A national nonprofit, empowering future and practicing lawyers through professional development, and meaningful opportunities
A national nonprofit, empowering future and practicing lawyers through professional development, and meaningful opportunities
Our structured mentorship program pairs members with experienced legal professionals, leadership mentors and law students. Participants receive academic guidance, career insight, résumé feedback, school/organizational mentorship and long-term professional support. Open to aspiring and practicing legal professionals at all stages.
We offer a wide variety of networking to build with legal professionals, lawyers, students, and leaders nationwide. Our networking events, and chapter meetups allow members to build relationships and gain exposure to diverse legal pathways. Our organization is a nonprofit-based financial support system to hand our members initiatives to expand access into the legal profession and further reduce barriers and increase opportunities for all through scholarships, grants, and equity-focused programming.
Engage in high-value workshops, 1:1 meets and developmental speaker panels that are designed to strengthen your legal and leadership skills. We will guide our members to be taught & lef by industry and business professionals where this development will lead our members to collaborate with law schools, firms, nonprofits, and sponsors who share our mission.
Providing members with successful academic strategy sessions, & tailored LSAT preparation resources designed to strengthen performance and confidence. We partner with a highly reputable LSAT tutor whose students regularly achieve score increases of up to 30 points and who has produced one of the highest success rates among SMU test-takers.
WILO prioritizes the mental health and well-being of every member. Recognizing the intense academic, emotional, and professional pressures of the legal field, we offer resources and workshops focused on stress management, workspace wellness, and guidance on maintaining balance during demanding stages of education and career growth. We also partner with a certified performance-anxiety coach who provides personalized strategies to help members manage stress, build confidence, and perform at their highest potential.
We are committed to service within the legal community as members can join to volunteer projects, advocacy initiatives, and pro bono-aligned events that support local needs while promoting civic engagement and leadership.