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This page can be viewed by anyone who knows the link, but you cannot find it through Google or other search engines, so it is OUR page for Aggie Econ majors. But, share the link with your friends as you like.
A&T's Pre-Professional Scholars Program has FREE LSAT prep! Click this link for a flyer with more information. Contact Dinitra White in the PPSP (cdwhite@ncat.edu) if you have any questions, or you can try ncatppsp@gmail.com.
You also might want to join the NBLSA (National Black Law Student Association) chapter at A&T. Contact information is here <click>
Events and Programs in 2025!
March 15, 2025 (Saturday): NCCU Pre-Law Conference for minorities. The conference is for high school and college students who are considering or planning to attend law school as well as paralegals or other professionals considering law as a second career. The conference panelists and students will discuss the admissions process, options for financing law school, why diverse lawyers are needed in the profession, career paths, and more. Students will also get the opportunity to hear from current law students and network with attorneys in different practice areas.
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Events and Programs in 2024!
Feb. 24, 2024 11am-2:30pm AccessLex Virtual Law School Information Fair (FREE)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET – Ask the Admissions Experts12:15 pm – 1:00 pm ET – Figuring Out Financial Aid1:15 pm – 2:15 pm ET – The Inside Scoop on Law School: Student Panel
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm ET – Next Steps and AccessLex Resources
Deadline: Feb. 19, 2024: "Plus, Guided Journey" from the LSAC provides ongoing and direct support to individuals who intend to pursue law school but face structural barriers or other systemic challenges to accomplishing their goals. There is no cost to apply or to participate in the program if selected. The program is tailored exclusively for individuals planning to apply to U.S.-based law schools during the upcoming fall application cycle. It accompanies and supports scholars for an entire year, engaging them as they explore the legal field, prepare for the LSAT, build their application materials, learn about financial aid, and make decisions about their future. Law school staff and faculty will engage scholars throughout their journeys through virtual synchronous and asynchronous programming.
Feb. 9th! NCCU Law "Carolina Connection Day: The Value, Viability, and Vitality of our HBCUs" NCCU would love to invite and host you for an exclusive in-person experience at NCCU Law. Open to all Pre-Law students at Carolina Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). The event will include addresses from NCCU Law Administration and Faculty, a student and alumni panel discussion, an in-person tour of the School of Law, and a private networking session. Friday, February 9, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM EST. The event flyer is here. In order to attend, you MUST: 1) Be a student or alumni from one of the Carolina HBCUs; AND 2) MUST register with your college or university email address here
A&T Free LSAT Prep: Click on the Link to bring up an image with information and a QR Code to scan with your phone.
Florida State University College of Law’s 2024 Summer for Undergraduates Program: Currently accepting applications for summer 2024 residential program that will provide students with an inside look at law school and the legal profession. Our program will be hosted in-person on the FSU campus from May 21-June 14, 2024. We’ll provide room, board, books, and other program materials, as well as a $500 stipend to participants. Application deadline is March 29, 2024. Interested students may find more information, including the online application, on our website at www.law.fsu.edu/slp.
MANY 2024 Summer Pre-Law Programs! Make sure to focus on the FREE (or even paid!) ones first- Especially the PLUS Programs.
Spring/Summer 2023 Events!
Greensboro Minorities in the Profession | Pre-Law Conference 3/25/23 For high school & college students interested in Law School. Saturday, March 25, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Elon University School of Law, 201 N Greene Street | Greensboro. RSVP by Wednesday, March 22, at 5 p.m. For questions, please contact BreAnne Shieh, Communities Manager. REGISTER NOW
NC A&T Pre Professional Scholars Conference: March 18, 11am-6pm. They don't have any specific information thing posted yet as of 2/2/23, but they usually have some sessions specifically about applying to Law School. Register here More infro here(later) http://ncatppsp.weebly.com/
Duke Prelaw Fellowship Program: June 4-30th, 2013. For rising sophomores and juniors! Free plus $1,000 stipend, but very competitive! Students are targeted from colleges and universities in the Southeast region of the United States with a focus on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Applications are due by March 3, 2023. https://law.duke.edu/prelawfellowship
Here is a link to 7 other similar 2023 Summer programs, called "PLUS" programs. All should be free, with around $1,000 pay. Some are designed for students one year away from applying to law school (rising seniors), and others are targeted toward rising sophomores and juniors. Deadlines vary between Math 15-April 28, depending on the program. https://www.lsac.org/discover-law/diversity-law-school/prelaw-undergraduate-scholars-plus-programs Here is another directory of summer programs, with even more opportunities.
Spring 2023 Kaplan LSAT through A&T's PPSP: The course will begin in January 2023 and are free of charge. The application deadline is Wed., December 14th at 11:59 PM. Applicants should use the following link to complete the application: https://forms.gle/BSLSPJ3hZZhZPGnFA
For those applying to Law School in 2024: Yale Law Launchpad Scholars Program: Free! Apply March 6, 2023 - June 4, 2023. As part of our commitment to supporting access to legal education for students from all backgrounds, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Yale Law School Launchpad Scholars Program, powered by Latham & Watkins LLP! (see our press release here) This innovative program is open to everyone who plans to apply to law school in the fall of 2024, but we especially invite those from diverse backgrounds to apply. The program will offer participants comprehensive support in every aspect of the law school application process. There is no cost to apply to or participate in any aspect of the program. The Launchpad Scholars Program will kick off in August 2023 with a Welcome Summit in New York City hosted at the law firm of Latham & Watkins, followed by monthly workshops covering admissions, leadership, and professionalism topics; 8-10 months of LSAT preparation and support; mentorship opportunities with practicing attorneys and current law students; and a one-week Residential Institute at Yale Law School in June 2024. Visit Our Website to Learn More If you have any questions regarding the Launchpad Scholars Program, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Fall 2022 Law Events!
9/30/22 Noon-2pm: NCCU In person & Virtual Open House This event will be hybrid, with limited spaces for you to attend in-person. During the open house, you’ll learn about the admissions process, financial aid & scholarships, our faculty, our clinics, and the NCCU Law program of legal education. Please register here to attend.
9/20/22 : Register for a Special Info Session with the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Notre Dame Law School!Greetings from Notre Dame Law School! We are excited to invite you to a special Information Session with the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). This session will happen over Zoom on Tuesday, September 20th from 6:00–7:00 PM (ET). Register here to participate. Participants are welcome to submit questions through the registration form, as well as live during the event via chat and video.Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 5:00-7:00 p.m.: Georgetown University Law Center [Georgetown Law] Information Session:
Andrew Cornblatt, the Dean of Admissions at Georgetown University Law Center [Georgetown Law] will be having an information session for students to learn about Georgetown Law, and the entire application process. This will be a Zoom, virtual session. Register Here: Zoom: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/96757243774?pwd=SDRGRDB3bWJLY3JxR2owQys2bDUyZz09
Friday & Saturday September 16-17 Howard HBCO Pre-Law Expo. Washington, DC and Virtual
Law School fair, speakers about LSAT, applying to law school, and more. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-9th-annual-national-hbcu-pre-law-summit-and-law-expo-sponsored-by-lsac-tickets-342253197527
Older Events Below: Good for seeing what events to potentially look out for in the future!
Saturday, March 19 | 9 a.m.: North Carolina Bar Minority Conference: This online conference is designed for minority students, from middle school to college, who are considering or planning to attend law school. We have the honor to welcome Dawn Blagrove, Executive Director, Emancipate NC, as the keynote speaker for this event. The event also features panel discussions on the admissions process, options for financing law school, different legal career paths, and attendees will hear from current students about their personal experience in law school. We will wrap up with an opportunity to network with attorneys, law school admissions staff, and current law students. Format | Zoom RSVP | before Wednesday, March 16 Questions? | Email Alejandra Villegas
Virtual HBCU Law Day Showcase: Advancing the Legal Profession (HBCU Law School Fair): We invite you to attend the inaugural, virtual HBCU Law School Showcase hosted by HBCUs on Friday, February 25th from 12pm to 2:30 EST. During the showcase, you’ll hear remarks from all six historically black law school deans, guest speakers, and other members of the legal profession. Register to attend here. As we gather to celebrate Black History Month, you will have a unique opportunity to learn about the rich history of historically black law schools, the importance of diversifying the legal profession, the evolution of diversity, and the admissions process during a live resource fair!
Summer 2022 PLUS Programs: Each year, LSAC partners with host law schools to prepare aspiring legal professionals for law school success. Through a unique immersive learning experience, the LSAC PLUS Program offers selected participants a window into what law school is really like while providing supportive insights about the law school enrollment journey. The PLUS Program is specifically aimed at undergraduate students and prospective law school applicants one year away from applying who are from minoritized groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession. There is no cost to participate in the program, and each participant is eligible to receive a $1,000 stipend and an LSAC fee waiver. Link to list of programs and deadlines
Access-Lex Seminars for February:
Choosing a Law School Wednesday, February 2 at 9pm ET
Applying to Law School: A Strategic Approach for Underrepresented Students Thursday, February 3 at 8pm ET
Paying for Law School Thursday, February 10 at 12pm ET
Building Your Law School Budget Wednesday, February 16 at 8pm ET
Student Debt: The Holistic Impact on Today’s Young Lawyer – February 9 at 12:00 pm ET
Increasing Law School Success Among Underrepresented Students: The LexScholars Initiative – February 16 at 12:00 pm ET Learn more and register today!
10th Annual Wisconsin Pre-Law Diversity Conference and Law Fair! Friday, 2/4/22
Hosted by: University of Wisconsin Law School and Marquette University Law School
Date: Friday, February 4, 2022 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST (Law School Fair 1:00 – 2:00 CST)Place: Virtually on Zoom Webinar Cost: FREEWho should attend: ALL Pre-Law students and their advisors are welcome! **A full schedule of events can be found here. Register Now!
Summer 2021 Programs
"PLUS" Program stands for "Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars"
University of Memphis PLUS Program: June 7-July 9. ... a unique immersive learning experience designed to prepare them for law school success. Targeting second-and third-year undergraduate students. Apply at this application link, no later than March 17, 2021. In addition to helping participants explore their interest in the law, students will be able to build confidence and community through supportive networking and mentoring relationships with diverse legal professionals, faculty, and peers. There is no cost to attend, and participants are eligible to receive a $1,000 stipend and an LSAC fee waiver. The LSAC will provide laptops and internet access for the duration of the PLUS Online program at no charge, for admitted students in need of such assistance. Learn more
Chicago-Kent College of Law PLUS Program: June 1-June 18, 2021.Application deadline March 5, 2021. The program provides a rigorous doctrinal and experiential skills-based curriculum, helps participants develop essential core competencies needed to succeed in the law school application and admissions process, and exposes students to a wide range of career paths within the legal profession. Apply at:https://www.kentlaw.iit.edu/academics/pre-law-undergraduate-scholars-program/student-eligibility-and-application-proces Should you have any questions, please send an email to the PLUS administrator at plus@kentlaw.iit.edu.
LSAC Plus Online Program: June 7-July 2. Free plus $1,000 stipend at the end. During the paid (and 100% virtual) four-week program, the LSAC PLUS Online Scholars will be enrolled in several core courses which combine lecture and guest speakers. Students will also network with practicing lawyers, judicial representatives and law school admissions and career counselors. You can learn more about the LSAC PLUS Online program and application requirements by visiting our website and access the application here. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2021. For inquiries about LSAC PLUS Online, please contact jporter@law.ua.edu (Josh Porter)
See the bottom of this page <click> for a listing of all of the summer PLUS programs (Duke, Akron, Oregon, Puerto Rico, St, John's, Memphis, and more!)
Spring, 2021 Events!
Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP), an innovative educational and training opportunity that will produce the next generation of civil rights attorneys to serve Black communities in the South. Announced last week, this Program is the next phase of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund’s (LDF) commitment to secure a future of racial equality and justice in this country. We are seeking applicants who will be first-year, full-time law students to begin in Fall 2021. Applications are due February 16, 2021. MMSP website
March 4th PreLaw Virtual Symposium: Topics: Overcoming Challenges, Diverse Law Schools, Relocating for law school, practical training in law. Several law schools including University of Houston, Indiana, University of Georgia, & Drexel University are involved. Register Here
NCCU LSAT Prep Resources Discussion: On Friday, February 12th at 12 noon, the Office of Admissions will host its final virtual Information Session for the spring semester. The program will feature a presentation about LSAT prep resources from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and about financial planning for law school from the Access Lex Institute. The program is scheduled for an hour. Your students should register to attend here. IF you attend the LSAT Session, then you can also attend the North Carolina Law Schools Diversity Day Feb. 13, 9am-1pm. Campbell, Elon, Duke, NCCU, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest will be there. register to attend here. Note: You can't go to this without attending the LSAT Panel on 2/12/21. They recommend a specific Zoom client for the Diversity Day: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting
UAB: The University of Alabama School of Law invites you to attend its Diversity Matters Virtual Open House on Friday, February 5, 2021. To register, please email Caroline Wigley at cwigley@law.ua.edu by January 31, 2021.
NCCU: Virtual Program for Freshmen & Sophomores: Feb. 6th, 9-12:30 registration link
*Attend a Mock Law Class *Meet Law Students *Network with Attorneys
NCCU Virtual Program for Juniors & Seniors: January 29th. 12:00-3:00pm register and attend an Open House
Virtual Road Trip of Southeastern Law Schools! (Jan 13, 2021) Moderated by Southern Association of Pre-Law Advisors (SAPLA) and sponsored by LSAC. The following law schools will be participating.
1:00 PM ET: International Student Panel with Florida, Miami, and Richmond
2:00 PM ET: FL: Florida, Florida State, Stetson, Miami, Ave Maria, FAMU, Florida International, Nova Southeastern, and St. Thomas
3:00 PM ET: AL, GA, MS: UGA, GA State, Emory, Mercer, John Marshall, Alabama, Samford, Faulkner, and Ole Miss
4:00 PM ET: NC, SC, KY: Duke, UNC, Wake Forest, Campbell, Elon, NC Central, South Carolina, Charleston, Kentucky, and Louisville
5:00 PM ET: TN, VA: Washington & Lee, William & Mary, Richmond, George Mason, Liberty, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Memphis, Tennessee, and Lincoln
REGISTER TODAY: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y5cbQRj_S3SNSRPHGlQ00A If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact SAPLA VP, Maya Russell (maya.russell@furman.edu).
Free Kaplan LSAT Prep in the Spring! (Deadline to Apply Dec. 11, 2020)
Did You Know?
You should start preparing for the LSAT as early as possible. Register for prep activities at KahnAcademy or LSAC Hub now!
Econ Majors Score the highest on the LSAT on Average (157.4), except for Physics/Math majors, which are rare.
Overall, only 71% of people who apply get admitted to ANY law school. In other words, 29% of people who try to get into law schools get into NONE of them. Econ majors do much better than average, with 79% getting into a law school. Compare this with Criminal Justice at 52% or Business Administration with 62%.
A&T's Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP) is offering a free Kaplan LSAT Prep Course (as well as GRE). Link to apply: http://ncatppsp.weebly.com/kaplan-test-prep-program.html Click the Orange "Applications Welcome" button. Make sure to read the requirements and details before applying- in the past, they have required students to pay a "deposit" up front, that you get back as long as you attend almost all of the sessions (Usually for LSAT you are allowed to miss 2 classes). If you want more information, contact ncatppsp@gmail.com for questions.
Chapman University Pre-Law Winter Institute Jan. 2021: Deadline Dec. 11, 2020. Apply by sending resume and personal statement to lawplus@chapman.edu by December 11th. Link to Flyer
Fall 2020 Events!
NCCU Law Virtual Open House: Friday, December 11th at 12 noon. Prospective students will hear from the law school’s dean and faculty, and they will also learn about the clinics, library, and career services. Of course, they’ll have an opportunity to ask questions about the admissions and financial aid processes and also learn about the Legal Eagle experience from a panel of currently enrolled law students. Students must register to attend the Open House. Contact: Sharon N. Gaskin, Assistant Dean of Admissions, NCCU Tel: 919.530.6333.
Wednesday, Oct. 21st with William and Mary Law. Associate Dean Dexter Smith (formerly of Campbell Law in Raleigh) has moved to William and Mary Law, and he'd like to meet with any students interested in pursuing a career in law. The new Dean of the Law School, Dean Spencer, will also try to join. He is a Morehouse alumnus, and he is eager to discuss new opportunities with our students. William and Mary Flyer PDF
Tentatively, Tuesday, Nov. 10th Senior Associate Dean of Enrollment and Financial Aid Jay Austin of Rutgers Law will be hosting a panel discussion for our students about applying to law school. Representatives from New York Law School, the University of Denver Law School, and William and Mary Law will join that discussion. I will send out a flier once that event is finalized.
Summer, 2020 Programs
University of Maine's Summer Program: Free + $750 stipend. https://mainelaw.maine.edu/admissions/plus/ Application deadline March 15, 2020.
Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law is offering a three-week Pre-Law Certificate Program (PPCP) in July 2020 on the downtown New York City campus. The deadline to apply is April 6, 2020. Expensive ($3,000-$5.000).
University of Houston Summer Program: http://www.law.uh.edu/pipeline/application.asp (Deadline March 1) (PLUS program (for 1st generation, low income, or minority students) is free if accepted.)
Duke Summer Program: https://law.duke.edu/plusprogram/ Deadline March 16, 2020.(Free if accepted)
Spring, 2020 Activities:
Duke University 6th Annual MIP Minority Pre-Law Conference at Duke Law on Saturday, March 21st. To register, please email Sidney Shank at sshank@ncbar.org by March 13th. Information Flyer
Fall, 2019 Activities:
Monday November 4th, 2019: 6-8PM General Classroom Building, Room A116. A speaker from the LSAC will be here speaking on the topic "Building the Future of Justice"
Spring, 2019 Activities:
Saturday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.: at UNC School of Law for the 5th Annual Minority Pre-Law Conference, hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association Minorities in the Profession Committee.
This free conference is designed to reach minority high school and college students who are considering or planning to attend law school. Attendees will hear from law school deans, participate in a mock law school class, hear from law school admissions offices, speak with current law school students and practicing attorneys, and learn about various careers available with a law degree. The North Carolina Bar Association Minorities in the Profession Committee welcomes the Honorable Ashleigh Parker Dunston of the Wake County District Court as the event’s keynote speaker.
Where: UNC School of Law
When: Saturday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RSVP: For more information and to register, email Holly Morris at hmorris@ncbar.org. Attendees must register by March 8.
Summer, 2019 Activities:
Not Free ($4,600) in NYC. Pace University Pre-Law Certificate Program (PPCP), a three-week, New York City-based comprehensive certificate program for aspiring lawyers who would like to practice in the United States. July 8 - July 26, 2019.
FREE (including room, board, $500 stipend): Florida State Summer Pre-Law program, June 12-July 10, 2019. Applications Due by April 1, 2019. http://www.law.fsu.edu/academics/summer-for-undergraduates
FREE (including room, board, stipend): Illinois Institute of Technology, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law is sponsoring a Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program from June 2 through June 21, 2019. The Application deadline for receipt of all required documentation is Friday, March 1st, 2019.
www.kentlaw.iit.edu/adm/plus to complete the online application.
Questions? Marsha Ross-Jackson, Director, PLUS Program at 312-906-5346 or email mrossjac@kentlaw.iit.edu
Fall, 2018 Activities:
Law School Admissions Panel here at A&T! September 11, 2018, 5:30PM Carver Hall Auditorium
A&T's chapter of NBLSA we will be hosting a law admissions panel featuring Florida State University, Florida A&M University, Campbell Law, Regent University and possibly Belmont University as well. Fee waivers will be distributed to those applying for the Fall 2019 semester. Contact Jada Saxon for more information. jnsaxon@aggies.ncat.edu, Cell: 202.341.7484
Summer 2018 Activities:
University of Wisconsin PLUS Program (Free + $1,000) Open to students who have completed their freshman or sophomore years in college, the 4-week program is designed to help students explore legal education and careers in law and to help them succeed in applying to, enrolling in, and graduating from law school. Due by 4/13/2018.
St. Johns Summer Program - Open to Male Students of Color: Though to be honest I am confused because on the website they have pictures of women as well. This program also appears to have an internship attached to it. Check it out and let me know what you think! June-July 2018. Applications due by Feb. 6, 2018.
Florida State 4 week summer program (FREE)+Stipend. All rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible. May 21-June 15, 2018. Application Deadline March 30, 2018.
University of Maine Summer Pre-Law Program: Free+$1,000 Stipend! This program is targeted, but not limited to, college students from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds and first generation college students. May 28-June 22, 2018. Application Deadline: March 30, 2018.
University of Houston pre-Law Pipeline Program: Focuses on Minorities and other underrepresented groups with a 3.0+ GPA. Costs Apply by Feb 1st for best chance, late applications by March 15th. Cost: $2,499, but scholarships are available. May 29-July 28. For Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors.
CLEO (Council on Legal Education Opportunity) Programs (for graduating seniors):
*Pre-Law Summer Institute June 10-July 7, with online course May 24-June 8 beforehand. https://cleoinc.org/programs/pre-law-summer-institute
*Additionally, a select few who do the summer program will be selected as CLIC Scholars, with all kinds of benefits.
*2-day seminars to help you hit the ground running in Law School: Various dates and locations throughout the US
Spring 2018 Events:
More info on these three coming soon:
3rd Annual Diversity Law Day
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Wake Forest School of Law
Winston-Salem, NC
Hosted By: Campbell Law, Elon Law, Duke Law, Methodist University, NC Central Law, UNC Law, and Wake Forest Law
12th Annual Pathways to Inclusion in the Law Diversity Conference
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Mecklenburg County Bar & Foundation Center
Charlotte, NC
Hosted By: Mecklenburg County Bar
Minority Pre-Law Conference (Link with more info)
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Campbell University School of Law
Raleigh, NC
Hosted By: North Carolina Bar Association
Old 2017 Information Below
September 15th-17th, 2017 HBCU Pre-Law Summit at Bennett and NCA&T
Free Event- lots of great stuff Link!
Another link with information. Friday is at Bennett, Saturday at NCA&T (I think)
NCAT Pre-professional Scholar Program will have an event with cool Law Speakers! Thursday, March 16th, beinning at 9am (Link to NCAT PPSP Page)
Elon Law "Pipeline to the Legal Profession" Saturday, Feb. 25th , 2017 9:30am-2:30pm. Sit in on an example class, tips for getting into law school, talk to law students and professors... PDF Flyer Here Register Here
LSAC Summer Prelaw Program: Free Plus Stipend (June, 2017)
Maine Law Summer Program: Free plus $1000 stipend. Application dealine: March 1, 2017.
http://mainelaw.maine.edu/admissions/plus/
Here is a great list of Summer Pre-Law programs for 2017: Many are free!
http://www.bu.edu/prelaw/preparing-for-law-school/summer-pre-law-programs/
Howard University Also has a Summer Pre-Law Program. No information about 2017 yet, but here is the link for it.
http://www.law.howard.edu/2006
Podcast with some information about taking the LSAT (from Western Michigan University)
http://info.cooley.edu/lawschoolinsider/secrets-to-conquering-the-lsat
Summer 2017: Economics Internship Opportunity: The Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) at University of Maryland is once again taking applications for the JPSM Junior Fellows Program, a 10 week summer internship for rising Juniors and Seniors. To be eligible, students need to have a 3.5 GPA or higher, be US citizens, and be a Junior or Senior in the 2017/2018 academic year. Fellows will be placed in survey methodology internships at various Federal Statistical Agencies in Washington, D.C. The internship is paid and housing is provided. For more information and to apply, please visit our website: https://jpsm.umd.edu/undergraduate/junior-fellows-overview.
Two announcements from CLEO: (Council on Legal Education Opportunity):
Summer 2017: Registration for CLEO’s premiere program the Prelaw Summer Institute is now open. Please encourage your students who plan to go to law school to be prepared. And, one of the best preparation courses around is the CLEO Prelaw Summer Institute “boot camp.” For almost 50 years, CLEO has been committed to diversifying the legal profession by expanding legal education opportunities for persons from traditionally under-represented racial and ethnic groups, low-income, and disadvantaged communities. Founded in 1968 when the number of lawyers of color was less than one percent, CLEO has produced more than 10,000 alumni who have excelled in every area of the legal profession to include judges, corporate attorneys, law school deans and professors, practitioners, politicians, and more. Students can register at this link: http://cleoinc.org/programs/plsi/
Applications due by Feb. 28, 2017: CLEO’s pilot program: CLEO Legally Inspired Cohort (CLIC). Twenty students will be selected to participate in the program which will be implemented at four law schools around the country. These law schools will each enroll five students (CLIC Scholars) who have successfully completed the CLEO Prelaw Summer Institute. The five students will be expected to work together throughout the summer institute, with the intention of enrolling at one of the law schools in the fall. Once enrolled in law school, the CLIC Scholars will receive continuous academic, financial, and other support services from both CLEO and the partner law schools during the first year of study. The partner law schools are:
Drake University Law School, University of Idaho College of Law, Mitchell Hamlin School of Law, Vermont Law School More information about this innovative program can be found at http://cleoinc.org/clic/
Saturday, Oct. 15th, 2016: LSAC Ask an Expert Forum (Online) http://www.lsac.org/2016forums/city/livestream.html
Summer 2016: Florida State: The application window for the 2016 Donald J. Weidner Summer for Undergraduates Program will close Friday, March 25th,2016. The program will take place May 16-June 9, 2016, o
Due by July 15, 2014: $1000 Scholarship: Console & Hollawell, open to H.S. seniors, college students, and law students.
Fall 2013 (For Summer 2014): Florida State's Summer Prelaw program is accepting applications for their May 19-June 12th program. Check it out here!
Fall 2013: FYI There are lots of activities at A&T for Law people.
The National Black Law Students Association has formed a chapter at A&T. Drs. Hornsby and Foresman in Philosophy can provide more information.
Fall 2013: For a complete list of currently scheduled Aggie Law activities, click here!
Fall 2013: FREE: Michigan State is having some free webinars on law school, how to write personal statements, law careers, etc. See more details HERE.
NOT FREE: Duke is having a "Summer Institute" in Washington DC-- a few short, evening classes with VERY nice looking speakers on cool topics. It will be a mix of undergraduates, lawyers, and working folks in these classes. Each class is 2 weeks, and $1800. I am working on finding out about possible scholarship money. **They told me that they are not sure how much $$$ they will have for scholarships, but to go ahead and apply if you are interested, and send along a request for aid with your package.
Free practice tests! (Courtesey of Kaplan Test Prep) Sunday, February 10th, 2013 LSAT (law) & MCAT (medical) start at 2:00 pm, GRE (graduate) starts at 2:30 pm Tests will end around 6:00 pm, UNCG Campus Graham Building- 2nd Floor Lobby 1009 Spring Garden St, Greensboro Register on your computer: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1367046-WsVml3kFPv Register on your smart phone: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1367046-WsVml3kFPv-v3
Elon's Law Diversity Day: Feb 16th, 2013 This is Cool -try to attend! LINK! There are LOTS of law schools here, not just Elon.
Wednesday, Feb. 20th, 2013, people from Campbell Law school will be here to talk about how to be a strong candidate for Law School. Gibbs Hall Room 242 from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Dr. Kisska-Shultze shared the following article: Racial Diversity: How’s the Legal Profession Doing?
Free Summer Program University of Iowa June 3-June 28, 2013. Application Deadline March 21, 2013.
Free Summer program at Florida State, May 20-June 13. Applications due March 29, 2013.
Free Summer program at Ohio Northern University, June 9-28, 2013. Application Deadline April 16, 2013.
Courses allowed to count as LP Electives are only the ones listed on the course guide. In rare circumstances we might allow substituting a different Philosophy course (but you must get that approved by Dr. Williams beforehand!)
Note that in the Spring, Philosophy 406, Logic for the Legal Profession is being offered. It is basically a pass/fail LSAT prep course: Highly Recommended! Even though this is pass/fail, it WILL count as one of your LP Electives! That doesn't mean you might not want to take even more logical thinking classes than required... e.g. Economics, Statistics, Math, Philosophy, Physics... Train Your Brain.
There is a "Preprofessional Scholars Program" at A&T. This program is dedicated to helping people interested in Law, medicine, and pharmacy school. Check out their web page for programs relating to Law School:
If you become a lawyer, PLEASE don't put "Esquire" after your name. It doesn't mean anything. OK, so it actually does mean something, but it means that you are the servant of a Knight. Why it is that lawyers in the US think this is cool is beyond me. If you think it is cool, then please call yourself Esquire BEFORE you get your law degree, too, since having a law degree and being an "Esquire" are totally unrelated! You might as well call yourself a Colonel as well, just like "Colonel Sanders". He wasn't a Colonel, but it is a fake honorific used by some self-appointed southern gentlemen, just like the fake Esquire honorific is. The RIGHT answer is: Work hard to EARN your reputation each and every day!
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