Pre-Law Updates and Resources |
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I hope all is going well. This newsletter provides resources for students and alumni exploring, applying to, and matriculating into law school.
If you are a current student or graduate within the past two years, CAPD is open and offering phone and video appointments as well as online events. I am happy to meet with you to discuss your plans and help you consider options. Use Handshake to view CAPD events or to set up an appointment with me or any other career counselor.
Best,
Tianna Ransom, MSW | Career Development Specialist
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Information about LSAT cancellations, online LSAT-Flex, and updates from the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) |
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Latest updates, guidance, and resources to help support you during this challenging time. |
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MIT Medical updates and information for the MIT community about COVID-19. |
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Infinite Careers Alumni Speaker Series: Amy Schectman |
Join Amy Schectman, MIT Masters in City Planning, and hear about her career journey, gain advice about your own career, and ask questions. Amy Schectman has worked in the public and nonprofit sectors to advance affordable housing and social justice. Amy plays a state and national advocacy role. She serves on Governor Charlie Baker’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts. |
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The MIT Pre-Law Society (MPLS) is now an official student organization! The purpose of MPLS is to disseminate information and act as a resource for MIT affiliates interested in law, as well as bring the community of students interested in learning about the law together. MPLS aims to provide information about law-related career opportunities, relevant classes, and resources, as well as share information about various conferences and panels. Email the officers at mpls-officers@mit.edu to learn more and get involved. |
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Pre-Law Bootcamp in April |
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Immigrants Rising’s Pre-Law Bootcamp is a three-day program designed to provide undocumented young people interested in applying to law school with extra support navigating the process and a community of other Pre-Law students and legal professionals.
Program Benefits:
- Learn the specifics of the law school admissions process through the lens of an undocumented candidate
- Build community with other undocumented Pre-Law folks
- Network with undocumented law students and legal professionals
- Decide whether you are ready to apply to law school in Fall 2021
- Become eligible to apply for Immigrants Rising’s 2021 Pre-Law Fund
The Pre-Law Bootcamp application is due by 11:59 p.m. PT on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Decisions will be announced by Friday, April 16 at the latest.
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Penn State Explore Law Program |
Explore Law's curriculum will include:
• LSAT preparation
• Mock law school classes
• Advice on the law school admissions process including personal statements
• Q&A with attorneys
• Financial Aid information
Undergraduate students regardless of 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 law practice; identify as having a mental or physical disability; identify as LGBTQ+; or are first-generation college students.
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LSAC Updates and Resources |
Use LawHub to Access LSAT practice tests to prepare for the exam. In addition, a number of companies offer free LSAT Prep and Exams. Some companies include: You can read more about preparing for law school on the CAPD website. |
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Deferral Programs for Juniors |
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Juniors can apply for deferral programs at Columbia and Harvard this spring and summer. Consider applying if you know that you want to attend one of these schools within two years of graduating from MIT. Set up a meeting with me through Handshake to discuss these programs and receive feedback on your application materials. |
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Applications open March 15th and are due on May 17th
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Applications are now open and are due on July 1st
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Tips for Fall 2021 Applicants |
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The spring semester is the perfect time to research law schools, create your target list, and network with admissions representatives and current law students or alumni. Schedule a meeting with me through Handshake if you'd like to create a plan for researching schools and building your school list.
Use these resources for help with preparing your applications:
- Connect with alumni who went to law school after MIT. Filter by "Advice Topics - Admissions - Applying to Law School" or "Industries - Legal" to get the most law-related search results
- Free online search tool that uses a data-based approach to finding law schools. View schools that best meet your criteria – even some you may not have thought about
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Are you trying to decide if law school is the right path for you? Consider your interests and short/long term career goals. It's possible that a Masters in Law might be a better fit. Read " Law for the non-lawyer: master’s degrees flourish" to learn more about these increasingly popular programs.
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Consider an Experiential Learning Opportunity |
Consider participating in an Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO). ELO's connect students to real-world opportunities in the 2020-2021 academic year. Some of the opportunities include |
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Set up a search agent on Handshake |
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Research Assistant - MGH Center for Law, Brain, and Behavior (CLBB) |
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The research assistant will mostly be involved in the front-end management of the CLBB websites, and on occasion, may be required to engage in some back-end work related to database and server management. Prior experience and familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is preferred. Experience with PHP and SQL would be useful but is not required.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit their applications online as soon as possible. Skills and experience in website content management are required, and should be mentioned in the cover letter.
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Connect with us — Our services are available virtually |
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Supporting Students of Diverse Backgrounds
The Diversity Resources Website contains information, job boards, professional groups, conferences, mentorship programs, and other resources designed to provide support for students of diverse backgrounds and needs.
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