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Events

Brigham Young University Law Fair

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:00am to 2:00pm
WSC Main Ballroom & Garden Court

Meet with University of College of Law Iowa admissions representatives at an event for prospective law students.

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Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Study Abroad Scholarship - Information Session

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:30am to 12:30pm
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The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in intensive language learning and cultural immersion abroad.

Northwestern Tax LLM Informational Session

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 12:40pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Please join us for the Northwestern Tax Law LLM Program Information Session, Wednesday, Oct. 21st from 12:40pm-1:45pm! It will be a conversation with Mary Beth Busby, the Tax LLM Admissions Director at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Lunch will be provided! Feel free to email me if you have questions!

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