School visits in SoCal, attire?

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  JPJ July2021 Core Member

  July 2018 1532 karma

  The business casual look seems like a good idea. I would stick with lightweight fabrics. You don’t want to be too overdressed or underdressed.
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  FixedDice Member

  July 2018 edited July 2018 1804 karma

  We don't do no business casual here in SoCal, even at educational institutions. If you don't want to stand out, try an Aloha shirt (red is the go-to color, but the more flashy and flowery the better) and a pair of plaid cargo shorts (I recommend khaki). Sandals or flip-flops are A-OK, but socks with either is one step too far. Sunglasses are mandatory. If you know how to surf, flight attendants may treat you to a free bag of peanuts.
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  FixedDice Member

  July 2018 1804 karma

  Seriously though, business casual is perfectly fine (I saw a few people wearing jeans). A tie isn't too much, but a suit definitely is.
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  LSAT Warrior Princess Member

  July 2018 702 karma

  Haha!!! I toured a couple schools in so cal and honestly I wore black jeans ballet flats, a nice blouse, and a leather jacket and I felt perfectly dressed. I sat in on one of the first year classes and all the students were wearing sweatshirts jeans and flip flops. I was actually kind of surprised everyone was so causal- I’ve heard that you should dress nicely to class. Also the admissions director was dressed in a suit. The student who gave me tour was wearing jean shorts and a shirt. She had a broken leg so maybe that’s why? I think you would be fine in a polo and slacks. I toured with another prospective student and that is exactly what he was wearing. Best of luck!
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  ad_coelum Alum Member

  July 2018 285 karma

  A nice pair of slacks and a dress shirt sounds great. No extremes at either spectrum is good advice. So, no jeans or open-toed shoes and no 3 piece suits. Sounds like you already know what to do!
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  Ohnoeshalpme Alum Member ⭐

  July 2018 2531 karma

  A non-wrinkly Polo, lightweight chinos, some type of leather shoe that isn't a boat shoe and you're fine. You want to make a good impression in case you run into faculty that will eventually be your teachers.

  More importantly though, you need to have a succinct answer to the question: "Why Law?" in case faculty ask this question.
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  Leah M B Alum Member ⭐

  July 2018 8392 karma

  Business casual is perfect. When I visited UCLA, there was a pretty big spectrum. Some in nice outfits with jeans, a few students in suits. Shooting for the middle is about right. It’ll likely be hot though so no one will judge you if you dress for the weather. Would probably be good to do something like a polo and khaki pants. Nice but keeping it a little light.
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  PandaRamen Alum Member

  July 2018 162 karma

  I second the polo and khakis. Most business professional I know of either wear polos and khakis or dress pants and button down shirt with sleeves folded.
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  spitzy11 Alum Member

  July 2018 772 karma

  When I visited UCI I wore black jeans, blazer, ballet flats and was by far the most dressed up. The guys wore just t-shirts and shorts (or jeans) w/ tennis shoes and there was a girl in short shorts and a normal t-shirt lol.