March '23 Newsletter
MARCH
PRE-LAW NEWSLETTER
MARCH 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!
Check out the upcoming events and summer opportunities coming your way! Don’t forget to get your banquet tickets. Early bird discounts end March 13th so get yours today at the link in the newsletter.
Remember to stop by the Pre-Law Center for the latest copy of Pre-Law Magazine!
Happy Studying!
In This Month’s Newsletter
Pre-Law Banquet Tickets on Sale NOW
Outstanding Senior Nominations Now Open
Calling All Spring & Summer 2023 GRADUATES!
Upcoming Events
Summer Moot Court Class Coming 2023
2023 Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Program
New Low Cost Online LSAT Prep Program
UT Law Pipeline Program Applications Open
Get Involved & Join A Pre-Law Student Org Today!
Law School Scholarships
LSAC Fee Waiver & LSAT Prep
Spring Pre-Law Advising Reminder
- Pre-Law Banquet Tickets On Sale NOW!
Pre-Law Achievers Banquet LIVE@
DoubleTree Arlington Grand Ballroom
DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!!!
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.
- Outstanding Senior Nominations Are OPEN!
We will be recognizing our Outstanding Senior Pre-Law students through nominations from students and faculty! Graduating seniors including those graduating Spring/Summer 2023 and those who graduated in Fall 2022 are eligible for this award.
Please submit candidates you believe are deserving of the honors. Self-nominations are welcomed! You are encouraged to forward this nomination form to members of faculty for nomination as well.
Nominations must be received by Sunday, April 9th. Recipients will be announced at the Pre-Law Achievers Banquet on April 28th.
OUTSTANDING SENIOR NOMINATION FORM
- 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
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
- Save the Date for These Pre-Law Events!
Texas Law Day
Saturday, March 11th 9am – noon
Texas Law Day will be in-person on Saturday, March 11th. Check out the agenda below and use the link to register for this event.
9:00 am Tour of Texas Law (optional)
10:00 am Student Panel
11:00 am Break
11:10 am Welcome and Admissions Q&A – The Application Process
12:00 pm Adjourn
Law in the Lone Star State – Texas Law School Virtual Panel
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – 12pm – 1:30pm CST
Designed for aspiring law students as well as students who have submitted their application to law school this admissions cycle, Admissions representatives from all 10 law schools in Texas, will answer questions about what they look for in prospective law school candidates. Hear straight from the decision-makers as to what distinguishes candidates (good and bad), how to avoid the waitlist, what they are looking for when reading a personal statement, and more. This session will be audience driven as students may submit questions in advance of the panel. If time permits, there may also be the opportunity to ask questions of the individual panelists at the conclusion of the session.
Whether you are considering law school in the future or recently applied to law school this year, don't miss this opportunity to engage directly with Admissions representatives from all Texas law schools, including Baylor University School of Law, SMU Dedman School of Law, South Texas College of Law Houston, St. Mary’s University School of Law, Texas A&M University School of Law, Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Tech University School of Law, The University of Texas School of Law, University of Houston Law Center, and University of North Texas Dallas College of Law.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details as well as the registration link. Please note this event is virtual.
Law in the Lone Star State
Texas Law Schools Admissions Virtual Panel
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CST
Registration URL: https://lsacunite.microsoftcrmportals.com/event/registration?id=3-7-2023_Law_In_The_Lone_Star_State_-_Texas_Law_Schools_Admissions_Virtual_Panel2662114877
- Moot Court Available First Time in Summer
For the first time, there will be an 11 week Moot Court course offering in the summer. The course will be taught by Tarrant County Judge Chris Taylor and will be open to both experienced students looking to compete in fall as well as novice students looking to expose themselves to appellate advocacy.
The summer session will feature special opportunities to attend live hearings at the Court of Appeals as well as a chance to work on the newly released case problem available in May.
The course number will be HIST 4391.
Any specific questions about this course can be answered by undergraduate advisors in the History Department.
- 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.
LSAT PREP COURSE SCHEDULES:
Live Online LSAT
Mondays 6-8:30pm Pacific
4/12, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15, 5/22, 6/5
Proctored (practice) exams: TBD
Live Online LSAT
Tuesdays 5:00-7:30pm Pacific
4/13, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6
Proctored (practice) exams: TBD
Live Online LSAT
Wednesdays 3-5pm Pacific
4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7
Proctored (practice) exams: TBD
- UT Law Pipeline Program Applications Open
- JOIN A PRE-LAW STUDENT GROUP TODAY!
- 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 -
UTA DISCOUNTS FOR LSAT PREP CONTINUE THIS SPRING!
- Spring Pre-Law Advising Reminder
Students, Just a reminder that I am going out on maternity leave next week 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. You’re still encouraged to direct non-urgent questions to me and I can address those questions and concerns upon my return.
For more specific questions, please email prelaw@uta.edu and you will be directed on how you can gain assistance with your immediate questions and needs.
All monthly newsletters after this month will be going forward through the end of the semester will come from Ms. Elicia Vernon.
Have a wonderful Spring Semester!
-Amber White
UTA Pre-Law Center
Box 19525, Arlington, Texas 76019 | Phone: 817-272-6796 | Fax: 817-272-3255 | prelaw@uta.edu