Over the past year, about 15 GSU students have served as beta testers for a new LSAT preparation course in development by Khan Academy. In exchange for providing feedback on the system, students benefited from free LSAT test training. The Khan Academy is offering a new opportunity to participate, but this time it is only […]
Two Upcoming GSU Pre-Law Events Hosted by CASA
Professor Ryan Grelecki, the new Faculty Associate for Pre-Law Programs under the Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni into Graduate and Professional Programs (“CASA”), is going to be conducting events in March and April of great value to pre-law students: Event 1: “What’s Your ‘Why You’?: Law School Personal Statements” Date: March 7, […]
Save the Date: 2018 LSAC Forum in Atlanta: October 19
Among other things, a LSAC Law School Forum allows you to talk personally with representatives from more than 185 ABA-approved law schools. Pre-law students all over the region drive hundreds of miles to attend this event. GSU students are fortunate to have an event right here in Atlanta. Don’t miss out! Plan to register and attend. Location: Westin Inn (210 Peachtree […]
Mock Trial Crushes it at Regionals, Advances to National Qualifying Tournament
This weekend, one of GSU’s two undergraduate Mock Trial teams went 8-0 at the southeastern Regional Tournament in Columbia, SC, finishing in second place (behind Duke University) out of 24 teams and advancing to the Opening Round Championship Series (ORCS) in Greenville, SC in March. If they place in the top six at ORCS, they will […]
$10,000 Scholarship Offered by BARBRI Law Preview and the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
For more information about the One Lawyer Can Change the World Scholarship, click on this link. The 500-word essay is due April 15.
Applications Due for FSU’s Summer for Undergraduates Program
Florida State University College of Law’s “Summer for Undergraduates Program” is an ABA award-winning four-week summer program that provides students with an inside look at law school and the legal profession. The application deadline is March 30th, however, they encourage students to apply early as they admit on a rolling basis beginning last month. More information […]
March 8 Public Talk: “Wrongful Convictions, Framing, and Public Opinion”
The Zoukis Research Collaborative is hosting a public talk entitled “Wrongful Convictions, Framing, and Public Opinion” on Thursday, March 8, 2018, featuring Dr. Kevin Mullinix and Dr. Robert Norris . The Assistant Professors of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State Universiqty will be addressing some of their research on media frames and trust in […]
Careers in Law Panel: Thursday 2/8
This Thursday in COL 245 from 5:00-7:00 PM, the Pre-Law Society and National Black Law Student Association (Pre-Law Division) will be co-sponsoring a panel discussion about careers in law. The panel will include amazing speakers, including the new Dean of GSU College of Law. Jason’s Deli will be catering. See the flyer below for more information.
Free Copyright and Entertainment Law Career Event – Thursday, January 18
On Thursday, January 18, the Copyright Society of the USA will be hosting an event on copyright and entertainment law careers. It will feature a panel of local attorneys, moderated by Bertis Downs, a legal Advisor to R.E.M. The event will be at Troutman Sanders in the Bank of America Plaza from 4:00–6:00. The event is free, but […]
WomenLead Courses Offered this Spring
My Political Science colleague, Dr. Sarah Gershon, will be offering a course through the WomenLead Program: POLS 4190 “Policy and Politics.” As with all WomenLead courses (which, this spring, will also include Women Lead in Business and WomenLead in Science), Dr. Gershon’s course will will involve lots of great speakers, experiential learning, and networking opportunities […]