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 Pre-Law Advising Office
Dr. Joseph E. Devine
U niversity Pre-Law Advisor (Baker Hall 154; for an appt.¸ stop in or call 412-268-2831; fax: 412-268-5288; e-mail: [email protected])
  
  Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society
Meera Patel
Senior, Neuroscience major and president, Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society
      
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The Newsletter of the Carnegie Mellon University
Pre-Law Program
Volume 9, Issue 8
May 2019  
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Articles  

Artificial Intelligence And IP
As AI improves to the point where it can create art works or write newspaper articles, a number of intellectual property questions arise.
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Be prepared: Law school doesn't even resemble your college experience
Even if you're feeling pretty confident about what lies ahead, find out about three ways law school differs from college so you can truly ready yourself for the experience.
Read more.

Put off law school to try and save the world? Would you give it a shot?
Put off law school for a year and do some good. That's the deal a Big Law firm offers
Learn more.

Get a life: How to manage mental health in law school
The biggest change between a 1L and a 3L is the realization that you're not so special anymore. You apply to law review, moot court, a handful of internships - all of which you may not even get accepted into. The best thing you can to combat a cycle of negativity if it arises is to invest in hobbies that are not, in fact, related to your education. Find meaning outside of the classroom.
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Class of 2016 ultimate bar passage rate nears 90 percent
Congrats to the law school Class of 2016. You are more ultimate than the Class of 2015 when it comes to bar passage.
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Can a simple quiz tell you if law school is a good choice for you?
Probably not.  Nevertheless, the Law school Admission Council has a link called "Discover Law," and offers a short multiple-choice quiz " as an exercise to help you pursue your own research about choosing a law career."  It asks questions about what is on your smartphone, what your t-shirts usually feature, your favorite website, etc. They add the caveat:  "The quiz is not a foolproof diagnostic scientific tool. It's just for fun!"
You can find the Discover Law quiz here


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LSAT/PreLaw 

July LSAT Question: Message from CMU Pre-Law Advisor Dr. Joseph Devine
 
Dear prelaw students and alumni,
 
I recently posed the following question to the Law School Admission Council about the July 2019 LSAT, which is when the transition to the digital LSAT will occur (1/2 taking it in the old pencil-paper method, and the other ½ on tablets):
 
"I have had some prelaw advisees planning to take the LSAT in July, who are anxious about not knowing the format they will be using (traditional paper/pencil, or digital/tablet).  Will they know in advance which format they will be using?  And if so, how far in advance? If it is your plan to NOT inform them in advance, what's the rationale for that?"
 
HERE is their reply:
 
"For the July 15, 2019, test administration, some test centers will be administering the pencil-and-paper test, and some will be administering the digital test. The test content will be the same regardless of which method a test taker receives. Test takers will not know in advance which test their center will be using. This is a recognized best practice under educational testing standards for moving to a new testing method.
 
I am including links below from our website regarding the Digital LSAT, but please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns."
 
https://www.lsac.org/lsat/taking-lsat/about-digital-lsat
 
https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-prep/how-prepare-digital-lsat
 
SO: My advice if you are taking the July LSAT is to take steps to familiarize yourself with BOTH formats.
 
LSAT Writing FAQs
LSAT Writing will launch with the June 3 administration of the LSAT.
How is test security managed for the LSAT Writing?
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The Digital LSAT is Coming! Make Sure You Know What to Expect this July and Beyond.
See the following announcement from the LSAT preparation provider PowerScore, and the resources and discount opportunities they are offering with an eye toward the upcoming transition to a digital format for the LSAT.
Learn more.

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Law Schools

Duke Law D.C. Summer Institute on Law and Policy
Thinking about law school? The Duke Law D.C. Summer Institute on Law and Policy is a great way to try it before you buy it, and an opportunity to learn from premier Duke Law faculty - without ever leaving Washington.
Deadline to register: June 15, 2019
Learn more and register.

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Personal Mention

Congratulations to the following graduating seniors and alums who will enroll in law school in Fall 2019.
 
Melyssa Eigen (B.S., Mechanical Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy, 2017  will enroll at Harvard Law School in Fall 2019.
 
Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred (B.A., Creative Writing, Professional Writing, and Ethics, History & Public Policy, 2017 will enroll at Yale Law School in Fall 2019. Emmett's plans are to "study constitutional law to pursue a career in appellate impact litigation in the public interest."
 
Valene Mezmin (B.A., Professional Writing and Physics, 2019 will enroll at the Boston University School of Law in Fall 2019. Valene plans to concentrate in intellectual property law.
 
Caroline Orrico (B.S., Psychology, 2019 will enroll at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Fall 2019. Personal reflection: "Focus on finding your passion and what motivates you to be successful in your life. Listen and pay attention to what you enjoy and what inspires you now and that will lead you to where you are meant to be."
 
Alexandra ("Alex") Pasch (B.S. International Relations and Politics, and Ethics, History & Public Policy, 2017; M.S. International Relations and Politics, 2018; & former President of the CMU Student Prelaw Society will enroll at the Georgetown University Law Center in Fall 2019. Alex's intended focus will be on national security law and policy.
 
Meera Patel (B.S., Neuroscience & Philosophy, 2019; and outgoing President of the CMU Student Prelaw Society will enroll at the Loyola Universit y (Chicago) School of Law in Fall 2019. Meera's intended focus will be on health law and policy.
 
Robert ("Ro") Reynolds (B.A., Social & Political History, 2017; and former Vice-President of the CMU Student Prelaw Society) will enroll at the Columbia University School of Law in Fall 2019.
 
Jules Ross (B.S., Economics and International relations & Politics, 2019 will enroll at the Stanford University School of Law in Fall 2019.

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Other Opportunities

CMU Pre-Law Handbook
The Prelaw Handbook has now been incorporated into the CMU Pre-Law Program web site.  This handbook is designed to take a "deeper dive" than our main pre-law web site into matters pertaining to pre-law interests and needs of current students and alumni/ae.  It discusses in much greater detail the relevant information and issues about exploration of law school as a professional school option, preparation for law school, the law school application process, financing law school, and several resources for additional reference.  This handbook is navigable by detailed bookmarks so that you can go straight to those sections that respond most directly to your questions and needs.

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