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The Robert J. Scamardella Fund for Equal Legal Education Opportunity

The Robert J. Scamardella Fund for Legal Education Opportunity,

Funded Summer Internship.

Made Possible by the Generosity of Robert J. Scamardella and the Law Firm of Scamardella, Gervasi, and Kasegrande

Work at Staten Island Legal Services, Inc. for Eight Weeks, July 1—August 23, 2025.

Total Stipend Amount:  $1,500

Deadline to Apply: February 21, 2025

Eligibility:

• Rising CSI Senior, CSI Senior, or Recent CSI Graduate (within 2 years)
• Demonstrated Intent to Attend Law School
• Minimum GPA: 3.4
• Bi-lingual Students Preferred

To Apply:  Send:

• Statement of Interest (1-2 pages);
• Resume;
• Unofficial Transcript;

In one pdf or Word document, to:

Professor Michael Paris, [email protected]

Deadline:  February 21, 2025 

ABOUT ROBERT J. SCAMARDELLA

Robert J. Scamardella is a life-long Staten Islander who graduated magna cum laude from the College of Staten Island in 1972 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. In 1975, he earned his Law Degree from Brooklyn Law School. He started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney with the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office where he was the Chief of the Major Offense Bureau. Mr. Scamardella is an experienced Trial Attorney having litigated numerous Estate, Real Estate and Business Matters. He has particular experience in Will Contest, Breach of Contract and Business Owner Disputes. He also has extensive knowledge in Will Probate and Administration Matters, Business Formation, Business Owner Agreements, Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Elder Care Law and Estate Tax Planning. He oversees the Law Firm of Scamardella, Kasegrande, and Gervasi, and its Associates, while interacting with clients to address their personal needs. Mr. Scamardella has served on the Board of Directors of the Richmond County Bar Association and has chaired its Public Relations and Fee Arbitration Committees. In addition, Mr. Scamardella has served as Board Chairman of the Staten Island YMCA and the Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater New York and is a former Board Member of the College of Staten Island Foundation.

About Staten Island Legal Services:

Project Director: Nadia K. Hernandez

No other borough has changed as much as Staten Island over the past twenty years. Significantly, poverty has increased by 90%. In response to this dramatic change, Staten Island Legal Services (SILS) opened its doors in 2004 to serve Staten Island residents and to fight poverty and seek racial, social, and economic justice.

With over 30 dedicated and highly-trained staff, SILS assists approximately 7,500 low-income individuals and families a year in preventing evictions and foreclosure, preserving affordable housing and homeownership, obtaining access to education, supporting survivors of domestic violence, assisting applicants for immigration status, and engaging in LGBTQ/HIV+ advocacy. In working closely with the communities we serve, our staff regularly conducts outreach and community education and builds relationships with community leaders and organizers, to achieve holistic solutions for our clients.

SILS advocates practice in many areas, including:

• Access to Education

• Civil Rights & Language Access
• Family Law & Domestic Violence
• Foreclosure Prevention & Homeowner Rights
• Housing & Tenants’ Rights
• Immigration & Immigrants’ Rights
• LGBT Advocacy

As part of Legal Services NYC, our other borough offices can help Staten Islanders with other legal issues, including:

• Government Benefits
• Unemployment Insurance Project
• Consumer Rights
• Employment Law and Worker’s Rights
• Disability Advocacy Project
• Pension Project
• Veteran’s Justice Project

Staten Island Legal Services is a NYC Financial Empowerment Center!
Staten Island Legal Services has partnered with Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners and the NYC Office of Financial Empowerment to provide FREE one-on-one confidential financial counseling and coaching to support you in reaching your goals, regardless of income or immigration status. A professional Financial Counselor is available to provide personalized guidance and can help you address a wide range of personal financial topics:

• Take control of your debt, including student loans
• Strengthen your credit score
• Make savings a part of your routine
• Balance a budget
• Open a bank account
• And much more

Our Location

36 Richmond Terrace  Ste. 205   map
(Across the street from the ferry)
Staten Island, NY 10301
718-233-6480

https://www.legalservicesnyc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95&Itemid=136

For more information, contact:

Professor Michael Paris

Chair, PSGA

Pre-Law Advisor for the College

[email protected]

Dear Pre-Law Students,

Are you considering a career in law? Looking for guidance on how to navigate your journey to law school? We’re excited to invite you to the CUNY-Wide Pre-Law Conference, From Aspirations to Advocacy: Building a Legal Career, a must-attend event for aspiring law students across the CUNY system! Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea of law school or you’re ready to apply, this event is tailored to help you succeed. This dynamic conference will provide you with the tools, resources, and connections to make informed decisions about your legal education and career.

EVENT DETAILS:

CUNY-wide Pre-Law Conference,

From Aspirations to Advocacy: Building a Legal Career

Date: Friday, January 17th, 2025 | Time: 9:30 – 3:30 PM

Location: CUNY School of Law (Address: 2 Court Square, Long Island City, NY 11101)

Event Webpage: https://www.law.cuny.edu/admissions-and-aid/cuny-wide-prelaw-conferece/

Highlights include:

Mock Class: Preview of a law school course by Professor Jared M. Trujillo

Admissions Panel: Learn what law schools are looking for in candidates.

Workshops: Gain practical tips on LSAT prep and securing financial aid.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with law school representatives, current students, CUNY Law alumni, and fellow pre-law students across the CUNY system.

Breakfast and lunch will be served!

RSVP now to secure your spot! Space is limited, so don’t wait! Click here or copy & paste the following link:https://lsacunitev2.powerappsportals.com/event/sessions?id=Off_Campus_Event_Template2954445161.

We can’t wait to see you at the conference as we will help you take the next step toward a rewarding legal career.

Sincerely,

Bibi N. Amin (she/her)

Assistant Director of Outreach and Systems Operations

Admissions | CUNY School of Law

Law in The Service of Human Needs

NOTE: Michael Paris, the CSI Pre-Law Advisor, will be attending this event.  For more information, email Michael.Paris@csi.cuny.edu

At 7Sage, our mission is to make legal education accessible, but talk is cheap and school is expensive. We’re putting our money where our mouth is and offering a summer fellowship to five to ten low-income prospective law students in New York City to help them prepare for the LSAT and the law school application process.

The 2025 summer fellowship will include the following:

• Estimated 30 hour per week time commitment for an 11-week hybrid summer study program in New York City, including one in-person session each week

• $600 per week stipend for 11 weeks to allow for undivided focus on law school preparation

• Dedicated LSAT instruction and admissions services for the duration of the summer program, plus a 12-month 7Sage LSAT live class subscription

• Weekly in-person opportunities for group study and community-building with other fellows

Fellows will also strengthen their research and writing skills through their work on the 7Sage summer fellowship capstone project. With support and feedback from one of 7Sage’s professional writers, fellows will explore a field of law that interests them and draft an 8-10 page academic paper on a current issue in their chosen legal field.

The 2025 summer fellowship program will be held between June 2, 2025 and August 15, 2025.

Summer Fellowship Eligibility

This fellowship is open to candidates who meet all of the below criteria:

• Are in financial need (as determined by 2024-2025 FAFSA or 2023 tax return(s));

• Are a Junior or Senior in college or already graduated;

• Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3;

• Plan to apply to American JD programs within the next three years;

• Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; and

• Are able to attend weekly in-person sessions in New York City for the duration of the summer fellowship program.

Apply Now

7Sage Summer Fellowship Program

 

How to Apply

The application form is accessible at the link below. Candidates must also submit the following required application materials to be considered for the fellowship:

• Résumé

• Undergraduate and/or Graduate Transcripts (Unofficial)

• 2024-2025 FAFSA form or 2023 Tax Return(s)

  • Candidates submitting a tax return who are married or claimed as dependents may be required to submit additional tax returns from their spouse or parent.  Please see the application form for a full list of required tax return(s) based upon your situation.

• Application essay on the following prompt (600 words maximum):

  • Choose a specific controversial opinion regarding current events.  In 600 words or less, write a persuasive argument defending this opinion and write a persuasive counter-argument against this opinion.

    There is no “right” topic or argument. You may refer to outside facts and evidence, but this is not a research paper:  you will be evaluated solely based on the strength of your critical thinking, analytical skills, and persuasive writing.

Applications for the 7Sage summer fellowship must be submitted on or before February 28, 2025.  Applications will be reviewed and offers will be made on a rolling basis.

If you have any questions regarding this application form or application supporting documents, please contact [email protected].

FAQs

What subscriptions and services are included in the 7Sage Summer Fellowship?

Will candidates be interviewed as part of the selection process?

Will lodging be provided as part of the 7Sage Summer Fellowship?

When will fellowship offers be made?

How long do I have to accept an offer?

Apply Now

7Sage Summer Fellowship Program

Dear Students Interested in Law School.  Please note these two opportunities.
FIRST
16th Annual LSAT Prep & Law School Conference
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Format: In-Person
Program Fee:
There is no fee to attend, please sign in or call Customer Relations at 212-382-6663 to register.
Description:
This annual comprehensive one-day conference for high school and college students and recent graduates  provides information on everything from the LSAT through the first year of law school. This full-day event is jam-packed with panels offering prep sessions, including LSAT Writing Workshops, Finance Planning, and an opportunity to meet with admission representatives and law students. The full-day event will also provide networking opportunities and a Law School Fair. We will also offer our attendees *Free Professional Headshots* (headshot information will be provided in your confirmation emails).Please submit all resumes to [email protected] by Friday, January 17, 2025 by 12:00 PM.Highlights Throughout the Day Include:

Writing Workshop
Financing Law School Session
Networking & Admissions Fair
Complimentary Professional Headshots, Resume & LinkedIn Reviews
Door Prizes

Breakfast, lunch & refreshments throughout the day.

Sponsoring Committee:
Diversity Pipeline Initiatives, Matt Steinberg, Chair
Sponsoring Organization:
Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, Executive Director

Where
New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
https://services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?EventKey=ODEIB12125&WebsiteKey=f71e12f3-524e-4f8c-a5f7-0d16ce7b3314 

SECOND

Greetings from Cardozo!
We are hosting a Virtual Open House for Prospective students this Wednesday, December 4th on Zoom. Students are welcome to RSVP in the link below. Please see below for more details and feel free to contact us with any questions. 

Warmly,

Ziva Cohen and the team in Admissions

149981- Project Democracy Lecture – final (2)

Greetings from Cardozo!

We are hosting an Open House for Prospective students this Wednesday, November 20^th at the law school.   Interested students are welcome to RSVP in the link below/ Please see below for more details and feel free to contact us with any questions.

Warmly,
Ziva Cohen and the team in Admissions

CSI Pre-Law Student Club and
The CSI Legal Studies Institute Present:

A First Generation College Student Event

Law School and
Career Opportunities in Law

Maxwell Velikodny
B.A., CSI, ’22; J.D., NY Law, ‘25

Thursday, November 14^th
In Person
Building 1S, Room 115
2:30 to 4:30 pm

Pizza and Drinks will be served

Sponsored by the CSI Pre-Law Club, The CSI Legal Studies Institute, the Office of CSI President Timothy Lynch, and the Center for Advising and Academic Success (CAAS)

Dear Colleague!

Below is a great opportunity for college freshmen, sophomores, juniors/senior and postgrads interested in law school.  

To register see links below. 

Last Chance to Register:

In Person Pre-Law Program

@Fordham University School of Law

The Ultimate Preparation to Help You Become a More Competitive Law School Applicant!

Designed to identify, motivate and prepare students for a career in the legal profession. Committed students can learn how to successfully navigate the law school admission process and underwrite their success in law school by participating in the College Scholars program.

·         When: Saturday, November 23, 2024, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

·         Where: Manhattan, NY

·         How: Register online

·         Who: All college students

For Freshmen & Sophomores:  The Road To Law School seminar aims to provide Freshmen an overview of the key components of the law school application process.

 

For Juniors, Seniors/Post Graduates: Jumpstart the LSAT seminar aims to help participants understand the importance of systematic and timely preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

CLEO is a non-profit organization.  Since 1968, CLEO has helped more than 7,000 low-income and minority students become successful members of the legal profession.  The College Scholars Program seeks to continue this standard of excellence through a collaborative effort between CLEO and colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Kevin J. McMahon
Trinity College (Hartford, CT)

“A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other:
The Deepening Divide Between the Justices and the People”

Thursday, October 24
4:30—6:00 p.m.
CSI Library, Building 1L
Room 203
Reception to Follow
CLUE Credit Certified

Kevin J. McMahon is the John R. Reitemeyer Professor of Political Science at Trinity College. He is also the author of Reconsidering Roosevelt on Race (winner of the Richard E. Neustadt Award), and Nixon’s Court (winner of the Erwin N. Griswold Prize), and co-author, with Michael Paris, of “Absolutism and Democracy: The Free Speech Jurisprudence of Hugo L. Black,” in Judging Free Speech, Helen Knowles and Stephen Lichtman, Eds.  Professor McMahon will discuss his recent book, A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other: The Increasing Divide Between the Court and the People (University of Chicago Press, 2023).  Professor McMahon earned his Ph.D. at Brandeis University (1997).  In 2006, he was a Fulbright Distinguished Research Chair at the University of Montreal.