GSU’s Pre-Law Advising Team
The Center for Advancement of Student’s and Alumni (CASA) at GSU is the primary place for Pre-Law Advising.
At CASA, we’re here to offer you advice and assistance at every stage of the law school application journey – from deciding whether law school is the right path, to preparing your application materials and selecting where to apply. If you need help working on your personal statement, choosing an application strategy, or have any questions about law school, we are the people to contact!
Your Pre-Law advisors are:
Dr. Michael Yontz
Dr. Yontz currently serves as a the Pre-Law Faculty Associate for The Center for Advancement of Students and Alumni (CASA) at GSU. He holds a Juris Doctor from Indiana University and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stony Brook University.
Dr. Yontz has worked in law in the private sector and for the Indiana Attorney General, with experience in wide variety of practice areas. Dr. Yontz is also a first generation college (and law school) graduate.
Office: Langdale Hall 1071
Fall 2025 Office Hours: Tues 11-12:30, Wed 12:30-2 and by appointment (myontz@gsu.edu)
To schedule an appointment visit this page and select “Discuss Pre-Law.”
Natalia Dutra
Natalia Dutra is currently a 3L at Georgia State University College of Law. Since her enrollment, she has served on the boards of several student organizations, participated in the Olmstead clinic, and worked alongside local organizations such as Atlanta Legal Aid, the Georgia Justice Project, and more. Natalia is also currently the president of the Public Interest Law Association (PILA) and a fall intern with the Georgia Innocence Project. Natalia joined CASA as a Graduate Assistant. In this role, Natalia bridges the gap between the law school and the undergraduate school by organizing a variety of events. She also is available as a resource for undergraduate students interested in law school to review resumés, personal statements, and provide generalized law school and LSAT advice.
Prior to her acceptance at Georgia State Law, Natalia received both her Bachelor and Master of Arts in Political Science from Georgia State University. At Georgia State, Natalia was a part of the Honors College, served on the Political Science Department’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee as an undergraduate member, and was frequently recognized on the President’s List. Natalia also worked in the non-profit field, striving to boost civic engagement within the Latine community in Georgia.
Fall 2025 Office Hours: MW 11am-12:45pm and by appointment (ndutra1@gsu.edu)