Events 2023-2024

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

Summer Session

Summer kickoff group advising week 

• May 30, Tuesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) FALL APPLICANTS: Part I: PROCESS OVERVIEW: Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshop: This workshop targets students applying to law school during the 2023-2024 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 31, Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) FALL APPLICANTS: Part II: NUTS & BOLTS: Deep Dive on Application Techniques: For law school applicants for the 2023-2024 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.
• June 1, Thursday (6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.) RISING SENIORS & ALUMS: Planning Discussion for Fall 2023 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; selecting 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, and the timing of big law recruiting for paralegal programs. Bring your questions!
• June 6, Tuesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) RISING JUNIORS: Anticipating the law school application process for Fall 2024. Planning for law school - when done thoughtfully - is a TWO YEAR PROCESS. It is desirable to begin your application action plan junior year, 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$$$$$$$$$.
• June 7, Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) INFORMATION SESSION - Summer JD Edge. Hunter is the ONLY undergraduate pilot for this program! JD Edge is a hybrid synchronous and asynchronous program designed by AccessLex to give students an understanding of the process and organization of law school. There are five modules, covering basic terminology, class strategy and preparation, the nature of law school exams, preparing for practice and legal professionalism, and law school finance. Live portions will include a live case-briefing walk-through and a mock law school class, take a mock final exam, and more. Supplemental Lessons provide insight into: the stages of litigation, the separation of powers, how to read a statute, and more. The program will begin July 1 and is free! The overall program is anticipated to last approximately 20 hours and materials will remain available after summer completion.
• June 13, Tuesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) RISING SOPHMORES: Developing your opportunities. Cultivating your interests inside and outside of the classroom, and building relationships, is key to be sure you are getting an education and not just a degree. It is also the way to become a strong law school applicant. We will discuss ways to make the most of your classroom and campus experiences; strategies for growing your pre-professional insight with regard to advocacy and the work of attorneys; how to research organizations and internships; and what it means to network.

Hunter EXCEL: Blackstone Legal & Compliance Summer Learning Series - Beginning June 6 - THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL.

The Blackstone Legal & Compliance Group offers Hunter College pre-law students the opportunity to experience a four-week series of presentations and workshops that will is to introduce students to the practice of law in the financial services industry, with a focus on the role of lawyers in the alternative asset management business. The program will consist of four (4) sessions to occur every Wednesday of June from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (90 minutes) and a bonus networking session to follow. The programming will all take place in person, on site at Blackstone's NYC offices and will include:

• a practical primer on the alternative asset management industry and the role and key responsibilities of legal counsel,
• an overview of “hot topics” within the industry, including ESG, crisis management and regulatory enforcement, and
• an opportunity to develop students’ communications and professional skillset and to network with Blackstone attorneys.

The first 45 minutes of each session will cover a topic in a lecture / Q&A format. The second 45 minutes will focus on developing students’ skills by working through several “real-life” scenarios. Blackstone will provide an advance light reading list with anticipated projects. Students are expected to attend all four sessions fully and participate actively in discussions. The program will be chaired by Peter Koffler, Senior Managing Director and 17-year veteran of the Blackstone Legal & Compliance team.

LSAT Summer Initiative with Carolyn Nelson - IN PERSON Begining June 6 - THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL.

Seats will be filled on an as available basis from eligible applicants. Students who completed the spring basic skills introduction have priority. A limited number of open seats are expected. This program is open only to Hunter degree seeking, matriculated students (seeking their first B.A.) AND Hunter alumni. Individuals must be registered with the Pre-Law Program. 

• The class meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on the Hunter campus from 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm starting June 6
• There are 26 classes through the summer, and the program continues in September on Saturday afternoons on the Hunter campus for October testers
• Diagnostics to be completed by you on the weekend under test conditions 
• The student contribution is $550. Students who took the spring basic intro will have a $50 discount. 
• The program will prepare students to take the LSAT in either September or October 2023 
• NOTE THAT ALL STUDENTS MUST SUBSCRIBE TO LSAT PREP PLUS - AKA "LAWHUB" ON LSAC IN ORDER TO ACCESS PRACTICE MATERIALS. THAT SERVICE IS $99 FOR 12 MONTHS AND IS SEPARATE FROM THE FEES FOR THIS INSTRUCTION.

Summer Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle. 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. The two part workshop repeats - you only need to attend the cycle one time.

• 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/Times: Sessions will be at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM on the following days noted below. 
• June: Part I Mon 26, Part II Wed 28
• July: Part I Tues 25, Part II Thurs 27 
• August: Part I Mon 21, Part II Tues 22

JD EDGE: Summer Hunter/AccessLex Introduction to the Law School Process - Starting July 1. Hunter is the ONLY undergraduate pilot for this program! JD Edge is a hybrid synchronous and asynchronous program designed by AccessLex to give students an understanding of the process and organization of law school. This is a self paced program, that also includes 4 live sessions on Tuesdays - 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 @ 6:30. At Hunter we will supplement the program with optional weekly Wednesday meetings to discuss the materials and questions. For those who wish to progress through the materials with the Hunter group, expect to cover about 3.5 hours of material a week. The materials taken together equal about 20 hours of programming. The program also includes some supplemental materials in addition to those noted below.

Be sure to register on the Access Lex website for AskEdna, indicating that you are a Pre-Law Student associated with Hunter College. That is where materials will be shared.

OPTIONAL weekly Hunter syncrhonous group discussions on Zoom in six (6) Wednesdays from July 5 - August 9, from 6:30 - 7:15

• Module One: Introduction to law school, time management, basic terminology, general structure of legal education
• Module Two: Class preparation, engagement, and post-class strategies, case reading and briefing, the Socratic method, and rule synthesis
• Module Three: Exam preparation, writing for law school exams, valuable study and memorization techniques, and the importance of taking practice exams.
• Module Four: Preparing for law practice, with lessons on stress management, professional expectations, licensure, Character and Fitness, landing a first job, and the bar exam experience.
• Module Five: Lessons include financing a legal education, the importance of mindset and critical reflection, and remembering the “why” in the decision to attend law school.

August

• August 16, Wednesday (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Pre-Law Open House & Orientation: Introduction 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, and become familiar with planning resources and strategies. Register in advance: 
• August 21 & 22 (6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. each night) Application Workshops Part I and II. Please see notes above under summer programming for details. 

• August 30, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) LSAC Account Walk-Through — An overview through the eye of a law school candidate.  An 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 2023 and 2024 applicants.

September

October

• October 3, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Monthly Pre-Law Society Meeting: Researching & Pursing Internships. Room 602 A/B East (inside the library on the 6th floor).
• October 4, Wednesday (12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) REQUIRED VIRTUAL EVENT: Non-Attorney Roles at a Law Firm. This panel discussion with staffers from Ropes & Gray - a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm - will discuss the various non-attorney roles that support the business of the firm. If you are considering working before law school or prefer a non-lawyer role, this panel will explain the jobs of paralegals, the business side of law firm functions, and the contributions from different staff, including attorneys. For those students who are heading straight into law school, this discussion will provide understanding of the rhythm of the firm and what to expect from law-firm "life." Particiants will include litigation and corporate program paralegals, legal services managers and administrators, and a wide array of other staffers from law firm compliance, library, information governance, client operations, and legal technology functions.
• October 6, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Juniors Group Advising.
• October 10, Tuesday (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) How to Network at the LSAC Forum. Kate Szymaszek, Manager of Recruitment & International Enrollment, School of Law, University at Buffalo (SUNY), 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. Szmaszek 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. 
• October 11, Wednesday, Hunter Exclusive Workshop with Testmasters. A master instructor from Testmasters will introduce students to the types of logic games and logical reasoning questions that appear on the LSAT.https://www.testmasters.net/workshop/5110
• October 13, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Sophomores Group Advising.
• October 13 & 14, 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 2024. 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.  The event is free but you must register on the LSAC website.
• October 14, Saturday (any time 6:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.) Hunter Exclusive Mock LSAT. Register in advance: www.testmasters.net/mocklsat, enter code V5ZZZHP
• October 20, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Freshmen Group Advising. 
• October 24 & 25 (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each evening) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle (descirption above). Part I Tues 24 , Part II Wed 25. 
• October 26, Thursday (7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Is Law School Right for Me? Required for all Freshmen, New Pre-Law Students, & Transfers 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.
  
  • Arlene Amador, Hunter BA ’13, UPenn Law JD ’24
  • Teodora Cupac, Hunter BA ’19, USC Gould School of Law JD ’24
  • Alyssa Desouza, Hunter BA ’17, Notre Dame Law School JD ’24
  • Jorge Garcia, Hunter BA ’18, Penn State Law JD ’24
  • Rebecca Halff, Hunter BA ’15, U Chicago MSW ’18, Cardozo Law JD ’24
  • Ferida Osman, Hunter BA ’17, Hofstra Law JD ’24
• October 27, Friday (9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Harvard Law Visit with Courtney McMann, Associate Director of Admissions. 417 West Building. Please RSVP for headcount - registration required: https://jdadmissions.law.harvard.edu/register/hunter2023
• October 27, Friday (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law Symposium. The link to RSVP this event went out on the listserve an is now closed. Students will meet up on site at 12:40. 

November

• November 7, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Monthly Pre-Law Society Meeting: Moot Court & Mock Trial. Room 602 A/B East (inside the library on the 6th floor).
• November 7, Tuesday (6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.) Mock Application Review: What admissions officers think as they review actual applications! Admissions officers from St. John's and Seton Hall Schools 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. 
• November 8, Wednesday (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Cravath Paralegal Roles. Cravath recruiters and paralegals will discuss opportunities at the firm.
• November 16, Thursday (11:30 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. Hemmerdinger Hall, Room 706 East Building (inside the library).
• November 16 - November 18 (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 will need to register. Sessions will be held at Boston University School of Law, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Graduate.
• November 18, (Saturday) CLEO Super Saturday One Day Pre-Law Seminars, for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and beyond  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 APRIL AND ONGOING HUNTER PROGRAMMING.
• November 21 & 28 (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each evening) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle (descirption above). Part I Tues 21, Part II Tues 28. 
• November 27, Monday, (6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) REQUIRED. ZOOM Panel on Public Interest Legal Careers.

• Margo Cruz, BA ’16, Cardozo JD ’21, Counsel, Office of NYS Assembly Member Daniel J. O'Donnell
• Nataliya (Binshteyn) Dominguez BA ’08, Hofstra JD ‘11, Attorney at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Christina John, BA ’16, Fordham JD ’21, Assistant Deputy, New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
• Rachel Kaplan, BA ’09, American U Law JD ’13, Attorney Advisor, Dept. Appeals Board, Civil Remedies Division, U.S. Dept. Health & Human Services
• Maribel Lopez, BA ’15, Brooklyn Law JD ’20, Agency Attorney II at NYC Administration for Children's Services
• Michael Pentola, BA ’13, Hofstra JD ’18, Agency Attorney, Special Education Unit, NYC Department of Education
• Robert Revzin, Esq. BA ’15, NYLS JD ’19, Assistant Director of Regulations at NJ Transit
• Lawrence Rozenblum, BA ’19, Cardozo JD ’22, Assistant District Attorney, Bronx

December

• December 18 & 20 (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each evening) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle (descirption above). Part I Mon 18, Part II Wed 20. 

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. This session is now full.

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 30, Tuesday (2:30 - 3:30) Information Session on Pipeline Undergrad Summer Pre-Law Programs @ Fordham and New York Law School, with Law School Representatives. This session is especially useful for Sophomores and Freshmen. 
• Khanh V. Nguyen, Esq. Program Director, DEI; Office of Student Affairs Fordham Law. Fordham Law School’s Increasing Diversity in Education and the Law (IDEAL) comprises three (3) summers which include: 1) Pre-Law Institute; 2) LSAT prep; 3) Internship. There is a $1475 stipend each year. Eligibility to apply: Upper sophomore - entering junior year Fall 2024.
• Professor Amy Wallace, New York Law School (NYLS), teaches Introduction to Legal Analysis for NYLS's Pipeline Program. The program runs for four weeks in the summer before students’ junior year, and four weeks in the summer before students’ senior year. Students meet for four hours of class per day, four days a week. NYLS provides ongoing support during the academic year.

• January 31, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Dreamleapers Professional Coaching Seminar - REQUIRED for ALL RECENT JOINERS (including Freshmen & Transfers & others) for Good Standing in the Program, all levels of students welcome. Repeats also 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. Feel comfortable and confident in your next interview!

February

• SERIES Starting February 14, Wednesdays (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Hunter Excel: Blackstone Legal & Compliance Spring Learning Series – Case study. Meetings on-site bi-weekly for five (5) weeks at Blackstone’s offices, will take students through an actual transaction at Blackstone: 2/14 The Opportunity; 2/28 The Transaction; 3/13 Ownership; 3/27 Exit Strategies; 4/10 Resume/Interview Skills Workshop. THIS PROGRAM IS AT CAPACITY.
• SERIES starting February 24, Saturdays (12:30 p.m. - 3:30) LSAT Spring Introduction. Carolyn Nelson - who has led LSAT prep at Hunter for over a decade - will again be offering her popular spring intro basic skills jumpstart. Fee $150 (payable directly to Nelson Test Prep on the first day of class through Venmo; she will often set up payment plans on an individual basis if students make the request). Hunter Campus - Room TBD, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16.

• February 2, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Juniors Group Advising: Fall planning - big decisions ahead! 
• February 5, Monday (2:45 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.) Legal Studies Minor Open House with Bubble Tea! Discussion with Professor Erin Mayo-Adam, Director of the Legal Stuides Minor. 
• February 9, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.) Seniors & Alumni Group Advising: Work Transitions and anticipating applications.
• February 12, Monday (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon) Visit to the Second Circuit, Federal Court of Appeals – Capped at 30 students. Meet at Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, 40 Foley Square (40 Centre Street) in lower Manhattan. Enter the building through the main entrance (at the top of the large staircase leading up to the building). 
• Arrival: 9:15* - to pass through security
• Time of Group Session: 10:00 a.m.*-12:00 p.m.
• Agenda: (1) Observe oral arguments in court; (2) Meet with a federal judge and a court attorney for discussion and Q&A; (3) View exhibits at the Justice for All Learning Center, including background on the federal judiciary; (4) Group photo in historic ceremonial courtroom.
• February 13 & 20, Tuesdays (2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Monthly Pre-Law Society Meeting: Parts I & II Small Claims Court Training. Learn how the court system works and how to have an impact! Hands on training with an attorney. This workshop will be led by Kyle Giller, an attorney who works on consumer justice issues and runs the small claims court action center for NYPIRG. 
• February 16, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.) Sophomores Group Advising: Gaining momentum and summer planning. ON ZOOM Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtduutrTojHdSkRag81Zm1T9M606fEop3n 
• February 23, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.) Freshman Group Advising: Steps to Anticipate the long term. ON ZOOM Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdeivrT8iEtVSVj49Y_TwTsbIoqtr5c3p 

March

• March 6, Wednesday (6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.) After Acceptances: Decisions, Decisions. Now that you have a number of acceptances in your hand, and are anticipating your 1L year starting in the fall, how do you decide which school to attend? A panel of current law students will discuss how they handled their own decisions at this challenging time. ON ZOOM. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkde-rpzwiEtUcJNbd1emA24_WSGv8Jox-
• Arlene Amador, Hunter BA ’13, UPenn JD ’24
• Medea Asatiani, Hunter BA ’16, Albany Law JD ’23
• Amara Aslam, Hunter BA ’13, SMU Dedman JD ’24
• Lindsey Barrett-Coimbra, Hunter BA ’20, Hofstra Law JD ’24
• Marlene Berroa, Bunter BA ’15, CUNY Law JD ’24
• Monica Fainshtein, Hunter BA ’19, New York Law School JD ’24
• March 13, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Monthly Pre-Law Society Meeting: Interview Preparation Workshop. This session will offer students savvy advice about making the best first impression, creating professional presence and anticipating the hard questions for a smooth interview process. The program will be led by Irina Gomelskaya, Esq., Executive Director of Academic Planning and Career Development, New York Law School. REQUIRED FOR RESUME DROP PARTICIPATION - pls email if you have a class conflict. ON ZOOM. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeCprD4tG9XVdkAPMbHiEywXyVC_NQ99
• March 18 & 20 (6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. each evening) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the NEXT CYCLE. This two part workshop series targets students applying to law school during the 2024-2025 cycle for entry into law school in fall 2025. On Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvduuvpzkoHdDrdwcy3EYVnVPKTzyjfjtZ

Mon: Part I: PROCESS OVERVIEW: Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshop: 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 monthly at various dates and times. Again you only need to come to one App Workshop.

Wed: Part II: NUTS & BOLTS: Deep Dive on Application Techniques: 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, and is directed at students who want further tips on synthesizing application materials.

• March 19, Tuesday (3:00 p.m. - 4:15 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 2:45 p.m. so that group may gather before heading upstairs together. Business attire please. CAPPED AT 12. Request a seat at THIS LINK.
• March 20, (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) 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. The program will be led by Teria Thornton, JD, Director of Pre-Law and Diversity Initiatives. ON ZOOM. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoc-2gqTorHt1DIlP516NQQ1bZLVxG31Zr
• March 26, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) REQUIRED 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. Hemmerdinger Hall, 706 East Building, inside the library.(Please no food in Hemmerdinger Hall). Please RSVP at THIS LINK.

Also expected among the judge's former interns:

• Lannette D. Alvarez, Hunter B.A. ’06, M.A. ’15, Howard Law J.D. 22, Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton
• Danielle Haley, Hunter B.A. ’16, Harvard Law J.D. ’19, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society

April

• April 2, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Lawyer Connection - Real Estate Law with Stuart Kaplan, Esq. Mr. Kaplan was the Co-Chair of Blank Rome's Real Estate Department from 2004-2009, is a past Chair of the Real Property Section of the New York County Lawyers’ Association and is a published member of the American University Law Review. He is often quoted in the media on real estate issues, has appeared on WABC-TV and Bloomberg Radio and has lectured at the annual conference for the International Council for Shopping Centers. Room 530 East Building, inside the library. This session is CAPPED at 12. Please request a seat HERE.
• April 8, Monday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) REQUIRED IF NO CLASS CONFLICT On the Docket: Amal El Bakhar, Hunter BA '11, Harvard JD '16. Amal El Bakhar was recently promoted to the role of partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis. Her litigation practice encompasses a broad range of matters representing companies in the areas of antitrust, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial disputes. Ms. El Bakhar is graduate of Harvard Law School (JD ’16). She received her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from Hunter College in 2011. She was the first in her family to graduate from both high school and college, having immigrated to the U.S. with her family from Casablanca, Morocco, when she was nine years old. President's Conference Room, inside 1700 East. From East elevator bank, go to the 17th floor and follow signs to the President's Office. Late afternoon snacks will be served. Please RSVP HERE for headcount.
• April 10, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 1:30p.m.) LinkedIn Networking. This session will discuss the importance of networking, and the various strategies for making connections with folks who can shed light on career opportunities. The program will be led by Sherry-Ann Smith-Gomez, Senior Director, Career Services and Diversity Initiatives at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. REQUIRED FOR RESUME DROP PARTICIPATION - pls email if you have a class conflict. On Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscOyqpjwqHdauveO4oYaz_XInbrb-bwQx

• April 17, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Lawyer Connection - Worker's Rights with Professor Rick Rossein. Merrick (Rick) Rossein, Esq.'s background in civil rights and employment law includes work at the National Employment Law Project, Queens Legal Services, Employment Law Unit, New York City Bureau of Labor Services, and New York City Commission on Human Rights. In addition, he litigated numerous race, sex, age, and disability discrimination cases, including the landmark sexual harassment case of EEOC v. Sage Realty Corporation. Prior to filing in federal district court, this case was the first sexual harassment case heard and decided by the full U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He currently teaches at CUNY Law. 

Students who attend this program will also have priority to serve as jurors for Professor Rossein's Trial Practice Seminar at CUNY Law.

On Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsdOysrDIjH9H-vUeqFzfVShGHiN_1ShHm  

• April 25, Thursday (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 learning about LSAT options, selecting schools, financing your education, learning about the law school experience, and networking with law schools. The event is free but registration is required on the NYC Bar Association website. Breakfast and lunch are provided. https://services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?EventKey=ODEIB42524&WebsiteKey=f71e12f3-524e-4f8c-a5f7-0d16ce7b3314

• April 26, Friday (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Princeton Review LSAT Strategy Session ON ZOOM. Learn everything there is to know about the exam. Meet a Princeton Review expert who will go over test content, walk you through some sample questions and show you score-raising strategies to use on test day. All students must register before the presentation in order to attend. All registered students will receive reminder emails with the Zoom link to enter the event. Preregistration required: https://www.princetonreview.com/product/offerings/541554?z=11742
• April 29 & 30, Monday & Tuesday (6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. each evening) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the NEXT CYCLE. This two part workshop series targets students applying to law school during the 2024-2025 cycle for entry into law school in fall 2025. The workshops will repeat in subsequent sessions and  be offered on various dates and times on a monthly basis - get an early start! ON Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcuCrqjwoGNChdqWBOyohNfK5yLrb9JOn
• Please attend both parts of the application 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.
• Mon: Part I: PROCESS OVERVIEW: Planning your strategy and knowing your priorities. A step by step review of how to move through the process. 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.
• Tues: Part II: NUTS & BOLTS: Deep Dive on Application Techniques - additional insight into the various written components of the application. 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.

May

• May 1, Wednesday (6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.) Tips from Current Applicants. We will ask our most recent applicants who are starting law school this fall 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.
• David Aronov, Hunter BA ’17, NYU MPA ’20, Brooklyn Law JD ’28 (Evening)
• Shalom Olijide, Hunter BA ’24, New York Law School JD ’27  
• Ervin Sokhtayev, Hunter BA ’19, Hofstra Law JD ‘27 
• May 9, Thursday (7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.) Immigration Law Panel. Panelists will describe their own paths to the law and the contexts in which they practice, serving  businesses and individuals. On Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvce-tqzsvHNx-ELngPZnlPL5YqEHj2nkV 
• Rita Kim, Esq. Associate, Fragomen. (Hunter BA '17, St. John's School of Law JD '20)
• Karen Solis Murphy, Esq., Principal Attorney at Solis & Murphy Law Group (Hunter BA '11, U Mass Law JD '16)