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  • Internship Opportunity, Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

    Nate Bauer, the deputy campaign manager for Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton’s reelection here in SD-23. seeks local interns and fellows.
    Job description/google form (https://forms.gle/PspHBqRW1ydTMdeW8).

    Nate Bauer <[email protected]>
  • CSI LSAT Bootcamp this weekend (4/25 and 4/26); New Summer Course, POL 222, Am. Legal System

    LSAT BOOTCAMP THIS WEEKEND; SEATS STILL AVAILABLE:
    Join us for a full weekend LSAT Prep bootcamp at CSI.  On Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, the Legal Studies Institute will be hosting this event FREE OF CHARGE.  The program includes six hours of instruction and practice, each day, with an excellent LSAT Prep provider, Carolyn Nelson, of NelsonTestPrep. Lunch will be provided free of charge as well. Students must commit to attending the full program both days (no coming and going).  Space is limited, so write me to reserve a seat, if you are sure that you want to and can attend the full program.  [email protected].  Please put “LSAT bootcamp” in the subject line.
    WEEKEND LSAT BOOTCAMP:
    The Legal Studies Institute Presents: A Law School Admissions Test [LSAT] Weekend-Long Workshop, With Carolyn Nelson of NelsonTestPrep
    Saturday, April 25, 10 AM to 4 PM
    Sunday, April 26, 10 AM to 4 PM
    In Person
    Building 2N
    Cost:  Free for CSI Students and Graduates (includes lunch both days)
    To Reserve a Seat, Email: [email protected]

     

    SUMMER COURSE:
    New June Summer Session Course
    I will be teaching a new summer class in June, POL 222, The American Legal System, which could be titled “Introduction to Law in the U.S.”  The course runs for but four weeks in June (first summer session). It will meet in person Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with the scheduled fourth day (Thursdays) held online asynchronously.  The course counts for the American Politics subfield in the POL major, and it is one of two specifically required courses to complete a Legal Studies Minor.  See the course description below.

    The American Legal System
    Political Science 222: 6175 (4 credits)
    Professor Michael Paris
    [email protected]
    [email protected]
    June 1—24.
    Hybrid: Class Meets:
    In Person: Mon., Tue., Wed., 9:00-12:30
    Online Asynchronous, Thurs.
    This introductory survey course examines the role of law in American society and politics. The course covers a broad range of topics in legal studies, including:  (1) the nature of law and the logic of legal reasoning; (2) feminism and the law; (3) crime and punishment; (4) the legal profession, legal education, the “adversary ethic”; (5) law and morality; and (6) the jury system. Throughout, we will be concerned with law and its relationships to cultural change, political conflict, and morality.  This course will also include viewing and responding to several films, including:  A Thin Blue Line (death penalty)State v. Coon, Powell, et al. (Rodney King case), and 12 Angry Men.

     

  • More Announcements: Free LSAT Prep and a New Summer Course

    MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Dear CSI Students,

    I write with three important announcements.

    FIRST,
    LSAT Prep Opportunity:  Friday, April 17, NYC Bar Ass’n, all day, in person:
    Where: New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036, Event Link here.
    17th Annual LSAT Prep & Law School Conference Friday, April 17, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
    Format: In Person
    Where: New York City Bar
    42 West 44th Street
    New York, NY 10036
    Program Fee:
    There is no fee to attend, please sign in or call Customer Relations at 212-382-6663 to register.

    Description: 
    ODEIB’s annual LSAT conference is BACK this spring! For 17 years, ODEIB has hosted this one-day powerhouse for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the law. Experts return to the City Bar to explore everything you need to kick-start your path to law school in 2026. From navigating the LSAT to surviving your 1L year, this event delivers practical, insider guidance at every step.
    Throughout the day, you’ll dive into dynamic panels and hands-on prep sessions, including LSAT Writing Workshops, financial planning for future law students, and Q&A sessions with current law students and admissions professionals. You’ll also gain exclusive access to our Law School Fair, where you can connect directly with admissions representatives from schools across the country.
    And because first impressions matter, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of FREE professional headshots and a complimentary LinkedIn review – details will be included in your confirmation email.
    Get ready for a full day of insight, inspiration, and networking designed to launch your legal journey.
    Highlights Throughout the Day Include:

    • Writing Workshop
    • Financing Law School Session
    • Networking & Admissions Fair
    • Connect with current law students
    • Complimentary Professional Headshots, Resume & LinkedIn Reviews
    • Door Prizes
    • Professional clothing thrift shop

    Breakfast, lunch & refreshments throughout the day
    Sponsoring Organization: Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, Executive Director, Diversity Pipeline Initiatives Committee.
    Where: New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036, Event Link here.

    SECOND,
    Join us for a full weekend LSAT Prep bootcamp at CSI.  On Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, the Legal Studies Institute will be hosting this event FREE OF CHARGE.  The program includes six hours of instruction and practice, each day, with an excellent LSAT Prep provider, Carolyn Nelson, of NelsonTestPrep. Lunch will be provided free of charge as well. Students must commit to attending the full program both days (no coming and going).  Space is limited, so write me to reserve a seat, if you are sure that you want to and can attend the full program.  [email protected].  Please put “LSAT bootcamp” in the subject line.
    WEEKEND LSAT BOOTCAMP:
    The Legal Studies Institute Presents: A Law School Admissions Test [LSAT] Weekend-Long Workshop, With Carolyn Nelson of NelsonTestPrep
    Saturday, April 25, 10 AM to 4 PM
    Sunday, April 26, 10 AM to 4 PM
    In Person
    Building 2N
    Cost:  Free for CSI Students and Graduates (includes lunch both days)
    To Reserve a Seat, Email: [email protected]

    THIRD,
    I will be teaching a new summer class in June, POL 222, The American Legal System, which could be titled “Introduction to Law in the U.S.”  The course runs for but four weeks in June (first summer session). It will meet in person Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with the scheduled fourth day (Thursdays) held online asynchronously.  The course counts for the American Politics subfield in the POL major, and it is one of two specifically required courses to complete a Legal Studies Minor.  See the course description below.

    SUMMER COURSE:
    New June Summer Session Course
    The American Legal System
    Political Science 222: 6175 (4 credits)
    Professor Michael Paris
    [email protected]
    [email protected]
    June 1—24.
    Hybrid: Class Meets:
    In Person: Mon., Tue., Wed., 9:00-12:30
    Online Asynchronous, Thurs.
    This introductory survey course examines the role of law in American society and politics. The course covers a broad range of topics in legal studies, including:  (1) the nature of law and the logic of legal reasoning; (2) feminism and the law; (3) crime and punishment; (4) the legal profession, legal education, the “adversary ethic”; (5) law and morality; and (6) the jury system. Throughout, we will be concerned with law and its relationships to cultural change, political conflict, and morality.  This course will also include viewing and responding to several films, including:  A Thin Blue Line (death penalty)State v. Coon, Powell, et al. (Rodney King case), and 12 Angry Men.

     

  • Legal Studies/Pre-Law Announcements

    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Dear CSI Students,

    I write with two important announcements.

    First, I will be teaching a new summer class in June, POL 222, The American Legal System, which could be titled “Introduction to Law in the U.S.”  The course runs for but four weeks in June (first summer session). It will meet in person Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with the scheduled fourth day (Thursdays) held online asynchronously.  The course counts for the American Politics subfield in the POL major, and it is one of two specifically required courses to complete a Legal Studies Minor.  See the course description below.

    Second, if you are considering law school, you won’t want to miss this. On Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, the Legal Studies Institute will be hosting a weekend LSAT prep bootcamp.  FREE OF CHARGE.  The program includes six hours of instruction and practice, each day, with an excellent LSAT Prep provider, Carolyn Nelson, of NelsonTestPrep. Lunch will be provided free of charge as well. Students must commit to attending the full program both days (no coming and going).  Space is limited, so write me to reserve a seat, if you are sure that you want to and can attend the full program.  [email protected].  Please put “LSAT bootcamp” in the subject line.  More details below.

    SUMMER COURSE:
    New June Summer Session Course
    The American Legal System
    Political Science 222: 6175 (4 credits)
    Professor Michael Paris
    [email protected]
    [email protected]
    June 1—24.
    Hybrid: Class Meets:
    In Person: Mon., Tue., Wed., 9:00-12:30
    Online Asynchronous, Thurs.This introductory survey course examines the role of law in American society and politics. The course covers a broad range of topics in legal studies, including:  (1) the nature of law and the logic of legal reasoning; (2) feminism and the law; (3) crime and punishment; (4) the legal profession, legal education, the “adversary ethic”; (5) law and morality; and (6) the jury system. Throughout, we will be concerned with law and its relationships to cultural change, political conflict, and morality.  This course will also include viewing and responding to several films, including:  A Thin Blue Line (death penalty)State v. Coon, Powell, et al. (Rodney King case), and 12 Angry Men.

    WEEKEND LSAT BOOTCAMP:
    The Legal Studies Institute Presents: A Law School Admissions Test [LSAT] Weekend-Long Workshop, With Carolyn Nelson of NelsonTestPrep
    Saturday, April 25, 10 AM to 4 PM
    Sunday, April 26, 10 AM to 4 PM
    In Person
    Building 2N
    Cost:  Free for CSI Students and Graduates (includes lunch both days)
    To Reserve a Seat, Email: [email protected]

    Carolyn Nelson (J.D, University of Michigan) is the founder and President of Nelson Test Prep, which focuses primarily on providing affordable LSAT instruction to those who traditionally underperform on the LSAT. As an undergraduate, Carolyn majored in Mathematics. She started her LSAT instruction career almost 20 years ago at Princeton Review and has subsequently taught LSAT courses for New York University (NYU) and the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF), both while still practicing as a New Jersey commercial litigator. Carolyn has provided LSAT instruction and consulting services to many New York based Pipeline and PreLaw programs including: The Pre Law Institute at John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Fried Frank Pre-Law Scholars Program; LAWbound; Skadden, Arps Honors Program in Legal Studies and the Ronald H. Brown Summer Law School Prep Program.  Co-sponsor: Student Pre-Law Club.

  • CSI Students: Important Announcements.

    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Dear CSI Students,

    I write with two important announcements.

    First, I will be teaching a new summer class in June, POL 222, The American Legal System, which could be titled “Introduction to Law in the U.S.”  The course runs for but four weeks in June (first summer session). It will meet in person Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with the scheduled fourth day (Thursdays) held online asynchronously.  The course counts for the American Politics subfield in the POL major, and it is one of two specifically required courses to complete a Legal Studies Minor.  See the course description below.

    Second, if you are considering law school, you won’t want to miss this. On Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, the Legal Studies Institute will be hosting a weekend LSAT prep bootcamp.  FREE OF CHARGE.  The program includes six hours of instruction and practice, each day, with an excellent LSAT Prep provider, Carolyn Nelson, of NelsonTestPrep. Lunch will be provided free of charge as well. Students must commit to attending the full program both days (no coming and going).  Space is limited, so write me to reserve a seat, if you are sure that you want to and can attend the full program.  [email protected].  Please put “LSAT bootcamp” in the subject line.  More details below.

    SUMMER COURSE:
    New June Summer Session Course
    The American Legal System
    Political Science 222: 6175 (4 credits)
    Professor Michael Paris
    [email protected]
    [email protected]
    June 1—24.
    Hybrid: Class Meets:
    In Person: Mon., Tue., Wed., 9:00-12:30
    Online Asynchronous, Thurs.This introductory survey course examines the role of law in American society and politics. The course covers a broad range of topics in legal studies, including:  (1) the nature of law and the logic of legal reasoning; (2) feminism and the law; (3) crime and punishment; (4) the legal profession, legal education, the “adversary ethic”; (5) law and morality; and (6) the jury system. Throughout, we will be concerned with law and its relationships to cultural change, political conflict, and morality.  This course will also include viewing and responding to several films, including:  A Thin Blue Line (death penalty); State v. Coon, Powell, et al. (Rodney King case), and 12 Angry Men.

    WEEKEND LSAT BOOTCAMP:
    The Legal Studies Institute Presents: A Law School Admissions Test [LSAT] Weekend-Long Workshop, With Carolyn Nelson of NelsonTestPrep
    Saturday, April 25, 10 AM to 4 PM
    Sunday, April 26, 10 AM to 4 PM
    In Person
    Building 2N
    Cost:  Free for CSI Students and Graduates (includes lunch both days)
    To Reserve a Seat, Email: [email protected]
    Carolyn Nelson (J.D, University of Michigan) is the founder and President of Nelson Test Prep, which focuses primarily on providing affordable LSAT instruction to those who traditionally underperform on the LSAT. As an undergraduate, Carolyn majored in Mathematics. She started her LSAT instruction career almost 20 years ago at Princeton Review and has subsequently taught LSAT courses for New York University (NYU) and the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF), both while still practicing as a New Jersey commercial litigator. Carolyn has provided LSAT instruction and consulting services to many New York based Pipeline and PreLaw programs including: The Pre Law Institute at John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Fried Frank Pre-Law Scholars Program; LAWbound; Skadden, Arps Honors Program in Legal Studies and the Ronald H. Brown Summer Law School Prep Program.  Co-sponsor: Student Pre-Law Club.

     

     

  • Paid Internship Opportunity

    State Senate Candidate for the 24th District (Mid-Island and South
    Shore) Alexis Rodrequiez is seeking a college student willing to give
    10-20 hours a week, for a paid internship, body the candidate, record
    and post content.  If interested, please send a cover note and resume to:
    Michael Arvanites<[email protected]>.  Include your
    campus schedule and available hours, including days you

    cannot work.  The job could expand into the summer into the
    fall.  Mr. Arvanites is a member of the CUNY Board of Trustees.

     

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    State Senate Candidate for the 24th District (Mid-Island and South
    Shore) Alexis Rodrequiez is seeking a college student willing to give
    10-20 hours a week, for a paid internship, body the candidate, record
    and post content.  Please have any prospective candidates send me a
    resume with their campus schedule and available hours including day
    they can not work.  The job could expand into the summer into the
    fall.  Thank you.

  • LSAT Prep Bootcamp at CSI, April 25 and 26; Reserve Your Seat Now

    The Legal Studies Institute Presents:

    A Law School Admissions Test [LSAT] Weekend-Long Workshop

    With Carolyn Nelson of NelsonTestPrep

    Saturday, April 25, 10 AM to 4 PM

    Sunday, April 26, 10 AM to 4 PM

    In Person

    Building 2N

    Cost:  Free for CSI Students and Graduates (includes lunch both days)

    To Reserve a Seat, Email: [email protected]

    Carolyn Nelson (J.D, University of Michigan) is the founder and President of Nelson Test Prep, which focuses primarily on providing affordable LSAT instruction to those who traditionally underperform on the LSAT. As an undergraduate, Carolyn majored in Mathematics. She started her LSAT instruction career almost 20 years ago at Princeton Review and has subsequently taught LSAT courses for New York University (NYU) and the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF), both while still practicing as a New Jersey commercial litigator. Carolyn has provided LSAT instruction and consulting services to many New York based Pipeline and PreLaw programs including: The Pre Law Institute at John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Fried Frank Pre-Law Scholars Program; LAWbound; Skadden, Arps Honors Program in Legal Studies and the Ronald H. Brown Summer Law School Prep Program.  Co-sponsor: Student Pre-Law Club.

  • Job Opportunity: Paralegal

    Law Office of Kevin Mintzer, P.C.

    https://mintzerfirm.com/

    Legal & Law Enforcement

    Paralegal Position

     

    Posted 2 days agoApply by April 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM

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    $60–65K/yr

    Onsite, based in New York, NY

    Work in person from the location

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    Full-time

    US work authorization required

    Open to candidates with OPT/CPT

    Job description

    Plaintiff-side employment law firm and union-side labor law firm with complementary practices in the same office suite in midtown Manhattan are jointly hiring a paralegal to work for both firms. This is an ideal position for a candidate passionate about helping unions represent workers as well as employees pursuing claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other workplace-related claims.

    The position’s primary function is to assist the firms’ attorneys in serving their clients. Duties include helping to prepare correspondence, briefs, and other court filings; answer calls from clients and potential clients; assist with—and sometimes attend—ar

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    Law Office of Kevin Mintzer, P.C.

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    1-10 employees

    New York, NY

    Law firm representing employees in discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault and other employment-related disputes.

    Learn more about Law Office of Kevin Mintzer, P.C.

     

  • New June Summer Session Course

    The American Legal System
    Political Science 222: 6175 (4 credits)

    Professor Michael Paris

    [email protected]

    June 1—24.

    Hybrid: Class Meets:
    In Person: Mon., Tue., Wed., 9:00-12:30
    Online Asynchronous, Thurs.

    This introductory survey course examines the role of law in American society and politics.  The course covers a broad range of topics in legal studies, including:  (1) the nature of law and the logic of legal reasoning; (2) feminism and the law; (3) crime and punishment; (4) the legal profession, legal education, the “adversary ethic”; (5) law and morality; and (6) the jury system.  Throughout, we will be concerned with law and its relationships to cultural change, political conflict, and morality.  This course will also include viewing and responding to several films, including:  State v. Coon, Powell, et al. (The Rodney King Trial); and 12 Angry Men.

  • Internship Opportunity: Staten Island Democratic Party

    Richmond County Democratic Party
    705 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
    Gabrielle Lerner
    Executive Assistant
    718-612-0494
    Richmond County Democratic Party Inter

    The Richmond County Democratic Party is requesting interns to:

    • Assist with County Operations
    • Door to Door Canvasing
    • Social Media Content Development
    • Voter Outreach
    • Election Day visibility

      Interns are required to be 18 years and older. 
      No Experience Required.  Political science, history, english and philosophy majors OR Student Government experience, Debate Team, fraternity/sorority leadership, or club leadership preferred.

     Minimum 10 Hours per week.

    Interested students interested students should email resume and available work times to Michael Arvanites, at:
    [email protected]

    Independent Study credits may be available. Contact Professor Michael Paris, Michael.Paris@csi.cuny.edu