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Job Search Jump Start Targeted Law Workshop

Job Search Jump Start Targeted Law Workshop. Presented by the UCLA Career Center. Welcome to. Job Search Jump Start. 1. UCLA Law School 2. Loyola Law School 3. Overview of Application Process 4. Kaplan and the LSAT Washington D.C. Program and Local Internships 10 minute break

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Job Search Jump Start Targeted Law Workshop

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  1. Job Search Jump Start Targeted Law Workshop Presented by the UCLA Career Center Welcome to

  2. Job Search Jump Start • 1. UCLA Law School • 2. Loyola Law School • 3. Overview of Application Process • 4. Kaplan and the LSAT • Washington D.C. Program and Local Internships • 10 minute break • 6. Panel Presentation

  3. Job Search Jump Start UCLA Law School Brenda Cortez, Admissions Office

  4. Job Search Jump Start Loyola Law School Janell Lundy, Admissions Office

  5. The Basics of Law School • What is Law School • Are all Law Schools the same?

  6. Is Law School for me?? • Internships • UCLA Bruin Alumni Networking • Law School Forum • Sit-in on classes • Talk to current Law School students • Books in Career Center • Full Disclosure – Do You Really Want to be a Lawyer? • What Can You Do with a Law Degree? • Opportunities in Law Careers

  7. Majors • Are all Majors the same? • Some recommended classes • English 131A – Law and Politics • (any English class that strengthens your writing skills) • Philosophy 9 – Principles of Critical Thinking • Philosophy 31 – Logic • Political Science 123A/B – International Law • Political Science 145A-D – Public Law and Judicial Process

  8. Researching Law Schools • - www.lsac.org - search by region, tuition, scholarships, etc • US News and World Report • Official Guide to ABA-approved Law Schools • Kaplan’s Insider book of Law School Lists • Law School Locator • Contact individual school for catalogues

  9. Areas of Law UCLA Career Center Library Resources - The Official Guide to Law School Specialities - Careers in Law - Career Opportunities in law and the Legal Field

  10. How do I apply to Law School? LSDAS (Law School Data Assembly Service - Holds transcripts and letters of recommendation - Sends LSAT scores LSACD – Electronic Law School Application - for all ABA schools? - cost?

  11. Fall of Junior Year • Consider Internships • Attend Pre-Law organization meetings • Identify writers for Letters of Recommendation • Attend UCLA forum with Law school reps • Take Practice LSAT • Sign up for LSDAS

  12. Spring of Junior Year • Register for LSDAS • Register for June LSAT • Prepare for June LSAT • Continue gathering letters of rec. • Attend a Personal Statement Workshop

  13. Summer before Senior Year • Research Law Schools – request that catalogues are sent • Register for October LSAT – if appropriate • Participate in internship and/or work experience

  14. Senior Year • Take LSAT, if necessary • Attend Law School Forum • Determine which schools you will be applying to • Finish final draft of Personal Statement • Requested needed Letters of Recommendation • Complete file at LSDAS and confirm. • Complete Applications

  15. Job Search Jump Start Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions Ken Patterson and Rachelle Staley

  16. Job Search Jump Start The Washington D.C. Program and Local Internships Dario Bravo Manager of the Study Abroad and Internship Office

  17. 5-10 Minute Break

  18. Job Search Jump Start Panel Discussion

  19. Guiding you through your career development UCLA Career Center career.ucla.edu

  20. Job Search Jump Start Your exclusive access to this session’s materials can be found at: career.ucla.edu/JumpStart/Handouts.asp. However, you must log on with your username & password to gain access (the username and password you used to register for Job Search Jump Start). UCLA Career Center at career.ucla.edu

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