From UB PAD (A University at Buffalo Pre-Law Professional Fraternity):
For anyone interested in joining, the best way to find out about Phi Alpha Delta and what we do here at the UB chapter is to drop by one of our informational meetings this week:
Tuesday Sep. 15th in room 145-E in the Student Union (6:15pm)
Wednesday Sep. 16th in room 145-A in the Student Union (6:15pm)
and Thursday Sep. 17th in O’brain room 213 (6:15pm)
The informational meetings all begin at 6:15 and will last about a half hour. Dress casual, there’s no pressure, we will be keeping things pretty informal. If you’re at all interested in law or a legal career, I really hope you drop by to say hello and find out what PAD is all about. If you have any questions before then, you can get in touch with myself or any of the eboard members listed on the right. Email and Facebook are the easiest ways to reach us. Hope to see you there!
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!!
I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. Mentioned below are some important resources to be aware of as well as information about workshops and other events. The Pre-Law Web site at http://prelaw.buffalo.edu will have additional info regarding Pre-Law events happening in-or-around campus. The front page of the Web site is in Web log format so be sure to check back regularly to get the most up-to-date information regarding everything Pre-Law at UB.
Attention New Students!
Be sure to carefully review the Pre-Law Student Handbook contained in the right margins of the Web site. Here you will find an overview of how to prepare from the very beginning to be a solid applicant to law schools, with an overview, a timeline, a detailed overview of the application process, financial aid, how to get involved, the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and Law School Admission Council, frequently-asked-questions, and additional resources. I recommend all students with an interest in Pre-Law to tackle these pages to get a solid overview of what it takes to pursue a degree in law.
Fall 2008 Workshops
Please review the available list of Workshops by clicking on the Workshops tab at the top of the page.
Scheduling Pre-Law Appointments
You can make an appointment by calling 645-6013 or stopping by 109 Norton Hall on North Campus. The main office staff will be happy to setup a time that will be convenient for us. I encourage new students to come in to introduce themselves and get an overview of Pre-law services at UB.
The week of August 25-August 29 is WALK-IN ONLY. No appointments can be scheduled for the first week of classes. Please sign up in 109 Norton Hall and wait there for the advisor. Please consider reserving detailed questions for a scheduled appointment the second week of classes.
Pre-Law Student Clubs
Information regarding Pre-Law clubs will be posted in the Pre-Law Blog as they update their meeting schedules and times.
Phi Alpha Delta University at Buffalo Pre-Law Chapter (http://ubpad.org)
University at Buffalo Mock Trial – email Ryan Flaherty at rmf22@buffalo.edu
Pre-Law Student Association – to be updated
Remember to check the Pre-Law Web log at http://prelaw.buffalo.edu for future announcements regarding meeting dates and times. All students with an interest in Pre-law are welcome at all UB Pre-Law organizations.
Join or Leave the Pre-Law-Updates-List Listserv
Go to the UB Listserv Web site and type in: PRE-LAW-UPDATES-LIST.
Submit, then complete the personal information and you’re all set.
Hello everyone and welcome back! Hope you’re excited about the new semester! I wanted to mention a few Pre-Law related things and some other matters of interest to undergraduate students at UB.
First of all, take a look at the workshops offered this semester. Pre-Law workshop listing can be found at http://prelaw.buffalo.edu/workshops. Please note the upcoming UB Law School Informational session for February 13th. If you are interested, please RSVP to me by February 10th. If you are interested in a general overview of what Pre-Law is all about, nothing is better than the Law School Application Process workshop on February 20th. For those of you who are looking to write your Personal Statement for your law school applications, Perfecting the Law School Personal Statement workshop, taught by Professor Charles Carr of the UB Law School, is a wonderful start. There are two sessions of these available, on March 5th and March 26th.
You can register for these workshops, as well as find other workshops of interest to you, by going over to http://workshops.buffalo.edu.
Also please note the KAPLAN workshops listed for this semester. They have a Test Strategy session this upcoming January 28th, and an LSAT Practice Test on February 16th. If you are interested in learning more about their services or finding out about other Pre-Law related events, you can contact them at (716) 636-1882 or stop by Suite 201 in The Commons.
“Managing your Academic Plan”, “Time Management”, “Study Skills”, “Financial Aid information”, and “Choosing a Major” are just some of the workshop topics offered by Student Advising Services this semester. Strong study habits lead to a healthy GPA, which is critical for success in your applications to law schools. (More about these workshops can be found at http://sas.buffalo.edu/workshops/)
Please tune-in to the Pre-Law Web site regularly for Pre-Law information (http://prelaw.buffalo.edu). Also, please take advantage of the helpful information found in the Student Guide categories. You can also use the IM window found on that page to contact me about a quick question you might have, or follow the contact information to make an appointment.
Career Services is another very important resource on campus (http://ub-careers.buffalo.edu). Wayne Porterfield in Career Services can help Pre-Law students learn more about careers in law, can help with resume questions, and much more. Please visit their Web site to find out how to best contact Wayne.
A great way to stay up-to-date on Academic Advisement information is the ever helpful Be Advised Newsletter (http://advising.buffalo.edu/beadvised/). Learn about important academic advisement dates and deadlines, helpful reminders about upcoming workshops, and other highly-relevant information (up there right now is a very good post about important dates to be mindful of this semester. I’d recommend you print that out!).
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.
Just a reminder folks that the Greater Western New York Law School Fair is on Monday, October 1st, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Buffalo-Niagara Marriot Hotel!
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet more than 50 law schools!
There will also be workshops offered from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
- Preparing for the LSAT
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. presented by Kaplan Test Prep
- Preparing the Law School Statement
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. presented by Dr. Charles Carr.
For more information go to www.wnyaccc.org or contact Wayne Porterfield at (716) 645-2232, wp9@buffalo.edu. This is a great opportunity to speak in-person with law school representatives from all over the country and learn more about their law school programs!
Phi Alpha Delta, Pre-Law Co-Ed Fraternity is having their second informational session Friday, the 14th of September starting at 5 p.m. in the Flag Room. I’d encourage anybody interested in Pre-Law to get involved with our largest Pre-Law group here at UB. PAD is also one of the largest national, co-ed fraternities in the country! It’s a wonderful way to network and gain invaluable experience as a Pre-Law student.
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.
