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, Department of Earth Sciences
University of Hawai‘i School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, Department of Oceanography
University of Hawai‘i School of Ocean Earth Science and Technology, Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering
University of Hawai’i Shidler College of Business
University of Hawai‘i Shidler College of Business – Executive Education
University of San Francisco School of Education
University of St. Augustine Health Sciences

Law Schools at 2020 Virtual Fair

Baylor University Law
California Western School of Law San Diego
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Gonzaga University School of Law
Lewis & Clark Law School
Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Santa Clara University School of Law
Seattle University School of Law
Southwestern Law School Los Angeles
Syracuse University College of Law
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
University of California Hastings College of the Law
University of California Irvine School of Law
University of Hawai‘i William S. Richardson School of Law
University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
University of Oregon School of Law
University of San Diego School of Law
University of San Francisco School of Law
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
University of Washington School of Law
Vermont Law School
Western State College of Law at Westcliff University
Willamette University College of Law

Contact us if you have any questions.