Now might be a good time to start to think about attending a Law School Forum! Law School Forums, organized by the Law School Admission Council, are Pre-Law events that include workshops and representation from law schools and lots of information about the application process and law as a profession. They are nation-wide events, and there are only a few of them annually. In the Northeast, there is one in both New York City (September 26th) and Boston, (September 29th). The LSAC Forum page has additional information.
Also, UB will have our very own Law School forum on October 2nd called “The Greater Western New York Law School Fair”. This will be an excellent way to meet law school representatives and find out more about the kinds of programs they have to offer, as well as other vital Law School information. Every Pre-Law student is highly encouraged to attend! To find out more, head over the workshops section.
Fields of Law is a nice page on the LSAC.org Web site that will introduce students to the variety of areas of practice in law. They also provide some interesting statistics, including the percentage of lawyers practicing in different sectors.
For something a bit more in-depth, I’d recommend “The Official Guide to Legal Specialties” showcased here to the right. I also have a copy of this book if anybody ever wants to borrow it.
Have some questions about law school? Want to know more about the application process? Interested in knowing what the law school experience is like?
The UB Law School will be presenting a workshop this upcoming February 13th, from 2:00 – 2:50 p.m. in 145 D Student Union about the law school application and experience. Admission officers will provide information on the application process to UB Law School, admissions, curriculum of study, student-life, and even post-law school opportunities. We will also reserve time to answer questions you may have, and will provide information packets for attendants.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Jon Bonebrake by either sending an email to me at bonebrak@buffalo.edu or calling my office number at 716.645.6031. Please contact me very soon if you’re interested in attending. (Please RSVP no later than February 12th.)
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear first-hand about UB Law School and the law school application process in general, and I encourage anyone interested in law to attend this informative event!
Irene Zubaida Khan
Secretary General of Amnesty International to speak on:
The Rule of Law and the Politics of Fear:
Humans Rights in the Twenty-First Century.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
John Lord O’Brian Hall
Room 106
Reception to follow
For additional information, please see www.law.buffalo.edu/mitchell
(You can also view a live web stream of the event here).
Wednesday is another big “Pre-Law” type of day, with a couple of workshops / events. For “Perfecting the Law School Personal Statement”, please register for it at http://workshops.buffalo.edu. (However, you can also simply “show-up” for the event without registering). For the UB Law School Open House, please RSVP for it by the end of today. The information to do so is at the bottom of the email.
1) Perfecting the Law School Personal Statement Session I
Wednesday, October 24
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
210 Student Union.
Your law school personal statement can be the deciding factor for acceptance. This session will teach you how to write a winning essay that will positively impact your overall law school application. Professor Charles Carr of the UB Law School will be presenting this workshop.
2) UB Law School Open House
Wednesday, October 24
University at Buffalo Law School
5:30-7:00 p.m.
106 O’Brian Hall
You will have the opportunity to learn about the application process, curriculum and financial aid.
Additionally, a panel of current students will provide insight on preparing for law school, why they chose UB Law and life as a UB law student.
We hope you will take advantage of this 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 A,B & C Lots. However, you can park in any of the standard lots on campus. Parking permits are required until 3:00 p.m. If you choose to park at a metered parking space, payment is required until 5:00 p.m.
RSVP by Monday, October 22, 2007
law-admissions@buffalo.edu
716-645-2907
As always, please check http://prelaw.buffalo.edu for relevant updates and information.
Passing along information pertaining to the “CSTEP Law Day” this upcoming October 17th from 3:00 pm in 212 O’Brian Hall.
The Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSSTEP) in conjunction with the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) presents:
“CSTEP Law Day”.
Current UB Law Students Will Discuss
- What to expect in Law School
- Choosing the right Law School
- Admissions
- Preparing an effective personal statement
- LSAT techniques
Refreshments will be served!
If you have any questions regarding the event, please call the CSTEP office at (716) 645-2234.
Upcoming Workshop:
UB Law School Informational Session
Wednesday, October 10th, 3 - 4:00 p.m. 145 C Student Union
Learn about University at Buffalo Law School! Admissions officers will present on the application process, admissions, curriculum, student-life, and post-law school opportunities, and will answer specific questions you may have. An invaluable event for anybody interested in UB Law School and wishing to hear directly from law school representatives!
********Please RSVP for this event by emailing Jon at bonebrak@buffalo.edu by October 6th.
The New York State Senate sponsors a stipend for undergraduate students who are matriculating full-time in an undergraduate program in New York. The Senate Application Deadline is Friday, October 26th for the 2008 stipend.
The program provides students an opportunity to work with a senator on-site and learn about New York State government at the legislative level. The session runs from January to the end of April and is spent entirely on location in Albany. For more information, please visit http://www.senate.state.ny.us, click on “Student Programs”.
You can also review the program description at my resource center at 108 Norton Hall.
First week of classes are over with and it’s freezing cold outside. Many of you may be mainly interested in staying home and watching a good movie. Given “Law” is a common theme on this Web site ;), I thought I’d list a bunch of movies you might find interesting and fun.
I stumbled upon this Listmania “Law in the Movies” and looks like a pretty comprehensive list.
Below is a post from Wayne Porterfield (wp9@buffalo.edu), Career Counselor from Career Services who specializes in Pre Law. He has some great ideas to get you started using Career Services Resources for Pre Law matters:
Thinking about a career in Law or Legal Professions?
Want to explore some majors, graduate programs or law schools?
Career Services can help!
Utilize our online resources including:
DISCOVER - DISCOVER Online is an Internet based career decision-making tool that allows you to get help selecting a major or career as well as investigate graduate schools.
DISCOVER Online helps with:
· Self-Assessment: Explore your interests, values, abilities
· Researching the World of Work: Investigate a wide variety of careers (including web links and video clips of various occupations)
· Choosing Graduate Schools: Check out graduate school programs
You can take DISCOVER for FREE online from anywhere at any time! Just sign up on the Career Services website and we will email you a username and password.
Meet-A-Mentor Program – Connect with UB alumni currently working in the Legal Professions. Send them an email, shadow them to observe what it is like to work in the legal field, and network to make connections with professionals locally and nationwide. We have over 35 mentors working in the Legal Professions. Login to Bulls Eye our website and meet a mentor today!
Search for Internships – Not sure that law is the career for you? Do you need to experience it before you can make a decision? Log-In to Bulls Eye on our website to search for internships offered in an arena of Law and Legal Professions in organizations located all over the United States and in the local Buffalo area. Internships are paid and unpaid. Many internships require a set number of hours to be worked each week, and the responsibilities vary. Log in to Bulls Eye and jump-start your career with an internship!