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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

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.

NEW COURSE: POL 597 46066: Internships in Law (3 credits)

Instructor:  Irini Bekhit
Class Meets, at St. George Campus
Tuesdays, 4:00 to 5:15, in person
Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:15, online synchronous.

Description: This course provides students with knowledge and practical skills needed to function in professional legal settings, and particularly courtroom settings and contexts. Topics to be covered:  I. The Courtroom and Different types of courts and their functions; II. Positions in the Court (employment opportunities for all skill sets); III. Professional Attire/Demeanor and Attitude; IV. Memo writing/Cover Letter/Emails; V. Interview Skills/Zoom and in person/Appearances before the Judge; VI. Legal Research and writing (intro level); VII. Fact patterns and writing techniques; VIII. Student projects on increasing diversity in the court/system.

If you would like to register for this course you will need a special permission number. Just email Professor Michael Paris, [email protected]

From Colin Hall, NYPIRG:

NYPIRG is recruiting interns for the Spring ‘23 semester. This on campus internship provides students with the opportunity to work on a number of major campaigns. The projects we work on will include a range of organizing opportunities including planning events, working in coalitions, performing outreach and education, and receiving media coverage for the issue. Through these activities, interns will not only learn about the issue area they work on, but they will learn public speaking, time management, persuasive speaking, research, advocacy, and writing skills as well. Consequently, our interns graduate with fuller resumes, endless resources, and great recommendations! Through this internship, students will make a positive impact on their school, as well as in their community.

Right now we are looking to hire 4-6 Interns to become project leaders/ co-leaders for the following Issues:

Environmental Protection

Democracy

Mass Transit

Consumer Justice

Higher Education (Co-lead)

Hunger & Homelessness (Co-lead)

If interested, please email Colin Hall at [email protected] and attach a copy of your resume.

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Contact Prof. Macaspac: [email protected]

We have just opened a new section for an online course on digital mapping this spring semester, GEG 212 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS): GEG 212-D002 (57539).

If you know of any students who might be interested in or who could benefit from learning how to make digital maps, including election maps, maps for social justice or climate justice, or learning about mapping and cartography as methods for social science research, please help share the course information.

This course is tailored for beginners (no previous mapping knowledge required). Students work on weekly mapping projects engaging in different topics or case studies, including U.S. elections, unhoused communities or homelessness in NYC, the uneven geographies of the global pandemic, redlining, among many others.

Many students who have completed this intro course have secured paid internships working with professional GIS teams at the NYC Parks and Recreation and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For questions or more information about the course, please feel free to reach out.

The LawHub Prelaw Success Live Events series is hosting an exciting virtual event, Prepping for the LSAT: An Insider’s Look,on Wednesday, December 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Your students will not only walk away with a comprehensive overview of the LSAT and LSAT Writing, but they will also examine the format of the test, dive into the different question types and how to approach them, and receive guidance on how to approach test day with confidence. You and your students can find more information and a registration link at the LawHub Prelaw Success Live Events web page.  

https://www.lsac.org/lawschoolforums?utm_source=schools-promo-icon&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=Forums-FY23

ATTENTION PRE- LAW STUDENTS!

REGISTER now for the NY Legal Educational Opportunity (NY LEO) INFORMATION SESSIONS

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022, 7:00-7:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022, 1:00-1:30 PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022, 6:00-6:30 PM

REGISTER HERE:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKx_KwRiCRGL9yM0OEV7iKqCHmdJClAiL7ut7Gn95-mUF1Bw/viewform

The New York Legal Education Opportunity Program (NY LEO) is designed to ensure a diverse legal community by promoting academic success in law school for individuals historically underrepresented in the legal profession.

Through an intense five-week summer program, the NY LEO Program assists individuals historically underrepresented in the legal profession in acquiring the fundamental and practical skills necessary to succeed in law school. Experienced law professors provide instruction in first-year law school core courses as well as in legal research, writing and analysis. As part of the program, students have the opportunity to visit courts in session and meet with members of the judiciary and other legal professionals.

NY LEO is free for all students accepted into the program.

Free Law School Admissions Test, Logic Games, Workshop from Testmasters.

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

When: November 16, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://www.testmasters.net/workshop/4898

The workshop will be conducted by Steve Hayden, a veteran TestMasters instructor with over 12 years of LSAT teaching experience, an official LSAT score of 176, and a J.D. from Boston University. Attendees will be challenged with a series of difficult LSAT questions and Steve will demonstrate the most effective methods for tackling them.

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!

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OPEN HOUSE AT CARDOZO LAW SCHOOL.

I’m writing to extend an invitation to your students for Cardozo’s open house on Tuesday, November 15^th from 5:00 – 7:30pm at our beautiful NYC building. Additional information and the registration link can be found below. 

of assistance! 

All the best,

Nicole 

Please join us for an  OPEN HOUSE  for prospective law students on  Tuesday, November 15  5:00 – 7:30 pm  Optional tours will be offered at 4:30 pm.   Participate in a sample law school class at 5:15 pm and learn more about Cardozo through a Q and A with the admissions team,   an introduction to our current students,   and a closing reception with members of the Cardozo community.   To register, please click here. Please note: Masks are required in the classroom and Cardozo requires all visitors to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVD-19 prior to the event.  Please email proof of vaccination to [email protected] no later than Friday, November 11.    **************************************   Please check back with us for a virtual Open House  in early December.  Visit our web site at cardozo.yu.edu or email us at [email protected].

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OPEN HOUSE AT BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.

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Hello, As your students consider options for their future, we would love to show them everything Brooklyn Law has to offer: a 121-year legacy of academic excellence with a global network of 24,000 alumni real-world learning experiences with more than 20 clinics and externships; our clinical training is recognized as one of the leading programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report and preLaw Magazine  a part-time program ranked 11th in the country by U.S. News and World Report,plus nine practices areas ranked among the top 50  an excellent career placement record that consistently lands us on The National Law Journal’s list of “Go-To Law Schools”   an unparalleled location in Downtown Brooklyn, minutes from Manhattan and surrounded by courts, law firms, startups, nonprofits, and more. We invite your students to join us for our on-campus OPEN HOUSE on  Friday, November 18th, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. They will have an opportunity to meet our community, tour the Law School and residence hall, and hear about our programs and offerings from faculty, administrators, and current students. Advanced registration is required. RSVP HERE. Even if they are just starting to explore career paths, our events are a great way to learn about intellectual life, careers, and the law school admissions process. Also, if you have a group of interested students, we would be happy to schedule a virtual program exclusively for them. Please contact our office at [email protected] for more information or assistance. Best regards, The Office of Admissions Brooklyn Law School (718) 780-7906 [email protected] FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, LINKEDIN, TWITTER, OR YOUTUBE

Free Live Event on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), November 16. Sign up here:

https://www.kaptest.com/lsat/free/lsat-free-events#live

Job Opportunity:

We currently have Kaplan student ambassador positions available on various campuses. In this role student’s make $15/ hour and receive a free Kaplan course. If you can think of any students who may be interested, please share the below blurb. 

If you are involved on your campus, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and want to use your skills to help improve student’s lives through education, we are looking for highly motivated Student Ambassadors to join the Kaplan team. The role is a paid position starting at $15/hour. The hours are flexible based on business needs and ~5 to 15 hours per week. 

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