This excellent list was found at the Pre-Law Dean’s Certification page at Cornell, and appears to be an up-to-date and comprehensive list of schools that require a Dean’s Certification. Keep in mind that these thing change often enough, and you should read the applications carefully to ensure no supplementary form like a Dean’s Certification is required even if it isn’t on this list. (Thanks Heather Struck for this great list!)
To learn more about how UB and the Pre-Law office processes your Dean’s Certification request, please go here.
Schools Requiring Dean’s certification for all First Year JD applicants:
Brigham Young University
Brooklyn Law School
University of Connecticut
Howard University
University of Richmond (admission decision can be made prior to receipt of dean’s certification)
Stanford University
University of Washington
Schools Requiring Dean’s certification/ letter for First Year JD applicants who answer “Yes” to academic/disciplinary action questions on the law school application:
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Columbia University
Cornell University
Duke University
New York University
University of Southern California
Southern Illinois University
Schools Requiring Dean’s certification for accepted First Year JD applicants who send a seat deposit:
Boston University
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Columbia (see also above)
Cornell University (see also above)
Georgetown University
Harvard University
New York University (see also above)
University of Pennsylvania
Stetson University
Suffolk University
University of Richmond (see also above)
Wake Forest
Greater Western New York Law School Fair
Monday, September 21st, 2009
1:00 - 3:00pm
Buffalo Niagara Marriott
Come talk to law school representatives from lots and lots of law schools! Learn more about their programs (go here for the growing list of attending law schools & organizations attending). There will also be two fantastic panels starting at 12:10 p.m.:
1). Panel One- Law School Admission Deans and Administrators
2). Panel Two- Current Law School Students
After the fair UB Law School is hosting a site visit from 3:30- 4:30 pm.
I strongly recommend all students with an interest in attending law school attend this event!
Want to learn more about the different areas of law and the responsibilities lawyers have in various careers within the legal field? This is a good place to start: http://lsac.org/AboutLawSchool/Fields-of-Law.asp
There’s also a video link leading from that article (Fields of Law) from a law forum consisting of panelists that are discussing careers and opportunities within the field of law. Check it out!
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.
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!
Just a reminder when applying to law schools, in that some schools require a dean certification. Please complete the UB Release form and also provide me with the forms from each Law School that requires them. Your law school application to those schools will not be complete until this form is processed. Aditionally, keep in mind that the turn-around time for these forms can be upwards of two weeks during busy times. So the sooner you get them to our office, the sooner we can get to work sending them out to the law schools you are applying to!
University at Buffalo Law School
Open House on
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
106 O’Brian Hall
5:30-7:00 p.m.
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 23, 2007
law-admissions@buffalo.edu
716-645-2907
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!
Just a quick update regarding the Greater Western New York Law Fair - 50 law schools have already signed up to attend the event!
For more on available workshops, please check out the Workshops page.
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.
