The 2010 UNLV Law Fair

Hello, folks! Get ready to meet the law school of your dreams! Want to know which schools are coming? So far, we've got 56 ABA-approved law schools on the list! Here they are on a map. Below, find the list!


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American University Washington College of Law
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Brigham Young University Law School
Chapman University School of Law
Charlotte School of Law
Creighton University School of Law
Drake University Law School
Drexel University's Earle Mack School of Law
Fordham Law School
Golden Gate University School of Law
Gonzaga University School of Law
Hofstra Law School
Lewis and Clark Law School
Liberty University School of Law
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Mississippi College School of Law
Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law
Phoenix School of Law
Seattle University School of Law
South Texas College of Law
Southwestern Law School
Syracuse University College of Law
Texas Tech University School of Law
Texas Wesleyan School of Law
The John Marshall Law School
The University o Tennessee College of Law
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Touro College Law Center
Tulane University Law School
Univeristy of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law
Univeristy of California Hastings College of the Law
University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Cincinnati College of Law
University of Colorado Law School
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
University of Houston Law Center
University of Idaho College of Law
University of Illinois College of Law
University of Maryland School of Law
University of Minnesota Law School
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
University of Nevada Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law
University of New Mexico School of Law
University of Oregon School of Law
University of San Diego School of Law
University of San Francisco School of Law
University of Toledo College of Law
University of Utay SJ Quinney College of Law
Univesity of Wyoming College of Law
Washburn University School of Law
Western State University College of Law
Whittier Law School
Widener University School of Law
Willamette University College of Law
Yeshiva University Benjamin Cardozo School of Law

Internship Opportunity w/ Conservative Candidate's Campaign

Dear UNLV Prelaw Students,

Here is an opportunity to intern with a conservative candidate for US Congress. This is posted as a courtesy on behalf of the Fiore campaign. Please remember that UNLV Prelaw does not endorse any particular political party, candidate or platform. This is posted for your information:

Deadline: 5/20/2010

Intern Description for spring and summer term

Interns must be able to go door-to-door and conduct interviews with residents in targeted precincts. We provide walk literature and designated contacts for field work.

Interns must be able to maintain courteous conversation with targeted voters and take comprehensive notes of conversation while also directing exact questions for our micro-targeted voter campaign.

If willing to be a team leader, interns must have reliable transportation available at all times. Interns must sign a non-compete clause and confidentiality agreement.

All interns are required to maintain a regular schedule and most importantly be reliable.

Intern work includes attending events in the evening hours and representing the candidate at an array of functions.

Paid for by Fiore for Congress

If you are interested in joining our campaign please contact our chief-of-staff, Elicia Huffaker at 702-210-8460. We are looking for dedicated interns to start today.

We will work with your University to give you credit hours for your work. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn about politics first hand and to meet many people with similar political views.

-UNLV Prelaw

Intern in a Local Law Office

Thinking about going to law school?

Before you make the decision, find out what the career is like by experiencing it from the inside.

UNLV's Department of Political Science has recently inaugurated a cooperative internship program with several local attorneys. Their firms are now on our roster and they have positions available for both the Summer and Fall of 2010.

Learn what the career is really like and earn academic credit at the same time.

For information about these positions, contact Dr. Steven Parker, Internship Coordinator, at parkers@unlv.nevada.edu

-UNLV Prelaw

Free Webinar with GREAT INFO!

Dear UNLV Prelaw Students,

Here is a free webinar put on by the good folks at Michigan State University. This webinar features my colleague from the Western Association of Prelaw Advisors (WAPLA), Eileen Doyle Crane. I highly recommend this, folks! Take note of the EST times!

Expert Advice for the 2011 or 2012 Law School Applicant Thursday, April 29, 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. EST This webinar is geared toward those individuals who wish to begin law school in 2011 or 2012. Among the topics to be covered by the presenters are: • Arriving at the decision to pursue a law degree • Steps involved with assembling a competitive application • Options and insights about LSAT preparation • Researching law schools and legal careers • Costs, Returns, and Indebtedness Presenters for this webinar are: Eileen Doyle Crane has counseled thousands of aspiring law students over the last 17 years as prelaw advisor at Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University. Ms. Crane has served as the President of the Western Association of Prelaw Advisors and as Chair of the Prelaw Advisors National Council (PLANC). In her prelaw advising career she has visited 92 US law schools and she routinely serves as a presenter at prelaw advisor conferences. Ava Preacher is assistant dean for the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Notre Dame, where she has served as the primary prelaw advisor since 1993. She provides assistance and counsel to both current undergraduates and alumni throughout all phases of the admissions-application cycle. Dean Preacher twice has served as president of the Midwest Association of Prelaw Advisors and has been a member of the PLANC. Gregory Shaffer has served as coordinator of pre-law advising at the University of Maryland at College Park since 2003. As the primary advisor to one of the nation’s largest programs for students and graduates who go on to law school, he provides assistance on a range of issues relating to admission to law school and legal careers. Mr. Shaffer routinely interacts with admission deans from a cross section of law schools in all regions of the country. Webinar Details.pdf Please register in advance (go to the “register” tab and check the “Advice for the 2011 or 2012 Law School Applicant” webinar option).

-UNLV Prelaw

Capital Semester -- DC Internships

Dear UNLV Prelaw Students,

Here is an opportunity that you might be interested in. It's posted as a courtesy. Remember to research any travel or internship opportunity thoroughly before applying or (especially) sending any money:

CAPITAL SEMESTER
August 28 – December 11, 2010
Georgetown University , Washington , DC
www.DCinternships.org/CS
Fall 2010 Application Deadline: June 1, 2010

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Capital Semester program combines a substantive professional experience in public policy, international affairs or economics for 25 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

• Aerospace Industries Association
• American Legislative Exchange Council
• Children's Rights Council
• Congressional Offices
• Eastman Kodak
• First Book
• Foreign Embassies
• Institute for World Politics
• New Leaders for New Schools
• Philanthropy Roundtable
• U.S. Department of Education
• U.S. Department of Justice
• U.S. Department of the Treasury

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• Internships – Competitive placements with government agencies, congressional offices, public policy groups, international affairs organizations and nonprofit organizations
• Classes – 12 credit hours in political science and economics and from Georgetown University
• Housing – Roommate matching and f urnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
• Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and economics experts
• Exclusive Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve
• Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
• Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
• Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final application deadline of June 1. Students are encouraged to apply early in order to receive priority scholarship consideration and internship placement. Details about the program and an online application may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS. Questions may be directed to Mary Connell, Recruitment and Admissions Director, at mconnell@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Fund For American Studies
1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009

-UNLV Prelaw

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

Political Science Internships!

Internships for academic credit in political science at UNLV are available for Summer and Fall 2010.

Here's a selection of some of the kinds of positions that will be filled:

• Local Law Offices
• Each of Nevada's five members of Congress will have positions available in their Las Vegas offices
• Governor Jim Gibbons' Las Vegas Office
• The Nevada State Democratic Party
• The Nevada State Republican Party
• A variety of political election campaigns, both Republican and Democratic
• Several administrative agencies, like the Bureau of Reclamation
• Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) like Planned Parenthood.

For details, please contact Dr. Steve Parker.

-UNLV Prelaw