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LSAT Information
The LSAT is the Law School Admission Test and is administered by the Law School Admission Council. It is a standardized test required by nearly all ABA-approved law schools. The test consists of five sections, four of which are scored. The sections include one reading comprehension section, one analytical reasoning section, and two logical reasoning sections. The unscored section is generally used to pretest new test questions. There is also a writing sample, which is not scored but is sent to all the law schools to which the student applies. The LSAT is offered four times each year - June, October, December, and February. The LSAT National Test Dates for this academic year are September 26, 2009, December 5, 2009, and February 6, 2010. For times, location and additional information, please visit www.lsac.org. You should take the LSAT at least one year before you intend to enter law school. Hence, for most students, the optimal time to take the LSAT is either the June proceeding the junior year or the October during the senior year.
Visit LSAC online for information, online registration, deadlines, and additional resources. There are many services available to help you prepare for the LSAT. LSAC offers many resources, including sample exams. The WC Career Center also has helpful materials.
Florida State Law - Summer for Undergraduate Program
Thinking about law school? Florida State Law is currently accepting applications for its 19th Annual Summer for Undergraduates Program, which provides students with an inside look at law school and the legal profession. The 2010 program will take place May 17-June 11. All undergraduate students, except those graduating in spring 2010, are eligible to apply. Applicants will be notified of the decision by mid-April. Approximately 60 students will be chosen from the applicant pool to participate in the intensive, four-week program. Daily lecture classes taught by Florida State Law professors will familiarize students with the functions of the American legal system and the process by which conflicts are resolved. Writing classes will help students develop their writing and communication skills. In addition to the rigourous academic focus of the program, participants will also be exposed to LSAT preparation workshops and a simulated exam, law school admissions sessions, visits to the Florida Supreme Court and local law firms, and guest lectures by prominent attorneys in a variety of practice areas.
Florida State Law provides free room and board, course materials and a $500 stipend to all participants. There is no program tuition, but participants are responsible for their travel expenses to and from Tallahassee. Students can access additional information about the program, including a downloadable application, frequently asked questions, and a sample schedule from www.law.fsu.edu/slp.
The Cornell University Prelaw Program - New York, NY
Thinking about becoming a lawyer? Then join us this summer (June 7-July 16, 2010) for the Cornell University Prelaw Program in New York City. Designed for college grads and for undergrads who will complete their sophomore year or higher by June 2010, this program features a four-credit course, "Introduction to the American Legal System," selective internships at law firms or in legal departments, and the opportunity to explore the law and culture of New York City. Internships are available to give you experience and insight into the law profession. They are optional, unpaid, limited in number, and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. For a complete list of internship hosts visit www.sce.cornell.edu/prelaw. This acclaimed program is led by one of America's most distinguished lawyers, C. Evan Stewart, a partner in the New York City law firm of Zuckerman Spaeder LLP and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Enrollment is limited-apply now!
2009-2010 Law School Forums, Open Houses, Preview Days, and Recruitment Events
WC will not be sending a prelaw advisor to these events. These events provide excellent opportunities for prospective students to talk with representatives of over 140 LSAC-member law schools; obtain admission materials, catalogs, and financial aid information;and attend live informational sessions. If you are interested in a particular law school, visit their website to obtain dates andinformation on Open Houses and Preview Days. Remember, it is perfectly acceptable for you to call the law school directly to obtain this information.
If you are considering law school, come to a Law School Forum. Admission is free. You will have the opportunity to talk with representatives of LSAC-member law schools from across the United States; obtain admission materials, catalogs, and financial aid information; attend informational sessions on the law school admission process, the LSAT, financing a legal education, issues of importance to minority applicants, and what lawyers do; review LSAC publications and LSAT preparation materials; receive information when you visit the diversity resources table; and visit the prelaw advisors' table if you want general advice about the law school admission process. Registration is easy. Register at the forum or avoid the wait and register online at www.LSAC.org.
Baltimore, MD
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: University of Maryland School of Law, 500 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP to: khussmann@law.umaryland.edu
Baltimore, MD
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: University of Maryland School of Law, 500 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP to: khussmann@law.umaryland.edu
Baltimore, MD
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: University of Maryland School of Law, 500 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP to: khussmann@law.umaryland.edu
Houston, TX
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: TBA
Location: JW Marriott Houston, 5150 Westheimer, Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA
Bay Area, CA
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Hilton Oakland Airport, One Hegenberger Road, Bay Area, CA
Baltimore, MD
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: University of Maryland School of Law, 500 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP to: khussmann@law.umaryland.edu
Washington, DC
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC
Miami, FL
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Avenue, Miami, FL
New York, NY
Date: Friday, October 1, 2010
Time: Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Boston, MA
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, 606 Congress Street, Boston, MA