The Newsletter of the Carnegie Mellon University Pre-Law Program |
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Change is coming fast in legal technology, and these schools are preparing students for what lies ahead, which has been accelerated because of COVID.
Most law schools didn’t have anything to fear when the American Bar Association toughened bar passage standards in 2019. However, 10 schools did not meet the threshold, and there was concern about their futures since they have large minority student bodies and help diversify the legal field.
LSAC Announces Tests Through June 2022 & More
LSAC has just made a major announcement covering everything from the next 16-months’ worth of test dates to the future format of the LSAT.
Northeastern Law gearing up to launch first part-time Flex JD option
Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, is doing something it's never done before; it’s launching a part-time, Flex JD program, which will allow students to complete flexible remote coursework on their own schedule combined with optimized, required in-person instruction one or two days per week on the school’s Boston campus.
USC one of first schools to make racism course mandatory
Law students at the USC Gould School of Law in Los Angeles will soon have a new class option on racism. USC Gould will require students to take Race, Racism and the Law.
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Events
W.L. Mellon Speaker: Amit K. Sachdev
Wednesday, March 31, 12:30 p.m., Remote
As part of its W.L. Mellon Speaker Series, The Tepper School of Business is virtually hosting Amit K. Sachdev (IM '90), Executive Vice President, Chief Patient Officer & Chief of Staff to the CEO at Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
Amit is a Carnegie Mellon undergraduate who went on to pursue his law degree. Given his journey, we would like to extend a personal invitation to Dietrich pre-law students to attend his upcoming address. Details are included below:
Sovereignty, Humanity, and the Law Conference
Thursday-Friday April 8-9, 2 to 5:15 p.m., Remote
Join CILE and LHI for a two-day event focusing on how the concept of sovereignty affects the law and, in particular, the way in which the law does or does not facilitate the development of human rights in the relationship between the sovereign and the citizen.
While the conference will focus generally on the concept of sovereignty, the more specific focus will be on how the concept of sovereignty affects the law and, in particular, the way in which the law does or does not facilitate the development of human rights in the relationship between the sovereign and the citizen. Panels will reflect both a legal focus as well as a focus on law and literature.
Co-sponsored by The University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the Center for International Legal Education and The Law and Humanities Institute
LSAC Webinar: Prelaw Student Professionalism
Wednesday, March 24, 3 to 4 p.m., Remote
As you prepare for your law school enrollment journey, it is important to know not just how to navigate the application process, but how to conduct yourself professionally as you interact with admission representatives and other members of your prospective law school community. How should you respond to scenarios such as being waitlisted or drafting a scholarship appeal? Are there different expectations for in-person versus virtual conversations?
You are invited to join this free webinar for aspiring law students that will focus on expectations and tips for applicants with regard to communicating professionally throughout the admissions process.
AccessLex Pre-law Workshops
At AccessLex, ensuring students have the information and tools they need to make wise decisions is what we do. Which is why we continue to offer our series of pre-law workshops each week. You are invited to attend the following upcoming sessions:
If you have any questions about their financial strategy for law school, you can always schedule a coaching call with one of our Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC). It’s personal, confidential and free.
EXPLORE LAW at Penn State Law in University Park, PA
June 14 to 17, Remote
The Penn State Law in University Park, PA Explore Law Program helps to increase underrepresented college students’ access to legal education and law school by providing instruction surrounding the law school admissions process, LSAT preparation, law school classes, and legal career opportunities for J.D.s.
Undergraduate students regardless of undergraduate school, major, or state of residence may apply. College sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are members of groups underrepresented in the practice of law are encouraged to apply, including those who identify as members of a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in the practice of law; identify as having a mental or physical disability; identify as LGBTQ+; or are first-generation college students (parents/guardians did not complete a bachelor’s degree).
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University of Cincinnati College of Law
The University of Cincinnati College of Law (Cincinnati Law) is Ohio’s first law school and the fourth oldest continuously-operating law school in the nation—after Yale, Harvard, and William & Mary. Consistently named a “Best Value Law School”, Cincinnati Law is the third most affordable law school in the nation, according to U.S. News.
University of Toledo College of Law
The University of Toledo College of Law is a top school in the nation for practical training, public service, and greatest resources for women. You will get access to the vibrant cultural amenities of a big city with the close-knit feel of a small community.
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Five Critical Tips for First-Time Bar Exam Takers
Studying for the bar exam the first time can be intimidating. Not only do you need to learn a huge amount of material in a short period of time, you need to apply it under pressure on test day! If you’re wondering how to maximize your bar prep, you’re in luck! These five tips for first-time bar exam takers will put you on the path to success.
Six steps law students of color can take to be successful in law school
Tips for Finding a Great Mentor to Help Make Decisions About Law School
As zoom fatigue has fully set in, a year into the pandemic, the idea of attending one more group presentation on zoom might be exhausting. But what if you are not sure how to get ready to apply to law school? Or maybe you are not even sure if you want to go to law school. You are not sure when to take the LSAT, or how long you should study for it, or how you should study for it.
Your Top Admissions Questions Answered
For hundreds of applicants, the same questions often come up. Most likely, they may be your questions too.
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Opportunities
LexScholars: Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepting for LexScholars by AccessLex our diversity pipeline initiative focused on developing sustainable models for improving access to law school. LexScholars is for prospective law students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds who possess potential for law school success but may be unlikely to gain admission due to unfavorable standardized test scores.
Fordham Law Summer Institute
Launched in 2007, the Fordham Law Summer Institute provides foreign-trained lawyers and students with an introduction to the U.S. legal system and various topics of U.S. law that are at the heart of our legal system. The program includes opportunities that allow participants to expand their professional networks and to learn about the practice of law in the U.S. and U.S. LL.M. programs.
The Triple Helix
If you're interested in being part of CMU's only student-run research journal, The Triple Helix is recruiting writers and a social media liaison. The Triple Helix is a national undergraduate organization with chapters at two dozen college campuses including Yale, Harvard, Oxford, Brown, and Johns Hopkins. TTH aims to promote the interdisciplinary nature of technology, science, law, and society through our semesterly Science in Society Review journal. But there is also an Instagram account and biweekly blog posts. Joining the Triple Helix should not be too much of a time commitment, regardless of your position. They're looking for a social media liaison to post about a relevant current event 3x a week, and writers for either the blog or the journal. Here's the latest journal issue at UChicago to give an idea of what the finished product is like.
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Pre-Law Advising Office
Dr. Joseph E. Devine
University Pre-Law Advisor
Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society
Elle Schaefer
Senior, Business Administration major
President, Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society
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