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The College of Staten Island’s Legal Studies Institute (LSI) is housed within the Department of Political Science and Global Affairs and the Department of Philosophy.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Reminder: Career and Networking Event Wed. 4/25

Political Science, Geography and International

Studies Majors and Minors, and all Alumni
Fourth Annual Career and Networking Event:
Wednesday, April 25 from 6 - 8 PM in the Park Cafe, 1C (Campus Center)
Please join us for socializing and a discussion of careers, 
graduate school, and professional development opportunities 
with CSI faculty, students, alumni and friends.
Really good FOOD too

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Free Kaplan LSAT Prep Opportunity

The edge pre-law students need


The June test is coming fast. Let your students add Kaplan expertise to their studying with our free 2-hour LSAT® bootcamp on April 21. Our top-rated teachers will cover logic games and reasoning, along with key test-taking strategies. Spots are limited, so students should sign up today.
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Don’t miss the LSAT Bootcamp on April 21: The June test is coming fast. Get the edge on the test with this free 2-hour live online bootcamp from Kaplan. Hurry, spots are almost gone.


Sincerely,
Martha Moran
Have questions? Email me directly at martha.moran@kaplan.com.


  The College of Staten Island's Legal Studies Institute is not affiliated with, and receives no financial support from Kaplan, Inc.  Students should be advised that, while Kaplan is a leading and reputable Test Prep company, it is always engaged in marketing its product.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Career and Networking Event for Alums and Current Students on April 25th

Political Science, Geography and International
Studies Majors and Minors, and all Alumni
Fourth Annual Career and Networking Event:
Wednesday, April 25 from 6 - 8 PM in the Park Cafe, 1C (Campus Center)
Please join us for socializing and a discussion of careers, 
graduate school, and professional development opportunities 
with CSI faculty, students, alumni and friends.

Really good FOOD too

Deadline extended: Council on Legal Education Opportunity Summer Weekend Program

------------- DEADLINE EXTENDED! ------------
Who Is Eligible for ASAP?: College juniors, seniors and post-graduates who plan to apply to law school can participate in ASAP.
What: Intensive weekend to help participants develop the tools they need to understand the application process and become competitive law school applicants.
Deadline : Deadline Extended – Apply NOW!!
Cost: $100
Financial Assistance May Be Available from the College of Staten Island: Contact Professor Michael Paris, Michael.Paris@csi.cuny.edu

Apply Now:

Whenvarious weekends in June, July, August
WhereManhattan, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, ILSan Francisco, CA ; and Houston, TX 
HowClick here: to Apply online NOW!
Preparing talented, motivated, yet under-represented students to successfully gain admission to and succeed in law school.  The ASAP program curriculum will focus on aspects of the law school application process that are commonly overlooked or undervalued by students when applying to law school
·         Selecting a law school,
·         Writing an effective personal statement,
·         Choosing sources for letters of recommendations,
·         Preparing strategies for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and understanding the impact of LSAT scores and Grade Point Averages (GPA) in the selection process,
·         Understanding the significance of the early application process offered by many law schools
·         Managing Debt and developing credit worthiness
·         Common errors committed by law school applicants
CLEO is a non-profit organization.  Since 1968, CLEO has helped more than 7,000 low-income and minority students become successful members of the legal profession.  The College Scholars Program seeks to continue this standard of excellence through a collaborative effort between CLEO and colleges and universities throughout the United States.   

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Two Summer Courses of Interest


Hybrid Summer Session Course: 
Half Online, Half In Person

International Politics:
In Search of a New World Order
POL 260—HY01: 5961
Amy J. Higer, Ph.D.
June 24 – July 25
Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30 to 10:00 pm

·      War and peace

·      international terrorism

·      United Nations function and dysfunction

·      Global economic crises

·      International human rights

·      Transnational social movements

·      Climate change and global warming

Questions?  Email:  amyhiger@gmail.com






Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Kaplan, Inc. Free LSAT Prep Workshop on April 21st

The free LSAT prep pre-law students need
LSAT Bootcamp, April 21

Give your pre-law students the edge on summer tests with our free, 2-hour intensive LSAT Bootcamp. Event is one day only–students should reserve today. 
Reserve Now
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LSAT Bootcamp, April 21: Summer tests are right around the corner. Give yourself an edge with Kaplan’s free LSAT Bootcamp.

Sincerely, 
Martha Moran
Have questions? Email me directly at martha.moran@kaplan.com.

The College of Staten Island's Legal Studies Institute is not affiliated with, and receives no financial support from Kaplan, Inc.  Students should be advised that, while Kaplan is a leading and reputable Test Prep company, it is always engaged in marketing its product.