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.

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.

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!

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)