Cornell's Prelaw Program in NYC!

Dear UNLV Prelaw Students,

Do you have dreams of becoming a high-powered attorney in NYC? If so, here's a great opportunity to learn about the legal system, find prelaw internships, and explore the NYC legal scene.

Program Overview

Thinking about becoming a lawyer? Then join us this summer for the Cornell University Prelaw Program in New York City. Designed for college grads and for undergrads who will complete their sophomore year or higher by June 2010, this program features:

• a four-credit course, "Introduction to the American Legal System,"
• selective internships at law firms or in legal departments, and
• the opportunity to explore the law and culture of New York City.

Internships

Internships are available to give you experience and insight into the law profession. They are optional, un-paid, limited in number, and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. for a complete list of internship hosts see www.sce.cornell.edu/prelaw.

The program runs from June 7 through July 16, 2010. For information on the costs and how to apply, visit the Application Website.

-UNLV Prelaw

LSAC's New Interpretive Guide to the LSAT

The LSAC has just released its Interpretive Guide for LSAT Score Users. This report reiterates that scores are comparable from test to test. Although your 160 might place you in higher relative standing on the February test than the June test, the LSAC reminds you that it still represents the same ability level, regardless. The LSAC also notes that:

• The test-taker volume for the 2008–2009 testing year was approximately 6.5 percent higher than that reported for the 2007–2008 testing year.
• The mean LSAT score for the 2008–2009 testing year was 0.17 higher than the mean LSAT score for the 2007–2008 testing year.
• Slight differences were noted between the percentile ranks for the two testing periods.

Even still, the LSAC is reminding test score users (i.e., prelaw advisors and law school admissions folks) that a 160 is a 160 is a 160.

-UNLV Prelaw

Access Group Webinar: Getting the Financial Aid You Need

Access Group is hosting a webinar about how to pay for law school. Don't miss it; it's free!

Webinar: Getting the Financial Aid You Need
Thursday, November 12, 2009
7:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time

Register Today

Don't delay! Register today and join us for this 1-hour must-attend Webinar where they'll learn from Access Group's Director of Borrower Education, Jeff Hanson, that it's never too early to start planning financially for law school.

For over 25 years, Access Group has helped students navigate through the student loan process. Our goal at Access Group is to make their life as a prospective graduate or professional student easier. We will help them plan for the future with No worries.

Enjoy!

-UNLV Prelaw

Boost Your Resume: Present a Paper in CHICAGO!

Dear UNLV Prelaw Fans,

The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) is now accepting proposals for undergraduate research papers to be presented in Chicago, IL at the 2010 MPSA National Conference. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve your resume and show the law school admissions people that you've got the skills: writing, research, oral communication, etc. Join some of your world-famous UNLV political science profs in Chicago!

Here's the invitation straight from the MPSA webpage:

Call for Undergraduate Papers

The call for undergraduate papers for the 2010 MPSA National Conference is open. You must be registered to submit a proposal. To establish your account or register, click here and follow these instructions.

For more information, click here. To submit an undergraduate proposal, click here.

The submission deadline is January 15, 2010.

If you have any questions about this conference or about your proposal, please send Dr. Wood a note. Hope to see you in Chicago!

-UNLV Prelaw

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$ UNLV Undergraduate Research Award $

About the University Libraries Lance and Elena Calvert Award for Undergraduate Research

With the support of a generous endowment from Lance and Elena Calvert, the University Libraries Lance and Elena Calvert Award for Undergraduate Research recognizes excellence in undergraduate research projects that incorporate the use of University Libraries' collections and demonstrate sophisticated information literacy skills on the part of the undergraduate researcher. The award review committee considers the product of the research, but focuses on the research process: the demonstration of library research skills, adept use of library resources, and reflection upon the strategies utilized to investigate a research problem. Winners receive a cash prize and public recognition of their excellent work.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled as a UNLV undergraduate student at the time of project completion.


• Have completed the research project under consideration for a credit course at UNLV during summer or fall terms 2009 or spring semester 2010.


• Agree to contribute to a display of their research during the year following receipt of the prize.

Project length will be dictated by the course instructor or project advisor who supports the application.

Projects in all formats are eligible including:

• Research paper or thesis


• Design portfolio


• Theater designs


• Fine arts performance (dance, music, etc. captured on CD or DVD) accompanied by program notes


• Creative work (writing, art in any format)


• Film


• Digital media

Questions about eligibility should be addressed to the chair of the Libraries' Award committee, Anne Zald.

Criteria

Submissions will be judged based on how well they demonstrate the following:

• Sophistication, originality and/or unusual depth or breadth in the use of library collections, including, but not limited to, printed resources, databases, primary resources, and materials in all media


• Exceptional ability to locate, select, evaluate, and synthesize library resources and to use them in the creation of a project in any media that shows originality and/or has the potential to lead to original research in the future


• Evidence of developing an understanding of the processes of research and inquiry.

A panel composed of faculty, librarians, students, and staff will judge entries. Expectations for achievement will be commensurate with the applicant's class year and the requirements of the discipline.

Application Deadlines

All applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2010.

Award winners will be honored at a reception to be held in April 2010.

Required Elements

• Cover sheet Download Application Cover Sheet


• A 500-750 word essay describing and reflecting upon your research process and use of resources Essay Tips


• A final version of the research project including a complete bibliography (use citation style appropriate to discipline)


• A letter of support and a cover sheet from the faculty member or instructor of the course for which the research was completed Download Faculty Cover Sheet



Note: applications become property of the University Libraries. They will not be returned.


Tips and additional application information.

Application Process

Submit printed entries to:


Award for Undergraduate Research, c/o

Libraries' Administration Office

2nd floor Lied Library

campus mailstop 7001

(please do not staple or bind materials)



Or e-mail electronic applications.

-UNLV Prelaw