The 9th Annual Statewide Student Graduate Awareness Conference is Saturday, October 11th 2008. There will be several events that will be of interest to Pre-Law students, including:
* Law Panel (comprised of admissions staff, faculty and judges)
* Preparing for Graduate School Workshop
* Financing Graduate School Workshop
* Preparing for Standardized Exams
* Graduate Student Perspectives Panel
The conference is free and provides breakfast and lunch. I highly encourage you to attend this highly informative event! For more information and registration info, please visit http://www.ubetc.org/GAC
Harris Beach Attorneys at Law are offering a Senior College Scholarship viewable on their Web site. You can find additional information about the scholarship on “Senior College Scholarship” link found under “Scholarship Opportunities”. The scholarship has some requirements: “You must be a high school graduate of the Rochester City School District, or the Urban-Suburban Interdistrict Transfer Program, and attend law school in fall 2008. Students must be members of
groups traditionally underrepresented in large law firms. Applicants may not be the recipient of a
similar award from another law firm.”
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NY LEO is an opportunity program for underrepresented students to learn about the law school experience and prepare for the rigors of law school. The program focuses on what students should expect from their first year in law school, and focuses in particular on legal research, writing, and analysis. NY LEO Fellows meet with legal professionals, visit courts, and talk with members of the Judiciary.
If you are interested in applying to the NY LEO Program, please visit their website at www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/leo to learn additional information. You can also pick up applications from the Pre-Law Resource Center in 108 Norton Hall.
Harris Beach Attorneys at Law are offering a Senior College Scholarship viewable on their Web site. You can find additional information about the scholarship on “Senior College Scholarship” link found under “Scholarship Opportunities”. The scholarship has some requirements: “You must be a high school graduate of the Rochester City School District, or the Urban-Suburban Interdistrict Transfer Program, and attend law school in fall 2008. Students must be members of
groups traditionally underrepresented in large law firms. Applicants may not be the recipient of a
similar award from another law firm.”
Link. (Opens up a PDF file)
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.
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!
The 3rd Annual Greater Western New York Law School Fair will be held Monday, October 1st, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott Hotel, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst. Recruiters from over 45 regional and national law schools will be available to answer questions about application requirements and qualifications for their respective schools. A list of participating law schools is available at: http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/wnyaccc/forstudents.html (click on Greater Western New York Law School Fair).
The third annual event, which is free and open to all UB students/Alumni, is sponsored by the Western New York Association of College Career Centers (WYNACCC), a non-profit organization of professionals from 19 Western New York college career centers. For more information please contact:
Wayne A. J. Porterfield
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Sr. Career Planning & Development Associate
Career Services
259 Capen Hall, Buffalo, New York 14260
Tel: (716) 645-2232 ext. 130
From the LSAC news page:
Now in its third year, the Lloyd M. Johnson Jr. Scholarship Program will award 10 fellowships at $10,000 per year for each of the three years of law school. About seven additional students will receive a one-time scholarship gift of $10,000 in support of their law school education. The scholarship program, sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), is open to all students who have been accepted into an accredited law school for fall 2007. MCCA intends to foster mentoring opportunities for all selected winners and to assist in the placement of the fellows and scholars in paid summer internship positions at leading corporations.
Application deadline is June 1, 2007. For more information, go to www.mcca.com. The application process is administered for MCCA by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Students may apply online at www.uncf.org. Any additional questions should be directed to Kimberly Hall at the UNCF at 703.205.3443.
An excellent opportunity program available to assist disadvantaged students in the pursuit of a law degree:
Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye has established the New York Legal Opportunity Program (NY LEO) to help ensure a diverse legal community by promoting academic success for individuals historically under-represented in the legal profession.
THE NY LEO PROGRAM will assist minority, low-income and educationally disadvantaged college graduates in acquiring the fundamental and practical skills necessary to succeed in law school. The program will be available to qualified candidates who plan to attend law school in New York.
Copies of the application are available in both my office (108b Norton Hall) and also Wayne Porterfield’s in 259 Capen Hall.
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Two free admissions seminars for under-represented students:
The Shropshire Group, Inc., a nonprofit organization aimed at increasing the number of minority applications to law school, is conducting the “Minority Law School Admissions Seminar” in New York City (September 12th) and Atlanta (September 26th).
The free seminars are designed to provide comprehensive guidance to minority students on becoming more competitive applicants to law school admissions process. Topics will include comprehensive discussions on submitting the application, preparing for the LSAT, developing a more competitive undergraduate record, selecting recommenders, and writing an impressive personal statement and diversity essay.
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