Dear Dr. Walsh:
You and your advisees are invited to join us for online presentations (webinars) focusing on the topics of LSAT preparation, ways an applicant might develop a more competitive application, and career options for lawyers. These online presentations are offered at no cast and open to all levels of students and advisors. As noted below, participants must have access to the internet and a phone connection as online meetings include both video and audio.
I would appreciate your assistance in sharing this invitation with your students who may be interested in law school.
Sincerely,
Charles Roboski
Assistant Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid
LSAT 101, Thursday, Sept. 24 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. (EST)
The online meeting will provide helpful information about the Law School Admission Test:
- How and why law school admission committees rely on it
- The structure and content of the test
- Skills that the LSAT will assess
- Test preparation methods
- Recommendations for creating an LSAT prep plan
The featured presenter for this webinar is David Lynch, director of Curriculum Development for Examkrackers. This webinar also will include remarks from Charles Roboski, a veteran admissions dean who has reviewed more than 35,000 law-school admission applications at both national and regional law schools.
Registration (please click on the “registration” tab).
Crafting Your Best Personal Statement and Other Winning Tips for Law School Admission, Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. (EST)
This online meeting will explore the following topics:
- The role and importance of the Personal Statement in the law-school admission process
- Personal Statement topics of greatest (and least) interest to Admission Committees
- Suggestions for writing an effective personal statement
- Recommendations for developing an information-rich resume and obtaining insightful Letters of Recommendation
The featured presenter for this webinar is Ann Levine, a law school admissions consultant, former director of admissions at two-ABA approved law schools, and author of “The Law School Admissions Game: Play Like an Expert.” Karen Wittkopp, chief prelaw advisor at the University of Michigan, also will share her insights as an advisor to thousands of aspiring law school students.
Registration (please click on the “registration” tab).
Career Options for Law Graduates, Tuesday, November 3, 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. (EST)
This online meeting will explore the following topics:
- The typical and not-so typical career paths available to law school graduates
- Data and trends relating to employment and salaries of lawyers
- Insights regarding attorney satisfaction and dissatisfaction
- Top 10 skills that law school teaches (and that will help you in any career)
- Guidance and direction to determine if law school is consistent with your career goals
The featured presenter for this webinar is Jennifer Loud
, founder of Career Moves, a career-strategy firm for attorneys. Loud’s background as a lawyer, career consultant, co-adjunct professor, headhunter, and law school administrator gives her unique insight into all aspects of the career-planning and discovery process for lawyers at any stage of their career, from law student to experienced practitioner. Also presenting at this webinar is Elliot Spoon, assistant dean of Career Development and professor of Law at MSU College of Law.
Registration (please click on the “registration” tab).
Online Meeting Details
- All webinars are offered free of charge and are open to individuals who are considering a legal career.
- All webinars involve video and audio, so participants must have access to a computer, the internet, and a phone.
- Each webinar will include a 35-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute Question and Answer segment, allowing participants to ask questions of presenters.
- All webinars begin at 7:00 p.m. (EST).
- Participation is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
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