The next LSAT is right around the corner on December 2nd! Last regular day to register for this LSAT exam is October 31st. If you are planning to take this exam, please register as early as you can, as your test location may be filling up as we speak. The September LSAT had students driving all the way to Binghamton in some cases. Head over to LSAC.org for registration.
The University at Buffalo Law School and UB Pre-Law Services are pleased to invite you to attend:
Networking with UB Law School and Open House
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Location: UB Law School : TBA (One of the lecture rooms. This will be updated with more information shortly).
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
RSVP: by Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
Email bonebrak@buffalo.edu OR Call 645-6031
Specific topics that will be addressed at the workshop include the application process, curriculum, special programs, and financial aid.
You will also hear from a panel of current students who will provide insight on their personal experiences preparing for law school, why they chose UB Law and life as a law student.
We hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity to learn about UB Law and to have your questions answered about applying to and succeeding in law school.
For directions and parking information please visit www.buffalo.edu/directions and www.buffalo.edu/maps. Please note the closest parking lots will be the Jacobs Lots A-C. However, you can park in any of the standard lots on campus. Parking permits are required until 3 p.m. If you chose to park at a metered parking space, payment is required until 5 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact me (Jon Bonebrake, Pre Law Advisor) at bonebrak@buffalo.edu or 645-6031.
I hope you can attend! To RSVP, please send your information to bonebrak@buffalo.edu or leave a message at 645-6031. This invitation is open to anybody who is interested in UB Law or even wants to get concrete information on the application process by visiting an actual law school!
Remember, if the law school you are applying to requires a dean certification, you can mail / fax / drop-off their form to me for processing. You can check this unofficial list to see whether your school requires a dean cert. This isn’t an official up-to-date list, but schools are very up-front our their requirements, so you should have no questions about applicatoin requirements. Be sure to fill out and sign the form before sending it off to me, as without your permission, I cannot distribute your academic information to the law school.
Please email me (bonebrak@buffalo.edu) if you are faxing or mailing your dean cert, just so I am aware of its imminent arrival.
My mailing address is:
Jon A. Bonebrake
Pre-Law Advisor
University at Buffalo
109 Norton Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Fax: (716) 645-3042
Tuesday October 17th is the Graduate School Fair, hosted by Career Services. It’s located in the Student Union from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great way to connect with graduate programs you are considering applying to. The Buffalo Law School will also be present at this event. For more information visit the Career Services website.
Regular Pre-Law meetings will now be held every other Thursday at 5:30 in 213 Norton Hall, starting TODAY. If you’re interested in becoming involved and meeting fellow Pre-Law students, networking with law students and staff, volunteering within the community and meeting attorneys, this is a great chance to do so! It’s open to all and you can simply stop in to see what they’re all about.
Again, they meet every other Thursday. I’ll have reminders up on the blog and information on their meeting agendas when possible a few days in advance.
They are also looking for officers for the club - you can find out more by attending their meetings.
Law School Recruitment Forums are a great way to speak directly with representatives from law schools you’re interested in. They can answer your questions on admission chances and opportunities as a student. Forums also provide several workshops and presentations on the admissions process. Here are some questions that attending a law forum can answer (taken from the websit 
- What law schools are best for you?
- How does the admission process work?
- What is the best way to prepare for the LSAT?
- How can you finance your legal education?
- What law school opportunities are available for members of minority groups?
- Do you have the ability and educational background that will help you handle the law school curriculum?
- What will a legal education train you to do? Will law be a satisfying career for you?
There are several national forum dates but the few that are nearest us are the Boston one on Thursday, October 19th and the one in New York City Saturday, October 21st. Go to their website for registration and additional information.
Writing the Law School Personal Statement, Workshop.
Wednesday, October 4. 1:00 to 1:50 p.m. 145 A Student Union
Just a reminder that tomorrow Professor Charles Carr of the UB Law School will host a workshop on writing Personal Statements for Law Schools. This is an excellent primer on completing this difficult yet essential part of your application. This workshop will teach you how to write a winning essay that can be the deciding factor in your application.
You can register for this event at http://workshops.buffalo.edu. However, it isn’t necessary to register to attend. See you there.