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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!
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!
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 and the opportunities their schools provide (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
I strongly recommend all students with an interest in attending law school attend this event!
This is an interesting introductory lecture on Environmental Law by instructor Holly Doremus, hosted by Berkeley School of Law. If you find this interesting, be sure to watch the follow-up lectures. The above-shown video is only the first of an entire series of lectures on Environmental policy and law by Doremus. Very interesting and launches the Pre-Law blog’s efforts to cover several different areas of law.
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!
Have a look at the Pre-Law workshops for this upcoming Fall semester. You can find them by clicking on the “Workshops” tab above or clicking on this link: http://sas.buffalo.edu/prelaw/workshops/.
This main page serves as a blog that will be updated frequently throughout the semester. This journal-format will keep you updated on upcoming Pre-law events, such as club meetings, workshops, informationals, and the occasional link to an article.
I would encourage you all to also have a look at the Student Guide link as well at the top. This is a great place to begin as it gives an introduction to the entire Pre-Law application process and timeline.
Appointments
To make an appointment to meet with me, please call 645-6013 or stop by 109 Norton Hall on North Campus. I also have drop-in hours from 11:00 - 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday and 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday every week.
This is an interesting overview from the Bureau of Labor Statistics from the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Keep in mind that the OOH is an excellent resource for any career that you would like to find more information about.
Have a look at Nature of Work and Job Outlook, among other areas. Might give you a better overall understanding and appreciation of the work and qualifications involved!
I’d recommend students that are new to Pre-Law to head over to the American Bar Association’s “Preparing for Law School” page. It is the authoritative overview of what law schools are looking for in applicants. You will notice that there are no prescribed courses or specific types of hoops that must be jumped through. Rather, law schools want students that like to learn, learn well, and have excellent writing skills and a sound overall academic background that desire to serve their community.
Law School Admission Council’s LSAT & LSDAS Information book is now available to pick up in the Pre-Law Resource area in Norton 108. The new book includes sample LSAT questions, and information on the application process. Definitely a good book to pick-up to familiarize yourself with how Law School Admission Council prepares your applications for law schools and of course, to get a started on the LSAT.
UB Law School Informational
Wed., Apr. 15, 4:00pm – 4:50pm
145 A+E 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.
Have Dean’s Certifications for law school applications? Drop them off here. Visit the Dean’s Certifications page for instructions on how to submit your forms for processing.
