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.

 

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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/

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

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

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

Register in advance for this meeting:

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

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

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

Register in advance for this meeting:

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

Online Programming and Resources for Students Applying to Law School This Year

 

CONTINUE THE MOMENTUM! AUGUST 2020

Newsletter Highlights WCC Fall Virtual Events What is the LSAT-Flex? WCC Participating Schools California Western School of Law Chapman University Fowler School of Law Golden Gate University School of Law Gonzaga University School of Law Lewis & Clark Law School Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Santa Clara University School of Law Seattle University School of Law Southwestern Law School University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law University of San Diego School of Law University of San Francisco School of Law University of Southern California School of Law Western State College of Law Willamette University College of Law Updates and Resources On Applying To Law School During The Covid-19 Environment Applying to law schools may look a little different this year. But there is still plenty of virtual events you can attend and resources you can access as you begin your journey to earning your law degree. Save the date and join us for the following Fall virtual events: September 12: 10:00am-12:00pm PST Mock Admissions Panel & Law Fair  - RSVP Here October 24: 11:00am-2:00pm PST Diversity, First-Gen, and Academic Support Panel & Law Fair November 12: 5:00pm- 6:30pm PST Student Panel & Financing Legal Education December 15: 2:00pm-5:00pm PST Application Workshop & Law Fair As RSVP details become available, they will be posted at westcoastconsortium.weebly.com. ♦ Law School Application Tip: Check to see if the law school you are applying to is offering virtual campus tours or other virtual events! It's a great way to learn more about a school from the comfort of your home. Who is the WCC? The purpose of the West Coast Consortium of Private Law Schools (WCC) is to share information with prospective law students and to promote the opportunities and benefits of attending a private law school. The WCC hosts law school fairs, panels and other events throughout the year. What is the LSAT-Flex? lsac.org/update-coronavirus-and-lsat/lsat-flex In light of the COVID-19, LSAC is offering an online, remotely proctored version of the LSAT — called the LSAT-Flex. This offers a convenient and safe way to still take the LSAT. The August LSAT-Flex will occur during the week of August 29, 2020. Be sure to monitor LSAC website for details on how LSAT exams will be administered beyond August 2020. LSAT Prep: Check out lsac.org/lsat/prep for resources on LSAT preparation - including FREE prep resources offered through Khan Academy. Law School Application Tip: Admissions applications are typically reviewed on a rolling basis. Some law schools even offer early admissions deadlines. Plan your LSAT preparation and test taking date accordingly. The sooner your application materials are complete - the better. Apply early, if possible!

Free LSAT Prep Resources from Kaplan, Inc.

As you gear up for the upcoming semester, I want to remind you of a few free student resources as well as the most recent news from the LSAC regarding the July LSAT-Flex technical glitch. 

Student Resources: Please pass these free resources along to your pre-law students!  

• LSAT® practice - Students can experience the LSAT before test day with a free realistic practice test. 
• Online events - Students can join our free live online events or watch a recording from previous events.  
• Consultation - As supplemental support, students can schedule a complimentary consultation with a Kaplan expert.  
• Affirm - If students are interested in breaking payments into lower installments versus an upfront payment, they can sign-up for Affirm.  
• Tuition Assistance - Any student who is currently enrolled in a college or university, with at least a 3.0 GPA, can apply for assistance from Kaplan through our 3-Tier Assistance program. 
• LSAT study resources - No matter what stage of prep a student is in, Kaplan has plenty of resources to help them keep raising their score—for free. 

Recap of the LSAC update that led to some July LSAT-Flex errors: 

• A technical issue caused some  July LSAT-Flex test answers to be lost (please note the May and June tests did not have this issue) 
• The LSAC has created a remedy for this issue moving forward; however, they were unable to recover the lost test answers from the affected candidates 
• All some affected candidates have been provided options 
  • Retake option 1: Free retake as early as this week (week of August 3) - scores will be available within a week or less  
  • Retake option 2: Free retake during the next testing cycle which ends April 2021 
  • Full refund for their LSAT-Flex registration fee and four free law school reports 
• A portion of the affected test takers  had applied for admission this fall 
  • The LSAC is working with schools to ensure they are aware of the situation and requesting as much flexibility as possible given that the circumstances are not in any way  the fault of the candidate  

My role at Kaplan is to be your voice and aid. If you ever have any questions about our advisor resources, student products, test updates, or have feedback on student barriers, please do not hesitate to contact me! 

Wishing you and your students a great fall 2020 semester.

Sincerely, 
Krystin Major
krystin.major@kaplan.com
Pre-Law Program Director