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Assistant Professor, Hillary B. Farber, is the Chief Pre-law Advisor for Northeastern University. She holds a joint appointment in the College of Criminal Justice and the School of Law. Professor Farber teaches in the areas of criminal law & procedure, juvenile justice, and legal ethics. Ms. Farber earned a B.A. in political science with high honors from the University of Michigan, and received her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law. Prior to joining the faculty, Farber was a criminal defense attorney representing indigent clients on behalf of the New Hampshire Public Defender. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Suffolk Lawyers for Justice and the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Lawyers’ Guild. She is a founding member of the New England Innocence Project.

Attorney V-Tsien Fan, Pre-Law Advisor. Attorney Fan received his J.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington, where he also served as a pre-law advisor. Attorney Fan served as an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia between 2004-2007. He received his undergraduate degree in microbiology from the University of Maryland, College Park and has worked in the biotechnology field. Currently he is a doctoral student in the College of Criminal Justice PhD. Program.

Reasons to meet with a pre law advisor before applying to law school:

Navigating the paths of the law admissions process can be difficult. As such, Northeastern University is proud to have experienced and talented pre-law advisors on hand to help guide you through the admissions process. The Northeastern pre-law advisors are uniquely situated and qualified to assist you as they both graduated from law school and practiced for years in the legal field. Among other issues, advisors are able to help you with any questions you may have about the admissions process, drafting personal statements, and helping you make the best choice of where to apply.

To schedule an appointment with an advisor

Submit the following prelimary form so we have your information and questions on file
Stop by 502A Hayden Hall to set up a time to meet with an advisor. To get to 502A Hayden, take the elevator to the fourth floor and steps to the fifth.