November '22 Newsletter
November
PRE-LAW NEWSLETTER
November 1, 2022
Greetings from the Pre-Law Center!
With finals around the corner, it’s time to start planning for next semester and the new year! For some of you, that’s graduation and for the rest of you it’s planning for a new semester of classes. Attached is a list of Spring 2023 legal/law-related courses being offered next semester. For those considering the minor in Law and Legal Studies, each of these courses is applicable and would count towards the minor requirements.
For those of you graduating, pay special attention to the details for December graduates. We have something special in store for you.
Don’t forget to reach out if you have any questions about classes, events, scholarships or need law school application help!
Good luck as you wrap up midterms and please have a safe a wonderful holiday!
In This Month’s Newsletter
Calling All December ‘22 Pre-Law Grads
New Law School 101 Course Coming Spring ‘23
Last Chance for Full Tuition Scholarship
Opportunity for Free LSAC Fees & Free Score Preview for Next LSAT Exam
LSAC Forums & Important Dates
Time to Get Social! Join a Pre-Law Org Today!
Law School Scholarships
New Discounted LSAT Prep
- CALLING ALL DECEMBER 2022 GRADUATES!
Thursday, December 1st – 2:30 – 3:30 PM
University Center – Carlisle Hall
For the first time, we will be hosting a December Pre-Law Graduate Ceremony and Reception!
Pre-Law grad cords, LLS honor cords and Pre-Law Org grad cords will be distributed as this event. There will be hors d’oeuvres and beverages following the program.
Whether you’re attending commencement live or virtually, you don’t want to miss the chance to get your Pre-Law graduation cords or your Law and Legal Studies Minor cords for those completing the program.
Please complete the Pre-Law Graduate Questionnaire linked below to receive your grad cords at the December Graduates Ceremony. Email amber.white@uta.edu if you have any questions or concerns about grad cords.
https://forms.gle/gU3nbVe7r9BpQhVg8
- NEW LAW SCHOOL 101 COURSE COMING SPRING 2023
There is a new course that is being offered this Spring semester called Law School 101. For those needing Experiential Learning credit for the LLS minor, this is a great chance to fulfill that requirement! Below is the course meeting time and description.
HIST 4391 -- Law School 101
Live Campus Course – Thursdays 5:30-8:20
This course presents students with an opportunity to explore what it means to be an attorney in practice and student of law by demystifying the full law school experience. Each week, students will learn valuable skillsets related to admissions groundwork, LSAT test preparation, research-based writing, and first year success, Through collaboration with UNT Dallas College of Law, students will be introduced to materials and instruction designed to enhance and strengthen success in law school.
You MUST have pre-approval from me to enroll. Enrollment in this course is going to be prioritized by seniority and LLS minor status and will be capped at 20 students for this upcoming spring. To get on the registration list, email amber.white@uta.edu with “Law School 101” in the subject line.
- DEADLINE FOR WAYNE WATTS FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP COMING FAST!
This scholarship is made possible by generous contributions from former AT&T General Counsel and prominent UTA alumnus D. Wayne Watts. This scholarship is designed to provide a full tuition scholarship to students nearing the end of their undergraduate career at UTA who are looking to attend law school and become practicing attorneys. Sophomore, Junior and Senior undergraduate students are welcome to apply. Students who will have only one semester remaining before receiving their undergraduate degree will have the scholarship applied to their final semester only. Students must be able to demonstrate satisfactory academic performance in order to apply for this scholarship. A minimum of 3.0 GPA and a practice LSAT score is required to apply for this opportunity. For questions about how to get a practice LSAT exam, contact the Pre-Law Center at prelaw@uta.edu.
Applications TODAY!
The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 13th.
The scholarship award can be up to $10,000!!!! So don’t miss out!!
- LSAC Analytical Reasoning Field Study Opportunity for Students
The Law School Admissions Counsel (LSAC) is looking to test some upcoming Analytical Reasoning (AR) questions through field study opportunities, similar to those conducted when it tested the switch from paper testing to digital testing platforms. LSAC will be offering an LSAC Analytical Reasoning (AR) Field Study on December 16 and 17. The field study is a free opportunity for students to test their equipment and get better acquainted with the live, remotely proctored format of the LSAT in a no-risk, low-stress “dress rehearsal.” This is also a great opportunity to improve your AR skills for test day.
No information about participant performance will be shared with schools, and participation does not count against annual or lifetime limits for taking the LSAT.
Participants in the December study will also receive their choice of one of the following LSAC products or services:
- One free Score Preview for an upcoming LSAT administration
- One free Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report
- Free Law School Success subscription for one year
- A free copy of LSAT SuperPrep and LSAT SuperPrep II
Participation in the LSAC AR Field Study is open to anyone, 18 years or older, in the United States or Canada who has an LSAC.org account. Registration will open Tuesday, November 1, and close 11:59 p.m. ET, Sunday, November 28, through students’ LSAC.org accounts.
- 2022-2023 LSAC Forums & Important Dates
LSAC is hosting a mix of live and digital LSAC forums for the 2022-2023 admissions cycle so that any and all students can have access to critical resources and information.
Why attend?
This is the nation’s largest law school fair and ALL law schools will be participating! This is your opportunity to hear from admissions and recruiters at your dream schools. LSAC will host a workshop for students preparing to take the LSAT where you will have the opportunity to hear directly from the test writers on how to excel on various aspects of the test. You’ll also have the chance to participate in personal statement workshops and much more!
When Are These Forums?
Houston LSAC Law School Forum
Saturday, November 5th 10am – 5pm CT @ JW Marriott Houston Galleria: register by November 3rd
November LSAC Digital Law School Forum
Saturday, November 19th 2pm – 6pm ET: register by November 17th
How Can You Participate?
All you have to do is register!
LSAC Digital Law School Forums
For more on Upcoming LSAT Testing Dates and Deadlines
Check out LSAC.org
LSAT Dates, Deadlines & Score Release Dates | The Law School Admission Council (lsac.org)
- 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 meeting bi-weekly on Thursdays!
October Meeting Schedule
November 7th – 12PM – 1PM (location TBD)
November 21st – 12PM – 1PM (location TBD)
For more information about how to join this group, contact PLS President Meghna Sharda (Meghna.sharda@mavs.uta.edu) or
Vice President Izabella Russell (imr6096@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 2022 April Spring Retreat in Las Colinas is in the books and was amazing!
Women In Law October Meeting Schedule
November 7th – 3:30-4:30pm in Pre-Law Center (TH 303)
November 21st – 3:30-4:30pm in Pre-Law Center (TH 303)
Ready to join this group now? Contact:
President Thaiss Loaeza (Thaiss.loaeza@mavs.uta.edu)
Vice President Mak Martinez (Mckenzie.martinez2@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 August/September Meeting Schedule
November 9th – 6pm-7pm in UC Neches
For more information on how to join this org, contact:
President Ayleanna Westbrooks (Ayleanna.westbrooks@mavs.uta.edu) or Vice President A’Nyria Harper (Anyria.harper@mavs.uta.edu)
- Law School Scholarships You Should Consider Preparing For Now
If you are starting law school in the next couple of years or even the next few months, and could use some cash to make that happen, there ARE scholarships available from sources other than law schools. You just have to do a little detective work. Check out the following websites for information.
Admissions Dean Scholarship Finder
LSAC Law School Scholarship List
Marshall-Motley Scholars Program
- NEW UTA DISCOUNTS FOR LSAT PREP THIS FALL!
UTA Students can receive $300 off the in-person LSAT classes, $300 off live online LSAT courses and $100 off online on-demand LSAT courses. To get the discount, students should register for the LSAT course of their choosing from www.scoreperfect.net using their UTA (.edu) email address, then contact info@scoreperfect.net to claim the UTA discount.
In addition, ScorePerfect will be hosting an upcoming free workshops for students to attend virtually where they can ask questions of real LSAT instructors. See the dates and details below.
Free Logic Games Workshop
Tuesday November 15 at 6pm CT
https://www.scoreperfect.net/workshop/4900
UTA Pre-Law Center
Box 19525, Arlington, Texas 76019 | Phone: 817-272-6796 | Fax: 817-272-3255 | prelaw@uta.edu