February '23 Newsletter
FEBRUARY
PRE-LAW NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Greetings from the Pre-Law Center!
I hope you’re all getting settled into your classes and enjoying a strong start to the semester!
This newsletter features some great opportunities to learn more about the law school application process with the applications for Summer Pre-Law PLUS program – a nice stipend is included for participants – as well as LSAT study with the new online program offering. Take a look and as always, let me know if you have any questions!
Don’t forget to stop by the Pre-Law Center for the latest copy of Pre-Law Magazine!
Happy Studying!
In This Month’s Newsletter
Proyecto Inmigrante Internship Program
Spring Pre-Law Advising Reminder
Upcoming Events
ATTENTION SPRING 2023 GRADUATES!
Volunteers Needed for Mock Trial Tournament
2023 Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Program
New Low Cost Online LSAT Prep Program
LSAC Forums & Important Dates
Get Involved & Join A Pre-Law Student Org Today!
Law School Scholarships
LSAC Fee Waiver & LSAT Prep
- Proyecto Inmigrante Internship Program Now Accepting Applications
Proyecto Inmigrante is seeking students for an internship opportunity to serve in their DFW office located at located at 832 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051. With connections in Washington, DC and governments around the world, Proyecte Inmigrante presents an opportunity for students to learn about many facets of representation within immigration law.
In this internship, students will be conducting legal research and working directly with attorneys on real immigration cases from start to finish. Students will receive in-depth training on the fundamentals of Immigration Law, Citizenship, Waivers, Visas and DACA Renewals. This opportunity is specifically for students with a stated interest in learning about immigration practice. Ability to speak additional languages is a bonus but not required. Students will receive UTA course credit for the experience through select internship course offerings only. Opportunity for extended paid employment available for those who do well in the initial externship.
Students will submit an application with current resume and a short statement of interest. Students selected for this internship will be placed through the remainder of the spring semester.
Interested students should send email their applications to Douglas Interiano at douglas.interiano@proyectoinmigrante.org Priority will be given to early applicants.
- Spring Pre-Law Advising Reminder
Students, Just a reminder that I will be going out on leave in February/March and will not be returning until Summer 2023. The office will remain open and students are still free to stop by as well as make use of the Pre-Law Center courtroom during the posted open hours each week. Any students requiring advising, particularly for 2023 law school applications, are strongly encouraged to make all appointments prior to March 1st. We will try to accommodate any requests for advising appointments but priority will be given to graduating seniors (c/o May 2023) where necessary.
Appointments may still be requested on our Appointment Booking Page or by emailing elicia.vernon@uta.edu.
All monthly newsletters after February will be going forward through the end of the semester will come from Ms. Elicia Vernon.
Have a wonderful Spring Semester!
-Amber White
- Save the Date for These Pre-Law Events!
Pre-Law Achievers Banquet LIVE@
DoubleTree Arlington Grand Ballroom
TICKETS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13TH!!!!
Friday, April 28th @6:30pm – A formal awards night to remember, celebrating graduates, advocates, leaders and more! There will be dinner, music and live casino entertainment! Don’t miss it!
Get your tickets at https://utaprelawbanquet23.eventbrite.com
Use promo code: earlybird for 20% off student and guest tickets. Discount is available until March 13th.
2023 Graduates email prelaw@uta.edu for graduate and graduate family ticket pricing.
Annual Envision Symposium, A Diversity Recruitment Event
Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The program will provide students the opportunity to meet with Dedman Law students, faculty, administrators, and alumni. Students will also gain a better understanding of the law school application and admissions process and learn more about pursuing a legal career. This program is not limited to minority students. Students of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP for the Envision Symposium HERE.
Indiana Law Diversity Law Day (for Freshmen & Sophomores)
Saturday, February 4, 2023 – 8AM – 2:30PM CT
The admissions staff at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law would like to cordially invite you to the annual Diversity Law Day, which will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the law school in Bloomington, Indiana. We will also be livestreaming the event for those that cannot attend in person.
The day is currently set to begin around 9am ET and end around 3:30pm ET. A final time schedule will be sent to registrants before the event date.
Diversity Law Day is dedicated to the idea that the legal profession must reflect the expanding diversity of our society. Joining efforts with the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC), we hope that this day will encourage students from underrepresented and underserved communities to discover career opportunities in law.
Diversity Law Day is free to attend, but registration is required for planning purposes. To attend, simply complete the registration form here.
Contact Josie Brush at jvbrush@iu.edu or 812-855-2704 if you have any questions.
- ATTENTION: Spring 2023 Graduates
Pre-Law & LLS Minor Honor Cords for Graduation
For those of you graduating this May, we will be awarding honor cords for Pre-Law and Law and Legal Studies Minor students at the Pre-Law Achievers Banquet on April 28th at the hooding ceremony.
To receive your cords, you must complete the Graduate Form linked below as early as possible. Those graduates completing the form will also have access grad family tickets so that family can join in the banquet celebration as well!
https://forms.gle/knAQKe6j6BZWn1Rq9
For questions regarding cords, tickets and more, please email prelaw@uta.edu.
Advising for Law School Applicants
Those of you planning to submit applications in the next few months are strongly encouraged to email me asap regarding any personal statement, diversity statement or resume review that you would like prior to March 1st. I’ll be happy to look over any documents or schedule review meetings as needed. Please email me directly at amber.white@uta.edu.
If you have general questions regarding applications, LSAC, resumes or personal statements, please check out the UTA Pre-Law YouTube channel for additional advising guidance as well!
https://www.youtube.com/@pre-lawcenter8662/videos
- Volunteers Needed for Live Mock Trial Competition
For the first time, the UTA Pre-Law Center will be hosting the American Mock Trial Association Opening Round Championship Series Mock Trial Tournament, to be held live at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in Downtown Fort Worth. We are in need of 4 students per round to assist with serving as “bailiffs” and supporting the tournament director to run the competition. No prior mock trial experience is necessary to participate in this opportunity
The competition will take place at the criminal courts building on March 10th – 12th. Meals will be provided to all volunteers.
Interested students are welcome to sign up HERE by February 9th.
Please direct any questions regarding this tournament directly to Mrs. White at amber.white@uta.edu. Thank you in advance for your help!!
- 2023 Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program
Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Tech is sponsoring a resident Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program from Sunday, June 4 through Friday, June 23, 2023. We hope you will share information about our program with students who might be interested in going to law school. Currently, the program is scheduled to take place in person. However, we will continue to monitor the CDC guidelines and adjust our program if it becomes necessary to ensure the safety of all involved.
PLUS offers a unique and unforgettable experience for college students who are interested in the legal profession. This rigorous three-week program is designed to prepare students for law school or a career in the legal profession by helping them to develop essential core competencies needed to succeed in these areas. The program targets undergraduate college students from groups that are underrepresented in the legal profession.
The PLUS program is a free, three-week summer program that will:
- provide participants with a deeper understanding of legal education via the program's rigorous doctrinal and experiential skills-based curriculum;
- help participants develop essential core competencies needed to succeed in the law school application and admissions process, as well as insight into navigating the process; and
- expose students to a wide range of career paths and professionals within the legal profession.
The program will cover the cost of tuition, room in a residence hall, required course materials and other expenses. Participants are paid a stipend to offset some of their meals and other expenses. The program does not pay for any transportation expenses. The Application deadline for receipt of all required documentation is Friday, March 10, 2023.
Interested students can access the PLUS website at PLUS Information to complete the online application. Read a recent article about the continued success of the Chicago-Kent PLUS program:
Should you have any questions, please contact Marsha Ross-Jackson, Director, PLUS Program via email at mrossjac@kentlaw.iit.edu.
- New Low Cost LSAT Program Available
Interested in going to LAW school, but can't afford (or don't want) to pay $1200+ for LSAT or GRE prep classes?
There will be another set of low-cost, high quality, GRE and LSAT prep courses offered LIVE online this winter/spring. These courses are open to UTA students and alums.
You can apply for the LIVE courses (and see testimonials, etc.) at campusprep.org.It takes just 45 seconds to apply.
Fast Facts:
-Campus Prephas a reputation for helping students get great point gains for little cost.We have run the low-cost LSAT prep courses atUCLA, UW, and other schools for the past 10 years.
-We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
We are able to offer these courses for so much cheaper than any similar courses because of our partnerships with law schools, departments, and student groups. We do not need to pay for advertising, and so we can pass the savings to you.
$285 LSAT Course
The live online course preps you for the spring and summer test dates. The comprehensive, 27-hour, live course includes 3 practice exams and costs $285 ($235 if you qualify for financial aid from us).
Payment plans are available.
The course is taught by a high-scoring, expert instructor. Students who complete the course often get 9-point gains on the LSAT.
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LSAT PREP COURSE SCHEDULES:
Live Online LSAT
Mondays 9-11:30pm EST
2/6, 2/13, 2/21, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Proctored (practice) exams: TBD
(make up classes and exams available)
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Live Online LSAT
Tuesdays 8-10:30pm EST
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
Proctored (practice) exams: TBD
(make up classes and exams available)
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Live Online LSAT
Wednesdays 7:00-9:30pm EST
2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Proctored (practice) exams: TBD
(make up classes and exams available)
***There will also be courses in March and April
- Spring 2023 LSAC Forum & 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 Is the Last Forum of the School Year?
February LSAC Digital Law School Forum
Friday, February 3, 2023 2pm – 6pm ET: MUST REGISTER BY February 1st
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 resuming Spring 2023!
Meetings take place every other Monday at noon in the Pre-Law Center on February 6th and February 20th
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!
Meetings take place this semester on Tuesdays, 2pm – 3pm in the Pre-Law Center on February 14th, February 28th, March 21st, April 4th, April 18th, and May 2nd
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.
Meetings take place every other Thursday in the University Center Nueces Room at 6:00pm on February 9th and February 23rd
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
- UTA DISCOUNTS FOR LSAT PREP CONTINUE THIS SPRING!
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.
SCORE PERFECT TO HOST FREE LSAT INFO SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
Free LSAT Logical Reasoning Workshop
Wednesday, February 1 at 6:00-7:30pm CT
Registration: https://www.scoreperfect.net/workshop/4962
Free LSAT Killer Logic Games Workshop
Thursday, April 6 at 6:00-7:30pm CT
Registration: https://www.scoreperfect.net/workshop/4962
LSAC FEE WAIVER
Did you know that select commercial LSAT prep courses provide free assistance to those who qualify for the LSAC fee waiver? If you are within 4 semesters of graduating, now is a great time to apply for the LSAC Fee Waiver! You also get nearly $1400 in fees waived in the application process…
- 2 Free LSAT Exams ($400)
- Free Score Preview ($45)
- CAS Fee Waiver ($200)
- 4 Free Score Reports ($160)
- 4 Free Law School Application Fee Waivers ($400)
- Free Subscription to LSAT Prep Plus/Law Hub ($99)
PRIVATE TUTORING AND IN-PERSON SMALL GROUP LSAT TEST PREP
Pre-Law Society is hosting bi-weekly virtual small group instruction for students looking to get additional LSAT prep assistance. Interested students should get in touch with Meghna Sharda or Bella Russell (emails above).
UTA Pre-Law Center
Box 19525, Arlington, Texas 76019 | Phone: 817-272-6796 | prelaw@uta.edu