Pre-Law Newsletter
February 21, 2017

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 semester
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 1:00 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

    PRE-LAW BLOG: 
    Check out the USC Pre-Law Blog this Wednesday for a NEW entry: https://uscprelaw.wordpress.com
    LOCATION: 
    Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS) 315

    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.
    • Chapman Law School Visit - 2/25 @ 1PM
    • Life as a Law Student - 3/1 @ 5PM
    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. 
    All Aboard! Next Stop…Chapman University Fowler School of Law!
    Are you interested in attending law school, but want to stay in Southern California?  Then, consider checking out Chapman University Fowler School of Law.  Located in beautiful Orange County, Chapman University has been ranked in the Top 10 of the nation’s law schools for “Best Quality of Life” by the Princeton Review for over the past 12 years.  Fowler School of Law offers concentrations in Entertainment & Media Law and Business Law.
    Join us on Saturday, February 25th from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. as we aboard a chartered bus to Chapman University to learn more about the law school admission process and discover what Fowler School of Law has to offer.  This free event, sponsored by Chapman, will showcase law school life.  The Open House will include a student panel, competition team demonstration, admissions and financial aid presentations, a welcome from the Dean and a tour of the law school.  Lunch will be provided. 
    To RSVP please email alcantar@chapman.edu by Friday, February 17, 2017.  We look forward to seeing you on the bus!

    LSAT Crash Course & Strategy Session
    The Blackstonians and the founders of LSAT Engine will be hosting a free hands-on workshop where attendees will learn all about the LSAT and the most effective way to prepare for it. Free pizza will be served!
    Background: LSAT Engine is a cutting edge virtual private tutoring program created by former Blueprint founder Justin Capuano and ACT/SAT veteran Josh Lord. The online program uses a patent-pending algorithm to learn your weaknesses, then sets up a to-do list of activities specifically designed to address those specific weaknesses. You even get a performance counselor that will monitor your progress and help you stay on track. With a comprehensive curriculum using the most recent 50 LSATs and 1000’s of instructional videos covering every possible question type, LSAT Engine is like a tutor with a computer for a brain. During the workshop, attendees will learn:
    • The format and structure of the exam
    • What's changed over the last few years
    • Types of Questions and How to Approach Them
    • Mistakes to avoid when preparing
    Where: VKC 255
    When: Tuesday, February 21st at 5:15pm - 6:45pm
    Discounted LSAT Prep Course - PowerScore LSAT (Spring or 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!
    First Year Law Student Scholarship 
    BARBRI Law Preview and the American Bar Association have partnered to offer one hard-working incoming law student a $10,000 scholarship towards their first year tuition, and a second scholarship to the runner up in the amount of $5,000.
    If you would like to make this information available as a downloadable PDF here. 
    2017-18 USC Dornsife Continuing Student Scholarships
    The general application for the 2017-18 USC Dornsife Continuing Student Scholarships is available online now.  If you are a current USC Dornsife student with a minimum 3.0 cumulative USC GPA, will be a full-time USC Dornsife undergraduate in 2017-18, and have completed at least one semester at USC, you are eligible to apply.  Visit http://dornsife.usc.edu/css to access the application and learn more about the general scholarship application process.   
    In addition to the general USC Dornsife Continuing Student Scholarships, there are a number of other scholarships for USC Dornsife students which have separate applications, requirements, and deadlines. Visit http://dornsife.usc.edu/other-scholarship-descriptions/ to learn more about these other scholarship opportunities. 

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