PreLaw Blog

Canceled - Personal Statement Workshop for 9/27

2011-09-27T16:43:00.004-04:00

The Law School Personal Statement Workshop has beencanceled this evening due to low registration.

If you cannot attend the Oct. 5 session please make anappointment to meet with Niki Cunningham or Michael Dunn by clicking on thelink below.

PERSONAL STATEMENT REVIEW

The Office of Preprofessional Advising staff members areavailable to give feedback on personal statements. For current undergraduates,consultants are also available at the Undergraduate Writing Program, 310Philosophy, to work with you one-on-one. This is a free service. Theirtelephone number is x4-3141 and their e-mail address is writingcenter@columbia.edu. Youmay also schedule an appointment online at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/uwp/wc/main/main-page/index.html.

Alumni/ae can receive feedback on their personalstatements by sending their statement as an Word attachment (saved as LastName, First Name Law School PS) to Niki Cunningham at njc2001@columbia.edu or Michael Dunn at mkd2010@columbia.edu. In the subjectline please include your first and last name and Law School Personal Statement.

Please allow 7 business days for feedback and please donot send multiple drafts before receiving feedback. Please also include yourname on document.

NYC Bar Internships & Programs for Undergrads

2011-09-27T14:51:00.002-04:00

NYC Bar

Internships and Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

New York City Bar

The City Bar Association is currently hiring in the following departments:

Center for Continuing Legal Education: Program Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

(part time & full-time)

§ Membership & Marketing: Administrative/Program Assistant (part-time)

Please see the attached document for job descriptions.

Internships

New York City Transit Authority

The New York City Transit Authority Torts Division is currently seeking part-time Fall interns.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting letters

• Drafting discovery demands and responses

• Drafting motions

New York City Bar

The City Bar Association is seeking an undergraduate intern to assist with projects in the following department: Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice (Spanish fluency preferred)

Applicants for all jobs/internships should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and work well independently. All interested candidates should include a resume, two references and a statement of interest. Your cover letter should be addressed to Gabrielle Brown, the Director of Diversity Pipeline Initiatives and should indicate which position(s) you are applying for.

Deadline for all applications: Friday, September 30^th, 2011

College students may be eligible to receive credit, but are responsible for making the arrangements with their school.

Mentor Program

We are seeking undergraduate students to participate in the Thurgood Marshall Mentor Program, which aims to match our Thurgood Marshall alumni and undergraduates from our partner schools with law students from various schools in New York City. Each mentor will provide academic advising, help hone networking skills and enable students to continue to experience the legal world through law school tours and classroom visits. The application for Prospective Undergraduate Mentees is available on the Program Website at the following link, and may be returned via fax or email to Gabrielle Brown: http://www.nycbar.org/SLEOP/mentor

Application Deadline: Friday, October 21^st, 2011

LSAT/Law School Prep Series

Please save the date for our annual two-day series, co-sponsored by more than a dozen LSAT Prep companies and fourteen regional law schools, which provides students with presentations and panels to help prepare them for taking the LSAT and applying to law school. Representatives from LSAT prep companies provide materials and presentations with sample exams and strategy sessions while the panels focus on selecting and applying to law school, financing law school, and expectations and recommendations for first-year students.

2012 Series: Tuesday, January 3^rd & Thursday, January 5^th 2012

For more information on all of our programs, and for regular updates, please check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Barclays Capital

2011-09-27T14:34:00.001-04:00

Barclays Capital is pleased share with student a numberof early exposure diversity programs aimed to educate under representedcandidates (women, African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, LGBT, NativeAmericans, and students with disabilities) about careers in FinancialServices. Each program provides a uniqueopportunity for students to gain an intensive, hands-on opportunity to developthe knowledge, tools, and skills needed to prepare for a career in financialservices.

For your reference, I'm listing the classificationeligibility of the programs below:

- Generation Next Sophomore Program: candidates mustgraduate in 2014

- Finance and Operations Boot Camp: candidates mustgraduate in 2013

- Inspiring Excellence Scholarship: candidates must graduatein 2013 or 2014

- STEMS Program: candidates must graduate in 2015

We would greatly appreciate your assistance incommunicating these initiatives to students in your organization. I've have attached the flier for your reviewwhich details program eligibility, structure, and deadlines.

We look forward to receiving applications from yourstudents. Please contact diversitycampusrecruiting@barclayscapital.comif you have any questions.

Obama for America - Headquarters 2012 Spring Internship Program

2011-09-27T14:21:00.001-04:00

Obama for America - Headquarters 2012 Spring InternshipProgram

Obama for America is looking for motivated andenthusiastic leaders who are interested in campaign work for our HeadquartersSpring 2012 Internship Program in Chicago, IL. Our spring internship is anopportunity for your students and graduates to gain hands-on experience with aUnited States presidential campaign and strengthen their skills as futureleaders. Interns will also learnfirsthand about the grassroots efforts that drives our campaign and how what wedo here at headquarters facilitates our actions on the ground.

We have several departments on the campaign andinternships will be available in each of them. The application deadline isNovember 1st, 2011. Interviews and selections will take place shortly after thedeadline. Applicants will be informed nolater than November 25th, 2011. The program will run from January 17, 2011, toMay 18, 2011.

Interested students and graduates are encouraged toapply.

Applications are accepted through our website, at http://OFA.BO/springHQ

If you have any questions or would like to speak to arecent CU alum with the campaign, contact Raph Graybill CC'10 (rgraybill@barackobama.com).

First Years & Sophomores Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy & Leadershiop Conference

2011-09-27T14:16:00.005-04:00

Harvard Kennedy School- Public Policy and LeadershipConference - February 23-26, 2012

Harvard Kennedy School - Public Policy and LeadershipConference 2012 The Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University ispleased to announce the Twelfth Annual Harvard Public Policy and LeadershipConference (PPLC). The PPLC is for first and second year undergraduate studentswho are interested in pursuing careers in public service. Conference eligibility is limited to college freshman andsophomores who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The PPLC will take place February 23-26, 2012 at HarvardKennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The intensive three days of workshops, panels and lectures is designedfor students who possess a commitment to public service, particularly thosefrom historically under-served communities and people of color. Conferenceparticipants will learn

about:

* Careers inpublic service

* Domestic andinternational policy issues

* Fellowshipprograms

* Summerpublic policy and international affairs institutes

* Graduateschools that offer programs in public policy

* Student life

Once accepted, conference participants will receive freetravel and room and board. The application for the PPLC is due November 18,2011. The online application can be viewed at the following website:

www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/admissions/pplc

Personal Statment Workshops

2011-09-27T14:00:00.000-04:00

Law School Personal Statement Workshops

Tuesday, September 27

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

410 IAB (International Affairs Bldg.

Wednesday, October 5

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

403 Lerner Hall

The workshops are open to students and alumni/ae applyingto law school this fall/winter for 2012 admission.

Sponsors: The Office of Preprofessional Advising

SEO Corporate Law Program for Underrepresented Students of Color

2011-09-22T19:59:00.000-04:00

To Whom It May Concern:

Do you know talented, underrepresented students of color whoare applying to law school? If so, please tell them to consider applying to theSEO Corporate Law Program for the opportunity to intern at a top law firm beforesetting foot in a law class!

“Thinking back on my summer in the SEO Corporate LawProgram, I'm most struck by how well it positioned me to meet my career goals.I arrived at law school having seen the inside of some of the mostprestigious law firms in the world. The experience taught me invaluable lessonsabout what steps I need to take to achieve my goals.”

Luke Morumba, Harvard Law School ’13, SEO Corporate Law‘10

The SEO Corporate Law Program offers--

· Significant Work Experience: A ten-week paid,mentored summer internship at one of SEO’s partner law firms. For a completelist of partner firms, visit SEO Corporate LawPartners.

· Networking Opportunities: Meet successfullegal professionals through seminars and receptions.

· 1L Preparation: The Corporate Law Institute (CLI) is atwo-week intensive law school prep program designed to maximize our students’performance during the critical first year of law school.

To learn more about the SEO Corporate Law Program, meetalumni, and schedule a pre-interview with the SEO Corporate Law ProgramManager, we invite students to attend one of the upcoming SEO Corporate LawInformation Sessions.

Washington, D.C.

Oct 24-25

NYC

Oct 26-27

Boston

Oct 28-29

Los Angeles

Nov 1-2

San Francisco

Nov 3-4

Chicago

Nov 17-18

Please view the attached flier for more information andencourage students to RSVPtoday! If you have any questions, please contact us as SEOLaw@seo-usa.org.

Feel free to forward this information and flier to alleligible students you know!

Regards,

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity

Corporate Law Program
55 Exchange Place | New York, NY 10005

seolaw@seo-usa.org

http://www.seo-usa.org/Career/Corporate_Law

Law School Application Process Tips/Steps & Dates of Law School Visits

2011-09-20T18:23:00.000-04:00

Greetings! Below are recommended steps to take if youare applying to law school this year.

We also recommend that you consult the 2012 LawSchool Application Process Packet . If you have questions after reading thepacket and the steps below, please make an appointment with me or Michael Dunnby visiting www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/csa/appointments. For alumni/ae, I have early morning appointments and you may schedule a phoneor Skype appointment at the link above. If you graduated more than fouryears ago, please contact me directly to arrange an appointment. Contactinformation is in my signature line. It’s a long email so please stickwith it!

REGISTER FOR THE CREDENTIAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE (CAS)at www.lsac.org. All applicants must register for this service.

SEND TRANSCRIPT(S) TO LSAC.

You must have a transcript sent to LSAC from eachundergraduate and graduate school you attended. Please refer to the LSACwebsite for further information. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU LIST THE NAMES OFALL SCHOOL(s) ATTENDED WHEN REGISTERING WITH CAS. If you studied abroad,list the name of the sponsoring institution. If you have anyquestions, please contact Cindy or Michael.

Columbia transcripts: Current students and alums mustrequest their Columbia transcript from the Registrar’s Office. You mayrequest their transcript in-person at 205 Kent or alumni/ae may mail or faxtheir Transcript Request Form to the address listed below. Thetranscripts are FREE.

Office of the Registrar
Columbia University
205 Kent Hall, MC 9202
1140 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027

FAX #: 212.866.8476

HAVE RECOMMENDATION LETTERS SENT TO LSAC.

For a list of the law schools LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONREQUIREMENTS visit http://www.lsac.org/Applying/LOR_Preferences.asp. Letters must be received by LSAC at least two weeks prior to a school’sapplication deadline in order for LSAC to ensure that the letters will be sentto the school before the deadline. LSAC will also accept copies ofletters from the Office of Preprofessional Advising. Candidates canmonitor the status of their letters in the Account Status area of their LSAConline account.

If you have recommendation letters on file with ouroffice, provide our office with a LSDAS recommendation form. Type or writethe recommender's name in the appropriate boxes and indicate the recommender'scampus address or our office's address. Our mailing address is in my signatureline.

STUDY FOR THE LSAT if you are taking it inOctober or December.

ATTEND A LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS AND PERSONALSTATEMENT WORKSHOP. Date and time available at http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/law/events.php.

REVIEW UNDERSTANDING ADMISSIONS CRITERIA ANDFACTORS ADMISSIONS OFFICERS CONSIDER WHEN REVIEWING AN APPLICATION. Seepages 31 and 32 of the attached packet of information.

WRITE YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT AND OPTIONAL ESSAYS.

Guidelines and advice for writing the personal statement isfound on pages 24-29 of the attached packet of information.

Personal Statement Workshops: September 27 @ 6pm in403 Lerner & October 5 @ 6pm in 403 Lerner

Current students enrolled at Columbia can receive feedbackon their personal statements by making an appointment with a writing consultantat the Writing Center. To make an appointment, visit http://www.columbia.edu/cu/up/wc/main/main-page/.

Alumni/ae can receive feedback on their personal statementsby sending their statement as an Word attachment (saved as Last Name, FirstName Law School PS) to Niki Cunningham at njc2001@columbia.edu.In the subject line please include your first and last name and Law SchoolPersonal Statement. Please allow 7 business days for feedback and please do notsend multiple drafts before receiving feedback. Please also include your nameon document.

WRITE AN ADDENDUM OR ADDENDA IF NEEDED. Use an addendum to explain any irregularities and disparities. We donot recommend writing about irregularities and disparitiesin the personal statement. If you are considering writing anaddendum, talk this over and have the statement reviewed by a staff member in theOffice of Preprofessional Advising.

HAVE YOUR RESUME CRITIQUED.

The Center for Career Education will review résumés forstudents and alumni. For more information aboutthis service along with a listing of a couple additional resources,please see pages 11-12 of the attached packet of information. For lawschool, the résumé can be two pages in length unless a school’s instructionssuggest otherwise.

DETERMINE YOUR LIST OF SCHOOLS.

a. Attendthe many law school information sessions on the Columbia and Barnard campusfeaturing admissions officers from schools around the country. Moreinformation will be forthcoming about each event.

9/21: UC Berkeley Boalt Hall @ 6pm, EllaWeed Room, 2^nd Fl., Milbank Hall, Barnard

10/3: Cornell, Duke, NYU, & Stanford @6pm, Sulzberger Parlor, 3^rd Fl., Barnard Hall, Barnard

10/11: Harvard Law School@ 6pm, TBD

10/13: Law Fair and Panel – see item b.below

10/18: Yale Law School @ 6pm, 401 Lerner

10/20: Vanderbilt Law School (individualmtgs. during the day in 403 Lerner)

10/25 or 10/27: Columbia Law Reception @6pm, Columbia Law School

11/3: Georgetown Law School GroupExercises @ 3pm, 4pm, & 5pm, 401 Lerner

11/9: U Chicago (individual mtgs.during the day in 403 Lerner)

11/14: George Washington Law (individualmtgs. during the day @ Barnard, Dean of Studies Office

b. Attend the Barnard-Columbia Law Panel and Law Fairon Thursday, October 13.

c. Attend a LSAC Forum near you: www.lsac.org. The NY LSAC Forumis Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15.

d. Visit schools and attend a class or two near whereyou are living and/or home during vacations. Check school websites forvisitation information. Some schools also offer virtual tours andinformation sessions.

f. Research schools by looking at theirwebsites. Criteria for selecting a law school can be found on pages17-23 of the attached packet of information.

g. A list of tools to help you determine where you might bea competitive applicant is found on page 10 of the attached packet ofinformation.

h. To receive feedback on your list of schools make a phoneor in-person appointment by calling 854.8722 or email your list ofschools to Megan - mr2168, Niki - njc2001, or Cindy - cfc5.

REGISTER WITH OUR OFFICE FOR THE DEAN'SCERTIFICATION.

NOTE. FOR OUR RECORDS AND TO HELP ADVISE FUTUREAPPLICANTS, PLEASE REGISTER WITH OUR OFFICE EVEN IF YOU DON'T THINK YOUWILL NEED A DEAN'S CERTIFICATION. Complete our online registration formfound at http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional/law/. This is required for applicants needing a dean'scertification. To learn more about the dean's certification, ouronline registration form, and the list of schools requiring it, please seepages 8, 9, 13, and 32 of the attached packet of information. TheDean's Certification is sent directly to the schools that require it andnot to LSAC.

MAKE A PHONE OR IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT WITH A STAFFMEMBER IN OUR OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT visit

www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/csa/appointments.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONS.

Submit applications by mid-November unless taking theDecember LSAT. If taking the December LSAT, submitapplications soon after taking the exam if confident aboutperformance and if not, you may want wait to submit applications afterreceiving your score.

Best,

Michael, Megan, Niki, and Cindy

CINDY COGDILL
Advising Dean/Assistant Director
Office of Preprofessional Advising
Chair, 2012 Pre-Law Advisor National Council Conference
Center for Student Advising, 403 Lerner Hall
ColumbiaCollege and Columbia Engineering
2920 Broadway, MC 1201
New York, NY 10027
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Fax: 646.430.8480

Preprofessional Advising Website

Confidentiality Notice: The information (including any attachments)contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidentialuse of the recipient(s) name above. If the reader of this message is notthe intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to theintended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received thisdocument in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution,or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have receivedthis communication in error, please notify me immediately by e-mail, and deletethe original message. Thank you.

Mintz Levin Project Analyst Info Session (9/21)

2011-09-20T15:21:00.000-04:00

Come to learn more about professional opportunities atMintz Levin.

What: Mintz Levin’s Project Analyst ProgramInformation Session

When &Where: September 21, 2011 at 6pmin Mintz Levin’s New York Office (666 Third Avenue between 42^ndand 43^rd street)

Why: Come to learn more about the unique jobopportunity afforded by the Project Analyst program at Mintz Levin. At MintzLevin, Project Analysts utilize a broad range of skills to meet the needs ofthe Firm and its clients. Under the guidance of attorneys and seniorprofessionals, Project Analysts research legal and factual issues, review andanalyze documents, organize data, draft reports and written analyses andproduce detailed presentations. All of this work contributes to the firm’sdedication to unparalleled client service.

For: Any seniors or recent alumni interested in thefield of law (applicants need not plan on attending law school in the future).

For more information on the Firm and the Project Analystprogram, please go to http://mintzlevin.com/careers/5/Project_Analysts,or contact Lelia Ledain (laledain@mintz.com)or Carly Newhouse (ctnewhouse@mintz.com).

We hope to see you there!

Best,

Carly

Carly Newhouse |Project Analyst

KOBRE and KIM LLP Legal Analyst Positions

2011-09-20T15:12:00.001-04:00

KOBRE & KIM LLP

Company Description

Kobre & Kim LLP is a boutique, trial-oriented law firm with significant experience handling complex
matters in state and federal courts and before government agencies. The firm specializes in civil and
criminal litigation, including trials and appeals, regulatory investigations, institutional plaintiffs’
litigation, and asset forfeiture proceedings. The firm provides representation in a wide range of areas,
including securities fraud, insider trading, money laundering, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
violations, extradition proceedings, antitrust, public corruption, health care fraud, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
violations, accounting fraud, and broker-dealer regulation, among others. Further information about
the firm's practice is available at www.kobrekim.com.

Job Description

The Legal Analyst position constitutes an excellent opportunity to gain substantive, hands-on
experience in the dynamic fields of complex civil and criminal financial litigation. Analysts
immediately join case teams and benefit from close collaboration with the firm's attorneys, enjoying
levels of responsibility and client contact surpassing those offered at other firms. General duties
include, among others, factual and financial analyses, legal research, preparation of court papers, and
attendance at client meetings and court appearances under the supervision of the firm’s attorneys.
Kobre & Kim LLP is currently accepting applications for its New York City and Washington D.C.
offices for summer 2012 start, with opportunities for advancement. Compensation is highly
competitive with respect to top-tier consulting firms.

Job Qualifications

Legal Analysts are typically top-ranked graduates from the most highly-ranked colleges and
universities. Candidates should possess a four-year college degree, a strong GPA, and excellent
writing, research, teamwork, and communication skills. Applications are strongly encouraged from
highly-motivated individuals displaying a broad range of academic and extracurricular interests.
Interest in exploring financial markets and pursuing a career in law is welcomed, but not necessary.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, two writing samples, and a resume (including your GPA). Argumentative
papers written for college courses and/or independent research papers are preferred; however,
anything else that best reflects your writing skills, analysis, and critical reasoning abilities is also
acceptable. Full papers of 5-15 pages are preferred to excerpts from lengthier samples.
Note that only resumes accompanied by a cover letter and two writing samples will be considered.

Contact:
Derek Wang
Senior Analyst
Kobre & Kim LLP
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
+1 212 488 1270
recruiting@kobrekim.com

Join the Columbia Undergraduate Law Review

2011-09-19T18:32:00.002-04:00

Are you a Columbiaundergraduate who is interested in legal scholarship and the editing process?Apply to be an editor for the Columbia Undergraduate Law Review!

Positionsavailable:
EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor (2011-2012)

Descriptionof Position:

1. Editor: Participatein the core functions of the Columbia Undergraduate LawReview including paper solicitation, submissionselection, and the extensive editing process.

Instructions: Emailcompleted applications to rab2188@columbia.edu by September 21, 2011 at11:59 p.m. Please include aresume.

Name:
UNI:
Year:
School:
Email address:
Phone number:

Pleaselimit yourself to a paragraph for each question.

1. Why do you want to join the ColumbiaUndergraduate Law Review (CULR)?

2. Describe any prior experiences related to theeditor position (academic research, academic writing, classes, any type ofediting, legal/government experience, business experience etc.).

3. How do you see yourself contributing to CULR?

4. Briefly explain what you believe are the principalchallenges facing an undergraduate law review in general and CULR inparticular. How might these be challenges be overcome?

5. What other clubs and activities are you involved inon campus?

Law School Application Process Workshop

2011-09-19T18:20:00.001-04:00

Law School Application Workshop

Thursday, September 22

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

401 Lerner Hall, Center for Student Advising

2012 Law School Application Packet- please review before the workshop and bring a copy with you.

This workshop is intended for Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students and alums who are applying to law school this fall/winter to begin law school next September.

The session will also be recorded and posted for students and alums who cannot attend either session.

Alums and students may also make an appointment with Cindy or Michael if you have questions. We also offer phone appointments and Cindy offers Skype appointments. Make an appointment by clicking on the link below.

http://studentaffairs.columbia.edu/csa/appointments

Visit by Ed Tom - UC Berkeley Boalt Hall Info Session (Wednesday 9/21)

2011-09-19T16:59:00.006-04:00

UC Berkeley Boalt Hall Info Session

Wednesday, September 21
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Ella Weed Room, 2nd Fl. Milbank Hall
Barnard College

Presenter: Ed Tom, Admissions Dean

Come learn about Boalt Hall's admissions process and what they are looking for in law school applicants.

The event is open to all students and alums.

Law School Personal Statement Workshop (10/4) & Personal Statement Review

2010-09-28T22:26:00.001-04:00

LAW SCHOOL PERSONAL STATEMENT WORKSHOP

Monday, October 4

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

317 Hamilton Hall

This event is open to Columbia students and alumni/ae applying to law school this fall for 2011 admission.

PERSONAL STATEMENT REVIEW

The Office of Preprofessional Advising staff members are available to give feedback on personal statements. For current undergraduates, consultants are also available at the Undergraduate Writing Program, 310 Philosophy, to work with you one-on-one. This is a free service. Their telephone number is x4-3141 and their e-mail address is writingcenter@columbia.edu. You may also schedule an appointment online at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/uwp/wc/main/main-page/index.html.

Alumni/ae can receive feedback on their personal statements by sending their statement as an Word attachment (saved as Last Name, First Name Law School PS) to Niki Cunningham at njc2001@columbia.edu or Michael Dunn at mkd2010@columbia.edu. In the subject line please include your first and last name and Law School Personal Statement. Please allow 7 business days for feedback and please do not send multiple drafts before receiving feedback. Please also include your name on document.

Sponsors: The Office of Preprofessional Advising and the Undergraduate Writing Center

Harvard Law School Info Session (9/29)

2010-09-28T22:23:00.001-04:00

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday, September 29

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

503 Hamilton

Presenter: Ms. Cassandra Williams, Associate Director of Admissions

A highly informative event that is recommended for 2011 applicants as well as students and alums thinking about or planning to apply to law school in the future. For those students and alums who cannot attend, we will take notes and send them to subscribers to the prelaw listserv subscribers and 2011 applicants.

Sponsors: Office of Preprofessional Advising, Columbia University; Dean of Studies, Barnard College; and Dean of Students, General Studies

Barnard-Columbia Law Fair and Panel THIS THURSDAY!! - 56 SCHOOLS

2010-09-28T22:15:00.001-04:00

16^th Annual BARNARD- COLUMBIA LAW DAY (including Law Fair)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

It’s never too early to attend these events! Applicants and first-years can benefit from both programs.

Barnard-Columbia Law Day Panel

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

569 Lerner Hall

Come learn about the law school admissions process and the future of the legal market and important questions applicants will want to ask of career services staff members when choosing a school.

Topics and Panelists: (useful information regardless of whether you plan to apply to any of the three schools being represented on the panel)

Law School Admissions: Process & Trends

Greg Canada, Assistant Dean of Admissions at UC Hastings College of Law

Janet Bolin, Associate Dean for Admissions, Students and Career Services at Washington University in St. Louis

Law School Career Services

Carlos Davila-Caballero, Assistant Dean, Career Development/Diversity at Tulane University Law School

Barnard-Columbia Law School Fair

2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Roone Arledge Auditorium, Lerner Hall

(attached is a list of questions you may want to ask the admissions officers)

Suggested dress: Business casual or business dress if a 2011 applicant

Participating Law Schools

Albany Law School
American University Washington College of Law
Boston College Law School
Boston University School of Law
Brooklyn Law School
California Western School of Law
Cardozo School of Law
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University School of Law
City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law
Columbia Law School
Cornell Law School
Duke University School of Law
Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University
Fordham Law School
George Mason University
Georgetown Law
Golden Gate University School of Law
Hofstra University School of Law
James E. Rogers College of Law, U. of Arizona
Loyola Law School\|Los Angeles
New England Law \| Boston
New York Law School
New York University School of Law
Northeastern University School of Law
Northwestern Law
Pace University School of Law
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark
Seton Hall Law School
Southwestern Law School
St. John's University School of Law
Texas Wesleyan School of Law
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
The University of Chicago Law School
The University of Texas School of Law
Tulane University Law School
UC Berkeley School of Law
UC Hastings College of the Law
UCLA School of Law
University of California Davis School of Law
University of Connecticut School of Law
University of Illinois College of Law
University of Maryland School of Law
University of Miami School of Law
University of Michigan Law School
U. of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce)
University of Pennsylvania Law School
University of San Francisco School of Law
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
U. of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
University of Washington School of Law
University of Wisconsin Law School
Vanderbilt Law School
Villanova University School of Law
Washington University in St. Louis
William & Mary Law School

Sponsors: Office of the Dean of Studies, Barnard College; Dean of Students Office, School of General Studies; and the Office of Preprofessional Advising, Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

16th Annual Barnard-Columbia Law Fair

2010-09-28T22:06:00.003-04:00

Date:	September 30, 2010 from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm EDT
Location:	Roone Arledge Auditorium, Lerner Hall
Contact:	For further information regarding this event, please contact Cynthia Cogdill by sending email to cfc5@columbia.edu .
Info:	Click Here to Visit Website.

Participating Law Schools

Albany Law School
American University Washington College of Law
Boston College Law School
Boston University School of Law
Brooklyn Law School
California Western School of Law
Cardozo School of Law
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University School of Law
City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law
Columbia Law School
Cornell Law School
Duke University School of Law
Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University
Fordham Law School
George Mason University
Georgetown Law
Golden Gate University School of Law
Hofstra University School of Law
James E. Rogers College of Law, U. of Arizona
Loyola Law School\|Los Angeles
New England Law \| Boston
New York Law School
New York University School of Law
Northeastern University School of Law
Northwestern Law
Pace University School of Law
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark
Seton Hall Law School
Southwestern Law School
St. John's University School of Law
Texas Wesleyan School of Law
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
The University of Chicago Law School
The University of Texas School of Law
Tulane University Law School
UC Berkeley School of Law
UC Hastings College of the Law
UCLA School of Law
University of California Davis School of Law
University of Connecticut School of Law
University of Illinois College of Law
University of Maryland School of Law
University of Miami School of Law
University of Michigan Law School
U. of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce)
University of Pennsylvania Law School
University of San Francisco School of Law
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
U. of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
University of Washington School of Law
University of Wisconsin Law School
Vanderbilt Law School
Villanova University School of Law
Washington University in St. Louis
William & Mary Law School

Volunteer opportunities at Legal Outreach Nonprofit

2010-09-01T13:43:00.001-04:00

To the Columbia Pre-Law Society,

I'm writing on behalf of Legal Outreach, a nonprofit in Long Island City, Queens, to see if members of the pre-law society would be interested in working with our organization. Legal Outreach is an educational nonprofit that works with high school students from under-served communities in New York City. By providing academic support services as well as meaningful exposure to law and the legal profession, we help students articulate and achieve their professional goals.

We are currently looking for volunteer tutors in the areas of math and science for our after-school program. We normally ask 12 hours a week for 38 weeks of our tutors, but as it is on a volunteer basis, we are open to other arrangements. Does this sound like something that pre-law society members would be interested in? We would like the tutors to start the week of September 20.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
Kimberly Chow

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____________________
Kimberly Chow
Communications and Development Associate
Legal Outreach, Inc.
36-14 35th Street
Long Island City, NY 11106
Tel: 718-752-0222 Ext. 201
Fax: 718-752-0020
kchow@legaloutreach.org
www.legaloutreach.org

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____________________
Kimberly Chow
Communications and Development Associate
Legal Outreach, Inc.
36-14 35th Street
Long Island City, NY 11106
Tel: 718-752-0222 Ext. 201
Fax: 718-752-0020
kchow@legaloutreach.org
www.legaloutreach.org

Full-time Paralegal Positions w/ NY Legal Assistance Group

2010-08-04T16:56:00.002-04:00

Two Full-Time Paid Paralegal Positions in Public Interest Law

(see attached announcements)

Subject: Postings for GLS positions: housing paralegal, foreclosure attorney, foreclosure paralegal
Please note that we now have an open paralegal position in our Housing Project. We are hiring for this new position with new anti-eviction funding that we are getting from the NYC Department of Homeless Services. This funding is to provide services in Queens. Please find the posting attached.

I am also re-circulating our foreclosure attorney and foreclosure paralegal postings, which we are now hiring for. These two positions will expand our foreclosure prevention work pursuant to a substantial grant from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) to continue and expand our wonderful foreclosure prevention work.
--
Randal S. Jeffrey
Director, General Legal Services Unit
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
450 West 33rd Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 613-5053
Fax: 212-750-0800

Law School Application Process Workshop

2010-04-12T13:25:00.001-04:00

Law School Application Process Workshop

Date: April 19, 2010 from 6:10 pm to 8:00 pm EDT

Location: 413 Kent

Contact: For further information regarding this event, please contact Monica Avitsur by sending email to ma2685@columbia.edu or by calling 212-854-8722.

We will cover the "nuts and bolts" of the application process: guidelines for writing an effective personal statement, determining where to apply, asking for recommendations, filing your application, obtaining a dean's certification, and utilizing campus and outside resources.

We highly recommend attending one of these sessions if living in the NYC area. If you cannot attend one of these sessions, please send an email to Cindy at cfc5@columbia.edu and include your UNI. If you have questions, please call 854.8722 to make an appointment with an adviser.

Sponsor: Office of Preprofessional Advising

Register for this Event

Law School Application Process Workshops (3/23 & 4/19)

2010-03-22T13:03:00.001-04:00

	LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS WORKSHOPS FOR 2011 APPLICANTS Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 6:10 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:		702 Hamilton
Info:		Click Here to Visit Website. Register for this Event

Additional session on Monday, April 19th

Sponsor: Office of Preprofessional Advising

CINDY COGDILL
Advising Dean/Assistant Director

Office of Preprofessional Advising

President, Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors

Center for Student Advising

Columbia College and Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

101 Carman Hall, MC 1205
545 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Direct Line: 212.854.5155
Appointments: 212.854.8722

Fax: 212.854.0042
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional

Prehealth Blog and Prehealth Twitter
Prelaw Blog and Prelaw Twitter

Confidentiality Notice: The information (including any attachments) contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) name above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. Thank you.

Attn Seniors: Come learn about some 1 year service/teaching fellowships

2010-03-10T15:06:00.000-05:00

Attn: Seniors -

Still looking for something to do next year before going on to law
school? Check out this program and learn about some great service
related fellowships and teaching experiences. Put it on your calendar
today!

Education Industry Showcase

Thursday 3/25/2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Center for Career Education Conference Room

Looking for career opportunities in the non-profit sector? In education?
Or just want to learn more about them?

In partnership with Community Impact, the Center for Career Education is
hosting the first Education Industry Showcase!

Get the chance to hear from representatives from non-profit
organizations such as Blue Engine <http://www.blueengine.org/> , City
Year <http://www.cityyear.org/default_ektid13307.aspx> , Uncommon
Schools <http://www.uncommonschools.org/usi/home/index.html> , and more
to find out about great career opportunities, ask questions, and
network!

**Refreshments provided**

CINDY COGDILL
Advising Dean/Assistant Director
Office of Preprofessional Advising
President, Northeast Assoc. of Pre-Law Advisors
Center for Student Advising, 101 Carman Hall
Columbia College and The Fu Foundation
School of Engineering and Applied Science
545 W. 114th Street, MC 1205
New York, NY 10027
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Direct Line: 212.854.5155
Appointments: 212.854.8722
Fax: 212.854.0042
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/preprofessional
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Prelaw Blog and Prelaw Twitter

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contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and
confidential use of the recipient(s) name above. If the reader of this
message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for
delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that
you have received this document in error and that any review,
disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error,
please notify me immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message.
Thank you.

National Black Law Students Association: National Convention (3/12)

2010-03-10T15:04:00.000-05:00

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AND WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH A COLUMBIAN AT EMORY LAW LET ME KNOW AND I WILL PASS ALONG HER CONTACT INFORMATION.

Received today:

Dear Pre-Law Advisor,

My name is Jessica Childress, and I am the National Director of the
College Student Division of the National Black Law Students Association.
The College Student Division is a subsidiary of NBLSA which informs
pre-law students about the law school application process, law school,
and the legal profession.

It is my pleasure to invite pre-law students from your school to NBLSA's
first annual College Student Division Law Fair and Workshop which will
be held at the Grand Hyatt in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 12 and
March 13, respectively. This year, the law fair will be held during
NBLSA's annual convention, and we hope to have pre-law students from
around the nation to be in attendance at this inaugural event.

Attached to this email, you will find detailed information regarding the
National Convention and the CSD events that will be held during the
Convention. Please disseminate this information to pre-law students at
your school.

Please contact me or the Northeast Regional Director of the College
Student Division, Alana St. Aude, (neblsa.lawcamp@gmail.com) if you have
any additional questions.

Best regards,
Jessica Childress

--
Jessica Childress
National Director of the College Student Division National Black Law
Students Association collegestudentdivision@nblsa.org www.nblsa.org
Follow us: www.twitter.com/nblsa

CSD Scholarship Applications are now available! Deadline to apply is
January 15, 2010 5PM EST.

Please join us at our National Convention in Cambridge, MA!
March 10-12, 2010: Hyatt Regency

FW: ABA's CLEO invites students to APPLY to its 3-week PRE-LAW program: Sophomore Summer Institute

2010-03-10T14:52:00.001-05:00

Feel free to make an appointment to come see me about this program as Columbians have participated in past years!

Sophomore Summer Institute: Apply Now!

CLEO is a non-profit project of the American Bar Association. Since 1968, CLEO has helped more than 7,000 low-income and minority students become successful members of the legal profession. The College Scholars Program seeks to continue this standard of excellence through a collaborative effort between CLEO and colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Sophomore Summer Institute is the premiere Pre-law program for placing undergraduate students in a Law School classroom setting! A residential program designed to simulate the law school setting and introduce the LSAT. You will be exposed to rigorous academic program that includes:

· Experience substantive legal courses

· Attend mock law classes

· Start LSAT preparation

· Participate in Moot Court

· Practice Legal writing

WHEN: June 6-26, 2010

WHO: Sophomores ONLY

WHERE: Northern Illinois University College of Law - DeKalb, Illinois
HOW: APPLY for FREE on our SSI website NOW!

***DEADLINE to Apply: April 1^st**

FW: ABA-CLEO invite you to APPLY for its FREE pre-law seminar: Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP)

2010-03-10T14:51:00.000-05:00

Apply Now:

ASAP: Achieving Success in the Application Process

Preparing talented, motivated, yet under-represented students to successfully gain admission to and succeed in law school. Achieving Success in the Application Process: ASAP The ASAP program’s curriculum will focus on aspects of the law school application process that are commonly overlooked or undervalued by students when applying to law school.

· Read recent participant comments here!

· See 2009 ASAP Highlights and Photos here!

When/Where: July 9-11, 2010 - Atlanta, GA

When/Where: July 23-25, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA

How: Apply for free online NOW!

Who: Juniors. Also, seniors and postgrads who will apply to law school for Fall 2011 or thereafter

FW: National Black Law Students Association: National Convention

2010-02-17T10:03:00.001-05:00

Dear Pre-Law Advisor,

My name is Jessica Childress, and I am the National Director of the College Student Division of the National Black Law Students Association. The College Student Division is a subsidiary of NBLSA which informs pre-law students about the law school application process, law school, and the legal profession.

It is my pleasure to invite pre-law students from your school to NBLSA's first annual College Student Division Law Fair and Workshop which will be held at the Grand Hyatt in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 12 and March 13, respectively. This year, the law fair will be held during NBLSA's annual convention, and we hope to have pre-law students from around the nation to be in attendance at this inaugural event.

Attached to this email, you will find detailed information regarding the National Convention and the CSD events that will be held during the Convention. Please disseminate this information to pre-law students at your school.

Please contact me or the Northeast Regional Director of the College Student Division, Alana St. Aude, (neblsa.lawcamp@gmail.com) if you have any additional questions.

Best regards,

Jessica Childress

Greeting from the National Director of the College Student Divison Dear Pre-Law Student,

I am extremely excited to announce that on March 10-14, 2010 the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) will be holding our 42nd Annual Convention in Cambridge, MA. The College Student Division (CSD) of NBLSA will be hosting exciting events for pre-law students.

CSD is a subsidiary of NBLSA which informs pre-law students about the law school application process, law school, and the legal profession. CSD will be hosting a law fair during the convention with law school recruiters from around the country on Friday, March 12. Immediately following the law fair, we will be holding a networking reception with law school recruiters, exclusively for our members. This reception will offer CSD members a chance to speak with recruiters individually in a more casual setting. On March 13, CSD will be hosting a panel with students from various graduate and professional schools, including, but not limited to law school. NBLSA conventions have always been an enjoyable event for all who attend. Attending the convention will allow you to network with law students, attorneys, and law school recruiters from around the country. Additionally, you will be able to attend a variety of the informative panels and workshops addressing contemporary issues that affect the black legal community. Registration for regular admission to the Convention is $75.00. This fee includes admission to all Convention

workshops (including, but not limited to, CSD workshops), luncheons, and our awards Gala. This fee does not include hotel accommodations, flight accommodations, or admission to special events at the Convention (i.e. the Winter Wonderland Reception, an off-site event open only to members 21 years old and older). However, you are welcome to attend this event at an additional cost, if you are 21 or older. Convention registration is now open online. To register, visit http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/loadEventRegistration.action?skuId=4B65DD560125ED15A545423800A129AC&catalogId=4B65DD5601250417537918F70081CB85&catalogGoWord=&emailAttendeeId=

Please see registration instructions on page 2 of this newsletter. I sincerely hope to see each of you in Cambridge. Encourage those interested in attending the Convention to

register online, even if they are not CSD members. Students who are interested in attending must be CSD members before the Convention date, but they can submit their CSD applications at the same time that they register for the convention. Please see page 2 of this newsletter for more information regarding the Convention, and email me if I can be of further assistance.

Best regards,

Jessica Childress

collegestudentdivision@nblsa.org

Jessica Childress

National Director of the College Student Division National Black Law Students Association collegestudentdivision@nblsa.org www.nblsa.org Follow us: www.twitter.com/nblsa

CSD Scholarship Applications are now available! Deadline to apply is January 15, 2010 5PM EST.

Please join us at our National Convention in Cambridge, MA! March 10-12, 2010: Hyatt Regency

Columbia Undergraduate Law Review Call for Submissions (2/28 Deadline)

2010-02-17T10:01:00.001-05:00

Columbia Undergraduate Law Review (CULR)-- Call for Submissions

The Columbia Undergraduate Law Review is seeking submissions of articles, research papers, and essays related to the field of law for its Spring 2010 issue. The deadline for submissions is February 28th. Please send all inquiries and submissions to culr@columbia.edu.

A Day in the Life of a Law Student Event this Wednesday at 8PM

2010-02-17T10:00:00.000-05:00

The Columbia Pre-Law Society and The Black Students Organization will be hosting a panel of law students on Wednesday night to talk about the ins and outs of law school and what law students do on a daily basis. Enjoy free food, relax, and get an inside perspective on life in law school.

When: 8PM on Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Where: 568 Lerner

Ever wonder what law school is actually like? Come find out at…

A Day

in the Life of a Law Student

Where: Lerner 568

When: 8 p.m. on Wednesday,

Feb. 17, 2010

The Columbia Pre-Law Society and the Black Students Organization will be hosting a panel of law students on Wednesday night to talk about the ins and outs of law school and what law students do on a daily basis.

Come get free food, relax, and get an inside perspective on life in law school.

Hope to see you there,

Michael Mirochnik

President, Columbia Pre-Law Society

FREE PreProBono LSATprep: March Session in Boston and NYC

2010-02-11T11:26:00.001-05:00

Founded by Two Columbia Alums - One is currently at Harvard Law.

PreProBono LSATprep.

16 Hours (2 Days) of the Best LSATprep.

110% Comprehensive.

Limited to 15 Students per Class.

Includes Law School Application Consulting.

Dinner with Guest Speaker.

Instructors from Harvard Law.

100% Free.

Classes in Boston (March) and NYC (March).

Maybe you want to apply now?

www.preprobono.org

The Future Looks Just. Like You.

Finding and Evaluating International Opportunities (2/22)

2010-02-10T10:46:00.001-05:00

CCE Event: Finding and Evaluating International Opportunities – Spring 2010

Date: February 22, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

Location: Center for Career Education, Conference Room

Contact: For further information regarding this event, please contact Elizabeth King by sending email to ek2471@columbia.edu or by calling 212-851-0276.

Info:

Click Here to Visit Website.

http://calendar.columbia.edu/sundial/webapi/get.php?vt=detail&id=37911&con=embedded&br=cce_default

Do you know about Going Global, Columbia Career Connections or the MANY other resources available at CCE to help you find work, intern, volunteer and/or teach abroad opportunities? In this workshop, we will go over the wealth of resources available to you that will help you find and secure these types of positions.

Casual Attire.

Registration suggested in advance, but not required.

Resume required? Resumes are not necessary.

Eligibility: This event is open to all Undergraduate and Graduate students at the following schools: Barnard College, Columbia College, School of General Students, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation and Planning, School of Continuing

Education.

http://calendar.columbia.edu/sundial/webapi/get.php?vt=detail&id=37911&con=embedded&br=cce_default

New York City Bar: Interns Needed

2010-02-10T10:36:00.003-05:00

The City Bar is seeking two unpaid, part-time interns to start in February or March. One position is available in the Communications and Legislative Affairs Departments (description below), and one intern would work on Diversity/Student Pipeline and fundraising initiatives.

All interested applicants should forward a resume and state which internship they are interested in to Gabrielle Lyse Brown at gbrown@nycbar.org.

Description

The Communications and Legislative Affairs Departments of the New York City Bar Association are seeking an intern to start in February 2010. Candidates should be self-motivated, quick learners, excellent writers/editors/proofreaders. Basic duties will include editorial assistance on publications, research, support legislative affairs staff, and monitoring news outlets, among other tasks assigned. Interns will contribute to the 44th St. Notes, a high-circulation legal newsletter published by the City Bar. The position is unpaid, but is an excellent opportunity for individuals to gain experience at the intersection of strategic communications, law and politics while adding to a writing portfolio. Candidates with backgrounds in communications, journalism, or political science preferred.

Law and East Asia: A Career Guide for Undergrads/Alums (2/19)

2010-02-10T10:36:00.001-05:00

LAW AND EAST ASIA: A Career Guide for Prelaw Students/Alums

Are you thinking about a future career in law that uses your knowledge of East and Southeast Asia? Are you thinking about law school but want to make sure that is the right path for you? Want to get advice about beneficial jobs and internships you can get without a JD? The

Weatherhead East Asian Institute will be sponsoring a panel discussion on legal professions working with and in East Asia, and how you can decide if this the right direction for you.

Date: Friday, February 19, 12:00-1:30PM Location: International Affairs Building 707

Panelists:

Curtis Milhaupt, Parker Professor of Comparative Corporate Law, Fuyo Professor of Japanese Law Edwin Rekosh, Executive Director of the Public Interest Law Institute Thomas H. Lee, Leitner Family Professor of Law, Fordham University School of Law

Moderator: Madeleine Zelin, Dean Lung Professor of Chinese Studies, Department of

History and East Asian Languages and Cultures

Sponsors: Weatherhead East Asian Institute Columbia Prelaw Society

TONIGHT: Financing Law School Presentation 2/2 (Tuesday)

2010-02-04T14:27:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT

Financing Law School

Date: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: 531 The Diana, Barnard College
Contact: For further information regarding this event, please
contact Cynthia Cogdill by sending email to cfc5@columbia.edu
Presenter: Stephen Brown, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services, Fordham
Law School http://law.fordham.edu

Dean Brown will cover all aspects to consider in financing and repaying
a law school education. The information presented is NOT specific to
Fordham Law School applicants but useful information no matter where you
attend law school. It's a very educational and entertaining presentation
that you do not want to miss! For those who cannot attend, we will send
an email to students and alumni/ae when a podcast of the presentation
and notes are posted on our website.

This event is open to all students and alumni/ae.

Sponsors: Dean of Studies Office, Barnard College; Dean of Student's
Office, School of General Studies; Office of Pre-Professional Advising,
Division of Student Affairs, Columbia College and the Fu Foundation
School of Engineering and Applied Science

Financing Law School Presentation 2/2 (Tuesday)

2010-02-04T14:20:00.000-05:00

Presenter:

Stephen Brown, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services, Fordham Law School

<http://law.fordham.edu/>

Dean Brown will cover all aspects to consider in financing and repaying a law school education. The information presented is NOT specific to Fordham Law School applicants but useful information no matter where you attend law school. It's a very educational and entertaining presentation that you do not want to miss! For those who cannot attend, we will send an email to students and alumni/ae when a podcast of the presentation and notes are posted on our website.

This event is open to all students and alumni/ae.

Sponsors: Dean of Studies Office, Barnard College; Dean of Student's Office, School of General Studies; Office of Pre-Professional Advising, Division of Student Affairs, Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

REVISED!

2010-02-04T10:49:00.000-05:00

Reminder!!

The Columbia Undergraduate Law Review (CULR)-- Call for Applicants

This is a reminder that the deadline for applications for Treasurer and Secretary on CULR's executive board is tomorrow, Friday January 29th @ 8pm. Please e-mail your applications and direct all questions and concerns to culr@columbia.edu.

culr.weebly.com http://culr.weebly.com/

Columbia Undergraduate Law Review

Executive Board Application 2010

*Due Friday January 29^th@ 8 pm*

E-mail finished applications to: culr@columbia.edu

Positions available: Treasurer and Secretary (note: all members of CULR take part in the editing process)

Name:

UNI:

Year:

School:

Position applying for:

Please limit yourself to a paragraph for each question

1. Why do you want to join CULR?

2. How do you see yourself contributing to CULR?

3. What related prior experiences do you have?

4. In what ways can CULR increase its presence on campus?

5. What other clubs and activities are you involved in on campus?

CU Undergrad Law Review Applications Due Today for Treasurer and Secretary

2010-02-04T10:46:00.000-05:00

Reminder!!

The Columbia Undergraduate Law Review (CULR)-- Call for Applicants

culr.weebly.com http://culr.weebly.com/

Columbia Undergraduate Law Review

Executive Board Application 2010

*Due Friday January 29th@ 8 pm*

E-mail finished applications to: culr@columbia.edu

Positions available: Treasurer and Secretary (note: all members of CULR take part in the editing process)

Name:

UNI:

Year:

School:

Position applying for:

Please limit yourself to a paragraph for each question

1. Why do you want to join CULR?

2. How do you see yourself contributing to CULR?

3. What related prior experiences do you have?

4. In what ways can CULR increase its presence on campus?5. What other clubs and activities are you involved in on campus?

Mintz Levin's Project Analyst Program - Deadline Tomorrow

2010-01-25T13:48:00.000-05:00

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This Tuesday, January 26th is the deadline for applications for Mintz Levin's Project Analyst Program. Through the Project Analyst Program, Mintz Levin offers college graduates interested in the law the opportunity to engage in challenging and interesting work in its

fast-paced environment. During their two-year tenure, Project Analysts gain practical experience and valuable exposure to law and business by working along side Mintz Levin's attorneys and senior professionals.

The Boston, New York and Washington, D.C offices of Mintz Levin currently staff Project Analysts. In these offices, Project Analysts have worked in the following practice areas: Antitrust & Federal Regulation; Business & Finance; Communications; Employment, Labor &

Benefits; Environmental; Firm Management; Health Care; Immigration; Intellectual Property; Litigation; Public Finance and Real Estate, as well as with Mintz Levin's consulting affiliate ML Strategies. In addition to working in designated practice areas, Project Analysts may

assist attorneys with case work for pro bono and community service initiatives, for example, by interviewing clients and drafting affidavits. Outside of pro bono legal work, Project Analysts participate in volunteer projects, charitable events, and coordinate many of the pro bono and community service activities.

Under the guidance of attorneys and senior professionals, Project Analysts research factual issues, summarize legal and regulatory provisions, review and analyze documents, organize data, draft reports, and produce computer presentations. Project Analysts also conduct

financial analyses, track regulatory activity, and monitor industry trends. They create and maintain databases to facilitate communication between Mintz Levin and the business community, non-profit organizations, health care providers, and federal, state and local

government officials.

Project Analysts work as a team. Together, they manage the Project Analyst Program recruiting and orientation process, and other programmatic issues.

For more information on the Firm and the Project Analyst program, please go to www.mintz.com. Information on the Program can be found under the directory, "Careers."

*Qualifications: The Project Analyst Program seeks well-rounded, dedicated and motivated college graduates who have an interest in the legal field. Through LionShare or eRecruiting, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter (discussing interest in and qualifications for the

Project Analyst program), transcript and a brief writing sample (approximately five pages). Please be sure to include a brief explanation of your interest in the legal field, and the role the

Project Analyst Program will play in the development of this interest, in your cover letter.

Kobre & Kim LLP Legal Analyst Positions

2010-01-21T10:07:00.001-05:00

Kobre & Kim LLP: www.kobrekim.com

Kobre & Kim LLP is a boutique, trial-oriented law firm with significant experience handling complex matters in state and federal courts and before government agencies. The firm specializes in civil and criminal litigation, including trials and appeals, regulatory investigations, institutional plaintiffs' litigation, and asset forfeiture proceedings.

The firm provides representation in a wide range of areas, including securities fraud, tax fraud, money laundering, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, international and domestic extradition proceedings, antitrust, public corruption, health care fraud, Sarbanes-Oxley Act violations,

insider trading, accounting fraud, broker-dealer regulation, and insurance regulation, among others. Further information about the firm's practice is available at www.kobrekim.com.

Job Description

The Legal Analyst position constitutes an excellent opportunity to gain substantive experience in the competitive and dynamic fields of complex civil and criminal litigation. Analysts benefit from close collaboration with the firm's attorneys and enjoy levels of

responsibility and client contact surpassing those offered at other firms. General duties include, among others, factual and legal research, preparation of court papers, and attendance at meetings and court appearances under the supervision of the firm's attorneys. Kobre & Kim LLP is currently accepting applications for one-to-two-year positions in its New York City and Washington, D.C. offices. Compensation is highly competitive.

Job Qualifications

Typical candidates will possess a 4-year college degree, a strong GPA and excellent writing, research, teamwork, and communication abilities. Applications are strongly encouraged from individuals displaying a broad range of academic and extracurricular interests. Candidates with foreign language skills are further encouraged to apply. Interest in exploring

financial markets and pursuing a career in law is welcomed, but not necessary.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, two writing samples, and a resume (including your GPA) in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Argumentative papers written for college courses and/or independent research papers are preferable, but anything else that you think best reflects your writing skills, analysis, and critical reasoning abilities is also acceptable. We prefer full papers of 5-15 pages in length to excerpts from lengthier samples.

Note that only resumes accompanied by a cover letter and two writing samples will be considered. To apply Contact:

Cassandra Chen

Administration Manager

Kobre & Kim LLP

800 Third Avenue

New York, New York 10022

212.488.1287

cassandra.chen@kobrekim.com

FW: Federal Defenders of NY Hiring Full-time Paralegals

2010-01-19T13:54:00.001-05:00

Federal Defenders of New York is a federal community defender funded by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. It provides legal services to indigent clients as assigned by the courts.Positions are available in either our Manhattan or Brooklyn offices. Each office has 13 trial attorneys and approx 700+ open cases. Para works directly with clients in federal court, office and detention centers. Many clients have complex problems, and paras assist the attys by evaluating and addressing their needs (both in and out of prison). The job includes both

legal and social work. Every day brings new challenges and no two days are alike.

Almost all prior paras go on to law or graduate school. 2 year commitment required. Good writing and organizational skills. Spanish a plus. Salary: $42,749 plus benefits include medical.

To Apply--

E-mail: SDNY@fd.org mailto:SDNY@fd.org

Fax: 212-571-0392

Mail: Paralegal Supervisor, Federal Defenders, 52 Duane Street, 10^th FL,

New York, NY 10007-1207

Help Fight Poverty and Poor Health with Project HEALTH!

2010-01-19T13:53:00.001-05:00

What is Project HEALTH?

Project HEALTH works to break the link between poverty and poor health by mobilizing college students to provide sustained public health interventions in partnership with urban medical centers, universities, and community-based organizations.

Our clinic-based resource desks, called the Family Help Desks (FHDs), are located in Harlem Hospital and Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Washington Heights. As a volunteer, you would work with clients and families from our host clinics and help them to access job training, food assistance, childcare, and other resources to help improve the health of your clients and their families.

How can you learn more and get involved?

We are currently recruiting volunteers for both Family Help Desks! Project HEALTH is open to current Columbia and Barnard undergraduates of any major. You can meet us and learn more about volunteering with Project HEALTH at either of our two information sessions on January 26 and January 27. Times and locations are currently TBD. Applications are due by online submission at 5pm on Friday, January 29.

If you have any questions or would like to request an application, e-mail us at projecthealth@gmail.com. If you would like to speak to one of our Campus Coordinators individually to learn more about the volunteer experience, please e-mail Lekha Menon at lsm2119@columbia.edu or Liz Lamoste at ecl2121@columbia.edu

Learn More Online:

Our National Website: http://www.projecthealth.org/

On WikiCU: http://www.wikicu.com/Project_health

In the Blogosphere: http://fhdharlem.blogspot.com/

Brookyn DA's Office Summer Internship Program

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STUDENTS RAVE ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE!!

KINGS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

SUMMER 2010 COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Kings County (Brooklyn, New York) District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for its summer 2010 college internship program, which will start June 1 and end on August 6, 2010. Interns will be expected to work 29 to 30 hours a week, depending on their bureau

assignment. All positions will be unsalaried.

Internship responsibilities will vary by assignment. Possible assignments for rising juniors and seniors include the office's Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB), where arrest and desk appearance ticket (DAT) cases are screened and prepared for prosecution and initial

arraignment in Criminal Court. Students will be trained to review police paperwork and draft accusatory instruments and other prosecution documents. Interviews of police officers and civilian witnesses might also be involved. Since ECAB, unlike other office bureaus, operates

seven days a week, from early morning through late evening, ECAB assignments may require Saturday, Sunday or evening shifts.

Other possible assignments for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors include the office's many other investigative, trial and alternative program bureaus. Among other possible responsibilities, students assigned to investigative and trial bureaus might schedule witness

interviews; obtain, review and photocopy records; draft simple legal documents; file documents in court; or provide general administrative support, such as answering phones, filing, etc. Assignment to the office's Appeals Bureau is also possible for students with proven

research and writing skills.

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter with resume to Ms. Mary L. DeMarco-Keating, Coordinator of College Internships, Kings County District Attorney's Office, 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201. Email submissions are strongly encouraged and should be sent to demarcom@brooklynda.org. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

All candidates will be fingerprinted. Only candidates seriously interested in an internship should apply.

The Kings County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Research Fellowship at Stanford Law

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Job Profile listed on LionShare:

Viewing Job: 27508/Research Fellowship (Stanford Law School) Position

Information

*Job ID: 27508

*Job Posting Title: Research Fellowship (Stanford Law School)

Employer Internal Job ID# :

Employer Name: Stanford University

*Number of Openings: multiple

Days/hours: 40 hours/week

Wage/Salary:

*Employment Start Date : Summer 2010

Employment End Date: 12-24 months

*Job Description: Assist with the research of Professors Alison Morantz, Daniel Ho, Daniel Kessler, and Jeff Strnad at Stanford Law School. All positions involve assessment of existing empirical work, statistical analyses of large data sets, programming, basic research and data collection, and report writing. These positions are ideal for recent college/university graduates and provide an excellent opportunityfor those considering law school, graduate school, and/or business school in the future. Prior research fellows have matriculated to law

school at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Columbia and/or Ph.D. programs at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and MIT. Several positions are available. *Qualifications: * Outstanding academic credentials and intellectual ability required.

* A background in a social science or a mathematical field and interest in law and public policy.

* Experience with quantitative data analysis, statistics, and/or econometrics, and familiarity with commonly used statistical/numerical analysis packages.

* Basic knowledge of computer programming required.

* Solid quantitative aptitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, strong writing abilities, and the ability to work independently.

* Prior research experience, especially in labor economics, workers' compensation, health economics and policy, or quantitative political science/political economy preferred.

Application Instructions (In Addition to Applying via LionSHARE):

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. There are (2) steps to applying:

(1) Send a resume, cover letter (addressed to "Research Fellows"), unofficial transcript, list of at least 2 references (including e-mail and phone numbers of professors or employers), and standardized test scores (e.g. GRE, LSAT, GMAT) by e-mail to: Stanford.Law.Fellows@gmail.com

(2) Submit your resume online via the Stanford jobs website http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html - enter the job number 36164 in

the keyword search field to locate this job posting and apply. On-line Application Address : http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html

FW: Summer Internships at Cornerstone Research

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Cornerstone Research will be recruiting in January for our Summer Analyst position. We are seeking well-rounded, enthusiastic Juniors who have demonstrated excellent academic performance, with strong analytical backgrounds, computer skills, and an interest in business and economics.

Cornerstone Research is a leading finance and economics consulting firm with a focus in complex commercial litigation. Our analysts are exposed to sophisticated analytical and statistical techniques, and given opportunities to take on significant project responsibilities and leadership roles in a uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere. The experience analysts gain at Cornerstone Research provides them with a solid foundation for a successful career in business, economics and law.

As a Columbia Alum 2009, I would love to welcome other Columbia students to apply to Cornerstone Research. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript through Columbia's LionShare AND the Cornerstone Research online application web link by January 26th at 11:59pm. If you will be unavailable for interviews

during the spring term due to study abroad, please submit a resume, cover etter, and unofficial transcript to Claude Edwards at cedwards@cornerstone.com <mailto:cedwards@cornerstone.com> with a description of your availability.

Additional information about our firm and the Summer Analyst position is available at our website.

<http://www.cornerstone.com/careers/xprGeneralContent2.aspx?xpST=CareersAnalystOpportunityDetail>

Our Vault profile is available here: Vault Profile

<http://careerlib.vault.com/eprints/Cornerstone_2010.pdf> .

Regards,

Amar Doshi

Analyst

Cornerstone Research

Columbia University, Class of 2009

adoshi@cornerstone.com

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Amar Doshi

Analyst

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH

599 Lexington Avenue, 43rd Floor

New York, NY 10022-7642

212.605.5311 direct