Volume 16, Issue 5 | February 2024

The Newsletter of the Carnegie Mellon University

Pre-Law Program

News

How AI is Changing Lawyering

Most experts believe that artificial intelligence will have a huge impact on legal education and the practice of law. Now is the time to learn to use it. Read more


ABA approves free speech requirement to its accreditation process

The American Bar Association’s House of Delegates has come to a verdict that preserves the protection of free speech on law school campuses. Learn more


LSAT Logic Games Dropped; Majority Take Test Remotely

The Law School Admission Council, which administers the Law School Admission Test, is dropping the logic games section of the test beginning with the August 2024 exam. It will be replaced by a second logical reasoning section. Learn more


Law Schools Expand Mental Health and Wellness Support

Law schools are not doing more to help manage the stress of legal education. Learn more


Nebraska Law to launch Innocence Clinic in partnership with Midwest Innocence Project

Set to open this fall, Nebraska Law will partner with the Midwest Innocence Project to begin operating its clinic to help those serving sentences for crimes they did not commit. Read more

Opportunities

New Minor in American Politics and Law

The minor in American Politics and Law is designed to equip students with comprehensive insights into the political and legal landscape of the United States. Our curriculum emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, blending theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Students have the opportunity to engage with a variety of courses that cover key aspects of American civics, policy development, and legal principles. A core objective of this program is to nurture critical and analytical thinking skills through engagement with primary source materials, real world examples of policy and legal conflicts, and current events and matters of national policy debate. Students are challenged to dissect and debate major policy issues facing the nation, fostering their ability to develop, draft, and articulate informed political analyses and recommendations on complex matters. 

For More Information, please contact Emily Half, CMIST Deputy Director, to discuss or declare the minor.


Cornell Prelaw Program and Internship in New York City 


Deadline to apply: April 30, 2024

Program dates: June 3–July 12, 2024


In this rigorous prelaw program, you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to develop an accurate picture of the realities, rewards, and challenges of being a lawyer today. You'll gain a solid academic foundation in U.S. law and will have a chance to supplement it with invaluable practical experience working in an internship. During the first three weeks of the program, you'll be enrolled in the four-credit course The American Legal System, taught by renowned attorney C. Evan Stewart using the Socratic method practiced at most U.S. law schools.


This opportunity is extended to undergraduate students beyond Cornell considering a career in the law.


Questions about cost, eligibility, housing, and more? Please visit the website for complete details.

Students may apply here.

 

Lex Fellowship Program

Pre-Law Summer Internships in Italy, Spain, and Washington DC | Mentorship from American JD

The Lex Fellowship is a study-abroad program tailored for the needs of pre-law students. Lex runs during college breaks and allows you the opportunity to experience multiple law firms in different practice areas in locations abroad. Currently, students who apply by February 9th will receive a $50 Amazon gift card towards their LSAT prep materials after they enroll in a Lex program for this summer.Find out more and apply.


Applications for the Plus, Guided Journey Program are Now Open!

The next evolution of LSAC’s Plus program is designed exclusively for individuals planning to apply to law school during the upcoming application cycle. The program will use a cohort-based model to accompany and support aspiring law students for an entire year as they navigate the law school application process.

Learn more and apply


Plus Summer Program

Plus Summer programs are open to individuals throughout their prelaw journeys. Hosted by participating law schools, these residential summer programs provide selected participants with an intimate view of legal education and the journey to law school.

Learn more and apply

Events

Law School Launch Virtual Summit

Saturday, February 24, 11 a.m.

AccessLex Institute is very excited to offer their first ever Law School Launch Virtual Summit – a half-day of live online sessions and speakers offering aspiring law students education, inspiration, and motivation to navigate the path to law school.This event is completely free and will feature admissions and financial aid experts as well as a panel of current law students who will give the inside scoop on their experiences and insights. If you have students who are even considering law school in the future, this is going to be a value-packed event they can’t miss!

Register now


9th Annual Pathways to the Legal Profession Conference

Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Virtual

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is excited to invite you to the 9th Annual Pathways to the Legal Profession Conference. The conference is 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.

Find out more and register

 

Special Event on “Civil Discourse: The Holocaust, Tree of Life Massacre, and Educating Future Generations”

Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 3 to 5 p.m., The Power Center Ballroom on the Duquesne University campus

This event is part of the Duquesne University series on Civil Discourse, sponsored by President Ken Gormley, in partnership with the Division of Student Life, to explore the importance of respectful dialogue even on challenging topics.

Find out more


Free Reading Comprehension LSAT Workshop

Tuesday April 9 at 6pm EST

This workshop will be focused on the reading comprehension section.

Register for the April 9 workshop

Advice

Tips for Dealing with the Anxiety of Applying to Law School

There is often anxiety at some point for applicants during the law school application process. Will I do well on the LSAT? Will my professor get my recommendation letter in on time? Will I get into all of the schools I applied to? Will I get into any of them? Can I afford it? While some of the anxiety can’t be helped, there are steps you can take to feel more in control. Here are some tips:

 

You've Been Accepted, Now What?

Applicants love the spring, when law schools start accepting students. But what you do after you've been accepted can make a big difference. You've spent the fall and maybe much of winter break putting together the perfect application package. Now it's time to wait — for that first acceptance, and hopefully a second, and maybe a third. Read more

About Us

Pre-Law Advising Office

Dr. Joseph E. Devine

University Pre-Law Advisor

For an appointment, call 412-268-2831 or email jd0x@andrew.cmu.edu)


Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society

Lee Wang

Economics

President, Thomas M. Kerr, Jr. Student Pre-Law Society

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