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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.

Monday, October 22, 2018

Pre-Law Club Forming; Pizza and Soda Will Be Served



There is a new student club forming on campus. 

The initial meeting of the CSI Pre-Law Club will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 23rd), at 2:30 p.m., in Building 2N, Room 002.

Pizza and soda will be served.

If you cannot make it, but would like to participate, then email Maxwell Velikodny at:
MaxwellVelikodny@yahoo.com

I will be serving as the faculty advisor for this exciting new club.

Best,
Michael Paris

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Reminder: Great Pre-Law Event This Saturday

Thinking about law school?  Please join us for the biggest recruitment event in the Northeast focused on diversifying the legal profession.  And it's FREE!

Saturday, October 20th
New York Law School 
@ 185 West Broadway (corner of Leonard Street), 
New York, NY 10013
10am--4:30pm
(registration and check-in opens at 9:15AM)

Morning panel on the admissions process, financing law school and the legal job market

Lunch time panel on "What Can I Do with a Law Degree?"
(Pizza lunch provided)

Afternoon Law Fair (over 80 law schools from across the country!) (Plus CLEO, SEO, AccessLex, LSAC, et al)
Student Panel and Q&A -- Ask a Law Student

Please preregister by Friday, October 19th at 12noon, at our website:  https://www.latinojustice.org/law-day

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 20th.

Warmest regards,

 
Sonji S. Patrick
Director of Education 
LatinoJustice PRLDEF
T: 212.739.7497 Dept: 212.739.7517 Main: 212.219.3360
spatrick@latinojustice.org |  @LJspatrick 

Monday, October 15, 2018

Great, FREE, Pre-Law Event at New York Law School This Saturday, 10/20

Thinking about law school?  Please join us for the biggest recruitment event in the Northeast focused on diversifying the legal profession.  And it's FREE!

Saturday, October 20th
New York Law School 
@ 185 West Broadway (corner of Leonard Street), 
New York, NY 10013
10am--4:30pm
(registration and check-in opens at 9:15AM)

Morning panel on the admissions process, financing law school and the legal job market

Lunch time panel on "What Can I Do with a Law Degree?"
(Pizza lunch provided)

Afternoon Law Fair (over 80 law schools from across the country!) (Plus CLEO, SEO, AccessLex, LSAC, et al)
Student Panel and Q&A -- Ask a Law Student

Please preregister by Friday, October 19th at 12noon, at our website:  https://www.latinojustice.org/law-day

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 20th.

Warmest regards,

 
Sonji S. Patrick
Director of Education 
LatinoJustice PRLDEF
T: 212.739.7497 Dept: 212.739.7517 Main: 212.219.3360
spatrick@latinojustice.org |  @LJspatrick 

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.