Yale Law School 2024-2025 Launchpad Scholars Program Applications are now open and will be accepted until May 1st
Applications are open! The Yale Law School Launchpad Scholars Program, powered by Latham & Watkins, provides aspiring law students with the tools and preparation to apply to law school. 

Launchpad Scholars receive one-on-one mentoring, LSAT preparation, and leadership training, all at no cost. 

The yearlong program aims to break down barriers to law school and the legal profession.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

  • The program is for current college students as well as college graduates who are planning to apply to law school in the fall of 2025, with the goal of enrolling in law school in the fall of 2026. 

  • Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3 and be 18 years old by the time the program begins.

  • The program is open to applicants from all backgrounds, but we especially welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals who are (or will be) the first in their families to graduate from college, individuals from low-income backgrounds, members of racially and ethnically underrepresented groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans or military service members.

  • Yale Law School is committed to equal opportunity and accessibility to all candidates who show great academic and personal promise irrespective of citizenship status. These policies include undocumented students living in the U.S., whether they hold DACA status or not.


Applications for the 2024-2025 cycle are now open and will be accepted until May 1, 2024 at 11:59p.m. ET.  For more information, click here.
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How will this delay affect your efforts as you pursue financial aid to attend law school? 

Join LSAC's LawHub on Wednesday, March 20, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a look at the 2024-25 FAFSA form, what's happening now, and how you can adjust to current conditions as you embark on your law school journey. 

This webinar will include a moderated panel discussion with experts in law school financial aid who will offer guidance on navigating this unexpected delay. If financial aid is part of your current, or future, plans for law school, this informative event is for you.

Date:  Wednesday, March 20
Time: 3-4 PM
Location: Virtual

Register for this event through a free LawHub account here.

Note: You will need to create a free LawHub account to register.
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What is Collegetown Industry Day?

Industry Day is a FREE, casual, low-stress networking event to connect college students with professionals in Baltimore. 

When and Where?

Wednesday, April 17

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

University of Baltimore

William H. Thumel Sr. Business Center


Meet with professionals from the following industries:


Plan for the Evening: 

5-5:30pm: Networking, professional photography, and light snacks

5:30-6:30pm: Industry day panel discussions with professionals

6:30-7pm: More networking and professional photography available for new profile pics!

To learn more about the panelists, what to expect, and all of the ways to get to Industry Day, please visit this site.



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The UMBC Law Review will run two articles in March: (1) Recent uptick in overturned precedents (Roe v. Wade, Affirmative Action, etc.) and (2) AI Law & Ethics.

The Law Review is seeking applicants for Managing Editors or Writers.
Submit your application here.

Deadline to apply is March 15th at 11:59 PM

Managing Editor Responsibilities: 
  • Scheduling group meetings throughout the month duration of the article. 
  • Ensuring all group members are on track, contributing to the article, and attending group meetings. 
  • Follow a consistent citation style for the article/make sure sources are cited (we will be adhering to the Bluebook citation style, but this will be discussed later. For now, just making sure all sources are cited).
  • Ensure trusted sources are used for the article. 
  • See the article to finish (making sure page count is met, evidence is sufficient, the article is cohesive, etc.)
Writer Responsibilities: 
  • Attend at least one virtual group meeting a week through the duration of the article. 
  • Contribute sufficiently to their group's article. 
  • Articles have a minimum page count of five pages, single space. We're seeking a team of 5-6 writers for each article, and each article will be lead by a Managing Editor. You will have plenty of support in your writing process, so don't let any of this scare you! 

You will be notified around March 17th if you have been selected. Groups will start on their articles the week of March 18th. Articles will be due April 12th. 

Please note that the UMBC Law Review is only open to undergraduate students at UMBC. The Review is open to students of all fields of study, you do not need to be a Political Science major or directly involved with Pre-Law to apply! 

Please join the UMBC Pre-Law GroupMe if you haven't already to stay updated! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mack (mwatkin1@umbc.edu). 
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Ms. JD has three new webinars coming up in March! 

March 5 at 2pm: Finding Your Perfect Fit
This webinar will feature Law School Admission Council's (LSAC's) Pre-Law Director, Katya Valasek, and will focus on helping students understand how to find the right law school for their career goals and aspirations and how to leverage LSAC to do that research.


March 12 at 2pm: Everything You Need to Know About Setting Up Your LSAC Account
In partnership with LSAC and Katya, this webinar will provide comprehensive information about setting up an LSAC account, a crucial step in the law school application process.


March 20th at 2pm: LSAT Overview and 2024 Test Change with Kaplan
This webinar, conducted in partnership with Kaplan, will offer an overview of the LSAT and discuss the 2024 test changes. It will provide students with the opportunity to ask and LSAT expert any questions they have about the test.
Registration:

All of these webinars are free and students can register using this link: https://lu.ma/msjdwebinars


Ms. JD is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the success of aspiring and early career women lawyers. 
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The Career Center and the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences have teamed up to host the 7th Annual CAHSS Career Connection Social 


CAHSS majors of all class levels are invited to attend.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and practice your networking skills!

Thursday, March 7, 2024 

5-7 PM

University Center: 3rd Floor

Registration is required

Here's what you need to know:

  • You will have the opportunity to connect and practice your networking skills with amazing UMBC alumni and employers in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. 
  • The format will be structured for "speed networking," so you'll know exactly when and who to approach.
  • The alumni and employers will be arts, humanities, and social science grads now working in a variety of professional careers. They are eager to get to know you!
  • Food will be provided.

You might even meet someone who can point you toward your next internship or job!

Seats are limited so reserve your spot ASAP.

Employer/Alumni Representatives will be announced closer to the event date.

  1. Click this link to RSVP in Handshake
  2. Click the RSVP button

Please notify us in advance if you sign up and can no longer attend to avoid a no-show fee. This will allow another student to take your spot.

Questions? Contact Jeremiah Sawyer, Assistant Director of Internships & Employment and/or Marykate Conroy, Associate Director, Internships & Employment at internships@umbc.edu.

 

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

 

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This event will take place virtually on Saturday, March 2nd from 11:00AM-2:00PM CST (12:00 PM-3:00 PM EST).

Register by Thursday, February 29th to reserve your spot!

Pathways to the Legal Profession is a virtual conference designed for prospective law school applicants who do not have a familial relationship to the legal profession or who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the field of law. 

Over the course of the Conference, participants will learn about the myriad pathways to becoming a lawyer from current students, receive tips and tricks for mastering the LSAT from a professional LSAT instructor, and hear about the various opportunities available to law students within Northwestern's Bluhm Legal Clinic. 

Participants also will receive a comprehensive overview of the law school application process.
 
Launched in 2016, the Pathways Conference is an annual event founded by students at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. The 2024 Pathways Conference is hosted in partnership between the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid.

Register here.

Event:  9th Annual Pathways to the Legal Profession Conference
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM EST)
Location: Virtual (Zoom) 
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Diversity in the law matters, and the legal profession continues to struggle with this topic. 

If you are considering applying to law school and have an interest in diversity in the law, this free event is for you. 

University of Baltimore School of Law 
Spring Diversity in the Law Open House

Saturday, February 24 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm (lunch provided)
John and Frances Angelos Law Center, 1401 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201


Learn from diverse alumni, students, administrators, and faculty who will share their experiences navigating the pathways to the law school and the legal profession.


Click here to register and see the attached flyer!
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The next application cycle for AccessLex Institute's LexPreLaw diversity pathway program begins on March 18.

This free program, designed specifically for students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, offers LSAT prep, admission counseling, financial education, and engagement opportunities to increase chances of law school admission.

For more information, join the upcoming webinar, The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of LexPreLaw, this Thursday, February 15 at 12:00 pm ET for a detailed overview of the program and a live Q and A session.


LexPreLaw uses a cohort-based model of engaging and observing participants. 

During the 2024-2025 cycle, LexPreLaw will enroll 225 participants. 

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a member of a racial, ethnic, and/or socioeconomic group that is underrepresented in legal education.
  • Possess a bachelor's degree or will receive a bachelor's degree by August 2025.
  • Plan to seek law school admission for the Fall 2025 entering class.
  • Have an existing LSAT score and have scored no higher than the 25th percentile.
  • Have not previously enrolled in a J.D. program at an ABA-approved law school.
  • Submit all required application materials while slots are still available.

For more information, contact LexScholars@accesslex.org
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The Washington University Undergraduate Law Review (WUULR) is currently accepting proposal submissions for their Spring 2024 edition and they are interested in hearing from students at UMBC.  

Undergraduate students at any university are eligible to submit a proposal here before the February 19th national deadline.

Please see the message below from WUULR:

We want to give students the opportunity to make contributions to the field of legal writing, and to be published. 

We are looking to publish submissions covering an array of law-related topics and perspectives, both domestically and internationally. 

Submissions could be analyses of ongoing legal issues, proposals/solutions to legal challenges, or predicting upcoming legal topics. 

Please note that our journal is NOT restricted to social science or humanities students: we solely require that submissions have a clear legal bent. 


You can find out more about WUULR here.
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