September '23 Newsletter
WELCOME BACK!
SEPTEMBER
PRE-LAW NEWSLETTER
September 7, 2023
Will the Fall weather ever come?!
While we wait for the temperatures to cool down, we’ve got some great scholarships, internships and events for you to keep you sane through the heat!
The Pre-Law Center will be hosting its Annual Pre-Law Day Workshops & Law School Fair event on Friday, September 22nd 9am – 3:30pm in the University Center Rosebud Theater. Follow the link in the newsletter to get registered. For those that attend and visit with all of the law school tables, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a Free LSAT Prep and Tutoring Package! Don’t forget to bring a friend with you! Friday, September 22nd at the University Center Workshops & Panels 9am – 12:30pm in Rosebud Theater Law School Fair 12pm – 3:30pm in the Atrium near RosebudIn This Month’s Newsletter
Pre-Law Day & Law School Fair– Register NOW!!
AT&T/Haynes & Boone Mentorship Program Sign-Ups
Spring Internship Program Application Open
Apply NOW for the Polsinelli LSAT Prep Scholarship
Thinking of Applying to Law School in Canada?
Join a Pre-Law Org Today!
LSAC Update for August 2023 LSAT Test Takers
Lawtina Network Summit
Make a Pre-Law Advising Appointment
Follow Us on Social Media!
REGISTER NOW for our annual UTA Pre-Law Day event. This year’s event will feature a law school fair and an opportunity to hear from different attorneys from varying practice areas.
Panel topics will include:
- Road to 1L: Admissions through First Year of Law School
- Creative Ways to Use Your Law Degree – Q&A with Attorneys in Diverse Practice Areas
- LSAT Workshop: Discussing the Latest Updates, 2024 Testing Cycle & Fundamental Skills for LSAT Success
- How to Pay for Law School: Tips for Securing Loans, Landing Scholarships, Law School Work Study & More
Lunch is available for all advance RSVPs by September 20th.
Attendees will also have the chance to win a free LSAT Prep & Tutoring Package!
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Full agenda with times is available when you register!
- AT&T MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS BAAACK!
Monday, Oct. 23rd (New Date changed from Nov. 1st)
AT&T Headquarters Dallas
9:30AM – 2:00PM
The AT&T-Haynes & Boone Mentorship Program has returned for another year! Students will be treated with the opportunity to go to Dallas for the day to have one-on-one conversations with a mentoring attorney from AT&T and Haynes & Boone. In the meeting, you can learn how to land the legal job of your dream, how to get your resume past HR, and how to successfully build your personal brand in college and law school! This year’s event will even feature professional headshots for all participants following lunch with the attorneys!!!
Have a class meeting during this time?? No problem! Because this is a prestigious university program, University Excuse Letters can be provided to students in attendance, so sign up today!!
Applications are open today at https://forms.office.com/r/EFMzT2ktnV.
Email prelaw@uta.edu if you have questions about the program.
- NEW SPRING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
INTRODUCING THE EMT LAW FUTURE LAWYERS INTERN PROGRAM
Introducing the newly launched Future Lawyers Internship Program sponsored by the Law Office of Ebony M. Turner, designed to allow students an immersive experience in law practice for course credit during the Spring 2024 semester. Students selected to participate in this program will be placed at various law firms in the DFW area for course credit through the HIST 4391 Legal Service Learning Internship Course in Spring 2024. Interns will also receive pay through this experience if invited to continue beyond the spring semester into the summer. Priority will be given to Law and Legal Studies Minors needing experiential learning credit but students do not need to be LLS minors to apply.
To Apply: Simply follow the application link below
Application Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 22nd
Future Lawyers Intern Program Application (uta.edu)
- POLSINELLI LAW LSAT PREP COURSE SCHOLARSHIP
We are excited to see the return of the LSAT Prep Course Scholarship. These scholarships are for currently enrolled UTA students or recent graduates of the class of December 2022/May 2023 who are preparing for the LSAT this Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. These awards will cover the entire cost of a Complete Live Online LSAT Fundamentals preparatory course. The scholarships are each worth approximately $1,500.00.
Applications are NOW OPEN.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 15th so mark it in your calendar.
- THINKING OF APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOLS IN CANADA?
Then you may want to consider attending this virtual event hosted by several Canadian law school admissions reps who are ready to answer questions from U.S. applicants.
Canadian Law School Admissions Virtual Speaker/Panel Event
Thursday, October 5th 2023
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST
Must Register to Attend
https://brandeis.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrcOqrpzguH9HpJ2QPBJhOppryuj7DZbLI
There are 23 law schools across Canada with 24 law programs: seven in the Western Region, nine in Ontario, five in Quebec and three in the Atlantic Region. While there are many similarities between the structure of these programs, as well as the application process, there are several key differences as well! Please join us to hear from representatives from four of these schools about what you need to know!
The event will feature a moderated portion for 30-45 minutes and then open up to Q&A. Have a question that you would like to submit anonymously? Please share it here: https://forms.gle/Hrgn72JKt76oQ5Yd6
If interested, RSVP as soon as possible.
- JOIN A PRE-LAW STUDENT GROUP TODAY!
Pre-Law Society
Students new to UTA or new the pursuit of a legal career will find benefit in socializing with other students pursuing the same goals! This year, the officers are working to bring you a virtual semester of speakers, socials, community service events and the PLS LSAT Prep Study Group!
Meetings will be bi-weekly on Mondays at noon in the Pre-Law Center.
September meetings will be September 11th & September 26th
For more information about how to join this group, contact PLS
President Izabella Russell (imr6096@mavs.uta.edu) or Vice President Emerson Escobar (emerson.escobar@mavs.uta.edu).
Website: https://prelawsocietyuta.weebly.com/
Women In Law
Women in Law is meeting and looking for new members! This organization is open to all majors and seeks to provide resources to advance women’s interest in the legal world. Students can look forward to bi-monthly meetings, socials, the WIL Speaker Series and each semester the WIL Spring Retreat! The 2023 April Spring Retreat at the Sheraton Arlington is in the books and was amazing!
Meetings will be held bi-weekly on Wednesdays at noon in the Pre-Law Center.
September meetings will be September 6th and 20th
Ready to join this group now? Contact:
President Natalie Rodriguez (nar6749@mavs.uta.edu)
Vice President Yasmine Johnson (yaj2320@mavs.uta.edu)
Website: https://utawomeninlaw.weebly.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utawomeninlaw
Pre-Law Chapter of National Black Law Students Association
For over fifty years, the National Black Law Students Association has worked to develop culturally responsible Black and minority law students that excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. NBLSA members are activists, thought leaders, and strategic thinkers. NBLSA alumni are partners, general counsel, judges, non-profit executives, and business operatives.
Pre-Law NBLSA meetings will be held bi-weekly in the Pre-Law Center on Thursdays at 3:30pm.
September meetings will be September 7th and 21st
If you’re interested in learning more about how to join the org, contact:
President Esther Odidi (exo4626@mavs.uta.edu) or Vice President Emani Babin (eab9534@mavs.uta.edu)
- DID YOU SUFFER FROM ISSUES WITH THE AUGUST ADMINISTRATION OF THE LSAT EXAM?
LSAC has issued a statement that may bring you comfort as you deal with retakes this weekend and the months to come. It appears that things will be getting better.
In a normal test administration, it’s not uncommon to have a few “N” codes, due to a power outage or severe weather or individual technical issues, but the August test was not a normal administration. As we all know, we had an very large and completely unacceptable number of August test takers who started their tests but were unable to complete due to technical or proctoring issues. We worked with Prometric to identify and fix their issues, and the August retest went much more smoothly. We continue to work with Prometric to ensure that we have a successful September test.
For August test takers who weren’t able to complete their test during the first weekend, we gave them the option of retesting in August or moving to September or a later LSAT or receiving a refund if they didn’t want to retake the test. Those who chose to retest received their scores on August 30 (assuming they had completed an LSAT Writing sample). Those who moved to September or later or who chose to receive a refund received the “N” code. Again, only test takers who actually got to the point of starting the test in August received an N code. Test takers who re-tested in August would not see an N code because they almost certainly received a score on the re-test.
Given the larger number of test takers that received the “N” code for August, we will include a short note in their Law School Report explaining exactly what the “N” means, making it clear it was due to technical and/or proctoring issues that were no fault of the student. We hope this will reassure any affected students that any school they apply to will understand what the “N” means.
I would also add that the “N” code is intended to be completely neutral to the test taker – with respect to the August test, it does not count against any of the testing limits, it does not count against their fee waiver if they have one, it does not count against their score preview, etc. – Kyle McEntee, LSAC Senior Director for PreLaw Engagement
New to LSAC? Create your free account today at www.lsac.org. The Law School Admissions Council is your first step towards getting ready for the law school application process. You’ll need this to register for the LSAT and apply to law school. National Pre-Law events are updated regularly
- LAWTINA NETWORK SUMMIT
The registration deadline has been extended until Sept. 15 for the second annual Lawtina Network Summit. Register today for this in-person event for Latinas and their allies at all stages of their legal careers — from pre-law to practice. The event is hosted by the St. Mary's University School of Law in partnership with the Lawtina Network registered student organization.
Lawtina Network Summit
Friday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7
St. Mary's University School of Law
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228
Students can also participate in the first-ever Lawtina Moot Court Competition, which will take place during the conference. Click the button below to visit the Lawtina website for more details about joining the competition.
Click here for Moot Court Competition information
- PRE-LAW ADVISING APPOINTMENT BOOKING
Appointments for Pre-Law Advising can now be done through Bookings! We also have new walk-in hours this semester. For all other times, you must have an appointment so be sure to bookmark this link or you can also find it by going to https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/departments/prelaw/academics/advising
Fall Advising Hours:
Tuesdays – 10AM – 12PM (Phone)
Wednesdays – 10AM – 3PM (Phone)
Thursdays – 10AM – 12PM (In-Person Walk-In Hours)
Thursdays – 1PM – 3PM (Phone)
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