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.

* 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

1) The Law School Application Process
Wednesday, October 1st, 3:00 – 3:50 p.m. 210 Student Union.
We will comprehensively discuss the entire application process: timelines, academics, extracurricular activities, the online application materials, financial aid, the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), the Law School Database Assembly Service (LSDAS), researching schools (The Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools, the Boston College Law School Locater), recommended courses, majors, a reading list, and will answer any specific questions you may have.

2) Greater Western New York Law School Fair
Thursday, October 2nd, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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.

3) UB Law School Informational Session
Wednesday, October 8th, 3:00 – 3:50 p.m. 210 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 6^th

4) Perfecting the Law School Personal Statement Session I
Tuesday, October 14th, 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 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.

All the details:
Thursday, October 2, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Buffalo Niagara Marriott
Contact: Wayne Porterfield, (716) 645-2231, wp9@buffalo.edu

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.

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.