Your Next Degree: Law School
Thu 3/26 • 5PM PDT
Zoom
A legal career can begin at many different stages of life, and there is no single roadmap to law school. You do not have to apply as a senior year student to pursue a JD or build a meaningful career in the legal field. This UCLA Alumni webinar explores what it takes to apply to law school after graduation. Learn about the application process and timeline, and hear from an admissions expert from the UCLA School of Law, as well as a current UCLA law student and alumni attorney who will share their experiences. Whether you have long considered law school or are newly exploring the idea, this session will clarify the steps involved and help you determine your next move.
### **The panel of speakers includes:**
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****Mindy Gurule, JD '07****
_Senior Associate Director of Admissions, UCLA School of Law_
Mindy Gurule is the Senior Associate Director of Admissions at UCLA School of Law. She earned her B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where she served as Managing Editor of the UCLA Law Review. Before joining UCLA Law's admissions office, Mindy practiced corporate law at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. In her current role, Mindy reads and evaluates J.D. applications, oversees the admissions process, leads recruitment initiatives, and advises prospective students throughout the application cycle.
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**Armine Kulikyan**
_Assistant Director of Career Education & Development, UCLA Career Center_
Armine Kulikyan is currently an Assistant Director of Career Education & Development and Pre-Law Advisor at UCLA’s Career Center. In this role, she works closely with students who are exploring careers in the legal field and supports prospective law school applicants throughout the application process.
She brings extensive experience in both academic and career counseling, having served at institutions including CSU Los Angeles, CSU Northridge, Pasadena City College, and Cal Lutheran University. Throughout her career, Armine has developed a strong passion for guiding students through career exploration and helping them make informed decisions about pursuing graduate and professional education.
As a Pre-Law Advisor, Armine helps students determine whether law school is the right fit for their goals and interests. She works closely with applicants to plan law school timelines and strengthen key application materials, including personal statements, resumes, and additional materials, while helping them thoughtfully reflect on their experiences and articulate their motivations for pursuing law.
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**Cameron Saneii '19, JD '24**
_Associate at Foley & Lardner LLP_
Cameron is an attorney in the Energy Finance Practice Group based in the Los Angeles office of Foley & Lardner LLP.. His work focuses on matters related to energy finance, drawing on experience across corporate, finance, and real estate matters.
Cameron earned his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 2024, where he was involved with the Student Bar Association. He received his B.A., cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2019, majoring in Communication with a minor in English.
Prior to joining Foley, Cameron served as a summer associate with the firm, where he gained experience reviewing and editing contracts, participating in client meetings, and supporting matters related to real estate, finance, and corporate law. Earlier in his career, he worked at a corporate law firm specializing in data security and fund formation. Before pursuing law, Cameron worked in the entertainment industry and was an amateur boxer.
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**Annemarie Scott**
_Assistant Dean of Admissions, UC Law SF_
Annemarie Scott serves as the Assistant Dean of Admissions at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (UC Law SF), where she leads admissions strategy and recruitment for the J.D. program. She brings extensive experience in law school admissions and enrollment management, previously holding admissions roles at institutions including Santa Clara University School of Law and working with prospective law students across California. In her current role, she works closely with applicants and partner institutions to guide prospective students through the law school application process and support a diverse and talented incoming class.
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