Thursday, Aug 24, 2023

 

WELCOME BACK!

AUGUST

PRE-LAW NEWSLETTER

 

August 24, 2023

Welcome Back from the Pre-Law Center!

 

We hope you’ve had an amazing summer!  But now it’s time to hit the books and build up your GPA.  There are LOTS of things to look forward to this semester and we’re including some good things here for you to add to your calendars!

The Pre-Law Center will be hosting a booth at the Maverick Cookout & Activity Day in the University Center Mall with fun games and prizes during the Thursday, August 31st from 10:30am to 1:00pm.  Stop by for fun, games and prizes or just to say hello.  Don’t forget to bring a friend!

 

In This Month’s Newsletter

Pre-Law Day & Law School Fair– Register NOW!!

AT&T/Haynes & Boone Mentorship Program Sign-Ups Open

Meet with the Pre-Law Center & Pre-Law Orgs

New Ways to Set Up Advising

Follow Us on Media!

Fall Internship Opportunities & New Programs

LSAT Scholarship sponsored by Polsinelli Law Opening Soon!

Registration Deadline for October LSAT Coming!

Join a Pre-Law Org Today!

Fall Mini-Law School Hosted by UC Boulder

Campus Speaker Event: Labor Trafficking

 

• REGISTER NOW FOR THE PRE-LAW DAY & LAW SCHOOL FAIR EVENT!

Friday, September 22nd at the University Center

Workshops & Panels      9am – 12:30pm  in Rosebud Theater

Law School Fair      12pm – 3:30pm in the Atrium near Rosebud

REGISTER NOW for our annual UTA Pre-Law Day event. This year’s event will feature a law school fair and an opportunity to hear from different attorneys from varying practice areas. 

Panel topics will include:

• Road to 1L: Admissions through First Year of Law School
• Creative Ways to Use Your Law Degree – Q&A with Attorneys in Diverse Practice Areas
• LSAT Workshop: Discussing the Latest Updates, 2024 Testing Cycle & Fundamental Skills for LSAT Success
• How to Pay for Law School: Tips for Securing Loans, Landing Scholarships, Law School Work Study & More

Lunch is available for all advance RSVPs by September 20th. 

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Full agenda with times is available when you register!

• AT&T MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS BAAACK!

Wednesday, Nov. 1st

AT&T Headquarters Dallas

9:30AM – 2:00PM

 

The AT&T-Haynes & Boone Mentorship Program has returned for another year! Students will be treated with the opportunity to go to Dallas for the day to have one-on-one conversations with a mentoring attorney from AT&T and Haynes & Boone.  In the meeting, you can learn how to land the legal job of your dream, how to get your resume past HR, and how to successfully build your personal brand in college and law school!  This year’s event will even feature professional headshots for all participants following lunch with the attorneys!!!

Have a class meeting during this time?? No problem! Because this is a prestigious university program, University Excuse Letters can be provided to students in attendance, so sign up today!!

Applications are open today at https://forms.office.com/r/EFMzT2ktnV. 

Email prelaw@uta.edu if you have questions about the program.

 

• COME MEET THE PRE-LAW ADVISOR & ORGS!

Wednesday, August 31^st 10am-1pm

University Center Mall

Come out to say hello to us at the Annual Welcome Back Activity Fair & Cookout in the University Center Mall!  We will be hosting a booth at the activity fair alongside our Pre-Law student organizations – Pre-Law Society, Women in Law, & Pre-Law NBLSA – and we would love to see you out there! We’ll also be giving away prizes (good ones😊) so don’t miss it!

 

• NEW ADVISING APPOINTMENT BOOKING

Appointments for Pre-Law Advising can now be done through Bookings!  We also have new walk-in hours this semester.  For all other times, you must have an appointment so be sure to bookmark this link or you can also find it by going to https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/liberal-arts/departments/prelaw/academics/advising

 

Fall Advising Hours:

Tuesdays – 10AM – 12PM (Phone)

Wednesdays – 10AM – 3PM (Phone)

Thursdays – 10AM – 12PM (In-Person Walk-In Hours)

Thursdays – 1PM – 3PM (Phone)

 

• FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Keep up with the Pre-Law Center on all your social media platforms! New YouTube content will be posted monthly so be sure to subscribe!

 

• FALL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & NEW SPRING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Ebony M. Turner Law is Seeking to Fill Paid Internship Position!!

The Law Office of Ebony M. Turner, Attorney at Law – When your legal needs are an EMERGENCY, you need EMT (emt-law.com)

Court Intern

-          Description: Will support Attorney Turner in attending Tarrant County hearings, conducting critical research for trial, preparing essential court documents, assisting with trial technology and supporting the needs of the firm and clients throughout the trial process.  Other tasks as assigned.

-          Open Positions: 1

Hours: Flexible Hours

-          Location: Multiple (Mansfield/Dallas/Fort Worth)

-          Minimum Requirements: Send resume. Must have reliable transportation.

-          Start Date:  Position expected to fill and start ASAP!

 

Position is expected to continue at least through the Spring semester and potentially into the summer months.  Some may continue beyond that based on performance.  Interested students should send resume and cover letter to ebonymturnerlaw@gmail.com ASAP and you will be notified if selected for an interview.  Priority will be given on earliest application basis, so APPLY EARLY! Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

Legal Aid of Northwest Texas

Title: Paralegal for Community Revitalization Project

Location: Fort Worth, Hybrid Remote

Pay: Negotiable

How to Apply:  Apply HERE.  Position only open until filled

Duties include: The paralegal, under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney will be assigned clients, tasks, assignments and projects with expectations that all work is to be completed in accordance with LANWT's policies and procedures and attorneys' responsibilities under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Lawyers Creed and the American Bar Associations Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services to the Poor. (See link above for more responsibilities)

 

Law Office of Curnutt & Hafer

Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Arlington, TX

Pay: Negotiable

How to Apply:  Send resumes to EOdidi@curnutthafer.com  – APPLY ASAP because they are looking to start someone IMMEDIATELY!!

Duties include: Making copies, helping with document organization, managing filing, working on data input, and basic research assignments.  (See attached flyer for more information)

 

Harris Finley Bogle Law Office

Title: Records Assistant

Location: Downtown Fort Worth Office (not a remote position)

Pay: Minimum salary is 16.50 (commensurate with relevant work experience)

How to Apply:  Send resumes to mcruz@hfblaw.com – APPLY ASAP because they are looking to start someone IMMEDIATELY!!

Duties include:

• Maintenance of accurate paper and electronic files, by reviewing inactive files for closure, organizing and indexing files during the closing process and scanning closed files.

• Assisting co-workers with filing open and closed files, creating files, relocating files between and within various settings to accommodate file and storage space.

• Retrieving and returning files from/to centralized storage areas including in the office and building basement and locating files that have been misplaced or misfiled.

• May assist with mailroom duties, when needed. Will be cross-trained.

Required Skills:

• Strong written, oral, organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to use office machines such as multipurpose copier/scanners

• Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft Office

• Interest in extensive organizational projects

• Must be able to work with varying personalities. This position will interact with all personnel

Preferred Skills:

• Preferred knowledge of records and information

 

 

INTRODUCING THE EMT LAW FUTURE LAWYERS INTERN PROGRAM

Introducing the newly launched Future Lawyers Internship Program sponsored by the Law Office of Ebony M. Turner, designed to allow students an immersive experience in law practice for course credit during the Spring 2024 semester. Students selected to participate in this program will be placed at various law firms in the DFW area for course credit through the HIST 4391 Legal Service Learning Internship Course in Spring 2024. Interns will also receive pay through this experience if invited to continue beyond the spring semester into the summer.  Priority will be given to Law and Legal Studies Minors needing experiential learning credit but students do not need to be LLS minors to apply.

To Apply: Simply follow the application link below

Application Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 22^nd

Future Lawyers Intern Program Application (uta.edu)

 

• POLSINELLI LAW LSAT PREP COURSE SCHOLARSHIP

We are excited to see the return of the LSAT Prep Course Scholarship.  These scholarships are for currently enrolled students or recent graduates of the class of December 2022/May 2023 who are preparing for the LSAT this Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. These awards will cover the entire cost of a Complete Live Online LSAT Fundamentals preparatory course for the Fall 2023 semester. The scholarships are each worth approximately $1,500.00.

Preference will be given to students:

1.      who have taken a practice LSAT test;

2.      who are of junior or senior standing, or recent graduate at UTA at the time of the application;

3.      based on GPA; UTA averages of 3.5 and above are given first priority; and,

4.      who can demonstrate (via a one-two paragraph essay) a financial need for the prep course.

Applications are NOW OPEN.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 15^th so mark it in your calendar. 

 

• LSAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIENDLY REMINDER

If you’re wanting to take the October LSAT, make sure you register by August 31^st!  The deadline is quickly approaching so be sure to head to LSAC ASAP!

New to LSAC? Create your free account today at www.lsac.org.  The Law School Admissions Council is your first step towards getting ready for the law school application process. You’ll need this to register for the LSAT and apply to law school.  National Pre-Law events are updated regularly

 

• JOIN A PRE-LAW STUDENT GROUP TODAY!

 

Pre-Law Society

Students new to UTA or new the pursuit of a legal career will find benefit in socializing with other students pursuing the same goals!  This year, the officers are working to bring you a virtual semester of speakers, socials, community service events and the PLS LSAT Prep Study Group!

Meetings will be bi-weekly on Mondays at noon in the Pre-Law Center.

For more information about how to join this group, contact PLS

President Izabella Russell (imr6096@mavs.uta.edu) or Vice President Emerson Escobar (emerson.escobar@mavs.uta.edu).   

Website: https://prelawsocietyuta.weebly.com/

 

 

Women In Law

Women in Law is meeting and looking for new members!  This organization is open to all majors and seeks to provide resources to advance women’s interest in the legal world. Students can look forward to bi-monthly meetings, socials, the WIL Speaker Series and each semester the WIL Spring Retreat!  The 2023 April Spring Retreat at the Sheraton Arlington is in the books and was amazing!

Meetings will be held bi-weekly on Wednesdays at noon in the Pre-Law Center.

Ready to join this group now? Contact:

President Natalie Rodriguez (nar6749@mavs.uta.edu)   

Vice President Yasmine Johnson (yaj2320@mavs.uta.edu)  

Website: https://utawomeninlaw.weebly.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utawomeninlaw

 

 

Pre-Law Chapter of National Black Law Students Association

For over fifty years, the National Black Law Students Association has worked to develop culturally responsible Black and minority law students that excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. NBLSA members are activists, thought leaders, and strategic thinkers. NBLSA alumni are partners, general counsel, judges, non-profit executives, and business operatives.

Pre-Law NBLSA meetings will be held bi-weekly in the Pre-Law Center on Thursdays at 3:30pm.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to join the org, contact:

President Esther Odidi (exo4626@mavs.uta.edu) or Vice President Emani Babin (eab9534@mavs.uta.edu)  

 

• COLORADO MINI LAW SCHOOL EVENT THIS FALL

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO PRESENTS MINI LAW SCHOOL

Registration Closes September 2!

Fall Mini Law School:  New Faces

Hello from Colorado Law!
 
Earlier this spring, I reached out about a program through the University of Colorado Law School that is an excellent opportunity for your students – Mini Law School. This fall's curriculum will highlight seven exciting new faculty members joining Colorado Law from law schools around the country.  I wanted to remind you that registration closes soon - September 2.

The seven-week series kicks off Wednesday, September 6 with Professor Blake Reid's discussion of Big Tech and Section 230.  Each week, a Colorado Law professor will present on a different topic, including:  

• States as Immigration Battlegrounds  (Professor Deep Gulasekaram)
• Foreign Policy and Criminal Prosecution (Professor Wadie Said)
• Digital Technologies and Human Rights:  Friends or Foes? (Clinical Professor Vivek Krishnamurthy)
• National Security as Police Power (Professor Maryam Jamshidi)
• The Contagiousness of Police Violence (Professor Daria Roithmayr)
• and more!

Participants have 3 ways to join us:  (1) live, in person in Boulder, Colorado at the University of Colorado Law School; (2) live, online via a livestream of the lectures; or (3) watching recordings of the lectures on demand on their own schedule.  Participants can also register to access the entire back catalog of available Mini Law School lectures!

As an additional benefit, all participants in Mini Law School who apply to the University of Colorado Law School will have their law school application fees waived. 

For more details, including the full schedule, please visit the Mini Law School website.

Questions?  Please contact us at mini-law@colorado.edu

Matthew R. Cushing
Director of Executive and Community Learning Programs

University of Colorado Law School 
Wolf Law Building, 401 UCB | Boulder, CO 80309

 

 

• CAMPUS SPEAKER: HOW LAWYERS CAN IDENTIFY LABOR TRAFFICKING

AUG. 31^ST 12PM – 1:30PM

RIO GRANDE B

UNIVERSITY CENTER

Please see the attached flyer for the details of an upcoming learning opportunity and panel discussion “Wielding Your Law License: How Lawyers Can Identify Labor Trafficking” brought to campus by Unbound Now in conjunction with The North Texas Labor Trafficking Working Group.