Wednesday, May 03, 2023

 

Maverick Spirit of the Law Award

Izabella Russell

 

Outstanding Senior Award

Razuan Elsadig

Meghna Sharda

 

Mock Trial Award

Afrah Rizme – Top Plaintiff Attorney

Izabella Russell – Top Defense Attorney

Luke Darmon – Best Actor (Witness)

Razuan Elsadig – Best Actress (Witness)

 

Moot Court Award 

Abigail Moore

Jiya Willis

 

• COURTING SUCCESS IN PRE-LAW SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Our UTA Pre-Law Summer Internship Program is a continuing part of our strategy to enhance Pre-Law education and, ultimately, the law profession in Texas by giving underrepresented students early, real-world, and rare exposure to the practice of law. Our Pre-Law Summer Internship Program will allow up to 6 students over the course of 6-8 weeks the opportunity to work a rotation with attorneys in different practice areas, both civil and criminal, as well as interning with Tarrant County Judges in the civil and criminal courts.  This internship experience is expected to be an unpaid opportunity.  The internship is expected to run all of June through the start of August.  Additional continuation of the internship may be available through networking! 

Students looking to fill one of these coveted internship positions must submit applications no later than May 21^st.  Be prepared to submit a resume and describe in 200 words why you should be selected for this internship program.  Recommendation letters are encouraged but not required. 

Apply Now by sending resumes to kimberly.newcomer@uta.edu. Priority will be given to early applicants.  Selectees will be contacted the week of May 21^st.

 

• In Case You Missed It – CHECK OUT THESE PAST FEATURED RECORDED PRE-LAW EVENTS

 

…plus More Available on our Pre-Law Center YouTube Channel! 

 

Virtual Law Student Panel – Ladies Tell All

Curious what law school is like for first year, second year and third year law students and how each stage is different?  Then you should definitely check out this panel as UTA Pre-Law graduates share their experiences now that they’re in law school and experiencing different stages of the law school process.  Featured speakers: Nida Shah, Esther Oni, Hailey Moore and Alizah Charanaya. 

https://youtu.be/bhkrq9bqTEk

 

Perfecting the Law School Resume

Tips for getting your resume submission ready for your law school applications. 

https://youtu.be/siRHjQmuFJ8 

 

Law School Application Q&A for Graduating Seniors

Great tips for those in the middle of applications and looking for help navigating the process. 

https://youtu.be/_nTowUTqjJ8 

 

UTA Pre-Law Day 2021

Annual event featuring speakers and panelists discussing key information for the next generation of legal professionals.  Panels include Creative Ways to Use a Law Degree, Perspectives of a Law Student (Branching Out for Law School), Law School Admissions in the Time of COVID and Beyond, and UTA Pre-Law programs. 

https://youtu.be/fO6xpiJrxOA

 

University of Arkansas School of Law Q&A

Dean Eurore Oboh of the University of Arkansas Little Rock Bowen School of Law breaks down all of the amazing benefits to attending their law school program in this recorded Q&A session! 

https://youtu.be/_nTowUTqjJ8 

 

• NEW STUDENT GROUP LEADERS & CONTACTS

Thank you to this year’s outgoing student organization officers who have worked so hard to bring you a semester of speakers, socials, community service events, fundraisers, LSAT Prep, and an opportunity to ask questions and socialize with other students! 

If you haven’t already, get involved in one or more of these amazing student organizations next semester!  You’ll be glad you did!

 

Pre-Law Society

The Pre-Law Society is a great way to join other like-minded students for LSAT prep, law school campus visits, and local attorneys, judges, and congressional guest speakers.  

For more information about how to join this group, contact the new incoming 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

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 in Arlington is in the books and was amazing! 

Ready to join this group now? Contact the new incoming WIL President,  Natalie Rodriguez, (nar6749@mavs.uta.edu) or Vice-President, Yazzy 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.

For more information on how to join this org, contact the new incoming NBLSA Chair, Esther Odidi, (exo4626@mavs.uta.edu).

 

• ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) is hosting a two-day law school application intensive preparation workshop.  See the dates and locations on their website and apply today!  The application deadline has been extended to May 29th!

 

  

Prelaw Success Live Event – “What LSAT Dual-Mode Means for You”

Are you planning to take the LSAT as part of your journey to law school? You may have heard that you’ll soon have the option of choosing whether to take the LSAT online in its current live, remotely proctored format or in person at a professional testing center. What’s the difference between these two modes of testing, and how do you determine which option works best for you?

Join LawHub on Thursday, May 18, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET for an informative live event where you’ll learn more about dual mode testing as we discuss the nuts and bolts regarding the in-person and remote modalities of the LSAT, how it all works, and how you can decide which option suits you best.

Register on the LSAC website (If you don’t already have one, you will need to create an LSAC account and a LawHub account in order to register.)  To join the webinar, log into your LawHub account, navigate to What LSAT Dual-Mode Means for You, and click on Join.

 

• LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Rising 1Ls and Law School Applicants

Check out these scholarship opportunities below to help relieve some of the burden of law school tuition.  Below is a link to several scholarships still available for those entering the 2023 law school class. Apply now! 

Law School Scholarships and Grants | LSAC 

 

Pipeline to Practice Foundation Scholarships

The Pipeline to Practice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to diversifying the legal profession by providing diverse students with programming and attorney mentors throughout law school. Additionally, the Foundation has partnered with BARBRI to ensure that its students receive free access to BARBRI Law Preview's law school prep course (before law school) and a BARBRI Bar Review course (when they graduate). Founded in 2016, the Pipeline to Practice Foundation has already had a profound impact on diverse law students' academic performance. 

 

"One Lawyer Can Change the World" Scholarship

Given the current political and social climate, we feel it is crucial to support entering 1Ls who plan to use their law degree to become change agents.  The "One Lawyer Can Change the World" Scholarship supports ten entering law students with the following financial awards: 

• First prize = $10k scholarship
• Second prize = $5k scholarship
• Eight Runners-Up = $1k scholarship

 

All scholarship awards are paid directly to each Finalist's law school on August 1^st as a credit towards their 1L fall semester tuition. The scholarship application deadline is June 1, 2023. 

 

The Accident and Injury Law Office of Terry Bryant is proud to announce the availability of a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded to a student who has been accepted to or is currently enrolled in an ABA- or AALS-accredited law school. Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0.  The deadline to apply is June 1, 2023.

 

We want to know what motivates candidates to practice law and what they plan to accomplish in their careers as attorneys.

 

Please review the eligibility, requirements, and further details by following the below link:  https://www.terrybryant.com/about-us/scholarships/law-scholarship-application-form

 

UTA Pre-Law Center
Box 19525, Arlington, Texas 76019   |   Phone: 817-272-6796 | Fax: 817-272-3255 |  prelaw@uta.edu