October '23 Newsletter
OCTOBER
PRE-LAW NEWSLETTER
October 3, 2023
Fall weather finally arrives this week and so does law school application season! For those of you applying this cycle, we’ve got some great events coming up for you this month. Be sure to check them out and pay close attention to registration details and important scholarship deadlines. They’ll creep up on you before you know it…. Get it? Creep up? Halloween Humor!!
In This Month’s Newsletter
AT&T/Haynes & Boone Mentorship Program Sign-Ups
Experiential Learning Opportunity for LLS Minors
Polsinelli LSAT Prep Scholarship Deadline Soon!
Pre-Law Workshop for DACA & Undocumented Applicants
Free Live Online Mock LSAT Exam
Upcoming Virtual Events This Month
Join a Pre-Law Org Today!
Make a Pre-Law Advising Appointment
Follow Us on Social Media!
- LAST CALL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AT&T MENTORSHIP PROGRAM!
AT&T-Haynes & Boone Fall Kick-Off Luncheon Event
Monday, October 23, 2023 (Date changed from Nov. 1st)
AT&T Headquarters Dallas
9:30AM – 2:30PM
Buses pickup at 8:30 and return by 3pm
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. Emails to registered students will go out on Wednesday, Oct. 4th and Friday, Oct. 13th.
Program Features
- One-on-one mentorship experience with an attorney
- Opportunity to learn some best practices for getting hired in the legal profession
- Opportunity to discuss some key resources for first gen students
- Focused guidance on building your personal brand
- Free transportation and Free lunch (of course!)
- Free professional headshots after the luncheon
Have a class meeting during this time?? No problem! Because this is a prestigious university program, University Excuse Letters can be provided to students to share with professors for any classes during the event, so sign up today!!
Applications are open today at https://forms.office.com/r/EFMzT2ktnV.
Deadline to register is Friday Oct. 13th
Email prelaw@uta.edu if you have questions about the program.
- EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR LLS MINORS
INTRODUCING THE EMTLAW 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.
Non-LLS minor students are welcomed to apply. 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
Last call for applications for this LSAT Prep Course Scholarship!
ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY!
Any currently enrolled UTA students or recent graduates of the class of December 2022/May 2023 who are preparing for the LSAT are encouraged to apply for this scholarship award. These awarded funds will cover the entire cost of a Complete Live Online LSAT Fundamentals preparatory course valued at $1,500 each.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 15th so get your applications in.
- NEW IMMIGRANTS RISING PRE-LAW PROGRAM INFO SESSION
Immigrants Rising Pre-Law Program Info Session
Live UTA Pre-Law Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Virtual via Zoom
12:00pm – 1:00pm CST
Register HERE to attend
Director Amber White sits down with Immigration Rising Pre-Law Program coordinator Jesus Flores Rodriguez to discuss the latest resources and best practices for DACA, International and Undocumented applicants applying to law school. We will discuss everything from financial aid resources, how to approach law school applications, networking resources, the upcoming Immigration Rising Pre-Law Bootcamp and so much more!
Please register by Oct. 9th
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuqoqD4jGNeVvgXDLCa3BXFD_y_AgPTs
Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community. (4) Facebook
- FREE LIVE ONLINE MOCK LSAT
Live Online Mock LSAT Powered by Score Perfect
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Test available to registrants for 24 hours beginning on Oct. 21st
Gearing up for the November or January test? Never taken a practice LSAT or just curious what the LSAT will be like? This live online practice exam is the perfect chance to study and gain a practice test score to see how you would do on the actual LSAT exam. If you see that you need a little additional help, you’ll still have time to apply for the LSAT Prep Course Scholarship listed above.
This is completely free to all who register. So share it with classmates, roommates, family and friends! But REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to participate.
To register, students should go to www.scoreperfect.net/mocklsat and enter code V5Z62UH
Must register by Oct. 20th
- VIRTUAL PRELAW EVENTS IN OCTOBER
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
Demystifying First Year & Legal Writing in Law School
Friday, October 6th 2023
Available to Watch NOW
In this Pre-Law Lunch & Learn discussion, UTA Pre-Law Director Amber White sits down with Prof. Beverly Dureus of the SMU Dedman School of Law as she breaks down the fundamentals of Legal Research and Writing and demystifies 1L classes for prospective law students.
Texas Law Pipeline Program Info Session & Student Panel
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
6:00 – 7:30PM CST
The link to the zoom session will be emailed Monday, Oct. 16th
University of Texas School of Law will host an information about our upcoming virtual Pipeline Program Info Session & Student Panel on October 18. During the session, the Texas Law Pipeline Program staff will provide an overview of the law school’s 2023-2024 pipeline initiatives for college students and recent graduates. Attendees will also get the opportunity to connect with Texas Law students from underrepresented backgrounds and hear about their journey to law school and the legal profession.
REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND
https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4OteNt111rg3DyC
Navigating the Admissions Process: Preparing Your Personal Statement
(Virtual Event)
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CST
Must Register to Attend
https://nyls.wufoo.com/forms/m1xxc4340pmxi6p/
Speakers:
Ella Mae Estrada, Associate Dean and Vice President for Enrollment Management, Student Financial Services, and Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ed Coughlin, Assistant Dean of Admissions
Brian Kaszuba, Director of Admissions
Your personal statement rounds out your law school application with critical information about you: It shows who you are as a person, a student, and a future lawyer. At this virtual event, learn how the personal and optional statements can help you put your best foot forward in your law school application. Come meet with our admissions team to hear their insights and their best advice for crafting powerful statements
Pre-Law Lunch & Learn with UT Law Admissions Dean Mathiew Le
Friday, October 27th, 2023
Live YouTube Premiere
12:00pm – 1:00pm CST
UTA Pre-Law Center Director sits down with UT Law Dean of Admissions Mathiew Le to discuss programs, culture and highlights for Texas Law.
Financial Success Strategies: Paying for Law School Pre-Law Day Presentation
In Case You Missed It - Recorded Session Available Now on YouTube
On Sept. 22nd, the UTA Pre-Law Center hosted its annual Pre-Law Day Workshops and Law School Fair event. For the final workshop, AccessLex hosted a workshop on How to Pay for Law School. The presentation highlights important tips for planning out the cost of legal education, strategies for savings, tools for researching scholarships and grants as well as tips for financial health while in undergrad and law school. To access the recording of that workshop, you can check it out on the Pre-Law Center YouTube channel and learn the keys to financial success in law school.
- 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.
October campus meeting will be Oct. 9th and Oct. 23rd meeting will be replaced by the AT&T Mentorship Luncheon. All PLS members are encouraged to register and attend.
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.
October meetings will be October 4th and 18th.
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.
October meetings will be October 5th and 19th
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)
- 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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