From the reservation page: The University at Buffalo Law School will be hosting evening networking sessions addressing topics on UB Law School admissions criteria, curriculum and special programs, tuition and financial aid. There will also be a panel of current law students who will share their experiences about preparing for law school, why they chose UB Law and life as a law student.

Register for the event here! Hearing directly from law students is always interesting, and hearing what helped them prepare for law school as undergrads along with what they think about law school should be very helpful. Of course, hearing directly from the admissions office to UB Law is the best way to learn about their programs and being competitive.

So you are interested in working in the legal profession but don’t see yourself going to law school or you are planning on going to law school but want to get some real world experience first. Come hear from a panel of professionals who can talk about how they got started and give you ideas on how you can prepare now for your future in law with or without law school.

You will meet a graduate of UB’s Law School working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; a Paralegal with a local law firm and an officer in the Western New York Paralegal Association and a decorated, 32-year veteran of the Cheektowaga (NY) Police Department with extensive training & experience in the application of the forensic, psychological, managerial and computer sciences in criminal & civil investigations.

Panelists include:
Steven J. Connelly, Assistant Chief Counsel, US Dept. of Homeland Security, BA Comm., JD, UB Law School http://alumni.buffalo.edu/node/1915
Captain Thomas E. Rowan, Criminal Investigator, Division of Information, Technology & Finance, Cheektowaga Police Department
Laura A. Szychowski, Paralegal Phillips Lytle LLP, BA - Political Science, Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Adelphi University

Walk-ins are welcome or register at www.workshops.buffalo.edu

Can’t make it to this workshop but interested in Law Careers?

1. Check out: http://sas.buffalo.edu/prelaw/
2. Learn about legal careers at http://online.onetcenter.org/find/quick?s=legal
3. Network with professionals in your field by logging on to Bullseye at www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu and do a “detailed search” of our Mentor Network of 600 professionals in industries such as Law and Legal Services, Government/Public Policy and Public Saftey/Police.
4. Make an appointment with a UB career counselor by calling 645-2231 or by stopping in to Career Services at 259 Capen Hall.

Perfecting the Law School Personal Statement
Wednesday, October 28th, 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. 250 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.

From the reservation page: The University at Buffalo Law School will be hosting evening networking sessions addressing topics on UB Law School admissions criteria, curriculum and special programs, tuition and financial aid. There will also be a panel of current law students who will share their experiences about preparing for law school, why they chose UB Law and life as a law student.

Register for the event here! Hearing directly from law students is always interesting, and hearing what helped them prepare for law school as undergrads along with what they think about law school should be very helpful. Of course, hearing directly from the admissions office to UB Law is the best way to learn about their programs and being competitive.

The UB Law School will be presenting a workshop this upcoming October 14th, from 4:00 – 4:50 p.m. in 145 A 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 by October 13th to Jon Bonebrake by either sending an email to me at bonebrak@buffalo.edu or calling my office number at 716.645.5417.

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!

This will be an ideal workshop for those unclear about what law schools are looking for in applicants and want a clear timeline and list of priorities to ensure they are competitive applicants to law school. We’ll be introductory and start right from the beginning, so it is certainly a perfect workshop for new students. We’ll also unravel the administrative stuff so you have a good understanding of when and how to do things.

Presented by:
Lillie Wiley-Upshaw, Vice Dean for Admission and Financial Aid,
UB Law School
Date: Wednesday, September 23rd
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Wilkeson Café, Ellicott Complex

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

A very interesting lecture on the credit economy, a definition of how median household incomes are affected, and the economic hardships created by a society in debt. Elizabeth Warren is a law professor at Harvard Law School. A highly recommended video to watch if you want to learn more about commercial, business, contract and bankruptcy law.

I strongly recommend all students with an interest in attending law school attend this event!