Ms. JD's Law School Applications September Webinar Series
Free webinars featuring the Law School Admissions Council
Ms. JD's Law School Applications September Webinar Series
Register for free, live webinars featuring Law School Admission Council's (LSAC's) Director of Pre-Law Advising, Katya Valasek
September 5th at 2 pm EST: LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
From navigating through CAS to understanding its importance in the admissions process, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to stand out from the competition. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your journey toward a successful law school application.
Register here for the September 5th webinar featuring LSAC's Director of Pre-Law Advising, Katya Valasek
September 12th at 2 pm EST: Applying to Law School with your LSAC Account
Learn how LSAC can be your ultimate ally in securing your spot at your dream law school. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain insider tips and tricks that will give you an edge in your law school journey.
Register here for the September 12th webinar featuring LSAC's Director of Pre-Law Advising, Katya Valasek
Ms. JD is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the success of women in law school and the legal profession.
LSAC is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance law and justice by encouraging diverse, talented individuals to study law and by supporting their enrollment and learning journeys from prelaw through practice.
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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:48:20 -0400
The Law Days of Summer - Aug 8 and Aug 22
Watch court cases and meet judges in Howard County
Are you interested in the law and related legal professions?
This is an opportunity to watch court cases and meet and learn from judges,
lawyers, and other court partners.
There are two more opportunities to attend the Law Days of Summer:
August 8, 2023
August 22, 2023
Register using the QR code in the attached flyer or sign up here!
Open to all high school, college, and post-college students!
Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00 AM: Check in
9:00 - 11:30 AM: Court watch
11:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch with legal professionals and partners
Located at:
Circuit Court for Howard County
9250 Judicial Way The Law Ellicott City, MD 21043
Proudly hosted by: The Circuit Court for Howard County, Howard County Bar Association, Howard County Women's Bar Association, Maryland Office of the Public Defender, Office of the State's Attorney for Howard County, and Waring Mitchell Law Society
Barrier Breakers Inc. is hosting its 2nd Annual Break Into Law Conference, a free and virtual conference with a mission to help BIPOC, first-generation, and other marginalized students and professionals break into the legal field.
Date: July 8-9, 2023
Location: Virtual
There will be 13 panels discussing topics ranging from how to pay for law school, to the LSAT, to what makes a strong law school application!
Virtual exhibitor booths will give students the opportunity to meet one-on-one and message admissions officers at schools that they're interested in learning more about. They will also be able to build out their profile with their resume to share directly with the admissions officers.
Please see below for a list of some the law schools that will be at this event.
Students can register here.
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Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:20:52 -0400
2nd Annual Break Into Law Conference - July 8-9, 2023
Free Virtual BIPOC-Led Law Conference with Law School Fair
Barrier Breakers Inc. is hosting its 2nd Annual Break Into Law Conference, a free and virtual conference with a mission to help BIPOC, first-generation, and other marginalized students and professionals break into the legal field.
Date: July 8-9, 2023
Location: Virtual
There will be 13 panels discussing topics ranging from how to pay for law school to the LSAT to what makes a strong law school application!
Virtual exhibitor booths will give students the opportunity to meet one-on-one and message admissions officers at schools that they're interested in learning more about. They will also be able to build out their profile with their resume to share directly with the admissions officers.
Please see below for a list of some the law schools that will be at this event.
Students can register
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Thu, 18 May 2023 09:59:06 -0400
Reminder: LSAC Law School Forum - Washington, DC - July 13
Meet with law school reps from over 100 law schools!
LSAC Law School Forum - Washington, DC
Thursday, July 13, 2023
JW Marriott, Washington, DC
- Meet with admission professionals from multiple law schools
- Attend live workshops where you can get your questions answered
- Learn about the LSAT directly from LSAC's test developers
Law School Admission Essentials Workshop
5-6 pm
During this one-hour presentation, you'll hear about the JD application process, diversity information, law school financial aid, and how best to navigate the forum.
Law School Forum
6-9pm
You'll have the unique opportunity to connect directly with representatives from more than 100 law schools. The connections you make at the forum can help you determine which school is the best fit for you.
Note: You will need to create an LSAC (J.D. Candidate) account in order to register for this free in-person event.
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Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:51:42 -0400
Pre-Law Study Hall - Today at 4:00 pm
Looking for somewhere to study for finals?
Come to the Pre-Law Society's Study Hall
Date: Thursday, May 11
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Location: Public Policy Building (PUP) - Room 354
All majors welcome!
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Thu, 11 May 2023 13:18:38 -0400
Fall 2023 Course - Legal Aspects of Information Systems
Learn about legal issues in music and entertainment!
Legal Aspects of Information Systems (IS 474) is an introductory law course for students planning careers in Information Systems or other technology-focused fields. No prior knowledge of law is necessary.
This is also a great course for pre-law students interested in learning more about legal issues in music and entertainment, as well as contract negotiation.
- Students will learn what the law is, and how to analyze legal issues in interesting contexts, including music and entertainment.
- For the end-of-semester project, students will analyze a legal topic in the context of a business or industry they find interesting, and present their work in a creative way.
- Students enrolled in this course have examined legal issues relating to YouTubers, fast fashion, cover music, athlete endorsements, anime, influencers and models, and sneakers. You can see their work here.
Pre-requisites: IS 300 or IS 300H with a C or better, or waiver from instructor.
Check out the flyer below!
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Mon, 01 May 2023 14:01:46 -0400
How to Write a Law School Personal Statement to Stand Out
Free Virtual Workshop on 5/2 at 2PM - Register today
Personal statements are a key part of your law school application.
Join Ms. JD and Susan Liebell of The Pre-Law Collaborative for a free virtual workshop on crafting the best personal statement possible. How to Write a Personal Statement to Stand Out Tuesday, May 2, 20232:00 PM EST
Ms.JD is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the success of women in law school and the legal profession.
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Mon, 01 May 2023 09:54:01 -0400
Changing Maryland - free dinner event on Wednesday, May 3
Connect with state leaders; learn about Maryland legislation
On
Wednesday, May 3, UMBC's Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Office of Government Relations and Community Affairs, and Student Government Association will host
Changing Maryland.
This free catered dinner program will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Apartment Community Center Multipurpose Room.
Members of the UMBC community will meet state leaders, learn about issues that were addressed in the 2023 legislative session, and discuss how UMBC students, faculty, staff, and alumni can get involved in shaping legislation in Annapolis.
The state leaders will include:
- Gabriel Acevero: MD House of Delegates, District 39
- Eric Ebersole: MD House of Delegates, District 13
- Brian Frazee: Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Maryland Hospital Association
- Terri Hill: MD House of Delegates, District 12A
- Aletheia McCaskill: MD House of Delegates, District 44B
- Sheila Ruth: MD House of Delegates, District 44B
- Charles E. Sydnor, III: MD State Senate, District 44
- Caylin Young: MD House of Delegates, District 45
If you are interested in participating, please use this link to RSVP.
An RSVP is required as spots in these popular conversations are limited.
If you have any questions, feel free to email the Center for Democracy and Civic Life at
civiclife@umbc.edu.
This event is hosted by UMBC's Center for Democracy and Civic Life in partnership with the Office of Government Relations and Community Affairs and the Student Government Association.
The Virtual Law School Admissions Panel Recording link is now available.
Click here to view the recorded event or see the link below:
See below:
PANEL 1: Starts at 1 minute, 40 seconds
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law
- American University Washington College of Law
- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
PANEL 2: Starts at 1 hour, 5 minutes
- University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
- Georgetown University Law Center
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
