Events 2022-2023

 Summer • September •October • November • December • January • February • March • April • May 

Summer Session

Summer kickoff group advising week

• May 24, Tuesday (6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.) RISING SENIORS & ALUMS: Planning Discussion for Fall 2022 AND FUTURE Law School Applicants. We will discuss steps to take now in connection with being prepared to apply to law school in the fall, including cleaning up your transcripts; requesting letters of recommendation; electing LSAT/GRE test prep, and reasonable expectations with regard to standardized tests; associated application costs and making the most of the time remaining at Hunter. We will also discuss the value of working after college before attending law school. Bring your questions!
• May 25, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) FALL APPLICANTS: Part I: PROCESS OVERVIEW: Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshop: This workshop targets students applying to law school during the 2022-2023 cycle for entry into law school in fall 2023. Please attend an application workshop for a comprehensive overview before scheduling your individual appointments to meet with the Pre-Law Advising Office one-on-one to help you develop and review your materials (we can meet several times) in connection with your applications. This session will be offered again during the summer on various dates and times. Again you only need to come to one App Workshop.
• May 26, Thursday (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) FALL APPLICANTS: Part II: NUTS & BOLTS: Deep Dive on Application Techniques: For law school applicants for the 2022-2023 cycle. This session provides additional insight into the various written components of the application. We will discuss in more depth: the personal statement, resume, diversity statement, addendum, supplemental essays and more. The deep dive is recommended but not required; it will repeat periodically and is directed at students who want further tips on synthesizing application materials.
• May 27, Friday (12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) RISING JUNIORS (current sophomores): Anticipating the law school application process for Fall 2023. Planning for law school - when done thoughtfully - is a TWO YEAR PROCESS. It is desirable to begin to plan your application action plan junior with an eye toward getting in your applications early senior year. We will discuss: academic progress and distinguishing yourself; continued efforts to build your resume and campus relationships; LSAT, LSAT, LSAT (and GRE); and application and law school cost$$$$$$$$$.

Summer Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle. These sessions will be offered on various dates and times - get an early start!

Please attend the workshops before scheduling your individual appointments to meet with the Pre-Law Advising Office one-on-one to help you develop and review your materials (we can meet several times) in connection with your applications.

• Part I Comprehensive Overview: Understand the timing of the cycle and target dates, individual components of the application, law school selection, and other strategies for success. Sample personal statements will be discussed. Please note that these statements are not models, but a lens to reflect on what makes for a strong essay, and what does not.
• Part II Techniques Deep Dive: We will discuss in more depth the process of putting together the materials: the personal statement, resume, diversity statement, addendum, supplemental essays and more. Specific issues and details will be highlighted with samples.
• DATES Sessions will be at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM on the following days noted below. Please register with your full name and Hunter email address.
• June: Part I Mon 27, Part II Wed 29
• July: Part I Tues 26, Part II Thurs 28 
• August: Part I Monday 22, Part II Wed 24

EXCEL Law School Prep Series: This summer there will be a module of weekly sessions which will offer a deep dive into the various components of the application and insight into the law school experience. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend every session.

• July 12, Tuesday (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Tips for Law School Success from from Hunter alumni law students
• July 19,Tuesday (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) What to Expect on Law School Exams, with Leora Harpaz, Professor of Law Emeritus at Western New England University School of Law 
• July 27, Wednesday (5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.) Legal Writing with Hazel Weizer, former Director of Legal Writing, Touro Law Center. This document will be analyzed https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/suspension
• August 8, Monday (5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.) OCI and the Job Search, with Helena Quinn, Associate Director of Employer Relations, St. John's School of Law. What to expect in law school, and how to prepare now as undergraduates.

Welcome Week

• August 31, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Pre-Law Open House & Orientation: For all new Pre-Law students, at all levels. Hear about the many opportunities that the Hunter Pre-Law Program offers to students and meet the Pre-Law Advisor. Understand the path to law school.

September

• September 7, Wednesday (6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Panel of Law School Officers on the Dos and Don'ts of the Application Process: Columbia, Fordham, Cardozo, Cornell. Law school admissions officers visit Hunter virtually to meet you, and to 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 network with law school representatives from New York. This panel is especially useful for alumni and Seniors applying for the 2022-23 cycle, or those planning to apply next year (Juniors, that means you!).
• September 13, Tuesday (6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.) What Can I Do With a Law a Degree? Meet a panel of Hunter attorney alumni from with different areas of practice, and who work in various contexts. Understand the ways that legal work is similar - and also varies - across different settings. Recommended for all.
• Albert Alsaygh, Real Estate Associate at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen, & Hamilton
• SukMon Chu, Asssistant General Counsel, NYC Dept. Youth & Community Development
• Jula C. Daly, Manager & Counsel, American Express
• Laura Hecht-Felella, Founder, Mission Public Good (pre-launch)
• Lisa Howell, Staff Attorney, Center for Family Representation
• Amanda H. Monaco, Assistant Public Defender, Charleston County SC
• Nahid Noori, Privacy Counsel, Meta
• Kenneth Zweig, Personal Injury Attorney, Spar & Bernstein
• September 14, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) LSAC Account Walk-Through — An overview through the eye of a law school candidate. Katya Valasek, LSAC Ambassador, will discuss how to set up an LSAC account and provide students with a comprehensive presentation of all the ways in which the account is used for a number of purposes. She will also familiarize students with LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS), and demonstrate how the law school application process works. Recommended for 2022 and 2023 applicants.
• September 20, Tuesday (Part I) & September 21, Wednesday (Part II) (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each night) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle. Please attend the workshops before scheduling your individual appointments to meet with the Pre-Law Advising Office one-on-one to help you develop and review your materials (we can meet several times) in connection with your applications.
  • Part I Comprehensive Overview: Understand the timing of the cycle and target dates, individual components of the application, law school selection, and other strategies for success. Sample personal statements will be discussed. Please note that these statements are not models, but a lens to reflect on what makes for a strong essay, and what does not. 
  • Part II Techniques Deep Dive: We will discuss in more depth the process of putting together the materials: the personal statement, resume, diversity statement, addendum, supplemental essays and more. Specific issues and details will be highlighted with samples. 
• September 22, Thursday (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Visit with Yale Law Associate Dean of Admissions Miriam Ingber. Dean Ingber will discuss the unique opportunities at Yale Law School, and the manner in which the admissions process unfolds internally. The Dean will also discuss characteristics of the applications for those students who are among successful applicants, and the way that students build extraordinary careers in the long term. She will take student questions as well. Faculty Dining Room. 8th Floor of the West Building. 
• September 28, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Senior Group Advising: Planning for the Next Phase.
• September 28, Wednesday(7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Is Law School Right for Me? RECOMMENDED FOR ALL. Current Hunter alumni law school students will discuss why they were drawn toward pursuing legal careers, and the skills and experiences as undergraduate students that will serve you well in law school.
• Jessica Flaherty, Hunter '19, Brooklyn Law '24
• Eve Maynard, Hunter '19, Georgetown Law Center '23
• Randy Nandlall, Hunter '18, Cornell Law '23
• Tanecia Vasquez, Hunter '16, Fordham Law '23
• September 30, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Junior Group Advising: Make the Most of this Critical Year. 

October

• October 3 (7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.) Monday First Monday in October Premier Legal Arguments by leading NYC award winning attorneys. The Office of the Appellate Defender (OAD) hosts a virtual mock U.S. Supreme Court argument (named in acknowledgment of the traditional first day of the new Supreme Court session), followed by a ceremony honoring nationally recognized legal advocates. This is a hot ticket each year to see leading talent in the NYC legal community and to support the work of the OAD. This event will be at Tribeca Rooftop + Tribeca 360° 10 Desbrosses Street, New York, NY 10013. Must be registered with the Hunter Pre-Law Program & in Good Standing. 
• Tickets have been committed at this time. Thank you for your interest.

If you love Moot Court, please plan to apply for Hunter's winter moot court program! We will recruit over the listerv for the January program soon.

• We have a limited number - FIVE (5) of IN PERSON tickets for the event this year
• The event starts at 7:15 p.m. at Tibeca 360. Students may also attend a gala cocktail event beforehand beginning at 6 p.m.
• The $100+ tickets are FREE to students but you must absolutely pledge to attend; we will keep a waitlist but give the special nature of the program we are expecting that students who request a ticket will make absolutely every effort to attend.
• The Pre-Law office will coordinate email distribution of the tickets with the event host.
• October 7, Friday (3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) LSAT Overview. Of special interest to JUNIORS & SENIORS. SOPHOMORES might want a preview. A Princeton Review expert will go over test content, walk you through some sample questions, and share strategies to use on test day.  

• October 12, Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) How to Network at the LSAC Forum. Laurel Root, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, School of Law, University at Buffalo, will discuss how to make a good impression on law school representatives at the LSAC forum, and how to effectively elicit the information that will be the most helpful to you. Ms. Kelly will also share information about opportunities and programming at Buffalo Law. Here are some questions you might want to ask at a law school forum. This session is required for eligibilty for this year's law school application grant for those CURRENTLY APPLYING to law school.
• October 13, Thursday (12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.) Harvard Law Visit. 417 West Building. In Person. Please RSVP at for materials headcount at THIS LINK .
• October 14, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Sophomore Group Advising: Building Blocks 
• October 14 & 15, Friday and Saturday (Timed entry) LSAC FORUM Networking will be most useful and recommended for those who are CURRENT APPLICANTS to law school, and those applying in 2023. The forum can also be useful for upper classmen who are considering applying to law school at a future time. At the forum, there is an in person workshop on law school application essentials; there are also on-demand workshops available for a limited time to forum attendees on LSAT, paying for law school, and more. The LSAC resource center at the forum has additional written materials on these topics, and also information on diversity opportunities. New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019. In Person. The event is free but you must register on the LSAC website.
• October 19, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) On the Docket - President's Guest Peter Koffler, Senior Managing Director, Legal & Compliance Group, Blackstone. Mr. Koffler's previous positions at Blackstone include General Counsel of BAAM, Global Chief Compliance Officer of Blackstone and Chief Compliance Officer of BAAM.  Mr. Koffler serves as a trustee/director of various public and private funds managed by Blackstone and is a member of the Board of Directors of Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. President's Conference Room, 1700 East Building. Lunch will be served. In Person. REQUIRED FOR ALL UNLESS CLASS CONFLICT.
• October 21, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Freshmen Group Advising: Getting Started on Your Pre-Law Journey. 
• October 28, Friday (Part I) & October 29, Saturday (Part II) (6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. each night) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle. Please attend the workshops before scheduling your individual appointments to meet with the Pre-Law Advising Office one-on-one to help you develop and review your materials (we can meet several times) in connection with your applications. 
• Part I Comprehensive Overview: Understand the timing of the cycle and target dates, individual components of the application, law school selection, and other strategies for success. Sample personal statements will be discussed. Please note that these statements are not models, but a lens to reflect on what makes for a strong essay, and what does not.
• Part II Techniques Deep Dive: We will discuss in more depth the process of putting together the materials: the personal statement, resume, diversity statement, addendum, supplemental essays and more. Specific issues and details will be highlighted with samples.

November

• November 2, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Small Claims Court Training. Cosponsored by Hunter Pre-Law & NYPIRG. Small Claims Court Action Centers are based on college campuses and are staffed by trained college student volunteers and interns under the supervision of NYPIRG staff. Action Center counselors help community members revolve disputes and navigate the small claims court process, from case preparation to judgment collection. Hybrid event in TH209 and on GoogleMeet. Led by Kyle Giller, Esq., NYPIRG Staff. Please RSVP at THIS LINK BY OCT 31.
• November 9, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Cleary Gottlieb Law Firm Visit: What is BigLaw? Associates at multinational law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton will discuss their career paths that led them to working with large corporate clients. Learn about the different practice areas and opportunities available in the "biglaw" setting. One Liberty Plaza New York, NY 10006. Meet at 12:00 noon so that group may gather before heading upstairs together. Business attire please. CAPPED AT 12. Please RSVP at THIS LINK BY NOV 4.
• November 10 - November 12 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)  Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference Sponsored by LSAC. The National Black Pre-Law Conference seeks to increase the numbers of competitive African American law school applicants. The conference is free for students but you must register. Sessions will be held at Boston University School of Law, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Graduate School of Education in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. In Person.
• November 16, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Lawyer Connection with Deuel Ross, Senior Counsel & Director of Professional Development at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Mr. Ross made his Supreme Court debut in October in a high stakes Alabama redistricting argument. He has led or worked on successful challenges to other discriminatory voting laws in Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, and South Carolina. Mr. Ross also represents students of color in school desegregation cases in Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee and elsewhere. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and New York University School of Law, and has testified before Congress His commentary has appeared in the New York Times, the Associated Press, CBS News, the Guardian, law reviews, and other media. A clerk for Hon. Roger L. Gregory on the Fourth Circuit and a Karpatkin Fellow at the ACLU, Mr. Ross earned his B.A. from the University of Southern California and J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. 
• November 19, Saturday (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) CLEO Super Saturday One Day Pre-Law Seminars, for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and beyond (held online). The event is free but registration is required. 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 economically or otherwise disadvantaged. NOTE: CLEO NOW CHARGES A $20 FEE; SIMILAR INFO IS AVAILABLE FROM OTHER VENUES, SUCH AS THE ANNUAL BLACK PRE-LAW CONFERENCE (ABOVE) & THE NYC BAR DIVERSITY PREP CONFERENCE IN JANUARY (BELOW) AND ONGOING HUNTER PROGRAMMING.
• November 30, Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Mock Application Review: What admissions officers think as they review actual applications! Admissions officers from St. John's School of Law will share how they approach applications and systematically evaluate their content. They will discuss matters including how they view grades on the transcript (what about that W?), multiple LSATs, the addendum, and the personal statement. They will also discuss the nature of waitlists. Get an inside view of the admissions process.  

December

• December 6, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) On the Docket - President's Guests: Latinx Success Panel of Young Alumni Attorneys Hemmerdinger Hall, 706 East Building inside the library. Grab and go snacks will be provided. In Person. REQUIRED FOR ALL UNLESS CLASS CONFLICT.
• Leo Delgado, Legal Counsel, Adobe, Hunter '10, Harvard Law '13
• Maria Garcia-Syngros, Equal Justice Works Fellow, Sponsored by Kramer Levin, Hunter '11, Cardozo Law '21
• Cristina Rincon, 6th Year Associate, Davis Polk, Hunter '09, Fordham Law '14

January Intersession

• Winter Intersession: Moot Court Class. Moot Court is a challenging one credit Intersession course that simulates the appellate court setting. Students become knowledgeable about existing legal controversies, prepare legal arguments, and present a case before a mock judicial panel. By learning to read cases and make oral arguments, students gain insight into court-based decision making, as well as the role of lawyers and judges within the process.

When: The class will meet for 6 evening sessions in January. Final arguments (for which you must be present) will be held thereafter on two different evenings.

Who: Registration for the course is by permission only from the Pre-Law Advising Office. Participation is capped at 12 students, and is competitive. Your chosen major is not important. What is important is that you are eager to study the art of argument.

Once you have been accepted into the course by the Pre-Law Office, the Political Science Department will give you permission to register. Recruitment for this course will open before Thanksgiving.

• January 31, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Dreamleapers Professional Coaching Seminar - REQUIRED for All New Students, Transfers, and Freshmen for Good Standing in the Program, and all levels of students welcome. Harriette Cole will help you polish your presence and help you learn how to make a positive first impression so that you can network effectively through events at Hunter and beyond. The discussion will focus on what goes into a good elevator pitch and how to draw people in through body language. On Zoom. RSVP here for Zoom LINK

February

• February 1, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Discussion of NYLS Undergraduate Pipeline Summer Program. Ella Mae Estrada, Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Diversity Initiatives will describe NYLS's program aimed at supporting first generation students over two consecutive summers. The program runs for four weeks the summer before students’ junior year and four weeks the summer before students’ senior year. As part of the program, NYLS checks in with participating students throughout their junior and senior years and provides them with law school-related resources. The curriculum, which includes four hours of class per day, four days a week, was developed and taught by NYLS’s faculty and includes: Introduction to Legal Method, Written Legal Communication, Project-Based Capstone, and more. Hunter sent 3 students last year! On Zoom. RSVP here for Zoom LINK.
• February 1, Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Orientation for New Students. Hear about the core strategies for planning for law school, and how the Pre-Law Program can assist you in your journey to the legal profession. Meet the Pre-Law Advisor and bring your questions! On Zoom. RSVP here for Zoom LINK.
• February 15, Wednesday (2:30 - 3:30) Information Session on the IDEAL Summer Pre-Law Program at Fordham Law. Fordham Law School’s Increasing Diversity in Education and the Law (IDEAL) is a pipeline program that identifies motivated and talented underrepresented students in the New York City area and exposes them to the many facets of the legal profession. The 3 year program is FREE and provides a $1,475 stipend each year. 3 summers: 1) Pre-Law Institute; 2) LSAT prep; 3) Internship the summer after senior year. Eligibility to apply: Upper sophomore - entering junior year Fall 2023. Freshmen are welcome on this call so that they have information in anticipation of next year. RSVP here for Zoom LINK.
• Spring Term Group Advising, Fridays at 4 pm. RSVP here for Zoom LINK.
• Feb 10: Juniors & Fall 2023 Applicants
• Feb 17: Sophomores
• Feb 24: Freshmen
• February 22, Wednesday (5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.) on Zoom. Panel: Immigration Law. Panelists will describe their own paths to the law and the contexts— both private and public interest—in  which they practice. RSVP here for Zoom LINK. 
• Mayha Ghouri, Esq., Business Immigration Associate, Barst Mukamal & Kleiner  (B.A. Hunter '14, J.D. CUNY Law '17)
• Ana Guillcatanda, Esq. , Immigration Staff Attorney, Legal Services NYC ((B.A. Hunter '14, J.D. CUNY Law '18)

March

• March 1, Wednesday (1:30 - 2:30) on Zoom. How to Pay for Law School, with AccessLex. Understand the nitty-gritty of funding your law school education. This session is an important planning tool for students at various levels in their undergraduate careers; you are encouraged to attend even if you are not applying to law school at this time. AccessLex is a non-profit group dedicated fostering access to law school, and to helping aspiring attorneys understand law school finance, to ensure their long term success. 
• Hunter LSAT Prep Spring Jumpstart, Every Saturday, March 4 - March 25 (12:30 - 3:30). Hunter's unique basic skills, on-campus LSAT intro will run on four Saturday afternoons in March. Get familiar with the test, meet other students who are studying, and see if you are raedy for summer intensive, subsidized prep that will run from June - September. Check the listserv for more information and register HERE.
• March 7, Tuesday (2:30 - 3:30) On the Docket - President's Guest: Edgar De Leon. Edgar De Leon is a graduate of the Fordham University School of Law (J.D.) and Hunter College (M.S. & B.A.). Prior to becoming an attorney, served as as an NYPD Detective-Sergeant investigating hate-motivated crimes and allegations of corruption. Subsequently, he litigated both criminal and civil matters for the NYPD, and was part of team that drafted and implemented a hate crimes curriculum for EU police officers. After retiring from the NYPD, Mr. De Leon founded his own law practice where he focuses on criminal defense, matrimonial/family law, employment and general litigation matters. President's Conference Room, 1700 East Building. Lunch will be served. REQUIRED FOR ALL FOR GOOD STANDING UNLESS CLASS CONFLICT.
• March 8, Wednesday (2:30 - 3:30) Interview Preparation Workshop - Required for Resume Drop Participation. This session with Jacqline C. Pirone, Esq., Assistant Dean of Career Services, Seton Hall University School of Law, will offer students savvy advice about making the best first impression, creating professional presence, and anticipating the hard questions for a smooth interview process, whether the interview takes place in person or virtually (as is increasingly common now).
• March 17, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Researching Resume Builders. Are you thinking about summer internships but aren't sure how to get started? Worried that you don't have enough experience to get experience? This discussion will address students at various starting points and levels. We will  discuss strategies for first experiences; exploring your interests; targeting law firm roles and more. 

• March 22, Wednesday, 12 noon, Exclusive invitation: CUNY School of Law, Sorensen Center “Critical Voices” speaker series: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA). Lee has served in Congress since 1998 and is former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. She is also a founding member of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. She recently she introduced the Marijuana Justice Act and co-chaired the Cannabis Caucus. She is currently working on abortion rights as well. 2 Court Square, Long Island City, NY 11101-4356, E/M trains to Court Square station. 
• POSTPONED March 29, Wednesday (5:45 - 6:45) Lawyering for the Safety Net. Join us for a panel of alumni attorneys who will speak about their work on Mental Health, Workers’ Compensation, Disability and more. RSVP link will go out on the listserv. POSTPONED - Please stand by.
• April
• April 4, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Judge Ruth Pickholz, New York Supreme, Criminal Term, B.A. '71, will host a conversation on the nature of trial procedure and the functioning of her courtroom. Alternatives to Incarceration and her involvement in ATI will also be among the topics covered. The conversation will feature her former and current Hunter interns, including the two alumni attorneys below: one is a public defender, and the other is at the CCRB. For those who attend, the discussion will be followed by a future invitation for a courthouse visit with the Judge, who recruits her interns from the Hunter Pre-Law Office. Bring your questions! Late lunch snacks will be served. Room 602 A/B East. Please RSVP HERE for Headcount. REQUIRED FOR ALL FOR GOOD STANDING UNLESS CLASS CONFLICT.
• Danielle "Dani" Haley, Staff Attorney, The Legal Aid Society of NYC, Harvard JD '19
• Nishat "Bella" Tabassum, Executive Agency Counsel, Citizens Complaint Review Board (which responds to complaints about police), CUNY Law '19, Columbia SIPA '22
• April 10 & April 11, Mon & Tues (5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.) Spring Break Application & Personal Statement Workshops for FALL APPLICANTS for the 2023-2024 cycle. The workshops will repeat in subsequent sessions and  be offered on various dates and times on a monthly basis - get an early start!
• Please attend the workshops before scheduling your individual appointments to meet with the Pre-Law Advising Office one-on-one to help you develop and review your materials (we can meet several times) in connection with your applications.
• Part I: Comprehensive Overview: Understand the timing and target dates, individual components of the application, law school selection, and other strategies for success. Sample personal statements will be discussed.
• Part II: Techniques Deep Dive: We will discuss in more depth the process of putting together the materials: personal statement, resume, diversity statement, addendum, supplemental essays and more. Specific issues and details will be highlighted with samples.
• April 11, Tuesday,(9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) NYC Bar Assn. LSAT/Law School Prep Conference This annual event provides a one-stop shop for learining about LSAT options, selecting schools, financing your education, and networking with law schools. The event is free but registration is required on the website HERE.
• April 19, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Lawyering for The Mississippi Workers’ Center for Human Rights The Center fights worker mistreatment through legal advocacy, organizing, community education and outreach. Among the issues the Center addresses are: unfair labor practices; employment discrimination; hostile work environment and hate violence; retaliation; sexual harassment; wrongful dismissals and workplace safety and health hazards. We will be joined by Brian Lozano, Editor in Chief of CUNY Law Review who participated at the Center through CUNY Law's Mississippi Project, and his colleagues who are currently involved. 
• April 30 Deadline for Pre-Law Resume Drop 2023 Internships: Like the law school model for recruitment, Hunter hosts a "resume drop." By participating in the resume drop, students may be considered for internship placement exclusive to Hunter.

May

• Be sure to watch the listserv for information about Hunter's summer LSAT programming; Hunter Excel Series at Blackstone; and our upcoming JDEdge pilot from AccessLex!
• May 9, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Internships with the ACLU. Sasha Frausto, Program Manager, Early Career Talent Programs at the ACLU will speak about the nature of the organization's work; anticipated internship opportunities for fall, and what the organization looks for in its applicants. RSVP HERE for Zoom link.
• May 10, Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Law Day: New 1L recognition & tips for future applicants. We will recognize the accomplishments of newly admitted law students, and also ask them to share tips for the next group of students applying this fall and future cycles. What went wrong? What went right? What would they do differently? Come find out how to make your path to law school smoother learning from those who have just succeeded in the law school admissions process. RSVP HERE for Zoom link.

Summer

• TBD Two Part Summer Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshops: Overview and Deep Dive. Get your application planning underway during the summer to maximize your preparation time! This workshop targets students applying to law school during the 2023-2024 cycle for entry into law school in fall 2024, with an eye toward targeting early action fall deadlines in October. Please attend a workshop before scheduling your individual appointments to meet with the Pre-Law Advising Office one-on-one to help you develop and review your materials (we can meet several times) in connection with your applications. These workshops will be repeated each month in the summer and in the fall on various dates and times.