Mission and Goals

Initiated in 1998, the mission and goals of the Law School Preparation Institute (LSPI) are to help students prepare for law school by developing their critical thinking skills and study habits, and by mentoring them toward the maturity, responsibility and integrity required of law students and lawyers.  The Institute strives to educate, inform, and guide UTEP students and members of the community about the advantages of legal training.  The LSPI provides a variety of law and prelaw-related programs that serve undergraduate students, high school students, and the general community.  The minor in Legal Reasoning is made available through the Institute, and LSPI faculty and staff advise students on all aspects of the law school application process and on law school in general.  Students admitted to the LSPI College Program participate over four semesters (spring, summer, fall, and another spring) and are afforded opportunities to work with the legal community through internship experiences.  The Institute also offers its High School Law Camp each summer, and collaborates with educational and community partners in its high school outreach efforts.