Month: January 2023

  • LSAT Prep Workshop and Practice Test; Univ. of Buffalo Law School

    The fee for this program is $50. If you participate in it, please keep your receipt and present to me for a reimbursement of the amount after you complete the workshop and test. Michael.Paris@csi.cuny.edu

    Please forward to your students. 

    Hello!

    The University at Buffalo School of Law is offering a virtually and in-person LSAT Prep Workshop and Practice Testevents to help you prepare for the LSAT. Come and learn what skills you will need to succeed in getting the best LSAT score possible. The following in-person LSAT Prep events will take place  in O’Brian Hall, University at Buffalo, North Campus

    LSAT Prep Workshop
    Schedule:9:30 a.m. – Registration
    10:00 a.m. – Workshop begins
    1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
    2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Workshop continues
    Saturday, March 4th, 2023
    Saturday, April 22nd, 2023


    No refunds are available 48 hours prior to the workshop.

    Be prepared for test day! Learn valuable test-taking strategies. A Practice Test costs $50 and includes test administration of LSAT Prep Test, lunch, a 3-hour review and Q&A with Erin Decker ’16 who scored a perfect 180 on the LSAT.

    LSAT Practice Tests
    Schedule:
    8:30 -9:00 a.m. – Check-in
    9:00 -9:30 a.m. – Test Taking Strategies
    9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Administer LSAT Prep Test TBD
    12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
    1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Review
    Saturday, April 1st, 2023, (LSAT Prep Test TBD) 
    No refunds are available 48 hours prior to the practice test.

    SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY!

    Sincerely,

    Kristen 

    Kristen M. Kelly 
    Assistant Director of Admissions

    Coordinator for Diversity Recruitment

    (she, her, hers)

    My Office is a Safe Space.
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    University at Buffalo School of Law

    State University of New York
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    Buffalo, NY  14260-1100
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  • Pre-Law Program at Fordham; a great opportunity for students who are sophomores this year

    IDEAL - Increasing Diversity in Education and the LawAs part of Fordham Law School’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are happy to announce that applications for the IDEAL Program is NOW OPEN! This two-and-a-half-year program offers participating students early exposure to the study and practice of law. Additionally, participants will earn a stipend of $1,475 for each summer session they are enrolled in the program.Program Highlights: Enrollment in Fordham’s Pre-law Summer Institute Participation in The Council for Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) Jumpstart LSAT ProgramPaid summer internships with public interest organizations, district attorney offices, NYC law firms, and moreEnrollment in an LSAT preparation course (cost covered by the program)Mentoring, networking and training opportunities throughout the year
    Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited college or university within the Fordham University CUNY, and SUNY EOP network Students must be in their sophomore year at the time of the application (entering junior year Fall 2023)Demonstrates an interest in pursuing a law degree or an interest in the law. Learn more and apply at
    law.fordham.edu/idealprogram
    Priority Deadline:
    Feburary 13, 2023

    Final Deadline: March 6, 2023
    Apply Here
    We welcome the opportunity to meet with students. The following form allows you to schedule a visit with prospective applicants:
    Schedule a visit
    Past IDEAL students have interned with: Children’s Defense Fund, Bronx Legal Services, District Attorney’s Offices, New York City, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), udges Offices
    Download our brochure


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    Fordham Law School  |   150 w 62nd St, NYC  |  law.fordham.edu
  • Free Summer Pre-Law Program, Chicago-Kent Law School

    Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Tech is sponsoring a resident Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program fromSunday, June 4 through Friday, June 23, 2023. We hope you will share information about our program with students who might be interested in going to law school. Currently, the program is scheduled to take place in person. However, we will continue to monitor the CDC guidelines and adjust our program if it becomes necessary to ensure the safety of all involved. 

    PLUS offers a unique and unforgettable experience for college students who are interested in the legal profession. This rigorous three-week program is designed to prepare students for law school or a career in the legal profession by helping them to develop essential core competencies needed to succeed in these areas. The program targets undergraduate college students from groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. 

    The PLUS program is a free, three-week summer program that will: 

    • provide participants with a deeper understanding of legal education via the program’s rigorous doctrinal and experiential skills-based curriculum;
    • help participants develop essential core competencies needed to succeed in the law school application and admissions process, as well as insight into navigating the process; and
    • expose students to a wide range of career paths and professionals within the legal profession. 

    Interested students can access the PLUS website at PLUS Information to complete the online application. Read a recent article about the continued success of the Chicago-Kent PLUS program:

    Should you have any questions, please contact Marsha Ross-Jackson, Director, PLUS Program via email atmrossjac@kentlaw.iit.edu

    Very truly yours,

    Marsha Ross-Jackson, Esq. 

    Director, PLUS Program 

    565 West Adams Street, Room 807 

    Chicago, IL 60661-3691 

    312-906-5346 Voice 

    773-240-4973 Cell

    312-906-5280 Fax  

    Website:  https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/pre-law-undergraduate-scholars-program

  • Free “Logical Reasoning” [section of LSAT] workshop from TestMasters

    The workshop will be conducted by Dorothy Moneymaker, a veteran TestMasters instructor with an official LSAT score of 175 and over 20 years of LSAT teaching experience. Attendees will be challenged with a series of difficult LSAT questions and Dorothy will demonstrate the most effective methods for tackling them.

    We are holding a virtual LSAT Workshop next week for students at top colleges in the Eastern Time Zone and are inviting everyone at CSI who might be interested in attending. If you could forward this invitation to your students, we’d appreciate it! I can also send along a clickable flyer if that’s easier to post in newsletters, etc.. Just let me know! —Best, Christina


    Hello!

    You are invited to a Logical Reasoning Workshop presented by TestMasters, the leader in high-end LSAT preparation.

    When: February 2, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time

    Register in advance for this meeting:
    https://www.testmasters.net/workshop/4969

    If you are interested in law school and want to crush the LSAT, don’t miss this great opportunity. RSVP now to save your spot!

  • Summer Pre-Law Program, Boston University; Info Session 2/16; Deadline to Apply 3/15

    Greetings and Happy New Year from Boston University School of Law! We are excited to announce that in summer 2023, under the LSAC Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program, we will again host the BU Summer Prelaw Academy (BU-SPLA), a residential four-week program focused on countering structural and environmental forces that unevenly tax students of color and first-generation college students. The program intentionally addresses the challenges faced by minoritized students who are underrepresented in the legal profession. Boston University School of Law is proud to continue to be a part of this exciting and innovative program. Our 2022 program was an enormous success, and we are incredibly excited to host a new cohort of students in 2023. BU-SPLA will expose students to foundational law school coursework, critical race theory, and experiential learning. Student will also learn about the law school admissions process and be mentored while working on a personal statement, a diversity statement, and a resume. And of course, students will enjoy social outings in Boston and the opportunity to build community with their peers. BU Law faculty and staff will come together to welcome, teach, and support BU-SPLA students and offer a glimpse into what it is like to be a student at BU Law. BU-SPLA will take place here at BU Law’s modern, spacious law complex from June 6–30, 2023. The application will open on January 16, 2023, and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2023. I hope you will share this exciting opportunity with your students. I will be hosting two informational webinars on January 24, 2023, and February 15, 2023. The links to register are below.
    Register for the February webinar:https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KIY8qtJPQSe401MD6FuV3QFebruary 16, 2023, at 12:00pm EST I welcome the opportunity to speak with you about the program and answer any questions you or your students may have. Please feel free to contact me directly at 617-353-7751 or chloeam@bu.edu. Wishing you a wonderful semester,Chloe Mathews, Esq., BU Law ‘122023 BU-SPLA DirectorSenior Associate Director of Admissions and Diversity InitiativesThis program received funding from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The opinions and conclusions contained in this document are the opinions and conclusions of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of LSAC.Give us a call at 617-353-3100 or email us at bulawadm@bu.edu.
  • Free LSAT Events From Kaplan, Inc.

    To support your pre-law students this term, we are hosting a series of free events, and we thought you might be interested in sharing these expert-led sessions with your students.

    The events cover a range of topics, from law school admissions and researching law schools to the most challenging questions on the LSAT® exam.

    I have listed the events for January and February below, but more are available through April. Students can register at: www.kaptest.com/lsat/free/lsat-free-events.

    Tuesday, January 31st

    8:00 pm ET

    The Hardest LSAT Questions Ever

    Congrats on being the kind of LSAT test taker who wants to engage with the most challenging official questions  the test maker has ever created. Join us and learn what makes the toughest LSAT questions, and how to identify and tackle them. 

    Thursday, February 9th

    4:00 pm ET

    The Biggest Law School Application Mistakes to Avoid

    There’s a lot of misconceptions about the law school admissions process. Learn the do’s and don’ts as we review timelines, statistics, and insights from our annual survey of law school admissions officers.

    Wednesday, February 22nd

    7:00 pm ET

    All the Ways to Prep for the LSAT

    Learn the pros and cons of self-prep resources and comprehensive LSAT courses to help decide which is best for you. Our experts will go over free and low-cost self-prep tools along with course benefits to show you the ways to maximize your score on test day.