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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

CLEO Pre-Law Program Opportunities at Fordham Law School

CLEO: Council on 
Legal Education Opportunity

Register Now:
FREE Pre-Law Program
CLEO: College Scholars Program

At Fordham University School of Law

The Ultimate Preparation to Help You Become a More Competitive Law School Applicant!
Designed to identify, motivate and prepare students for a career in the legal profession. Committed students can learn how to successfully navigate the law school admission process and underwrite their success in law school by participating in the College Scholars program.

·         When: Saturday, November 17, 2018 - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
·         WhereFordham University School of Law New York, New York.  
       How: Register online
    • Who: All college students
For Freshmen:  The Road To Law School seminar aims to provide Freshmen an overview of the key components of the law school application process.
For Sophomores:  The Sophomore Super Saturdays seminar aims to help students further develop logical reasoning, reading comprehension and writing skills - the skills needed to become a competitive law school applicant. 
For Juniors, Seniors/Post GraduatesJuniors Jumpstart the LSAT seminar aims to help participants understand the importance of systematic and timely preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Accordingly, juniors will be granted priority enrollment for the seminar
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.

Monday, September 17, 2018

LSAC Law School Information Forum, NYC, October 26 and 27

LSAC Law School Forum—New York
Friday-Saturday, October 26-27, 2018

Dear Prelaw Advisor:  

I am pleased to invite your students to the annual New York Law School Forum. The forum is an excellent opportunity for prospective law students to meet face-to-face with admission representatives from more than 185 ABA-approved law schools.

Your students can obtain admission materials and financial aid information and attend admission workshops to help them prepare for the law school application process. 

The forum is also a great opportunity for you to network with law school colleagues. 

New York Law School Forum
Friday, October 26
Admission Workshops: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Meet with Law Schools: 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 27
Admission Workshops: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Meet with Law Schools: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Several panel presentations and LSAC-exclusive admission workshops will be offered, including a session designed to help attendees make the most of their time at the forum; a Q&A information panel about diversity in the law school admission process; and workshops on the application process, the legal profession, preparing for the LSAT, and financing a legal education.