May '24 Newsletter
MAY
PRE-LAW NEWSLETTER
May 8, 2024
Farewell from the Pre-Law Center!
We will miss you so much in the Pre-Law Center! Don’t miss out on the amazing internships and skill-building courses we have available over the summer. Take care of yourselves and your mental health. Rest, relax, rejuvenate and repeat until August when it’s time to hustle again!!
Grads, we’re so excited to see what you do next! Please keep us posted every step of the way!
See you all soon!
In This Month’s Newsletter
- CONGRATULATIONS AWARDEES & GRADUATES!
Thank you to all those who were able to join us for the 10th Annual Pre-Law Achievers Banquet on April 28th! It was a beautiful event for students grads and all friends and family. Banquet photos will be available later this week on the Pre-Law Events page!! So be sure to check back for those!
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back again next year on April 25, 2025!!! So mark your calendars!
Class of 2024 Graduating Class
Class of 2024 Law and Legal Studies Minors
Star Abraham
Shamima Afroz
Alejandra Alvarado
Nayeli Torres Alvarado
Fernanda Ayala
Emani Babin
Thomas Caballero
Amy Cabrera
Sarah Curtis
Jennifer Funez
Kiarrah Guillory
Mak Martinez
Naomi Nebe
Adarsh Patel
Jonathan Rebollar
Violeta Lizbeth Rodriguez
Gabriela Rae Rosete
Izabella Russell
Ishani Sathianathan
Jacob Story
Katherine Trowbridge
Maverick Spirit of the Law Awards
Delilah Crosby
Hallie Young
Outstanding Senior Awards
Emani Babin
Yasmine Johnson
Mock Trial Awards
Emani Babin – Top Prosecuting Attorney
Izabella Russell – Top Defense Attorney
Jacob Story – Best Actor (Witness)
Mohammad Ghafori – Best Supporting Actor (Witness)
Rachel Salazar – Best Actress (Witness)
Outstanding Moot Court Competitor Awards
Emerson Escobar
Mak Martinez
- COURTING SUCCESS IN PRE-LAW SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Our UTA Pre-Law Summer Internship Program is a continuing part of our strategy to enhance Pre-Law education and, ultimately, the law profession in Texas by giving underrepresented students early, real-world, and rare exposure to the practice of law. Our Pre-Law Summer Internship Program will allow up to 10 students over the course of 8 weeks the opportunity to work a rotation with attorneys in different practice areas, both civil and criminal, as well as interning with Tarrant County Judges in the civil and criminal courts. 10 students selected through the Courting Success program will receive a stipend sponsored by the Texas Bar Foundation while participating in the experience. The internship is expected to run all of June through the start of August. Additional continuation of the internship may be available through networking!
Students looking to fill on of these coveted internship positions must submit applications no later than May 15th. Be prepared to submit a resume and describe in 200 words why you should be selected for this internship program. Recommendation letters are encouraged but not required.
Priority will be given to early applicants. Selectees will be contacted before June 1st with an expected start date of June 10th.
- In Case You Missed It – CHECK OUT THESE PAST FEATURED RECORDED PRE-LAW EVENTS
…plus More Available on our Pre-Law Center YouTube Channel!
Demystifying the First Year & Legal Writing in Law School
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.
Law School Application Tips for DACA, Undocumented & International Students
During this special Lunch & Learn video, Pre-Law 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. Learn about everything from financial aid resources, how to approach law school applications, how to decide which schools to target, how to approach admissions testing, networking resources, the upcoming Immigration Rising Pre-Law Bootcamp and so much more!
Virtual Law Student Panel – Ladies Tell All
Curious what law school is like for first year, second year and third year law students and how each stage is different? Then you should definitely check out this panel as UTA Pre-Law graduates share their experiences now that they’re in law school and experiencing different stages of the law school process. Featured speakers: Nida Shah, Esther Oni, Hailey Moore and Alizah Charanaya.
Perfecting the Law School Resume
Tips for getting your resume submission ready for your law school applications.
Law School Application Q&A for Graduating Seniors
Great tips for those in the middle of applications and looking for help navigating the process.
Financial Success Strategies: How to Pay for Law School
This is a recording of UTA Pre-Law Day presentation for How to Pay for Law School. Presented by Teria Thornton of AccessLex at UT Arlington Pre-Law Day, moderated by Pre-Law Director Amber White. 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.
- NEW STUDENT GROUP LEADERS & CONTACTS
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!
Pre-Law Society will return in Fall 2024!
For more information about how to join this group, contact PLS President Melissa Solis (mxs9766@mavs.uta.edu) or
Vice President Ricardo Landeros (ricardo.landeros@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 2024 April Spring Retreat at the Lakeview Retreat Center is in the books and was amazing!
Women In Law will return Fall 2024!
Ready to join this group now? Contact:
President Natalie Rodriguez (nar6749@mavs.uta.edu)
Vice President Josselyn Hernandez (jeh7432@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 will return in Fall 2024! For more information on how to join this org, contact: Chair Caylin Beasley (cdb5411@mavs.uta.edu)
- LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Rising 1Ls and Law School Applicants
Check out these scholarship opportunities below to help relieve some of the burden of law school tuition. Below is a link to several scholarships still available for those entering the 2024 law school class. Apply now!
Law School Scholarships and Grants | LSAC
The Accident and Injury Law Office of Terry Bryant is proud to announce the availability of a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded to a student who has been accepted to or is currently enrolled in an ABA- or AALS-accredited law school. Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0. The deadline to apply is June 3, 2024.
We want to know what motivates candidates to practice law and what they plan to accomplish in their careers as attorneys.
Please review the eligibility, requirements, and further details by following the below link:
https://www.terrybryant.com/about-us/scholarships/law-scholarship-application-form
