Greetings,
Welcome back to a new semester at Buffalo! You expressed interest in joining UB’s
chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law, the largest Professional Co-ed Law Fraternity
in the nation. Each semester we provide the best in pre-law programming, such as
visits from law school students and admissions staff, workshops to improve your
chances of getting in to the law school of your choice, and presentations from
elected officials and community leaders! Of course this is in addition to the
social events, lifelong networking opportunities, and lifelong friendships you will
benefit from as a member.
If you would like to know more about P.A.D. Pre-Law, we will be holding
informational sessions January 27-29 from 6-7pm in Student Union Room 145D. If
you can’t make those times you can always visit our website at www.ubpad.org or
send me an e-mail at sjbleier@buffalo.edu.
I hope you take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and if you have any
questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask.
Posted January 28, 2009 in Uncategorized
DiscoverLaw.org is a program focused on assisting underrepresented first and second-year college students start thinking about careers in the legal profession and help them choose an academic path that assists them reach their goals. Have a look at their website (same link as above). Has lots of good information and is quite informative on the law school application process.
January ‘08 - UB Career Services Workshops:
Job Searching in Today’s Tough Economy
Thurs., Jan. 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
330 Student Union
Looking for a job? Don’t be discouraged by the state of the economy. Learn how to effectively use networking strategies as well as BullsEye, your on-line Career Services account at www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu.
To register and see a complete list of Career Services - Life and Learning Workshops, go to: www.workshops.buffalo.edu
For a list of Spring ‘08 Career Fairs, Workshops and Employer Visits, go to Upcoming events.
Resume Writing
Mon., Jan. 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
259 Capen Hall (UB Career Services)
Learn how to construct and tailor your resume to that specific position you want to land. We’ll focus on how you can best market yourself and get your foot in the door for a job or internship interview.
On Campus Interviewing
Tues., Jan. 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
259 Capen Hall (UB Career Services)
Career Services’ on-campus interviewing program features career-launching opportunities for all majors! Learn how you can meet, right here on campus, with some of the country’s top employers, as well as some hidden gems. Find out how to participate in this valuable service. If possible, please log into your BullsEye on-line Career Services account at www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu, prior to attending.
Can’t make these workshops?
See a complete list of Spring ‘08 Career Services - Life and Learning Workshops at www.workshops.buffalo.edu
Also: Search for a job or internship, Find a mentor, Explore majors and careers, Upcoming events.
Interested in getting involved as a student volunteer for our orientation services? Below is some information about how to get involved and contact information if interested.
Join the Parent Orientation Team - Summer 2009
Responsibilities
- Help implement eight, two-day Freshman Parent Orientation conferences and six, one-day Transfer Parent Orientation sessions
- Speak with parents in small- and large-group settings
- Interact with UB staff and faculty
Benefits
- Friendly, cohesive work environment and a great summer experience
- Lasting relationships with UB students, staff and faculty
- Enhanced communication and leadership skills
- Résumé development
- Can take summer classes and/or have a part-time job when not working for Parent Orientation
- Do not have to live in the residence halls
Qualifications
- Undergraduate student at UB: currently and for the fall 2009 semester
- Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 grade point average
- Good academic and disciplinary standing
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Energy, enthusiasm and pride in UB
- Must have summer housing in Buffalo
Further information and an application: http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/nsp/experience.php
Posted January 20, 2009 in Announcements
Urgent Request
The Coalition for the Homeless is putting together an emergency street outreach team to go out tonight around 9 pm to assist anyone staying on the streets in this bitter cold. They are in need of a number of things. First and foremost is space. The City Mission says that it is operating at 160% capacity right now partially due to the cold temps and really can’t take too many more people.
The second piece of that is that they are in need of someone or a small group of people to help monitor that space. They are also in need of coats, blankets, gloves, mittens, boots, etc. Any donations of this type can be brought to the City Mission before 9:00 pm tonight. Just tell them that they are for the street outreach teams tonight. For more information please call Joyelle Tedeschi at 491-3533 or Joe Heary at 228-1706.
William T. O’Connell
Executive Director
Homeless Alliance of Western New York
2211 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 853-1101
FAX 853-1750
www.wnyhomeless.org
Posted January 14, 2009 in Announcements
Tials, organized by New York University Law School, Harvard Law Schoool, and the Advantage Testing Foundation, is a residential scholarship program to assist underrepresented students learn about law school and help them study for the LSAT. The course is 5-weeks long and includes intensive LSAT instruction and a series of lectures by renown lawyers and professors. The scholarship include a $3000 stipend to supplement summer income, and the course takes place in July through early August.
Applications are due March 1st. To apply and find out more about the program, please visit http://trials.atfoundation.org.
Posted January 12, 2009 in Scholarships
Hello and welcome back to UB for another exciting and fulfilling academic semester. Please check out the workshops section to plan ahead on attending some workshops. While absolutely anyone can attend, the workshops are definitely focusing as well on the Fall 2010 admission to law school, and focus on the key points of reference in anticipation of working through the application process. Researching law schools, a UB Law School Informational Session (which will cover the whole gamut of general law school admissions questions), writing the Personal Statement, and figuring out the entire application process will be covered thoroughly.
Please don’t hesitate to make an appointment with me. I have lots of scheduled time for appointments, so coming in for a one-on-one chat at a time convenient for you shouldn’t be difficult to schedule. You can make an appointment by calling 645-6013 or stopping by 109 Norton Hall. For the first week of classes, we’re doing walk-ins and not scheduled appointments, so either stop on by to check my availability or schedule an appointment for next week.
For those of you currently applying for Fall 2009 application cycle, be sure to look at the “Dean’s Certifications” section, as several law schools require one of these are processed and we’re getting close to the deadlines for those.
For those of you interested in getting involved with clubs, Phi Alpha Delta has contact information on their website to find out more about they’re upcoming schedule. There are also several other relevant clubs, including the Pre-Law Society and Mock-Trial team (if interested, please contact me and I can give their student contact information).
Have a great semester everyone!!
