College of Staten Island Legal Studies Institute: September 2020

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Albany Internships for Political Science Majors

The New York State Legislature is moving ahead with its Assembly and Senate undergraduate internship programs for the spring 2020 semester. Students work full-time supporting legislative offices in Albany and take courses with professors in residence closely linked to their work. Typically, three or four CSI students a year take advantage of this opportunity. It is a great opportunity for career development and to learn about the legislative process.

The state legislature provides a $6,600 stipend to cover living expenses in Albany. Students earn 16 credits in political science for participating in the program. The state legislative leadership intends to run the programs with students in residence in Albany. The fallback plan would be for students to remain home and participate in the program remotely. Legislative leaders seem committed to moving forward under any circumstance.

Please email Prof. Flanagan at Richard.Flanagan@csi.cuny.edu to discuss the application process in greater detail. It is essential that he has conversations early in the process with students, considering all the contingencies involved with the program this year.

Here are the links:

https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/articles/2020/undergraduate-program

https://nyassembly.gov/internship/undergraduates/

Student Essay Contest; Cash Awards

Are you interested in a career in public service?

Tell us about your aspirations by entering the Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest. Two contest winners will receive $5,000 and one-on-one career coaching, and three finalists will receive $1,000. All undergraduate CUNY students are eligible to enter.

The essay contest opened Tuesday, September 29^th. There is no major requirement and all undergraduate CUNY students can enter.

Learn more about the contest and an upcoming information session by visiting volckeralliance.org.

Caryl Watkins

Director, Center for Career and Professional Development

The City University of New York, College of Staten Island

718-982-2300 Fax 718-982-2308

www.csi.cuny.edu/career/

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Getting Involved at CSI in the Age of COVID: A Forum

Top 10 Reasons to Get Involved in College

When you're just starting your college experience, it can seem like the entire world is at your fingertips. Between all the people to meet, classes to take and places to get connected on campus, it's a time ripe with possibility. What you may not know is that getting involved on campus comes with its own set of major perks. It's not all just about meeting other students. There are many benefits of getting involved here at CSI. Join us and learn more about how you can get the most out of your CSI experience - even in a virtual world. A PG Clue Event. Registration is required in advance.

Zoom location: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctduCsrzMiHN0mHX8PPBGj6QsO47_rLKFX

Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

For information, contact Debi Kee, Debi.Kee@csi.cuny.edu

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Reminder: Happening Today, Sept. 24, 3 pm

Hispanic-Latinx Herritage Month Event: "Nuestra Isla: The Struggle and Power of Staten Island's Hispanic-Latinx Community"

Cesar Vargas, attorney and activist

Nuestra Isla: The Struggle and Power of Staten Island's Hispanic-Latinx Community

Thursday, September 24, 2020, 3pm-4pm

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqd-GtqT8oGdNytuM-Th1dXN4mIkR1CqFK

Staten Island attorney Cesar Vargas tells his story of the landmark victory to become the first undocumented attorney in New York State as well as highlights the struggles and power of the local immigrant and hispanic community as they face off against a draconian immigration system and political landscape on Staten Island. This event is in honor of Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month.

This event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and funded by student activity fees.

For more information, contact

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Jeremiah Jurkiewicz

LGBTQ Resource Center/Pluralism & Diversity Coordinator

Office of Student Life, College of Staten Island

1C-226 929-320-0422

Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM (Working from home)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Webinars on the Law School Admissions Process from Dickinson Law School (Penn State)

From Pre-Law to Practice Greatness: a webinar series covering all things law school admissions

Hosted by Dickinson Law’s Office of Admissions & Financial Aid, this series of monthly Zoom webinars focuses on different aspects of the law school application and selection process. Various members of the Dickinson Law community, including students, faculty, and staff, will be featured. Register for one or more webinars by using the links below. We hope you'll join us!

All webinars begin at 12:30 p.m. ET and last approximately one hour.

Thursday, September 17 – From Pre-Law To Practice Greatness: Navigating the Law School Application Process
Current Dickinson Law students discuss their individual approaches to preparing for the LSAT, perfecting their personal (and other) statement(s), applying to law schools, and choosing the school that best suited their needs. Register here
Thursday, October 8 – From Pre-Law To Practice Greatness: The 1L Experience
Dickinson Law students will discuss how they adjusted to law school during their 1L year and the various support systems and opportunities available to them at Dickinson Law. Register here
Thursday, December 10 – From Pre-Law To Practice Greatness: Financing Your Legal Education
This session will provide an overview of the costs associated with attending law school and how candidates can cover those costs. Register here

Wednesday, September 9, 2020