March 21, 2017
Welcome back, Future Lawyers!  Hope everyone had a wonderful spring break. The Pre-Law Team has some exciting news to share with you, so make sure to read this Newsletter carefully because there is so much we want you to take advantage of -- you might even get an $20 Amazon Giftcard. Fight On!
#intheknow
Harvard now accepting GRE for law school admissions
Note from Harvard Law Admissions: 
"As part of our ongoing efforts to increase access to legal education, Harvard Law School is pleased to announce a pilot program starting in the fall of 2017, to allow applicants to submit either the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to be considered for admission to our three-year J.D. program. The announcement is available online and answers to Frequently Asked Questions can be found here. We look forward to working with all of you as you continue to advise students on their decision to pursue a legal career and we are always happy to talk!"
USC will continue 3+3 and accept law students without LSAT
Note from USC Law Admissions: 
"Based on recent word from the ABA, we WILL be able to proceed with the 3+3 and NO LSAT for Fall 2018."
Keep an eye out for a upcoming Info Session for the next 3+3 cycle.
Walk-in Hours and Appointments
Pre-Law Intern Walk-In Hours
The Pre-Law Advising Intern, Leizl, will be the only advisor to have walk-in hours during the following times this week:
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Appointments with the Pre-Law Intern can be scheduled here: http://bit.ly/USCprelaw
    Pre-Law Advising Appointments
    Appointments with Pre-Law Advisors are now booked online! Walk-ins will start up again after week 4 of the semester. 
    Please see the instructions below to set up an appointment, or visit: http://bit.ly/USCkrivera
    Alumni are also welcome to book appointments online, using the following link: http://bit.ly/dornsifeappointment
    Announcements
    PRE-LAW BLOG: 
    Check out the USC Pre-Law Blog:  https://uscprelaw.wordpress.com
    LOCATION: 
    Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS) 315
    Document Review
    To have your personal statement, resume or addenda reviewed, please use the link on our website: http://dornsife.usc.edu/docreview/
    * Please note that personal statements are NOT reviewed during advising appointments. It will take a minimum of 5-7 business days from the confirmation you receive from your reviewer for feedback on your submitted document.
    Upcoming Events
    • Life as a Law Student - 3/22 @ 5PM
    • Mock LSAT - 3/25 @ 3PM-7PM
    • Life as a JD - Week of the 27th @ 6PM
    Life as a Law Student
    Are you thinking about law school? This is a huge life altering decision which requires a lot of analysis. Join us for a live chat with USC alums about their experience as current law students! You will have the opportunity to ask questions about their day-to-day lives and gather information to help you decide whether law school is the right fit for you.  Students from UCLA, UC Davis, USC Gould, and Loyola. 
    Mock LSAT
    Ever wonder what it’s like to take the LSAT? Join us for a mock exam mirroring the conditions With some much weight placed on your score during the law school admission process, our mock exam will help mimic the conditions of  Space is limited to only 50 students, so RSVP while seats are available!  
    Life as a JD
    Interested in the legal field but have never met an attorney before? Do you wonder what an attorney does on a day-to-day basis? Do you want a JD, but you don’t want to practice law? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come to the “Life with a JD” panel! The panel will give you the opportunity to hear from practicing attorneys AND people who hold a JD but are currently working in other fields.
    Pre-Law Opportunities
    Win a $20 Amazon Gift Card for participating in a USC Gould Website Test
    WHO:         Pre-law undergraduate students (Sophomore, Junior or Seniors)
    WHAT:      Pre-law students will review website information related to the USC Gould School of Law
    WHEN:      Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24 for 30 minutes (provide timeslot you are                                        available on March 23 between 9:00am and 3:30pm or March 24 between 9:00am and                                12:30pm)
    WHERE:    USC law school (Musick building). Confirmation will provide room #.
    WHY:            Your input will help with design of the website and you get a $20 Amazon Gift Card.

    For 30 minutes of your time, receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card.  

    Interested ? Email sshin@law.usc.edu with the timeslot you can attend.  Only 1 slot per 30 minute timeslot so first come, first serve.
    Questions?  Email Sandy Shin at sshin@law.usc.edu.
    Tramontana Law Firm Magna Carta Scholarship
    The Tramontana Law Firm is pleased to announce its first ever Magna Carta Scholarship! The scholarship, in the amount of $1,215 — for the year the Magna Carta was created — is open to university and law students throughout the United States.

    We believe in the students of America, and we’re focused on ensuring that everyone has access to justice and equal rights. The best way to support this is to encourage young people to go to school and pursue their dreams. We've attached a link above with all the information needed.

    We hope you take the time to share this opportunity with the students at your school on your scholarships page.
    Discounted LSAT Prep Course - PowerScore LSAT (Spring/Summer course)
     All USC students are now entitled to: 
    All that you have to do is enter the discount code: lsatpower17 in the allotted space when checking out in our web store and the discount will be applied right away to their course enrollment. You can also call in to the main office at 800-545-1750 and one of our reps will be happy to get you set up over the phone! We have a Full Length LSAT Course coming up in Los Angeles from April 17th through June 10th and we’d be greatly appreciative if you could let your students know about this course and the fact that they are eligible for the special discount. You can find the full location and scheduling details about the class here. This is our most comprehensive LSAT prep option and will be led by an instructor who has finished with a 170+ on the test!

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