OCU Law Scholarships!

[Posted as a courtesy on behalf of Oklahoma City University School of Law.]

Each year, OCU invites students with a minimum 3.00 GPA and 150 LSAT score to the High Ideals Scholarship Preview Weekend. Here is more information:

HIGH IDEALS SCHOLARSHIP PREVIEW 2010

JANUARY 21-22, 2010
A special invitation for scholarship candidates
to visit Oklahoma City University School of Law.

YOU ARE INVITED.
Your academic record and LSAT score suggest that you are serious, motivated, hardworking.

That you share our high ideals.
Your ideals will position you well for academic success, to become a student leader,
to compete for a position on the Law Review and our moot court teams.

GET TO KNOW OCU LAW AND OKLAHOMA CITY.
Meet the supportive faculty and staff who will contribute to your future.
Experience the stimulating academic environment. Interact with student leaders.
Chat with members of the law school administration and the faculty.

OCU LAW REWARDS EXCELLENCE.
We'll take care of your lodging and all your meals, and we'll reimburse your

travel expenses up to $200. All you have to do is RSVP.
RSVP HERE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 18.

APPLY TODAY.
APPLY NOW TO OCU LAW -- FEE WAIVED.
We've waived your application fee.
We consider you a candidate for a merit scholarship,
and we encourage you to apply for one of several full-tuition Hatton W. Sumners Scholarships.

*High Ideals is by invitation only. Applicants must have received an invitation by U.S. mail or email in order to qualify for reimbursement of travel expenses or a waiver of this requirement from the Dean of Admissions.

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship 2010

'Tis the season to apply for ABA's Legal Opportunity Scholarship. I've included some of the information about the scholarship as it appears in the application package:

... The purpose of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply and to attend law school and to provide financial assistance to ensure that these students have the opportunity to attend law school for three years.

The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. An award made to an entering first-year student may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totally $15,000 during his or her time in law school...

In addition to whether the applicant is a member of a racial and/or ethnic minority that has been underrepresented in the legal profession, the applicant's financial need; personal, family and educational background; personal statement; and participation in community service activities will be considered in selecting the recipients...

The application deadline is March 1, 2010. Find more information and the application at the ABA's website: http://www.abanet.org/fje.

Best,
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

$ 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

Deadline for 2010-2011 RA Application is Approaching!

Posted on behalf of Ali from Housing & Residential Life:

In Housing and Residential Life, we are currently seeking applicants for our Resident Assistant/Multicultural Assistant Positions for the 2010-2011 academic term. We are currently looking for any students who will be a 2nd semester/sophomore or higher student in the Fall of 2010, who has a cumulative and semester GPA of a 2.5, and who exhibits an ability to uphold the responsibilities that are critical for a Resident Assistant or Multicultural Assistant in the Department of Housing and Residential Life. Please consider applying. You will find the position application here: http://housing.unlv.edu/downloads/RaMa_app.pdf. A position description for the RA and MA can be found here: http://housing.unlv.edu/rajob.html (Anyone applying will automatically be applying as an RA, but we allow students to indicate whether or not they are also interested in being considered for an MA on the application, and those students will also be asked specific MA related questions in their interview process). Applications are due by Thursday, October 29th at 4:30 p.m. at the Housing and Residential Life Office, located on the 1st floor of Tonopah North. All applicants will be required to participate in both a group and individual interview.

If you have any further questions about the RA/MA positions please email Alli Myers St. John at Allison.Myers@UNLV.edu.

-UNLV Prelaw

NYU's Early Decision

Posted on behalf of NYU Law:

We wish to remind you that NYU School of Law has a binding Early Decision option for applicants who have decided that NYU is their first choice Law School. This option is open to applicants who took the LSAT by September 2009. Candidates may not apply to binding early decision options at other law schools, and those who are admitted under [NYU's] Early Decision option are obligated to withdraw their applications to other law schools immediately upon notification from NYU.

For more information, see http://www.law.nyu.edu/.

-UNLV Prelaw

Law Schools w/January Start Date

Pace Law School just announced the launch of a January start date program. Their program allows students to start in January and make up the extra semester over the summer, joining their peers for their 2L class. The application deadline for Pace's January 2010 program is November 16, 2009.

This is a neat new program, and Pace is one of the few to have it. Here is my best list of schools with Spring Start programs (although I make no guarantees here). Be sure to contact your school of interest to confirm. Remember that every program is different, so you'll need to track down the program details:

• Baylor (TX)
• Cardozo (NY)
• California Western (CA)
• Cleveland State (OH)
• Florida Coastal (FL)
• Golden Gate (CA)
• Indiana (IN)
• John Marshall (IL)
• Ohio Northern (OH)
• Pace (NY)
• Pontifical Catholic (PR)
• Richmond (VA)
• St. John's (NY)
• St. Thomas (FL)
• South Texas (TX)
• Stetson (FL)
• Cooley (MI)
• Thomas Jefferson (CA)
• Touro (NY)
• Tulsa (OK)
• Washburn (KS)
• Washington (WA)
• Western State (CA)
• Whittier (CA)

-UNLV Prelaw

Florida State's Summer Program for Prelaw Students

Posted on behalf of Florida State Law:

I’m pleased to inform you about Florida State Law’s 2010 Summer for Undergraduates Program—an intensive, four-week program that provides interested students with an inside look at law school and the legal profession.

This program will run from May 17th to June 11th, 2010, and applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 26. Students can access additional information about the program, including a downloadable application, frequently asked questions, and a sample schedule from our Web site (http://www.law.fsu.edu/slp). Also see the flyer, which can be found here. http://www.law.fsu.edu/prospective_students/documents/interestedinlawschool.htm

-UNLV Prelaw

Application Cycle Tips from Seattle U

Tips for the Application Cycle
from the Law School's Perspective

DO submit your application early.
DO allow 24 hours for us to respond to your inquiries (whether it be via email or voicemail).
DO be professional and courteous when leaving voicemail or sending email.
DO follow up about the status of your application (use the online status checker tool).
DO be patient. We know you are nervous, anxious, etc., know that we are working hard to get information to you.
DO set up an appointment to visit a class, receive a tour, etc. (you'll get the opportunity to speak with our current students).
DO read all correspondence thoroughly - paying close attention to deadlines and fees due.
DO keep us updated with new contact information (phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, etc.).
DON'T submit more than one copy of your application materials.
DON'T forget to check dates closely.
DON'T have a spouse/partner or parent call about your application file (we can't talk to anyone but you).

-UNLV Prelaw

Widener Law | Fee Waiver

Widener Law is offering a fee waiver for applications received before December 31, 2009. Apply online here.

Video Contest from Access Group ($10,000!)

[Note: This information is posted on behalf of Access Group.]

Access Group would like you to spread the news about a scholarship contest we’re holding specifically for law students.

For the second consecutive year, Access Group is sponsoring its popular law scholarship video contest and we’re inviting as many students as possible to participate in this opportunity. During last year’s "One Less Worry" contest, we received 99 video submissions and awarded six winning law students more than $15,000 in scholarships. Now, we’re doing it again!

This year’s law video contest, "My Inspiration," is calling for current and entering law students to create and submit a brief video describing their inspirations for becoming a lawyer. The top ten videos, as chosen by Access Group, will be posted on YouTube.com and the student whose video receives the most votes will win a $10,000 scholarship. Access Group may also award up to five additional honorable mention scholarships valued at $1,500 each. Deadline for entries is July 15, 2009, with judging set to begin August 3, 2009. The winners will be announced by September 3, 2009.

For more details, including the official rules and deadlines, please visit them here.

Snell & Wilmer LSAT Scholarship

From Snell & Wilmer:

SNELL & WILMER LLP
Diversity LSAT Scholarship
Application

Snell & Wilmer has a deep and longstanding commitment to
developing, maintaining and fostering an inclusive and accepting environment
rich in diversity.
Snell & Wilmer recognizes that through the years certain diverse populations have
not realized the same access to careers in the legal profession. The Snell & Wilmer
Diversity Prelaw Program is designed to expand diverse populations’ access to
careers in the legal profession to further the enrichment of diversity in the legal
community as a whole.
One component of the Snell & Wilmer Diversity Prelaw Program is the
Snell & Wilmer LSAT Scholarship. The Snell & Wilmer LSAT Scholarship
provides eligible diverse undergraduate students who are interested in becoming an
attorney with a scholarship that fully subsidizes the costs of the following:
*LSAT Registration Fee
*LSAT Review Course (Kaplan, Princeton or ACE)
*An application for the Snell & Wilmer LSAT
We recognize that there are many types of diversity, and welcome all
applications accordingly.

Find the application here. The deadline is June 15, 2009, and the application requires:

• The completed application form,
• A copy of your resume,
• A copy of your transcript,
• A copy of your most recent FAFSA SAR,
• A letter from an academic reference,
• and A 500-word essay.

Discount on LSAT Prep (Kaplan)

[Note: This information is provided as a courtesy to UNLV Students. UNLV Prelaw does not endorse any particular test preparation company.]

Before final exams begin, it’s time to get serious about your LSAT prep. We’d like to offer you a chance to take advantage of an amazing offer! When you sign up for the #1 LSAT course before April 30th you’ll save $200* on any of Kaplan’s comprehensive course options. It doesn’t matter where your plans take you this summer; Kaplan has a comprehensive prep option that is right for you!

If you are staying in the Las Vegas Area, there are still a few seats left in the following classes:

5/11/2009 LSLV9006 : LSAT UNLV Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu

If you’re taking the June LSAT, this is your last chance to take a comprehensive course and get these savings! Enroll today and start your prep tomorrow! If you’re taking the September LSAT, reserve your seat in the class of your choice TODAY!

If you’re taking the LSAT this June – or any time in the next year, now is the time to enroll! Call 1-800-KAPTEST to enroll today or visit us at www.kaptest.com/lsat to reserve your seat in the May 11 class or any of our other upcoming classes in your area. Seats are limited – don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this great offer! Remember, you have to enroll before April 30th to get this savings – so enroll today!

LSAT 101 Webinar

The Michigan State University College of Law invites prelaw students to participate in "LSAT 101," an online meeting (webinar) that will be hosted on Tuesday, April 7 from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. (EST).

"LSAT 101" will provide an informative overview of the Law School Admission Test. Mr. David Lynch, Director of Curriculum Development for a national test-prep company, will be the featured presenter. He will explain the various sections of the LSAT, offer suggestions for LSAT preparation, and provide tips for creating an LSAT prep plan. Additionally, Dean of Admissions Charles Roboski will offer comments regarding the role of the LSAT in the application-review process. Following the 35-minute presentation, there will be a 10-minute question and answer session.

As "LSAT 101" is an online meeting (webinar), participants will need to have access to the internet and a phone connection. Advance registration is required. Click here to register now!

John Marshall Tuition Waiver Contest

The Sixth Annual National Undergraduate Diversity Mock Trial Competition
Friday, March 27 through Saturday, March 28
Open to teams and individuals!

The mock trial competition at John Marshall will bring three-member teams of sophomores to seniors from around the country to compete on Friday and Saturday, March 27th and 28th, 2009. Individual competitors are also welcome, as teams will be assigned upon arrival.
Law students will be on hand to assist in coordinating the program, and opportunities will be provided for the competing teams to interact with our law students to learn more about the law school experience.

Deadline to Register: March 20. Click here for more information and application materials. Find the case materials here.

FSU's Summer Program DEADLINE!

Applications Due for FSU's Undergrad Program! Florida State University College of Law’s 2009 Summer for Undergraduates Program Applications must be postmarked March 21 for the law school’s intensive, four-week program. This program provides interested students, particularly those from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession, with an inside look at law school and the legal profession. The program will run from May 18-June 12, 2009
For more information, visit:
http://www.law.fsu.edu/summer_undergraduates/thinkingaboutlawschool.htm

Leadership Nevada Accepting Applications NOW!

National Education for Women’s (NEW) Leadership Nevada is a non-partisan, statewide, leadership and empowerment program of the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Through skill-building workshops, panel discussions and thought provoking conversations, students learn to see themselves as leaders with the confidence to explore public leadership positions.

The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, developed the innovative program in 1991 and branched out to invite other universities into its Development Network. In 2001, the Women's Research Institute of Nevada accepted CAWP’s invitation to join the NEW Leadership Development Network and in 2003, held its first program. The Women's Research Institute of Nevada at UNLV offers the only site in the southwestern and Rocky Mountain states to host this program.
During the program, you will:

• Mentor with talented and successful Nevada women leaders
• Discover your ability to lead through hands-on skills building
• Create networks with students & leaders from across Nevada
• Learn the needed tools to make a difference.
• Explore the demands of justice based, effective, and ethical leadership in a diverse society.
• Attend informal sessions with Nevada’s finest leaders in politics business, gaming, education, law, community activism, and more!

This Residential training program is scheduled for June 1-6, 2009 on the UNLV campus, and is offered at No Cost!

Meals, housing, transportation, and program materials are paid for by the Women’s Research Institute of Nevada and our community partners

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to any student attending a Nevada college or university who has an interest in learning about women’s leadership and who wants to develop their own leadership skills. Also open to Nevada residents attending school out-of-state. Seniors who are graduating in the spring of 2009 are eligible to apply.

Applications available on the website.

DEADLINE: MARCH 13th, 2009.

** We are extending the deadline through the end of March. PLEASE get your applications in as soon as possible**

Please turn in application & essay as soon as possible, the letters of recommendation can come later.

Feel free to contact Diana Rhodes, Program Director, for more information or if you have questions.

$$ For Political Science Majors!

Applications are now being accepted for UNLV Political Science Department scholarships. Several undergraduate Political Science majors will be selected to receive a $500 scholarship for the Fall 2009 semester. Eligibility requirements are listed below. Application forms are available on the Political Science Department website.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must complete a UNLV scholarship application
• Must be a UNLV Political Science undergraduate major
• Must be enrolled full time (12 credits or more)
• Must have a cumulative collegiate G.P.A. of 3.25 or higher

Application Procedures:
• Must submit official transcripts for all work completed at universities other than UNLV
• Must present one letter of reference
• A statement of Goals (maximum of 250 words)

Deadline:
Application must be received in the Political Science Department by Friday, April 3, 2009. Recipients will be notified by Monday April 27, 2009

Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools (TRIALS)

The application deadline for the TRIALS program is fast approaching! You must submit a preliminary application, receive a password, and submit a secondary application by March 1! Final-round applicants may be asked to participate in telephone interviews and take a test in logical reasoning. You will receive a decision by April 15th.

TRIALS is a residential scholarship program that helps talented and motivated college students of modest means gain admission to the nation’s leading law schools. This rigorous five-week summer course enhances opportunities for students of underrepresented backgrounds by bolstering their skills and focusing their goals.

This is sponsored by a partnership of NYU School of Law, Harvard Law School, and the Advantage Testing Foundation.

Summer for Undergraduates Program

The deadline for students to apply to participate in Florida State University College of Law’s 2009 Summer for Undergraduates Program is fast approaching. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 27.

This free, four-week intensive program is scheduled to run from May 18 to June 12, 2009. Students can access additional information about the program, including a downloadable application, frequently asked questions, and a sample schedule from our website. Also, see the informational flier.