Legal Education Access Program: Summer 2010
August 8 to 13, 2010
LEAP is a program for college juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a legal career. This program will support diversity in the legal profession by inspiring students from groups historically under-represented in the law to become lawyers.
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The program will bring together students from diverse backgrounds and provide them with the training necessary to successfully prepare and navigate the road to law school. The program will also introduce students to the law school application process and extinguish any apprehensions about applying and gaining admission.
This program will help students prepare for mastering the LSAT, give an overview of first year law classes, and provide techniques for success as a law student. The program also includes legal field trips to Chicago area law firms and the court systems to provide students a perspective on how The John Marshall Law School operates and thrives in one of the nation's largest legal markets.
Students will be able to enjoy the sites of Chicago: Navy Pier; Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, and a Chicago White Sox baseball game at Cellular Field.
Students accepted to the program will be housed in University Center's Residence Hall at 525 S. State St., one block from the John Marshall Law School, and provided with a seven-day CTA pass.
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Application deadline: June 10, 2010. Space in the program is limited, so apply now.
Students will be notified of their acceptance to the program by June 23, 2010.
Cost: $75 registration fee. Includes housing, meals, and evening activities. Transportation to and from Chicago is not included.
* Prior to arrival for the program, students will be provided with required reading as well as assignments to complete a resume and personal statement for critique.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
SUNDAY August 8, 2010
11:30 a.m. Register at University Center's Dorm, 525 S. State Street, Chicago, IL
Noon Informational and Lunch at UCC
1 p.m. Departure to Iron Oaks Activities
6:00 p.m. Cook out
MONDAY August 9, 2010
8:30 a.m. Breakfast at UCC
9 a.m. Practice LSAT Exam
12:30 p.m. Lunch and Learn at Seyfarth Shaw 131 S. Dearborn.
Hosted by Associate Natascha Riesco
1:30 p.m. John Marshall Law School Tour
2 p.m. Mock Class
3 p.m. Logic Reasoning Introduction
5:00 p.m. Dinner at John Marshall Law School
Evening Event: 7pm Chicago Architectural Tour
TUESDAY August 10, 2010
8:15 a.m. Breakfast at UCC
9:00 a.m. Court Call 7th Circuit Court of Appeals 27th Floor, Dirksen Federal Building. Meet with Federal Judges.
11:30 a.m. Introduction to the First Year of Law School/Time Management: Crystal Brown
Noon Lunch at John Marshall Law School
1:00 p.m. Logic Reasoning and Analysis
3:00 p.m. Personal Statements and Addendums: Crystal Brown
4:00 p.m. Overview of the Application Process: Assistant Director Melissa Hansen
4:30 p.m. Financial Aid Process
5:00 p.m. CLEO Presentation with Chipo Nyambuya and Dinner at John Marshall Law School
Evening Event: TBD
WEDNESDAY August 11, 2010
8:00 a.m. Breakfast at University Center
8:30 a.m. Logic Reasoning Review
10:30 a.m. Mock Trial Training Workshop
Noon Lunch Ethics Guest Speaker: Professor Cliff Scott-Rudnick
1 p.m. Round 1: Rooms: A) 526; B) 527; C) 531; & D) 532
2:30 p.m. Round 2: Rooms: A) 526; B) 527; C) 531; & D) 532
4 p.m. Round 3: Rooms: A) 526; B) 527; C) 531; & D) 532
5:00 p.m. Dinner at John Marshall
Evening Event: Chicago White Sox Game against Minnesota Twins at 7:10pm
THURSDAY August 12, 2010
9:30 a.m. Breakfast at UCC
10 a.m. LSAT Tips
Noon Lunch at John Marshall with Diversity Foundation Board Members
1:30 p.m. Mock Class: Professor Mary Nagle
2:30 p.m. Interview Process/ Presentation on Resumes/ Cover Letter:
Assistant Director for Career Services
3:30 p.m. Law School Panel
4:30 p.m. Dinner at John Marshall Law School
Evening Event: Second City Show "The Absolute Best ....Time of your Life"
FRIDAY August 13, 2010
9:00 a.m. Breakfast at The John Marshall Law School
10:00 a.m. Closing Remarks: Dean John Corkery and Associate Dean Rory Smith
11:30 a.m. Program Adjourns
*There may be changes to the schedule. You will be told about any changes throughout the week.
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