Cancellation: Pre-Law Workshop on Sat., June 30th, Cancelled

Dear Students:

The Workshop on how to succeed in law school, scheduled for Saturday, June 30th, at 12 Noon, has been cancelled.

I am available to talk with any students who will be starting law school in the fall, and to meet in July, about this topic.
Michael.Paris@csi.cuny.edu

I strongly recommend:

Fischl and Paul: How to Excel on Law School Exams
https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Maybe-Excel-School-Exams/dp/0890897603/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530065676&sr=8-1&keywords=getting+to+maybe+law+school

and

Delaney, How to Do Your Best on Law School Exams
https://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Best-School-Exams/dp/0960851453/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530065783&sr=1-1&keywords=how+to+do+your+best+on+law+school+exams

Students may borrow copies of these texts from me upon request.

Edward T. Rogowsky Internship with $2,000 stipend; July 11th Deadline

The City University of New York continues to offer an exciting Fall internship opportunity in New York City for selected students. 

The CUNY Women’s Public Service Internship Program will provide highly qualified individuals the opportunity to learn by doing in the offices of selected legislators working to benefit women and promote women’s issues in New York.

Alongside the great experience and learning this opportunity offers students, participants in the CUNY Woman’s Public Service Interns receive a $2,000.00 monetary award for completing the program successfully and credits can also be arranged. 

The application deadline is July 11. We anticipate filling 20-25 internship positions in 2018.

For further information or to download an application please visit our website at: http://etrinternship.cuny.edu/sites/programs/womens-public-service/

Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program 

In Government & Public Affairs

The City University of New York

365 Fifth Ave.

Suite X110

New York, NY 10016

T:   212.817.7250

F:   212.251.0826

E:   emalavejr@gc.cuny.edu

W:  www.etrinternship.org

"Education for the Public Service"

Pre-Law Workshop: The One L Experience, or how to be at the top of your first-year class

If you will be attending law school this fall, this workshop is really a must for you.  You will hear from two knowledgeable former CSI students, Nolan DeBrowner and Alex Deutsch, about what it takes to succeed in law school. Both Nolan and Alex have earned the highest grades in law school. Even if you will not be going on to law school in the fall, if you think that law school might be in your future, you won't want to miss this discussion.

Pre-Law Workshop/Lunch:  Saturday, June 30th, 12-1:30 pm

"The One-L Experience, or How Be At the Top of Your Class"

With 

Nolan DeBrowner

CSI, Class of 2015

Cardozo Law School, Class of 2020

Member of the Cardozo Law Review

Alex Deutsch

CSI, Class of 2014

Cardozo Law School, Class of 2017

Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Saturday, June 30th

12:00 to 1:30 pm.

Building 2N, Room 220

Pizza and Soda will be served.

Sponsored by the CSI Legal Studies Institute and the 

Kramer Fund for Political Science and Global Affairs

Nolan DeBrowner, CSI, Class of 2015, majored in Political Science. He graduated with a GPA of 3.4.  During his college career, he interned at the Richmond County District Attorney's Office, the New York State Assembly under Joe Borelli. He also worked as a legislative aide for State Assemblyman Matthew Titone. Nolan has just finished his first year at  Cardozo Law School, where he is the recipient of a full tuition scholarship in the amount of 54,000 per year.  Based on his outstanding grades, Nolan was awarded a spot on the school's Law Review

Alexander Deustch,B.A. CSI, Class of 2014, J.D., Cardozo Law School, 2017. Alex majored in Political Science at the College. At CSI, he distinguished himself with a GPA of 4.0. Alex accepted a significant scholarship to attend Cardozo Law School, where his first-year grades placed him at the top of his class and on the Law Review. After his first year, he interned with the Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Division. He later became a summer associate at the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton, and Garrison, where he is currently an Associate

CLEO, ASAP: Just a few more seats left

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Dear Colleague!

Another great opportunity for your students who will apply for law school in 2018 or 2019 (college juniors, seniors and post grads), please read below. 

To Apply see link below.  Also, you can use the posting with all the information below to send to those who are also interested in law school. 

If you'd be willing to put a posting on your school's FB, let me know and I can send you one.

Look forward to getting your students ASAP application.  Questions? Feel free to email me.

Respectfully, 

Lynda Cevallos, Esq.

Director, Pre-Law Educational Activities

Council on Legal Education Opportunity

P: (240) 582-8600

F: (240) 582-8605

LCevallos@cleoinc.org

Apply Now:

Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP)

When: various weekends in June, July, August Where: Manhattan, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA ; and Houston, TX  How: Click 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.

Pace University Law School Free LSAT Bootcamp

FREE LSAT BOOT CAMP SPONSORED BY PACE LAW ADMISSIONS

Pace Law Admissions invites your students to attend an Information Session and FREE LSAT Boot Camp on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 and Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the law school campus (78 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603). Wednesday, 6/27 Pace Law Information Session 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. LSAT Boot Camp Part I 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday, 6/28 LSAT Boot Camp Part II 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. First, the Admissions team will guide attendees through Pace Law's program highlights and application requirements during the Information Session. The program will also include a mock class taught by a faculty member and campus tours led by current students. Then, over two evening sessions, Boot Camp participants will receive six hours of free, substantive LSAT instruction from The Focus Approach Law Review/LSAT Program. Space is limited to 50 registrants. RSVP now! This program is free, but students do need to register in advance, as space is limited. If you or your students have any questions about the program, please contact adesiato@law.pace.edu.

Deadline Extended, CLEO ASAP Summer Program

Dear Colleague!

Another great opportunity for your students who will apply for law school in 2018 or 2019 (college juniors, seniors and post grads), please read below. 

To Apply see link below.  

Respectfully, 

Lynda Cevallos, Esq.

Director, Pre-Law Educational Activities

Council on Legal Education Opportunity

P: (240) 582-8600

F: (240) 582-8605

LCevallos@cleoinc.org

www.cleoinc.org

http://cleoinc.org/news/

The CLEO Edge:

50 Years of Championing 

Education, Diversity and Greater Equality in the Legal Profession

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Apply Now:

Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP)

When: various weekends in June, July, August Where: Manhattan, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA ; and Houston, TX  How: Click 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.

Free LSAT test prep opportunities from Kaplan

Free LSAT prep for your students Hello Michael, The June and July LSATs are around the corner. We have your students covered, starting with our free prep week. LSAT Free Prep Week, May 19-24 Let students join our experts for LSAT® Free Prep Week, where they can learn to make sense of Logic Games, unravel Logical Reasoning questions, and improve Reading Comprehension. SIGN UP How to Study for the LSAT in a Month Students can make the most of their last-minute study time with help from Kaplan. We outline 6 critical study tips and provide a sample schedule to tackle LSAT prep in 30 days. GET THE GUIDE Want to add this content to your own newsletter? Easy copy-and-paste links:  LSAT Free Prep Week, May 19-24: Boost your prep with Kaplan’s upcoming LSAT Free Prep Week. Take a practice test, learn how to handle logic games, and more. How to Study for the LSAT in a Month: make your last-minute LSAT prep count with help from Kaplan. Get critical study tips and see a sample study schedule that shows how to prep effectively in 30 days. 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.