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The Newsletter of the Carnegie Mellon University
Pre-Law Program
Volume 10, Issue 1
September 2019
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Lectures & Events
An Evening with Michelle Alexander
Thursday, Sept. 26, 4:30 p.m., McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center
In a moderated question and answer discussion, civil rights lawyer, advocate and author of "The New Jim Crow," Michelle Alexander, will lead conversations on the state of race relations in America and injustices found within our legal system.
Alexander is a legal scholar, social justice advocate, New York Times columnist and visiting professor at Union Theological Seminary. Her work explores the myths surrounding our criminal justice system from a racial and ethical standpoint, and offers solutions to problems stemming from these concerns.
A reception will immediately follow the lecture.
The event part of CMU's University Lecture Series and is free and open to the public.
Harvard Law School Visit to Carnegie Mellon
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 12 to 1 p.m., PNC Foundation Room, Ground Floor
Tepper School of Business Building
Carnegie Melon will host Harvard Law School for an information session for students interested in applying to their JD program.
Link to register (and other event details) can be found here.
In addition, Harvard Law school does online information sessions as well if students can't attend the in-person event. This can be scheduled here.
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Articles
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Legal Profession But Didn't Know Where to Ask
Insights on lawyer demographics, earnings, diversity, pro bono service, legal education, use of technology, well-being, and discipline.
An Undergrad Gets a Taste Of Law School Under LSAC Program
An LSAC program sends undergrads to law school - for free. Here's one student's story.
Read more.
8 Tips for Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are a key part of your admission packet. Here are some tips.
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LSAT/PreLaw
The Kaplan Digital LSAT Guide
The LSAT recently switched to a digital format. Kaplan Test Prep has developed an E-book that takes an in-depth look at the LSAT in its new format, and provides some important information and advice that students and advisors have found to be helpful. You can download a free copy of this E-book
here
Kaplan surveys first digital LSAT takers
History was made when the LSAT went digital. Student reaction was mixed.
Read more.
Introducing MAX Pre-Law!
MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex
is an online suite of resources created expressly for aspiring law students-and available free from AccessLex Institute.
Taking the LSAT in the Digital Age.
For 16 years, the LSAT didn't change a lot. It was held four times a year, was comprised of the same three sections - Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Logic Games - and included the same types of questions. But in 2017, things started to change...
Learn more.
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Law Schools
PreLaw magazine recently sat down with Stratus Admissions Counseling to discuss some of the most important questions law school applicants have about the admissions process.
Learn more.
5 Things to Ponder Before Applying to Law School
It's a big step, so you should put some serious thought into your decision.
Read more.
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Other Opportunities
Mock Trial 2019-20
Are you interested in gaining courtroom experience before law school? CMU Mock Trial is a competitive public speaking organization for undergraduates. As a member, you will prepare a case theory with your teammates throughout the year, and argue for both prosecution and defense as an attorney or witness in tournaments with schools from around the country. Email us at [email protected].
The Emerald Amicus Call for Submissions
Submission deadline for the Fall 2020 Edition: December 15, 2019
The Emerald
Amicus seeks submission of original analysis of Constitutional issues. Submissions are open to any undergraduate student from a two- or four-year institu
tion.
All submissions must address Constitutional issues arising from or related to cases under consideration by the Supreme Court at the time of submission. "Under consideration" means submitted for review, accepted for review, or denied review within the previous six months. Submissions may approach issues from a legal, historical, economic, or other perspective.
All submissions must be between eight and twelve single-spaced pages, formatted in the manner of a law-review article (using a table of contents and appropriate headings and sub-headings), and employ proper Bluebook citations.
A formatting template is available upon request.
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