Pathway to law school field trip

Pathway to Law School Field Trip

To facilitate Ventura College’s Pathway to Law School program, we are planning a field trip set for Friday, October 23 at the Ventura County Government Center - Hall of Justice.

This will be an event where students will be able to take a tour of both the Ventura County District Attorney’s and Public Defender’s offices at the Hall of Justice from 10:00 AM-noon and meet both prosecutors and deputy public defenders on the job! After a group lunch at the Hall of Justice cafeteria, we will spend the afternoon and go to a courtroom and meet a judge and tour judge’s chambers to learn from a judge how the courtroom operates. 

“Ventura County Criminal Justice Field Trip” in person event on Friday, 

October 23 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

at the Ventura County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California. The plan will be to have students meet with us in front of the north fountain entrance to the Hall of Justice at 10 A.M. on Friday, October 23, 2026 and the entire event will go to about 3 PM.

Please note that there will be no transportation offered to or from the event, so students will arrange their own transportation to this event.

Criminal justice attorneys will be able to meet with several different students and we believe this in person event would be an amazing opportunity for students to learn and connect with legal professionals in the community at the courthouse. Free lunch and great conversation and networking opportunities with attorneys in your community, does it get any better?? If you can attend this event, please RSVP by e-mailing Dr. Marian Nungaray Carrasco at the University Transfer Center or visiting in person to RSVP at the Center.  You can also call 805-289-6411 to RSVP.  We are trying to get a head count for interest in the event, so please do so ASAP and in any event in advance of Monday, October 12.

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Law School Admissions Conference at The Claremont Colleges
Presented by:
Chicano Latino Student Affairs — The Claremont Colleges Services &
Latines in Law Club — Claremont Colleges
 
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Location: Pitzer College, Claremont, CA
 

Event Description

Free, all-day, in-person Law School Admissions Conference, hosted at Pitzer College and brought to you by For People of Color, Inc. (“FPOC”), Chicano/Latino Student Affairs at The Claremont Colleges Services, and the Latines in Law Club.
 
This conference is designed to support first-generation and low-income students who are aspiring to law school. It is also for anyone ready to take the next step toward a legal education, including recent college alumni, individuals considering a career transition, veterans, and anyone else interested in exploring law school and the admissions process. 
 
Throughout the day, you will hear from attorneys, current law students, law school administrators, and others who are eager to share what they have learned and help you move forward with confidence.
 
Workshops and panels will include:
  • Understanding the law school application process
  • Writing a personal statement that tells your story
  • Preparing for the LSAT with confidence
  • Securing fee waivers to reduce financial stress
  • Crafting resumes and addenda that strengthen your application
  • Requesting meaningful letters of recommendation
  • Navigating financial aid, interviews, and waitlists
 
The Ventura College Pathway to Law School Program is coordinating a field trip to Pomona Pitzer College in Claremont, California for Saturday, October 10, 2026 where we will drive a VC van from the campus of VC to Pomona Pitzer College on the morning of Saturday, October 10, 2026 (6:45 AM) and we would spend the day at this conference and arrive back to VC probably around 7:00 PM.
 
The maximum number of students would be 10-12, so if you would like to attend, please send an e-mail to sslyker@vcccd.edu ASAP.  Once we have 10-12 students, that will be it, so first come first served.  Once I have received e-mails, I will send to you 2 PDFs that need to be filled out in their entirety and accurately by you when you send, so please make sure to read both forms and fill these out.  If we do not receive these by October 5, 2026 end of day, you will not be able to attend. 

Law School Forum

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Meet Law School Admissions Representatives

Date: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Downtown Los Angeles

Join the VC Pathway to Law School Program for a field trip to the LSAC Law School Forum and connect with 150+ law schools from across the country.

FREE transportation + lunch provided!

What to expect

  • Meet law school admissions representatives
  • Explore law schools and programs
  • Learn about applying to law school
  • Connect with professionals and get your questions answered

Want to go?

  1. Register for the LSAC Law School Forum. Select the 1:30–4 p.m. afternoon session for Nov. 7.
  2. Get your admission ticket ASAP. A ticket is required to attend.
  3. Email proof of your ticket to: sslyker@vcccd.edu

Deadline: Friday, Oct. 9

Business casual attire recommended. Comfortable shoes encouraged.

Register: lsac.org/lawschoolforums