Seattle University School of Law

Scholars for Justice Awards

Scholars for Justice Awards are awarded to two students in each entering class who demonstrate commitment to a career in public interest law. Scholarships are full-tuition and will be given based on a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career as a public interest lawyer, involvement in significant public service and/or social justice activities prior to coming to law school and academic achievement.

Native American Law Scholarship

A three-year, full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to an admitted student who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. The recipient will demonstrate a commitment to Native issues, academic achievement and promise. Native Americans have one of the smallest bars in the nation, and Seattle University School of Law is committed to increasing the number of Native students who attend law school.

The Adolf A. Berle, Jr. Scholarship

The Adolf A. Berle, Jr. Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who: (1) has a keen intellectual interest in understanding the nature of modern society, and particularly, the nature of the modern corporation, and its intersection with law and society; (2) exhibits a passion for using his or her legal education to the fullest, whether as private lawyer, public servant, teacher, or scholar; and (3) has excelled in life prior to law school. The Berle Scholar receives a grant (without regard to financial need) in the amount of full tuition. The grant is awarded for one year, but is renewed annually based on satisfactory participation in program activities.

To learn more about these scholarships and other scholarships offered at Seattle University School of Law, please visit here.

Rule of Law Conference

The Intercollegiate Studies Institute in co-sponsorship with John Jay College of Criminal Justice and The Manhattan Institute, is hosting an educational conference on “The Rule of Law in Free Society: The Prospects for Law Enforcement.” This conference will address concerns about the way media attention and public scrutiny, as well as policies and procedures, have a direct bearing upon the application of arrest powers and the use of force by police officers.

The conference will take place Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 12:00pm - 5:15 pm at John Jay College, Haaren Hall, 6th Floor, Room 630-T, 899 10th Avenue (Between 58th & 59th Streets) New York City, NY.

To view the complete schedule and to RSVP, please visit:

http://www.isi.org/programs/conferences/lawenforcement09/index.html

The conference is free and open to the public.

Syracuse Law School Application Fee Waiver

For anyone interested in applying to Syracuse Law School, I have several application fee waiver forms. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. See me if you are interested.

Pace Law School

Pace Law School announces a January 2010 start date for new entering class. The application deadline for January 2010 is November 16, 2009. Admissions decisions are expected to be made before December 23, 2009.

The inaugural class will start in January 2010 and complete their first core of law school in the spring and 13-week summer program. They will then join their second-year law student classmates in the fall 2010 and graduate in 2.5 years rather than the traditional 3-year path.

New Jersey Law School Admission Day

On Wednesday October 7, 2009 from 1:00-4:30pm, Montclair State University will host New Jersey's Annual Law School Admission Day in Student Center Ballrooms A and B. This is a great opportunity to speak with representatives about the application process and application criteria. Any questions, contact Danielle Koch at kochd1@mail.montclair.edu.

2009 Philadelphia Law School Fair

On Wednesday October 14, 2009 from 2:00-6:00pm, Drexel University will host the 2009 Philadelphia Law School Fair. Over 100 law schools will be represented to distribute information and speak with prospective students. Admission is free and no preregistration is required. The event will be held at Amtrak's 30th Street Station - North Waiting Room. Any questions, contact Grant Keener, Pre-law advisor, gkeener@drexel.edu.

Florida State Law Summer Undergrad Program

Applications are now available for Florida State Law’s 2010 Summer for Undergraduates Program—an intensive, four-week program that provides interested students with an inside look at law school and the legal profession.

This program will run from May 17^th to June 11^th, 2010, and applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 26. Students can access additional information about the program, including a downloadable application, frequently asked questions, and a sample schedule at (www.law.fsu.edu/slp).

Quinnipiac Law School - Question and Answer Session

On October 1, 2009 at 2:00pm, Molly Arabolos, Admission Recruiter for Quinnipiac Law School, will be conducting a question and answer session for students interested. The event will be held in the Cahill Center. Please come as this is an opportunity to find out specifics regarding the admissions process and what Quinnipiac is looking for in their applicants.

Do law schools see your Facebook?

It is possible. The article here from the National Jurist notes that more and more law schools are navigating through Facebook to check their applicant's status.

Just make sure you set your privacy settings on Facebook and other sites and remember that if it is open to the public, that means everyone.

Scholarship Contest

For the second consecutive year, Access Group is sponsoring its popular
law scholarship video contest and inviting as many students as
possible to participate in this opportunity. During last year's "One
Less Worry" contest, they received 99 video submissions and awarded six
winning law students more than $15,000 in scholarships.

This year's law video contest, "My Inspiration," is calling for current
and entering law students to create and submit a brief video describing
their inspirations for becoming a lawyer. The top ten videos, as chosen
by Access Group, will be posted on YouTube.com and the student whose
video receives the most votes will win a $10,000 scholarship. Access
Group may also award up to five additional honorable mention
scholarships valued at $1,500 each. Deadline for entries is July 15,
2009, with judging set to begin August 3, 2009. The winners will be
announced by September 3, 2009.

For more details including the official rules and deadlines, please
go to: www.youtube.com/MyInspirationContest

Legal Education Access Summer Program

LEAP is a program for college juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a legal career, and will support diversity in the legal profession by inspiring students from groups historically under-represented in the law to become lawyers.

Students from diverse backgrounds will be provided with the training necessary to successfully prepare and navigate the road to law school. Admission to LEAP is competitive, and will accept students who are academically focused and involved in their communities as leaders.

In addition, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions has partnered with John Marshall to support diversity in the legal field, and will provide each LEAP participant with a free Kaplan LSAT Classroom Course (worth $1,299) .

For more info, click here.

WiseBorrower Checklist

AccessGroup has created a checklist that allows students to prepare financially for law school. It can be viewed here.

As outlined on the Ramapo Pre-Law Advising Center website, law school finances can be especially daunting. Please make sure you carefully think about law school loans before loaning out thousands of dollars.

Law School Admission Panel

Law School Admission Panel - Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Villanova University

You are invited to attend the Law School Admission Panel Event on Thursday, April 16 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania. Admission representatives will discuss the admission process, including personal statements, recommendation letters, and disclosure issues, and answer questions. The event will conclude with a reception in which advisors and students can meet admission representatives.

Date, Time, and Location:            
Thursday, April 16th
Falvey Library, 1st Floor Cafe - located on Main Campus, Villanova University
6:00pm-6:15pm - Registration
6:15pm-7:15pm - Question & Answer Panel
7:15pm-8:00pm - Reception

RSVP:
Please RSVP to karen.graziano@villanova.edu. Please include your full name and the undergraduate institution you attend or attended. (RSVP is not required for attendance.)

Directions & Parking:
Directions and a printable map are available at http://www.villanova.edu/enroll/admission/visit/maps/index.htm

Falvey Library is located on the main campus and is identified as building #18 on the following map: http://www.villanova.edu/enroll/assets/documents/admission/campus_map_and_key.pdf

To park on campus, proceed to the main gate on Ithan Avenue. The gate attendants will direct you where to park.

Meet face-to-face with admission reps

Law school forum on Saturday June 27, 2009 in Washington DC from 10:00am-5:00pm. This is your chance to meet with admission representatives.

The event will be at the Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington DC.

For info, log onto LSAC.

New England Law School Diversity Day

New England Law School will host Diversity Day on Saturday March 21, 2009. Activities include an interactive mock class, panel of current law students, tours of the school, and a panel of alumni.

Registration is from 11:00-11:30am and lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day with a dessert reception concluding at 4:00pm.

RSVP by March 13 by emailing Tasha Clark tclark@nesl.edu or calling her at 617.422.7235. For directions, visit the NESL website.

TRIALS Program at Harvard Law School

From July 13-August 14, 2009, a new program will be in place at Harvard Law School. 

Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools (TRIALS) is a partnership between Harvard Law School, NYU School of Law, and the Advantage Testing Foundation.  It is a fully subsidized summer program for students of modest means whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented at the nation's top law schools. 

For more information, please visit the TRIALS website: http://trials.atfoundation.org/index

Specific questions about the program should be directed to the Advantage Testing Foundation: http://trials.atfoundation.org/contact

Please note that Part II of the application must be completed by March 1, 2009.

2009 Law School Forums

If you want to meet face-to-face with admission representatives, the law school forums sponsored by LSAC can be a great way to find out more about prospective law schools.  Visit 

http://lsacnet.org/EventsandDates/LS-forum/9cityflier2009.pdf for more information.

Pennsylvania Law School Admission Panel

You are invited to attend the 4th Annual Pennsylvania Law School Admission Panel on Monday January 26, 2009 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.  The following schools will be represented:

Drexel

Duquesne

Penn

Penn State - Dickinson

Pittsburgh

Rutgers - Camden

Temple

Villanova

Widener

The event will be held in Drexel University's Bossone Auditorium  (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).