Event Title:

Organization:

  Conference/Convention

  Career Events Calendar

Start Date:

  11/6/2009

End Date:

  11/7/2009

Start Time:

  8:00 AM

End Time:

  12:00 PM

Event Info: 

  The nation's premier information-sharing and networking empowerment event for aspiring Black lawyers.

The Tangible Benefits You Will Walk Away With As a Result of Attending This Event:

* You will learn the importance of early strategic planning for success in law school admission, in law school, and beyond.
* You will learn the significance of academic preparedness and standing out from tough competition.
* You will gain a better understanding of the highly competitive nature of the law school admissions process, what law schools are looking for in attractive applicants, and the common application mistakes to avoid.
* You will better understand the significance of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) to law schools, the role it plays in the admissions process, what it is designed to predict, and whether there are cultural biases in this exam.
* You will have the opportunity to learn what the LSAT tests and receive tips on how to prepare hard and perform well on the LSAT.
* You will have the chance to take a full mock/diagnostic LSAT exam.
* You will learn how to make your diversity work for you in the admissions process through your personal statement, diversity statement, and resume which reflects your work experiences, community involvement, and leadership prior to law school.
* You will become informed about the academic rigors, demands, and expectations of legal education.
* You will be able to experience a mock law school class where you are expected to read and brief a case beforehand and will be possibly called upon utilizing the Socratic method of teaching through cold calling and questioning students.
* You will have the chance to get your personal and specific questions answered and assistance by current law students, attorneys, pre-law advisors, and law school administrators during a one-on-one consultation during our Law School Admissions & Preparation Advice Help Clinic.
* You will be given strategies to help you prepare for the challenging law school experience prior to actually beginning your law school careers.
* You will gain a better understanding of how the financial aid process works, and how law schools determine who will receive scholarships and fellowships.
* You will receive information on money management, financial planning, and debt and loan repayment.
* You will become aware of the challenges of preparing for the bar exam and the importance of passing this high-stakes licensing exam.
* You will gain greater insight about different career paths you can pursue with a professional legal education.
* You will learn more about diversity issues particularly impacting African Americans in the law school environment.
* You will receive deeper perspective on how African American students can contribute positively to the law school inside and outside of the classroom.
* You will be given coping mechanisms for dealing with racism and discrimination in legal educational institutions and work environments.
* You will learn about what employers are looking for in summer and permanent legal positions, and how to approach the job search and interview process.
* You will learn what it takes to project a professional business image.
* You will learn from attorneys from different backgrounds from their real-life experiences with the practice of law and nontraditional paths.
* You will learn more about the additional challenges that African American lawyers, in particular, face.
* You will learn how to effectively network and seek out mentors.
* You will learn how to create a support system to help ensure your success.
* You will gain the opportunity to fellowship and network with other pre-law students with similar higher education and professional goals in order to form the beginnings of positive support systems with other achievement-oriented peers.
* You will be able to make connections with current law students and attorneys who can potentially serve as your mentors and help you in your quest to become lawyers.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

* Complimentary continental breakfasts
* Keynote addresses - Ricky Anderson, Esq., Oswald J. Scott, Jr., Esq., Daryl K. Washington, Esq., Sonia Laird, J.D., MBA
* Special Guests
* Law School Recruitment Fair
* Panel discussions and workshops
* LSAT overview and strategies session
* Mock LSAT diagnostic exam
* Mock law school class
* Signature Law School Admissions & Preparation Advice Help Clinic
* Networking opportunities (icebreakers, speed networking, socials)
* Fifth Anniversary Celebration Reception
* Combined networking socials with National Black Pre-MBA Conference
* Conference after party

Where else can you get this INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITY to receive all of this amazing information and the chance to network on this level? This is a conference like no other. You will not receive an opportunity like this in one short weekend anywhere else!

Location:

  University of Houston - Downtown

Room:

  Third Floor

Address:

  One Main Street

Phone:

  281-247-4026

City:

  Houston

State/Province:

  TX