University of Buffalo, Discover Law Program; Deadline Extended

 

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Deadline extended to Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Program dates: May 30, 2021 - June 25, 2021 A Bridge to Law School How can we make the legal profession look more like America? That question has been a vexing one for all of us who care about equal justice under the law. One solution: Invite more talented people of color to consider legal education and a legal career – and support them to make that dream a reality. At the University at Buffalo School of Law, Discover Law is doing just that. This award-winning intensive summer program, now in its eighth year, has given dozens of bright young scholars a taste of law school life and opened their imaginations to careers in the law. For these promising future lawyers, the experience is already paying off. Learn more about the program HERE. Participants will receive a monetary stipend for participation. "Thanks to Discover Law, I, and other members of my cohort, feel more prepared for law school than we were before. Personally, I know the program has strengthened my networking, critical thinking, reading, writing, and speaking skills." – Jeremie Gashindi, 2018 Hodgson Russ Discover Law Scholar Apply Now The Discover Law application deadline is extended to Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Through the generosity of campus and community partners, the Discover Law program is at no cost to participants. Preference is given to:  Academically promising underrepresented and first generation college students  Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above  Favorable consideration will be given to students who can demonstrate a record of academic achievement in spite of economic challenges, social or cultural disadvantages, linguistic barriers, extraordinary family circumstances, or personal responsibilities. Discover Law is intended for undergraduate students who have completed freshman, sophomore, or junior year, but who will not begin their senior year prior to the end of the program. Program dates are May 30, 2021 – June 25, 2021. Participants will receive a monetary stipend for participation. For more information, please visit the Discover Law website: law.buffalo.edu/ScholarsProgram Luis E. Chiesa Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion law-dei-questions@buffalo.edu