Pre-Law Transfer Society at UCLA (2026)

22/11/2025

Attention PLTS, on Tuesday, December 2nd, we will be having an admissions and QnA webinar with Rosanne D. Ibanez, the director of admissions from the University of Virginia, School of Law! This will be a unique opportunity to learn more about the admissions process at UVA and get answers to any questions you may have.

Rosanne D. Ibanez earnde her B.A. in psychology and sociology at the University of Virginia, and her J.D. from the University of Richmond. Before her career in law school admissions, Ibanez served as an attorney magistrate for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and during her tenure she became certified in court management and crisis intervention. She was a two-time recepient of research grants from the Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Office of Violence Against Women. Before joining the UVA admissions office, Ibanez was the associate director of admissions, recruitment, and outreach at the University of Richmond School of Law.

We recommend all PLTS members attend this event, especially those interested in UVA School of Law!

RSVP is required to access the zoom link for this event, which can be found on the QR code in the post, as well as a link in our bio

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/w3SHfdD4iXjuwDA48

22/11/2025

Hello PLTS members! On November 13th, John Hoyt from USC Gould School of Law came to UCLA to speak to PLTS members! John Hoyt shared valuable insights regarding the admissions process, what they look for in applicants, as well as answering questions that our members had. We encourage all PLTS members attend these events as they provide unique opportunities to connect with our speakers and information that will make the journey to law school more manageable.

A special thanks to John Hoyt for taking the time out of his day to speak with us!

14/11/2025

👋Hello PLTS Members, we have an upcoming webinar with Bria Watson, the Associate Driector of JD Admissions and Recruitment at UC Berkeley School of Law, who will be speaking at this event. Bria Watson will be sharing insights, advice, and answering any questions you may have regarding the admissions process at UC Berkeley School of Law. We encourage those interested in attending UC Berkeley School of Law to attend this event, as it will be an exciting and unique opportunity to learn more about the admissions process and certain things to look out for!

📝Bria Watson earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Irvine School of Law, and an M.B.A from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business with en emhapsis in arts, entertainment, and media management. Bria Watson has evaluated over 7000 first-year and over 300 transfer applications for JD admission with a team of six. Additionally, Bria Watson oversees for and plans law school events, tours, and engagement with Student Ambassadors. Bria Watson is a knowledgeable and experienced speaker who will be advising on the application process and answering any questions you may have.

🚨RSVP is required for this webinar in order to obtain the zoom link. Complete the registration form through the QR code or the link in our bio.
https://forms.gle/BFePFTuReQgHaJCo8

📍This is a virtual event, which will be hosted on Zoom.

13/11/2025

Hello PLTS! On November 6th, we had the privilege and honor of hosting a PLTS alumni panel! We’d like to take one more opportunity to thank Saeed Ahmad, Michelle Heravi, and Ruth Kachatorian for taking time out of their busy schedules to speak with PLTS and share their insights, along with advice for students interested in pursuing law as a career! We encourage that all PLTS members attend these events, as they offer unique opportunities to hear from those who have already been through the process of applying to law school, with an emhapsis on the transfer journey.

10/11/2025

👋 Hello PLTS! We have another exciting event for you! On Tuesday, November 18th, at 12:00 PM, PLTS will be touring UCLA School of Law! Meet us at the Ralph and Shirley Shapiro Courtyard located in UCLA School of Law. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested or looking to learn more about UCLA School of Law. Please fill out the google form to RSVP no later than Monday, November 17th at 11:59 PM.

📌Google Form:
https://forms.gle/GcF14XxBtexbdNFe8

📍Meet us at Ralph and Shirley Shapiro Courtyard

07/11/2025

Hello PLTS! On 11/13, John Boyt, the Director of Admissions at USC Gould School of Law will be coming to UCLA to speak more about the admissions process as well as answering any questions you may have. Those interested in applying to USC Gould School of Law are recommended to register and attend this event, as it is an exciting opportunity to connect with the Director of Admissions! Come prepared to take notes and ask any questions you may have. Registration is required for this event which can be accessed through the QR code, or through the link to the RSVP in our bio.

John Boyt is the Director of Admissions at USC Gould School of Law. Formerly, he served as the Director of Enrollment Management at Geffen Academy at UCLA. With over twenty-five years of experience in higher education management, he is coming to UCLA to speak more about the USC Gould School of Law admissions process!

(RSVP Link): https://forms.gle/qeoydLCeT49N4ujD7

06/11/2025

👋Hello PLTS! We have an exciting virtual webinar coming up with Loyala Law School! We are hosting an online webinar with Loyola Law School’s LEAD organization, which partners with undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing law through their mentorship program. By attending this webinar, you will learn about about the mentorship program that have opportunities to ask questions! This webinar will have three 3L student speakers who will be happy to address any questions you may have. This mentorship program is an exiciting opportunity for PLTS members to become more involved in their law school journey by learning from those who are already in law school, along with opportunities to build real, lasting relationships with mentors! It will be a great way to build connections and learn more about law school in a more personalized way, we encourage everyone to apply!

This webinar will take place on 11/10, from 12 PM to 1 PM, mark your calendars! Be sure to register in order to get the zoom link, we look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP (Link in Bio): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RfsVBUjdtWfxtl7bb-EgaHfiolfmiOnMK_XJ0cKicl8/edit

06/11/2025

🚨Attention PLTS members! We have partnered with LSAT Demon, the premiere LSAT prep tool from Thinknig LSAT’s Ben Olson and Nathan Fox. LSAT Demon uses machine learning to analyze your weaknesses and customize your study program around your problem areas. With over 30 hours of live instruction avaliable every week, access to 24/7 help, opportunities to connect with your instructors, and an AI-powered approach to improve your skills in the fastest way possible, we are proud to announce our partnership with LSAT Demon! Through your membership in PLTS, you can get 25% off your first month of any paid subscription, full access to exclusive LSAT 101 sessions, and more!

Sign up now at (Link in Bio): LSATDemon.com/SignUp

31/10/2025

Hello PLTS members!

We have an exciting virtual event in collaboration with Loyola Law School where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about both Loyola Law and the admissions process! This virtual event will take place over Zoom on 11/4 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM! Please come prepared with any questions you may have. Registration is required for this event, the link will be in PLTS’s bio! We look forward to seeing you there, and good luck on your midterms!

RSVP (Also in Bio):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aClraVXDxT4qyEVvdRZf_QvBAEX1yT7DZIj7LfHSbcs/edit?pli=1

31/10/2025

Hey everyone! We hope everyone is doing well during midterm season.

We are thrilled to announce our first alumni panel of the year, featuring Michelle Heravi, Saeed Ahmad, and Ruth Kachatorian. The event will be held next Thursday, November 6th, at 6:00pm in Bunche Hall 3170. Mark your calendars, we hope to see you all there!

RSVP Required (Link in Bio)

“Michelle Heravi is an Associate at DLA Piper’s Century City office, where she works in the Structured Finance group and also has experience with the firm’s Entertainment & AI teams. She earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 2025, where she served as President of Law Women, helping guide 1Ls through the OCI Big Law Firm recruiting process. Michelle also served as a writing advisor for the 1L Legal Research and Writing program, and she was also an active member of the LEAD Organization. Prior to law school, she graduated from UCLA in 2021, where she was President of the Pre-Law Transfer Society. During her first summer of law school, Michelle gained hands-on experience at an entertainment law firm, deepening her interest in the intersection of law, business, and media.”

“Saeed Ahmad is a Pakistani-American attorney and incoming corporate associate at a Big-Law firm in New York City. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from UCLA in 2020, and served as the President of the Pre-Law Transfer Society while at UCLA. Saeed then earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he was awarded the Dean’s Award for Community Leadership at graduation. He then served as a Visiting Fellow at the HLS Religious Freedom Clinic, and as a Teaching Assistant with the Advantage Testing Foundation.”

“Ruth earned her B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations in 2020 and earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 2025 where she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the nation’s top ranked health law journal, the American Journal of Law & Medicine. She currently works at Ropers Majeski, a midsized law firm in Los Angeles doing commercial litigation and insurance & reinsurance work.”

23/10/2025

Hello PLTS members! On October 28th, from 6:00 - 7:50 PM in Bunche Hall 2178, PLTS will be hosting a speaker panel event with LeAnn Pham, a 3L at Yale Law School, and alumni of UCLA! LeAnn Pham will be speaking about her experience throughout the law school application process, along with a Q&A session, so be prepared to come with any important questions you may have!

Registration is required for this event as spots are limited (LINK IN BIO):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g6Gcc-mXDrCZHD2JSGAY2XYc2O4eCV0M1h1bZhENgUo/edit

We recommend that you register for this event, as this is an exciting opportunity to listen to a former UCLA student’s law school journey and experience, as well as having any questions you may have addressed in an interactive environment!

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