Events 2012-2013

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

September

• September 5, Wednesday, (1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.): Pre-Law Professionalism Workshop for Freshmen and Sophomores,meets alternating Wednesdays throughout the term.  This week's discussion: Your Major is not Your Destiny: Relating Your Academic Interests to your Professional Goals.  Room 417 West.
• September 11, Tuesday (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.): Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshop. You need only attend one session.  This workshop targets students applying to law school this cycle for entry into law school for fall 2013.  This workshop was also offered at the end of spring term and during the summer.  Students who attended the spring/summer sessions need not attend, but are welcome if they would like a refresher or have questions.  A repeat session will also be offered Friday September 14 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. as noted below.  Room 1130 East. 
• September 12, Wednesday, (1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.): Pre-Law Society Open House.  Come meet the Pre-Law Society, the student club whose members are interested in gaining insight into areas of legal practice, sharing information about the law school application process and resources, and delving into legally-related issues of the day.  We'll chat over a pizza luch.  Room TH 311.
• September 14, Friday (12 p.m. - 2 p.m.): Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshop. You need only attend one session.  This workshop targets students applying to law school this cycle for entry into law school for fall 2013.  This workshop was also offered at the end of spring term and during the summer.  Students who attended the spring/summer sessions need not attend, but are welcome if they would like a refresher or have questions.  Room 1130 East. 
• September 19, Wednesday, (1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.): Pre-Law Professionalism Workshop for Freshmen and Sophomores, meets alternating Wednesdays throughout the term.  This week's discussion: Resume Building: Identifying Opportunities.  Room 1729 West.
• September 26, Wednesday (1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.): Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):  What it means for undocumented immigrant DREAMers.  Jigar Parikh, Esq. will present information about how to take advantage of President Obama's new initiative to benefit young, undocumented immigrants.  Come find out if you qualify, and how to file.  While the initiative is not a pathway to citizenship, it does provide a substantial benefit by enabling those who qualify to work legally in the U.S.  This talk is open to the entire Hunter community -- bring your friends who may be interested.  Room 417 West.

.October

• October 3, Wednesday, (1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.): Pre-Law Professionalism Workshop for Freshmen and Sophomores, meets alternating Wednesdays throughout the term.  This week's discussion: Part I: Painless Strategies for Building LSAT Skills in Your Undergraduate Years.  Room 819 East.  (Part II is scheduled for October 17 -- see below).
• LatinoJustice PRLDEF, October 7, Sunday (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): Law Day at Pace University, 1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038.  The event is free but registration is required; link will be posted when it becomes available.  (Note: LatinoJustice PRLDEF’s Law Day is designed to assist and encourage Latino and other students of color in the pursuit of careers in law.)
• October 10, Wednesday, Dean's Hours, beginning at 1:15 p.m.: Hunter Pre-Law Society Monthly meeting. Room TH 311. 
• October 11, Thursday (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.): How to Make the Most of the LSAC Recruitment Forum.  Discussion with Dean Lillie V. Wiley-Upshaw, Vice Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, University at Buffalo Law School, about effective networking at the LSAC Forum coming up on October 12th at the NYC Hilton.  Also a good opportunity to learn about Buffalo Law.  Room 1130 East.
• LSAC, October 12, Friday: LSAC Forum at the New York City Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY.  Meet at the concierge desk in street level lobby at 10:30 a.m. for a special panel in anticipation of meeting law school representatives at noon.  (Event runs two days, Oct 12 & 13, but note that it is advantageous to attend Friday, when there is less foot traffic.)  The event is free but  registration is required.   Questions to Ask at a Law School Fair  This forum especially useful for alumni and Seniors applying for the 2012-13 cycle, or those planning to apply next year (Juniors, that means you!).
• October 14, Sunday (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.): Mock LSAT Exam.  Room TBD.  Please arrive by 9:45.
• October 17, Wednesday, (1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.): Pre-Law Professionalism Workshop for Freshmen and Sophomores,meets alternating Wednesdays throughout the term.  This week's discussion:Part II: Painless Strategies for Building LSAT Skills in Your Undergraduate Years. Room 819 East. 
• October 17, Wednesday, (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.): Admissions Panel  Law school admissions officers explain what you need to know to write a great application.  Hear first-hand what the law schools are looking for, and have the chance to meet law school representatives from the New York City metropolitan area.  This panel especially useful for alumni and Seniors applying for the 2012-13 cycle, or those planning to apply next year (Juniors, that means you!).  Room 417 West.
• October 24, Wenesday, (1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.): Brownbag Lunch with a Lawyer: Immigration Law.  In a small group setting, speak with Nicole Abruzzo, Esq. about her area of practice, career development, and insight into the profession.  This event is directed at all pre-law students, regardless of level in their undergraduate careers.  Room 819 East.
• October 31, Wednesday (1:15 - 2:45 p.m.): Panel on Public Interest Legal Careers.  Meet attorneys who, through a variety of practice areas, promote the public interest by advocating fairness for underrepresented groups, serving as a watchdogs against abuses in government and the corporate world, and fostering responsive, democratic government.  Co-sponsored with Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, 47-49 East 65th Street.

November 

• Ron Brown Center/St. John's Law, November 10, Saturday (8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.): Diversity Day at St. John's School of Law, 6000 Utopia Parkway in Queens.  The event is free but registrationis required -- includes continental breakfast and lunch.  (Note: The Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development strives to enhance the the pool of students of color going to law school.)
• November 14, Wednesday, Dean's Hours, beginning at 1:15 p.m.: Hunter Pre-Law Society Monthly meeting.  Room TH 311.
• November 14, Wednesday (5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.): Financing Law School.  Financial Aid Administrator from a local law school will explain the nitty-gritty of funding your law school education.  This session is a great planning tool for students at various levels in their undergraduate careers; plan to attend even if you are not applying to law school at this time.  Room TBA.
• CLEO, November 17, Saturday: CLEO Super Saturday Pre-Law Seminars, for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors at Fordham Law School.  The event is free but registrationis required -- see tabs on webpage on lower right side for various seminars targeted at students by college level.  (Note: CLEO attempts to reach students from minority groups underrepresented in the legal profession.  If you are not a minority student, you may participate if you are low-income, economically, or otherwise disadvantaged.  See registration form at the link for details.)
• Week of November 26, Days & Times TBA.  Walk-in Sessions: Pre-Law Registration Tips: Choosing Courses for Spring Term.  Room 417 West.

December

• December 5, Wednesday, (1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.): Study Break with the Pre-Law Society & Friends. Room TH 311. 

January Intersession

• January, Dates TBA, Student Legal Education and Opportunity Program (SLEOP) in cooperation with the NYC Bar Association: Law School Prep Series.  Participation is free but registration is required.  NYC Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY.  
• January, Winter Intersession: Moot Court Class.Capped at 12 students and by permission only; admission is competitive.  Be sure to e-mail prelaw@hunter.cuny.edu to express interest and to put your name on the waitlist during the fall term.

February

• February 2013: Fried Frank Diversity LSAT Initiative.  Our extended, subsidized on-campus LSAT class kicks off at the beginning of the spring term; admission based on demonstrated law school interest, merit, and need.  Be sure to e-mail prelaw@hunter.cuny.edu to express interest and to put your name on the waitlist during the fall term.  Even if you will not be participating as a Fried Frank/Hunter Scholar, please do reach out to the pre-law advisor for assistance in planning your LSAT study plan, including the Pre Pro Bono Jumpstart weekend in April.
• February 13, Wednesday, Dean's Hours, beginning at 1:15 p.m.: Hunter Pre-Law Society Spring Open House and Monthly meeting.  Room TH 311.
• February 15, Friday: DEADLINE for Resume Drop for Paid Summer Internships and Funding for Law-related Public Interest Internships.  Be sure to e-mail prelaw@hunter.cuny.edu for instructions if you did not receive them through the listserv.  REQUIRED interview preparation workshops will be held in March -- see below.

March

• March 13, Wednesday, Dean's Hours, beginning at 1:15 p.m.: Hunter Pre-Law Society Monthly meeting.  Room TH 311.
• March, Date & Location TBA: Law Students Discuss the "Real Deal" about Law School Success.  Recent Hunter alumni return to campus to share the "real deal" with Hunter undergrads. How tough is law school? What did they wish they knew before they got there? Get the answers to all YOUR questions in this interesting discussion. A big hit every year, and helpful for students at various levels in their undergraduate careers, who are looking for insight into the law school experience. Dinnertime snacks will be provided.
• March, Date & Location TBA: Interview Preparation Workshops, REQUIRED for those participating in the resume drop.  You will be considered for a summer placement through the Pre-Law resume drop only if you participate in interview prep.  Please attend in interview attire.  You must come to one of these meetings, or make alternate arrangements with the pre-law advisor.

April

• Pre Pro Bono, Dates TBA:LSAT Prep Jumpstart Weekend. FREE 16 Hour Intensive Weekend LSAT Prep, including networking with public interest attorneys, and admission advising from Hunter's Pre-Law Advisor. This event is great for students who plan to self-study, or who want to get exposure to the test before tackling a class this summer. Participation is free and on the Hunter campus, but registration is required. Please do not register unless you will participate in the program in its entirety.  Link to be posted when Registration opens. 
• April, Date & Location TBA: LSAT FAIR and "Teach In".  Various commercial LSAT Prep providers will offer a "teach in", and provide students with a sense of their different styles and offerings.  Presentations in the past have included: Blueprint Prep, Kaplan, Powerscore, Princeton Review, Testmasters.lternative and self-study options will also be discussed.  Providers will also be available on campus at tables on the 3rd floor of the West and North Buildings during the afternoon. 
• April 10, Wednesday, Dean's Hours, beginning at 1:15 p.m.: Hunter Pre-Law Society Monthly meeting.  Room TH 311.
• Week of April 22, Days & Times TBA.  Walk-in Sessions: Pre-Law Registration Tips: Choosing Courses for Fall Term.  Room 417 West.

May

• May, Date & Time TBA: Careers in Law Day Party.  Hunter's Careers in Law Day Party is an opportunity for Hunter Pre-Law students and recent alumni to mingle with successful attorneys in a fun, casual “cocktail party” environment (soft drinks only), making for easy discussion, and enabling students to gain insight into legal practice.  We will also be celebrating the law school acceptances of graduating seniors and alumni — congratulations to our newly minted 1L’s!!  Room 417 West.
• May 8, Wednesday, Dean's Hours, beginning at 1:15 p.m.: Hunter Pre-Law Society  Monthly meeting:  ELECTIONS!!  Room TH 311.
• May, Dates & Times TBA: Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshop: Making the Most of Your Summer. You need only attend one session.   This session targets students applying to law school during the 2013-2014 cycle, for entry into law school for fall 2014.