Logical Reasoning Challenge for a Free TestMasters Course!

[Note: This notice is posted as a courtesy on behalf of a private LSAT prep company. Please note that UNLV Prelaw does not endorse any particular LSAT prep company. If you choose to use an LSAT prep company, be sure to research your options to find the one that is the best fit for you. -UNLV Prelaw]

An Offer from TestMasters:

Dear Students,

TestMasters invites you to take The LSAT Challenge. Students are given a chance to answer one difficult LSAT logical reasoning question. Each student who answers his or her question correctly will receive a scholarship voucher for half off the TestMasters full-length course—a $725 value! The LSAT Challenge offers every student a chance to win.

All current University of Nevada – Las Vegas undergraduate students are eligible to participate. To register, please log on to http://www.lsatchallenge.com/unlv. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at info@testmasters.net or at 800-696-5728.

Best Regards and Good Luck,
The TestMasters Team

-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

Career Options for Law Graduates

Posted on behalf of MSU College of Law:

Career Options for Law Graduates

Tuesday, November 3, 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EST

Featuring Mr. Ari Kaplan, Author

[You are invited] to participate in an informative online presentation (webinar) on the topic of legal careers. The featured presenter for this webinar is Mr. Ari Kaplan, author of the Amazon.com bestseller The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and Business Development.

Mr. Kaplan will provide information regarding the typical and not-so-typical career paths available to law school graduates, data and trends relating to employment and salaries of lawyers, guidance and direction to determine if law school is consistent with your career goals, and other topics.

Also presenting at this webinar is Elliot Spoon, Assistant Dean of Career Development and Professor of Law at MSU College of Law. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, via a chat function, of both Mr. Kaplan and Dean Spoon. There is no cost to attend; however, all participants must have access to the internet and a phone connection as this online meeting includes both video and audio.

Register Now (please select the registration tab)

Presentation Details (pdf)

Sincerely,

Charles W. Roboski, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, Michigan State University College of Law.

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

Legal Assistant Position | PAD

Posted on Behalf of Mr. Roitman via PAD UNLV:

[Phi Alpha Delta] LEGAL ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

Hello Everyone,

My name is Michael and I am a member of Phi Alpha Delta. I currently work for a criminal defense attorney. We will be hiring for the position of Legal Assistant and Office Receptionist. No office experience is required but applicants must have basic computer skills and their own vehicle.

This position entails making runs to the courthouse, setting client appointments and facilitating new client intake, collecting client payments, communicating client needs to office manager and attorney, keeping record of all client communication, maintaining client list, and making billing calls, as well as other tasks.

Applicants should be able to work in mid to high level pressure environment and able to take instruction quickly and correctly.Please send all applications to Mairead@grecolawgroup.net.

Starting pay $10-$12; roughly 25-35 hours a week. Mention that you are a member of Phi Alpha Delta in your email. Interviews will be conducted this week and next week.

Fraternally Yours,

Michael

Michael G. RoitmanLegal AssistantGreco Law Group20 E. Bonneville St. 110ALas Vegas, NV 89101(702) 545-0130Fax: (702) 838-7181

-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

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.

FYI: The United States Meets Europe

Posted on behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy:

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is delighted to announce the launch of a
new program, The United States Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders, which
will be holding a Weeklong Seminar in Berlin from June 29th - July 4th, 2009.

The United States Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders has been designed
with the intention of bringing together young individuals (mid-later stage
students or young professionals with 2 years experience) from both sides of the
Atlantic in order for them to gain an insight into cultural diplomacy, exchange
ideas and experiences, and learn from influential figures already working in the
field. Participants will develop contacts on both a social and professional
level and participate in challenging discussions. The Forum aims to examine the
state of the American- European relationship today and to consider the role of
cultural diplomacy in supporting this relationship.

For further information about The United States Meets Europe, please visit our website.

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization concerned with the promotion of intercultural understanding. Our activities include conducting research into cultural diplomacy and organizing programs that facilitate cultural exchange. The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Forums have been developed to facilitate intercultural exchange at the grass roots, civil society and political levels. Participants are encouraged to develop their own leadership initiatives, which are supported through an online forum and personal consultation.

To learn more about the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, please visit our website.

[Note: This notice was posted as a courtesy. Dr. Wood is not affiliated with this group. Students are cautioned to research these opportunities thoroughly before participating.]

-UNLV Prelaw

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.

A Nottingham LLM Before Law School?

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

Today, information about the Masters (LLM) programs at the University of Notthingham School of Law has arrived on Dr. Wood's desk. Here's an excerpt:

US college students may not be aware that their undergraduate experience could
be excellent preparation for spending twelve months reading for the degree of
LLM at one of the UK's premier law schools beflre they enrol for their JD back
at home. Our Masters programmes are open to talented and highly-motivated
arts and social sciences graduates, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

If you are interested in this program, visit the School of Law's website or stop by Dr. Wood's office to pick up a packet of information.

Political Science Internships

Internships for Academic Credit in Political Science for Summer & Fall, 2009

For information, contact the Political Science Internship Coordinator:
Dr. Steve Parker (702) 249-5527

The Internship Coordinator's office has announced openings in the following groups:

Each of Nevada's five members of Congress will have positions available:

• Representative Dina Titus (Vegas & D.C.)
• Representative Dean Heller (Vegas)
• Representative Shelly Berkley (Vegas)
• Senator John Ensign (Vegas)
• Senator Harry Reid (Vegas)

The Consumer Advocacy Group (a lobbying firm)

The Nevada State Democratic Party

The Nevada State Republican Party

A variety of administrative agencies (such as the US Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, etc.) that may be interested in interns, depending on qualifiation and experience.

Local law offices (found by students and coordinated by Dr. Parker)

LSAC Fee Waivers 2009-2010

The Law School Admission Council dedicates funds, through its Fee Waiver Program, to support law school access for all applicants regardless of their ability to pay for the LSAT and associated services. Applicants can apply online for fee waivers directly through LSAC, or through an ABA-approved law school.

1. General Information
The 2009-2010 LSAC Fee Waiver will be valid for up to two years and will cover the following LSAC services only:

Two LSATs $ 264.00
Credential Assembly Service (LSDAS) $ 169.00
(4 reports, LOR)
The Official LSAT SuperPrep $ 28.00

Total $ 461.00

To be considered for a fee waiver, you'll need to be a US citizen, a US national, or a permanent resident alien of the United States with an Alien Registration Receipt Card. Fee waivers are intended for only the most needy applicants, and you'll need to demonstrate this by including some of your income information on the application. You should only apply if you really can't afford the fees.

You can apply through the LSAC or through an ABA-approved law school, but all allplications must go through the LSAC. To apply online, go to the LSAC's Fee Waiver website. If you apply through a law school, you should make sure to allow enough time for the school to process and return the form to the LSAC before the registration deadline for the LSAT you'd like to take.

$1000 for Student Research!

Students Can Win $1,000 for Their Research

The UNLV University Libraries Lance and Elena Calvert Award for Undergraduate Research rewards sophisticated and original research with a $1,000 prize. Up to four awards will be given this year, and any undergraduate who has completed a research project that incorporated University Libraries resources this semester can apply. Research papers, documentaries, business and marketing plans, speeches, websites, and other multimedia projects are all eligible for entry. For award rules and guidelines, the online application, and examples of past winners' work, go to http://www.library.unlv.edu/award.

Questions about the award can be sent to jd.kotula@unlv.edu.

More information can be found here: http://www.library.unlv.edu/award


Contact: JD Kotula
Email: jd.kotula@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-2103

Prelaw Events (Kaplan)

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

Kaplan is putting on three events in April:

Free LSAT Class - 4/13/2009

Learn some of Kaplan’s exclusive strategies and methods to raise your LSAT score. An expert LSAT teacher will provide information on the structure and scoring of the exam, strategies you can use on tough questions types, and an overview of Kaplan’s LSAT course and materials.

Law School Experience (Mock 1L Class) - 4/18/2009

Experience a mock law school class and get inside tips on what to expect during your first year. You will also work through an actual case, taught using the Socratic Method, and participate in an analysis of the legal issues.

Law School Personal Statement Workshop - 4/21/2009

Learn how to write a winning personal statement that gets the attention of law school admissions officers. Develop essay topics based on your vision, goals and accomplishments; focus your theme and get expert tips on writing and editing.

For more information on these and other events, see the events calendar on the UNLV Prelaw Facebook Fan Page.

Practice LSAT (Princeton Review)

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

Are You Ready for the LSAT?

Don’t wait until Test Day to find out. Last year, 87,800 students competed for about 56,000 spots at law schools across America. With competition this fierce, a higher LSAT score can put you ahead of the pack. Put your skills to the test by taking a full-length, real LSAT. It’s a great way to discover your strengths and weaknesses and become comfortable with the exam’s format. You’ll get a personal, detailed score report that breaks down your performance on each section of the LSAT.

FREE LSAT Practice Test
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Time: 1pm to 4:30pm
Location: The Princeton Review – Summerlin Classrooms
1151 S. Buffalo Dr.. Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89117

To reserve your spot, call us at 800-2Review (800-273-8439) or register at PrincetonReview.com/LSATTestWeek.

Space is limited, so act now!

-UNLV Prelaw on behalf of Princeton Review

Diversity Campaign

DiscoverLaw.org Campaign Targets Diverse Early College Students

DiscoverLaw.org is an intensive, integrated campaign designed to encourage racially and ethnically diverse first- and second-year college students to discover career opportunities in law and to choose a path in undergraduate school that helps them get there.
The cornerstone of the DiscoverLaw.org campaign is http://www.discoverlaw.org/, which features examples of the need for lawyers worldwide, access to law school experts who can answer students’ questions, profiles and advice from diverse law school graduates, and a timeline outlining steps undergraduate students can take to prepare themselves to be a successful law school applicant.