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.

Weekend LSAT Prep Courses

[Note: This notice was posted on behalf of a for-profit test preparation company. The information is posted as a service to UNLV Prelaw students. UNLV Prelaw does not recommend any particular test preparation company. Students are encouraged to research the options--including self-study--before enrolling in any test preparation course.]

From GetPrepped.com:

Get Prepped's single weekend class is an intensive review to maximize your study time. Only $359. Save $25 by using the discount code PR008PR. Courses are offered in Las Vegas over the following weekends: Sept. 19-20 (for the 9/26/09 LSAT), Nov. 21-22 (for the 12/5/09 LSAT), and Jan. 30-31 (for the 2/6/10 LSAT). For more information, visit GetPrepped.com

-UNLV Prelaw

What Do Lawyers Do?

From LSAC Forums:

A panel of attorneys representing a diverse cross-section of practice areas will
inform participants about the profession. Panelists will describe their career
paths and offer details on the skills needed to represent clients effectively.
This panel will be especially helpful to participants who do not know practicing
lawyers.

Find the video here.

Help Raise Money for Best Buddies!

Posted on Behalf of Best Buddies Nevada:

Hash House A Go Go and Fox 5’s MORE! anchors give back with stuffed burgers
Anchors designed burgers for National Burger Month available May 15-25
LAS VEGAS – May 14, 2009 – Hash House A Go Go and KVVU Fox 5’s MORE! anchors team up to celebrate National Burger Month by creating their own one pound stuffed burgers and donating a portion of the proceeds to the charity Best Buddies.

Fox 5’s Jason Feinberg, Monica Jackson and Rachel Smith recently joined up with Hash House A Go Go Chef Anthony Vidal to put their culinary skills to the test. Each anchor created their own signature one pound stuffed burger which will be available for brunch and dinner at Hash House A Go Go May 15 through May 25. The dynamic trio will be pitted against each other to find out whose burger best satisfies the taste buds of the community. The best-selling burger will earn its creator the honor of having all the proceeds from National Burger Month donated to Best Buddies in his or her name. Best Buddies is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-on-one friendships and integrated employment.

All three burgers have two Certified Angus Beef patties with stuffing in between and come with lettuce, onion and tomato on a fresh bun. Feinberg’s "Meowy-Wowy Burger" comes stuffed with delicious caramelized onions and classic barbeque sauce. Jackson’s "Hot and Spicy Mama Monica Burger" is stuffed with zesty chipotle adobo and smoked cheddar cheese. Smith’s burger, "It Ain’t Easy Being GOAT Cheesy," is a tasty concoction stuffed with jalapeño olive tapenade and goat cheese. The burgers will be available during brunch and dinner for $9.95 each with $2 from each burger purchased donated to Best Buddies. Sides are not included in the price but can be added for additional fees.

About Hash House A Go Go
Hash House A Go Go brings farm-fresh food with a funky, modern twist to the locals and visitors of Las Vegas. The well-known restaurant puts its own unique spin on dining, making it an experience like no other. Hash House A Go Go is about having a good time - sophistication with no pretension. Hash House A Go Go was recently featured on ABC Primetime’s "What Would You Do?" The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Hash House A Go Go is open until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and until 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant is located at 6800 West Sahara Avenue.

For reservations or inquiries, please call 702-804-4646 or visit the website.

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.

Redesigned LSAC Website

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has announced the complete redesign of the LSAC website. This has been in the works for more than two years, and it debuted on Monday, 4/27/09. According to the LSAC's Anne Brandt, students will "encounter a much more intuitive and easy-to-use site for all of their interactions with LSAC."

The biggest change is probably in the Letter of Recommendation (LOR) service. The complicated letter classifications have been eliminated. All you have to do now is assign your letters to the various law schools as you desire.