November '23 Newsletter
November
PRE-LAW NEWSLETTER
November 7, 2023
Greetings from the Pre-Law Center!
With finals around the corner and registration upon us, it’s time to start planning for next semester and the new year! For some of you, that’s graduation and for the rest of you it’s planning for a new semester of classes. Attached is a list of Spring 2024 legal/law-related courses being offered next semester. For those considering the minor in Law and Legal Studies, each of these courses is applicable and would count towards the minor requirements.
Don’t forget to reach out if you have any questions about classes, events, scholarships or need law school application help!
Good luck as you wrap up exams and please have a safe a wonderful holiday!
In This Month’s Newsletter
Calling All December ‘23 Pre-Law Grads
Law School 101 Course Returning Spring ‘24
Social Media Pre-Law Student Spotlights
New Internship Opportunity for Spring ‘24
Upcoming Virtual Events
In Case You Missed These Virtual Events
New UTA Discounted LSAT Courses
Important LSAC Dates & Deadlines
Time to Get Social! Join a Pre-Law Org Today!
Law School Scholarships
Make a Pre-Law Advising Appointment
Follow Us on Social Media!
- CALLING ALL DECEMBER 2023 GRADUATES!
We will be celebrating all Fall & Spring graduates at the Annual Pre-Law Achievers Banquet on April 25, 2024 at the Shady Valley Country Club in Arlington. So mark your calendars for that event. There, we host a special hooding ceremony and distribute graduation cords for Pre-Law and Law & Legal Studies Minor students.
If you will be walking in the December commencement and would like to order cords for that, please complete the Pre-Law Graduate Questionnaire linked below and you will receive an email with further instructions for how to order those. Email amber.white@uta.edu if you have any questions or concerns about grad cords.
https://forms.gle/gU3nbVe7r9BpQhVg8
- LAW SCHOOL 101 COURSE WILL BE RETURNING SPRING 2024!
Last Spring, the Law School 101 course was a hit among Pre-Law students and will be back this Spring! Registration is now open and seats are available on a first come first served basis.
HIST 4391 -- Law School 101
Live Campus Course – Thursdays 5:30-8:20
This course presents students with an opportunity to explore what it means to be an attorney in practice and student of law by demystifying the full law school experience. Each week, students will learn valuable skillsets related to admissions groundwork, LSAT test preparation, research-based writing, and first year success, Students will be introduced to materials and instruction designed to enhance and strengthen success in law school.
You MUST have pre-approval from me to enroll. Enrollment in this course is going to be prioritized by the order in which the enrollment request is received and will be capped at 20 students for this upcoming spring. To get on the registration list, email amber.white@uta.edu with “Law School 101” in the subject line.
- SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS
Beginning later this month, we will be posting some fun student spotlights on our Instagram page. So if you, another current Pre-Law student, or a Pre-Law alum would like to share exciting news, stories, videos, pictures or general updates about what you’re doing along your Pre-Law journey that you would like to see us share on social media, let us know! We’d love to share the wonderful things you’re doing!
- NEW SPRING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
2 Positions Available!!
Contract Services Intern
Risk Management Intern
Starting Salary $16/hr
The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking Interns to provide support for contract and risk management-related services, focused on research, asset management, compliance, and contract and risk coordination. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers. To be considered for another Intern position or any other NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply online separately for those postings. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.
Ideal candidates should be able to work at least 25 hours per week while attending school, with most of that time being in the office. NCTCOG offices are located in Arlington, Texas.
See the attached job description for more information and details on how to apply.
- UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
Careers in Intellectual Property and Patent Law
Thursday, November 16
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ET
Please join us for a an interactive discussion on practicing as a Patent and Trademark Attorney, or as a Patent Agent. The panel will provide a brief overview of the different types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The panelists will discuss their educational and professional career paths.
Panelists:
Kurt Bessel, Patent Agent, Venable LLP
David Bomzer, Partner, Cantor Colburn (client counseling, patent prosecution, and licensing)
Sara Colburn, Associate, Cantor Colburn, (trademarks)
Rich Kurz, Partner, Haug Partners (patent litigator/licensing)
External Event sponsored by the NYC Bar Association
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National Latino/a Law Students Association's Law School Information Session and Speed Mentoring Event
Friday, November 17th, 2023
Time: 5pm CT/6pm ET
Join our current E-Board and the HNBA Community Outreach Committee for a discussion on the law school application process and a speed mentoring session as we implement this year’s policy initiative: Pathway to Jurisprudence/Camino a La Jurisprudencia: Propelling Pre-Law Students into U.S. Law Schools
Zoom Information:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81474732184?pwd=muQrrHiXKffw17H9EclQdngrmHnmbP.1
Meeting ID: 814 7473 2184
Passcode: 880590
- RECORDED EVENTS NOW AVAILABLE ON PRE-LAW YOUTUBE CHANNEL
In the latest installments of the Pre-Law Lunch & Learn speaker series, we sat down with SMU Law Prof. Beverly Dureus to discuss the most important 1L course you will take no matter where you go to law school – Legal Research & Writing.
Pre-Law Lunch & Learn with SMU Law Prof. D!
Check it out HERE
We also had an amazing chat with Jesus Flores Rodriguez of the California-based non-profit organization Immigrants Rising who told us some great law school admissions tips for DACA, Undocumented and International students. He also gave some insight into some great programs and financial aid resources that will support students on their admissions journeys.
Pre-Law Lunch & Learn with Immigrants Rising Jesus Flores Rodriguez
Check it out HERE
Lastly, we posted our video discussion with UT Law Dean of Admissions Mathiew Le who shared with us some really great info about UT Law admissions and upcoming programs that Pre-Law students want to take note of if they’re looking to get a competitive advantage in this upcoming law school application cycle.
Pre-Law Lunch & Learn with UT Law Admissions Dean Mathiew Le
Check it out HERE
- New Discounted LSAT Prep Courses
We are very excited to announce that based on student demand, we will be offering a flexible opportunity to participate in Live Online Instructor-Led LSAT Prep sponsored by 7Sage for $350!!! What??? Yes!!
Full-length comprehensive LSAT for $$350 because we love you!
How does it work?
Students will be able to purchase their voucher through the Pre-Law Center online marketplace. The Voucher gives you the ability to take an LSAT Fundamentals prep course with the schedule of your choosing. You will then have access to 6 months of LSAT Core + 7Sage Live where you can speak with live course instructors as well as access to various Videos on Demand, unlimited practice tests ahead of the official test you will be taking.
How can I purchase a voucher?
Go to our online Pre-Law Center Marketplace. There are only a limited number of vouchers available. The LSAT Prep page will go live on Friday, Nov. 10th and remain open until all LSAT Prep Vouchers have been claimed. The first 5 students to use the promo code “PLC50” will receive an additional $50 off the cost of their voucher.
Please email prelaw@uta.edu if you have questions about the LSAT Prep Course.
- 2023-2024 LSAC Forums & Important Dates
LSAC is hosting a mix of live and digital LSAC forums for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle so that any and all students can have access to critical resources and information.
Why attend?
This is the nation’s largest law school fair and ALL law schools will be participating! This is your opportunity to hear from admissions and recruiters at your dream schools. LSAC will host a workshop for students preparing to take the LSAT where you will have the opportunity to hear directly from the test writers on how to excel on various aspects of the test. You’ll also have the chance to participate in personal statement workshops and much more!
When Are These Forums?
November LSAC Digital Law School Forum
Tuesday, November 14th 5pm – 8pm ET: register by November 12th
San Francisco LSAC Law School Forum
Saturday, November 18th 10am – 4pm PT @ Hyatt Regency San Francisco
February LSAC Digital Law School Forum
Friday, February 2nd 2024 5pm – 8pm ET: register by January 31st
How Can You Participate?
All you have to do is register!
LSAC Digital Law School Forums
For more on Upcoming LSAT Testing Dates and Deadlines
Check out LSAC.org
LSAT Dates, Deadlines & Score Release Dates | The Law School Admission Council (lsac.org)
- JOIN A PRE-LAW STUDENT GROUP TODAY!
- Law School Scholarships You Should Consider Preparing For Now
If you are starting law school in the next couple of years or even the next few months, and could use some cash to make that happen, there ARE scholarships available from sources other than law schools. You just have to do a little detective work. Check out the following websites for information.
Admissions Dean Scholarship Finder
AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank
LSAC Law School Scholarship List
Marshall-Motley Scholars Program
- 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)
- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Keep up with the Pre-Law Center on all your social media platforms! New YouTube content will be posted monthly so be sure to subscribe!
