Widener Law | Fee Waiver

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

UNLV Prelaw FAQs | Health Insurance for Law Students

A forward-thinking UNLV Prelaw student recently asked a great question about health insurance, which I've paraphrased here:

Once I become a full time law students, how will I be able to get insurance? Will it be expensive? How good is the insurance?

The short answer is that there is no short answer. The first plan of attack is to check with your parents. You may be able to continue your coverage under their plan, depending on your age, your enrollment status, and your folks' insurance carrier's rules on these things.

If this doesn't pan out, you'll want to contact your law school. Indeed, this is something you'll want to investigate when you're choosing your law school. Each law school has a different plan for covering its students. Unless you've got a scholarship package that includes this coverage, you'll probably have to pay a premium for it. The premiums and coverage will vary by school.

That said, most states do not currently require you to have health insurance if you don't want it. While international students are typically required to carry this kind of coverage, domestic students are often free to decide for themselves whether or not to have health insurance coverage during their law school years. You can find out the status of these requirements on a state-by-state basis by visiting the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute's website.

Once you've narrowed down your list of schools, it is a good idea to check their websites for information about health insurance. You can find links to the ABA Accredited Law Schools on the ABA's website, and a list including other law schools can be found on the LSAC website.

News 88.9 KNPR - Nevada Public Radio

Dr. Wood was on the radio this morning with Juan Williams...sort of. Listen to the discussion of the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision in Ricci by clicking on the link below.

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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.