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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.

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Free LSAT Prep Opportunities from LSAT Ally

 I am excited to announce that LSAT Ally is offering students the opportunity to attend the following LSAT information sessions via Zoom:

 

How to Prep for the LSAT

Monday, August 2nd | 8:00 - 9:00 pm EST

With the upcoming change to the format of the LSAT in August, it is more important than ever to be informed about what the test entails and how to effectively prepare for it. In the How to Prep for the LSAT information session, students will learn about the change in format as well as best practices for studying for the new format.

 

Sample LG LSAT Class

Tuesday, August 3rd | 8:00 - 9:00 pm EST

In the Sample LG LSAT Class, students will learn the best strategies for evaluating Logic Games, the best setup for Strict Sequencing games, how to understand Levels of Truth, and the best approach for three question types within the Logic Games section. Interested students can receive a sample post-class email with notes on the strategies covered in class and a copy of the class session's whiteboard that contains strategies and worked LSAT questions.

 

Sample LR LSAT Class

Wednesday, August 4th | 8:00 - 9:00 pm EST

In the Sample LR LSAT Class, students will learn the best approach for evaluating questions within the Logical Reasoning section, how to identify the different parts of an argument on the LSAT, and the specific strategies for evaluating two question types within the Logical Reasoning section. Interested students can receive a sample post-class email with notes on the strategies covered in class and a copy of the class session's whiteboard that contains strategies and worked LSAT questions.

 

Applying to Law School

Thursday, August 5th | 8:00 - 9:00 pm EST

Many students have questions about how to decide which law schools to apply to, the different components of law school applications, the application process, and how law schools evaluate applicants. Those questions will be answered in the Applying to Law School information session where the entire law school application process, from selecting which schools to apply to all the way to accepting an offer, will be broken down step by step.

 

Interested students can register once through the link below for access to all four LSAT Information Sessions with LSAT Ally.
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqf-uuqDwsH9L8i8q45nAWUvP0i3obzIZ4

Passcode (if prompted): 661183

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Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I am always happy to help!    

 

Kindest regards,

 

Alex Masserant

Expert LSAT Instructor

Founder, LSAT Ally

https://www.lsatally.com/

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

CLEO, ASAP: Pre-Law Program: seats left for summer program

 - - - - - - Seats Still Left!! - - - - - - 

Law School Admission officers at ASAP help your Pre-Law students apply for law school in 2021 or 2022. 

 

Your Students (college juniors, seniors and post gradsget: 

Ø Law School App HOT Tips from Law School Admission officers

Ø Guidance on all parts of your Law School App process (personal statement, addendum, resume)

 

To Apply & for details click on posting below.

 

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

 

Look forward to getting your students’ ASAP application.  

 


 

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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

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Our Mission: To inspire, motivate, and prepare students from underrepresented communities to succeed in law school and beyond.

 

The CLEO Edge:

50 Years of Championing 

Education, Diversity and Greater Equality in the Legal Profession

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Free LSAT Prep Opportunity; Register Today

The CSI Legal Studies Institute will Reimburse CSI students and alumni for the the costs of these workshops ($100 each).  If you purchase these workshops, please save all receipts.  Reimbursement will be provided after you have completed the workshop or workshops.

Best,  Michael Paris, Director, CSI LSI.

The University at Buffalo School of Law is offering LSAT Prep Workshops and Practice Test events to help you prepare for the LSAT. Come and learn what skills you’ll need to succeed in getting the best LSAT score possible. All 2021 LSAT Prep events will take place virtually.

LSAT Prep Workshop

Our comprehensive workshop teaches valuable techniques and skills to master the LSAT. Workshops cost $100 and includes instructions with Erin Decker '16 who scored a perfect 180 on the LSAT. Due to high demand, we have scheduled another LSAT Prep Workshop in advance of the June LSAT-Flex:

Saturday, July 31 (Part I), 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (est)

Sunday, August 1 (Part II), 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (est)

LSAT Practice Test

Be prepared for test day! Learn valuable test-taking strategies. A Practice Test costs $50 and includes a 3-hour virtual review of LSAT PrepTest #71, which is available online through LSAC's free Official LSAT PrepAttendees are responsible for taking test #71 on their own before the review class.


Saturday, August 28, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (est)


SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY!

 

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Great Summer Course in Political Science at CSI this Summer; Seats Still Available

  

Dear Students,

This summer course is being offered at the College of Staten Island (CSI), CUNY.  There are some seats still available.

 


POL 260 9492

 International Politics: In Search of a New World Order

Online Asynchronous, Eight Weeks.

4 hours/4 credits

Instructor: Amy J. Higer, Ph.D.

Email:  amyhiger@gmail.com

 

Why do nations go to war?  How do nation-states and international organizations address the threat of international terrorism?  What is the U.N., and how does it work? What are transnational social movements and how do they matter?  This course provides students with the background and conceptual tools necessary for understanding international politics and international relations. Students will learn about competing theories of international relations and how to apply those theories to major events in world history (such as world wars) and pressing contemporary issues in global politics (such as climate change).  

(SOCIAL SCIENCE) (Pathways: Contemporary World). Prerequisites: ENG 151 AND any Pathways US Experience in its Diversity course. Prerequisites may be waived upon request.  Please Note: This course satisfies the college option.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the instructor or Michael Paris, Chair, CSI Department of Political Science, Michael.Paris@csi.cuny.edu

 

Dr. Higer is an experienced online teacher who was certified to teach online after a semester-long course at Rutgers, New Brunswick, in 2015.

 

Register for summer classes at CSI here:

https://www.csi.cuny.edu/academics-and-research/summer-winter-sessions/summer-session

 

Best regards,

Michael Paris,

Associate Professor and Chair

Department of Political Science and Global Affairs

Michael.Paris@csi.cuny.edu

Text: (973) 704-6775

Friday, May 7, 2021

Victory Institute Internship Program for LGBTQ college students

 Apply to the Fall 2021 LGBTQ Victory Congressional Internship! 

 
The Victory Institute is recruiting outstanding LGBTQ college students for a 10-week  intensive leadership program, including a Congressional internship with an LGBTQ-friendly member of Congress, weekly leadership development, and mentorship. The program includes a generous stipend, housing in D.C., and travel to/from Washington, as well as travel and registration to the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference in December 2021.  We expect the Fall program to occur in-person.  
 
The Victory Congressional Internship is open to current undergraduate students of all genders, orientations, abilities, races, and political affiliations, including people with majors other than political science.  
 
Applications for this opportunity are due by  July 12, 2021!  Interested students  can  apply today 
 
 
 
 
Lucy Arthur-Paratley 
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LGBTQ Victory Institute
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Council on Legal Educational Opportunity (CLEO): Free Summer Program, Deadline to Apply Extended to May 10

The Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) is excited about our summer plans and wants to share our news with you.

First, the CLEO 2021 Pre-Law Summer Institute (PLSI) Registration deadline has been extended to Monday, May 10 at 11:59pm PT.  The PLSI will be held virtually May 24 -July 1 and Penn State Dickinson Law will host this key CLEO program.

Second, CLEO’s two-day intensive 1L Prep for students entering law school – Attitude Is Essential (AIE) program will be held exclusively online.  

Applicants to the AIE program can vie for a $500 Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. Civil Rights Scholarship.  Apply for this prestigious scholarship at this address: https://cleoinc.org/aie/files/2020/06/CLEO-VEJ-Scholarship-Flyer-2020-may.pdf.  The deadline is July 31.  Students must apply for the AIE seminar in order to compete for the VEJ, Jr. Scholarship.

Sign up for AIE at www.cleoinc.org/aie, click on the “Register Now” button and use the discount code (2021)to take advantage of this special, limited-time offer.  Receive $25 off of the $50 fee.  Seminars will be held: 

·         June 19-20, 2021

·         July 17-18, 2021

·         August 7-8, 2021

 

Sincerely,

 

Bernetta J. Hayes

Director, Pre-Law Program Operations

Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO)

1101 Mercantile Lane, Suite 294, Largo, MD 20774

Direct Dial: 240-455-4360

T: 240.582.8600 X203 | F: 240.582.8605

 

Our Mission: To inspire, motivate, and prepare students from underrepresented communities to succeed in law school and beyond.

 

CLEO is proud to be the 2020 Recipient of the American Bar Association’s Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Award for Excellence in Pipeline Diversity