April 9, 2011- Leaders for Tomorrow & Jack and Jill High School Mock Trial Workshop & Competition
April 15, 2011 - Junior High Mock Trial Competition 9:30-2pm
April 29, 2011- Law Stars High School Summit 8-2pm
May 20, 2011- Donald Hubert Scholars Program 10am-3pm
May23, 2010 - COMMENCEMENT
Fall 2010 Calendar
Legal Education Access Program (LEAP)- August 8-13, 2010
John Marshall Pre-Law Workshop- August 14, 2010
The Office of Diversity Affairs Annual Diversity Picnic. Saturday, August 22, 2010 from 11am to 4pm the Diversity Picnic welcomes both new and returning students from diverse backgrounds to The John Marshall Law School. The picnic serves as an opportunity for students to meet representatives from the different student resources service departments at the law school.
Unity Dinner- October 7, 2010 5-7pm
"A Peace in the Middle East" Dinner- October 12, 2010
5th Annual High School Mock Trial Work Shop and Competition- November, 5, 2010
"Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North"- November 11, 2010 11:30-1 and 5- 6:30
1L Exam Prep Workshop- November, 17, 2010 12-1pm rm 200 and 5-6pm in rm
National Black Pre-Law Conference- November 12, 2010 1-4pm
COLLEGIATE DIVERSITY RECRUITING PROGRAMS:
Virgina Union University Mock Trial Workshop & Competition- October 8, 2010, Richmond, VA
ITT Mock Trial Workshop & Competition- October 23, 2010, Memphis, TN
Norfolk State Univeristy Mock Trial Workshop & Competition- October 29, 2010, Norfolk, VA
Jackson State University Mock Trial Workshop & Competition- November 12, 2010, Jackson, MS
Harris Stowe University Mock Trial Workshop & Competition- November 12, 2010, St. Louis, MO
Central State University Mock Trial Workshop & Competition- November 19, 2010, Wilberforce, OH
Summer 2009 Calendar
COLLEGIATE DIVERSITY RECRUITING PROGRAMS:
Summer 2009 Visit to The University of Texas Pan-American, Edinburg, Texas. The University of Texas Pan-American hosted a mock trial workshop and intra-school competition conducted by John Marshall Law School to expand the pipeline of traditionally under represented students applying for and enrolling in law school.
The John Marshall Law School Pre-Law Workshop. On Friday, August 7, 2009 The John Marshall Law School hosted its first Pre-Law Workshop. The Pre-Law Workshop was a free program for college students from historically under-represented groups who are interested in pursuing a law career. The program provided participants with skills and assistance that will strengthen their preparation for law school, as well as support diversity in the legal profession. The program brought together students from diverse backgrounds and provided them with the training necessary to successfully prepare and navigate the road to law school. Students were informed about the law school application process, the Law School Admission Test, had an introduction to the first year of law school, and the opportunity to sit in an actual Accelerated Trial Advocacy Law School Class. The John Marshall Pre-Law Program sought to dispel any apprehensions about applying and gaining admission to law school.
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGIATE PIPELINE PROGRAMS:
The Theatre and Law/Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. The John Marshall Law School in conjunction with the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. established a Theatre and Law summer program for high school students. The Theatre and Law/CEDA Program for high school students was created to expand the pipeline of diverse students pursuing law as a profession. The John Marshall Law School organized activities for the students to help them improve their written and oral communication skills. The students had an opportunity to learn about law school, work closely with law school students, attend mock law school classes, visit law firms, observe trials to learn about courtroom proceedings, and participate in mock trails. The program was held at The John Marshall Law School on Thursdays and Fridays beginning from July, 9, 2009 through August 14, 2009.
Legal Education Access Program for Undergraduate Students. The John Marshall Law School Legal Education Access Program (LEAP) was designed to expand the pipeline of traditionally under-represented students into a path toward law school. The program was limited to 24 students and co-sponsored by Kaplan Test Prep. Rising college juniors and seniors from around the country applied for a seat in this selective program. Students were housed at the University Center and taught at John Marshall on how to prepare and enhance their resumes, personal statements and law school application. Students learned how to improve their test taking skills. Kaplan taught an LSAT test prep class and awarded each participating student a free LSAT course worth $1,299 (totaling $31,176). The students participated in a mock trial competition, attended mock law school classes, and participated in other valuable activities that helped expose them to the legal profession. Additionally, throughout the program students learned about The John Marshall Law School and the City of Chicago.
Law School Diversity Retention Programs:
Legal Skills Success Camp for Admitted Students. The John Marshall Law School Legal Skills Success Camp (LSSC) is a program designed to teach additional skills for academically at-risk admitted students. The LSSC was offered three evenings a week during the last two weeks of July and on Saturdays during the first two weeks of August. The voluntary program addressed the academic needs of entering first-year law students who might benefit most from personalized assistance. The program provided lectures, skills training and extensive exam preparation and review. It was taught by John Marshall legal writing instructors and faculty. The LSSC was jointly designed by Professors Maureen Kordesh, Lurene Contento, Rachel Dawson, Eileen Halpin and Associate Dean Rory Smith.
Jump Start Program for Admitted Students. In conjunction with the Chicago Diversity Professional Consortium, co-founded by Rory Dean Smith and The Just the Beginning Foundation, founded by Judge Ann Williams, The John Marshall Law School participated in a pre-orientation program for admitted diverse and non-traditional students that focused on law school skill building. The program was held from August 10-14, 2009, and was open to all students but was limited to twenty seats per school in this inaugural program. The John Marshall Law School, Northwestern University, Chicago-Kent, DePaul University and Loyola law schools participated in the program.
Friday - Saturday, February 13-14, 2009 Mock Trial Workshop and Competition at Tennessee State University, with Fisk University, Vanderbilt University, and LeMonye-Owen College students invited.
International Law School Mediation Tournament
Wednesday - Saturday March 18 -21, 2009 Approximately 160 students on 40 teams from law schools around the world will compete in this international mediation tournament.
Friday - Saturday, March 6-7, 2009 Mock Trial Workshop and Competition at The John Marshall Law School with University of Illinois Chicago, Michigan State University, Chicago State University, Lewis University, Illinois State University, DePaul University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Superior, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Robert Morris College students invited.
Thursday - Friday, March 6-7, 2009 Mock Trial Workshop and Competition at The John Marshall Law School with University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago State University, Lewis University, Illinois State University, DePaul University, and Robert Morris College.
Planning Southwest Regional
April 2009 planning for summer 2009 visit to University of Texas, Pan-America and Fall 2009 or Spring 2010 Southwest Regional.
Sixth Annual National Diversity Undergraduate Mock Trial Competition
Friday and Saturday, March 27-28 2009; approximately, 54 students on 18 diverse teams from around the country will compete in the mock trial competition. Schools expected include Indiana University, Beloit College, Chicago State University, DePaul University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, among others.
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGIATE PIPELINE PROGRAMS:
Latino Law Forum
Saturday February 21, 2009 Mock trial program developed and conducted for Latino Law Forum in conjunction with John Marshall Latino Law Students Association.
Law School Admission Test Preparation
Currently exploring the development of a program to assist students to prepare for the LSAT. MLER has expressed an interest in working with John Marshall to develop a program to assist students that cannot afford the high cost of commercial LSAT programs. Robert Morris College has also expressed an interest in supporting such a program.
Chicago Vocational Career Academy Mock Trial Workshop and Competition
High school students from Chicago Vocational Career Academy participated in a training session and mock trial competition. Friday, February 27, 2009.
High School Mock Trial Workshop and Competition
Students from Leaders for Tomorrow, Minds Matter Chicago, and other area high schools have been invited to participate Saturday, April 18, 2009.
Austin Polytechnical Academy Mock Trial Workshop and Competition
High school students from Austin Polytechnical Academy participated in a training session and mock trial competition. Friday, March 6, 2009.
Legal Education Access Program
LEAP is a program, held August 2-7, 2009, 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. 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. Please click here for more information.
DIVERSITY PROGRAMMING:
American Dreamer: A Celebration of the Life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 21, 2009, roundtable discussion for The John Marshall Law School community featuring commentators: Professors Allison Bethel; Kevin Hopkins; Rogelio Lasso; and Michael Seng. Moderated by Associate Dean Rory Smith.
The State of Diversity in the Legal Profession. February 20, 2009, roundtable discussion for The John Marshall Law School community featuring commentators: Professor Linda Crane, Board Member, Law School Admission Council; Malcolm "Skip" Harsch, Board Member; The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago; Michael McDonald, Vice Chancellor; Diversity Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Superior; Jessica Arong O'Brien, President; Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago; Gerald L. Paulling, Partner and Chair; Seyfarth Shaw's Chicago Office Hiring Committee; and Co-Chair of Seyfarth Shaw's National Diversity Action Team; Anwar Shatat, Member, Arab American Bar Association of Illinois, and Attorney, Jenner & Block. The moderator was Associate Dean Rory Smith,Director of Diversity Affairs and Outreach Program.
Chicago Area Law School Diversity Professionals Luncheon. February 24, 2009, luncheon will include a discussion of an initiative of Judge Ann Williams and the Just the Beginning Foundation's request for the law schools to support a two week summer program to prepare minority students that have been admitted and intend to enroll in Chicago area law schools at the end of the summer. Law Schools Represented: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Francine Soliunas, Assistant Dean for Strategy & Student Professional Development; DePaul University College of Law, Charlotte Taylor, Assistant Dean; The John Marshall Law School, Rory Dean Smith, Associate Dean for Outreach and Planning, Director of Diversity Affairs; Loyola University School of Law, Shawn Mercer, Program Director for Minority Law Students; and Northwestern University School of Law, Audra Wilson, Director of Diversity Education and Outreach.
Diverse Admitted Student Day Program. March 28, 2009, admitted students of color have been invited to spend an afternoon and evening with John Marshall Law student and faculty representatives. The event will include a mock class, school tour, student panel discussion, Chicago entertainment visit the Second City and dinner at the school featuring the various student favorite Chicago eateries.
Black History Month Judge Luncheon Series. During the month of February, co-sponsored a weekly luncheon series featuring African American judges sharing their and experience with The Black Law Students Association.
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COLLEGIATE DIVERSITY RECRUITING PROGRAMS:
Summer 2009 Visit to The University of Texas Pan-American, Edinburg, Texas.The University of Texas Pan-American hosted a mock trial workshop and intra-school competition conducted by John Marshall Law School to expand the pipeline of traditionally under represented students applying for and enrolling in law school.
The John Marshall Law School Pre-Law Workshop. On Friday, August 7, 2009 The John Marshall Law School hosted its first Pre-Law Workshop.The Pre-Law Workshop was a free program for college students from historically under-represented groups who are interested in pursuing a law career. The program provided participants with skills and assistance that will strengthen their preparation for law school, as well as support diversity in the legal profession.The program brought together students from diverse backgrounds and provided them with the training necessary to successfully prepare and navigate the road to law school. Students were informed about the law school application process, the Law School Admission Test, had an introduction to the first year of law school, and the opportunity to sit in an actual Accelerated Trial Advocacy Law School Class. The John Marshall Pre-Law Program sought to dispel any apprehensions about applying and gaining admission to law school.
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGIATE PIPELINE PROGRAMS:
The Theatre and Law/Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. The John Marshall Law School in conjunction with the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc.established a Theatre and Law summer program for high school students.The Theatre and Law/CEDA Program for high school students was created to expand the pipeline of diverse students pursuing law as a profession.The John Marshall Law School organized activities for the students to help them improve their written and oral communication skills.The students had an opportunity to learn about law school, work closely with law school students, attend mock law school classes, visit law firms, observe trials to learn about courtroom proceedings, and participate in mock trails.The program was held at The John Marshall Law School on Thursdays and Fridays beginning from July, 9, 2009 through August 14, 2009.
Legal Education Access Program for Undergraduate Students.The John Marshall Law School Legal Education Access Program (LEAP) was designed to expand the pipeline of traditionally under-represented students into a path toward law school.The program was limited to 24 students and co-sponsored by Kaplan Test Prep.Rising college juniors and seniors from around the country applied for a seat in this selective program.Students were housed at the University Center and taught at John Marshall on how to prepare and enhance their resumes, personal statements and law school application.Students learned how to improve their test taking skills.Kaplan taught an LSAT test prep class and awarded each participating student a free LSAT course worth $1,299 (totaling $31,176). The students participated in a mock trial competition, attended mock law school classes, and participated in other valuable activities that helped expose them to the legal profession.Additionally, throughout the program students learned about The John Marshall Law School and the City of Chicago.
Law School Diversity Retention Programs:
Legal Skills Success Camp for Admitted Students. The John Marshall Law School Legal Skills Success Camp (LSSC) is a program designed to teach additional skills for academically at-risk admitted students.The LSSC was offered three evenings a week during the last two weeks of July and on Saturdays during the first two weeks of August.The voluntary program addressed the academic needs of entering first-year law students who might benefit most from personalized assistance.The program provided lectures, skills training and extensive exam preparation and review.It was taught by John Marshall legal writing instructors and faculty.The LSSC was jointly designed by Professors Maureen Kordesh, Lurene Contento, Rachel Dawson, Eileen Halpin and Associate Dean Rory Smith.
Jump Start Program for Admitted Students.In conjunction with the Chicago Diversity Professional Consortium, co-founded by Rory Dean Smith and The Just the Beginning Foundation, founded by Judge Ann Williams, The John Marshall Law School participated in a pre-orientation program for admitted diverse and non-traditional students that focused on law school skill building.The program was held from August 10-14, 2009, and was open to all students but was limited to twenty seats per school in this inaugural program.The John Marshall Law School, Northwestern University, Chicago-Kent, DePaul University and Loyola law schools participated in the program.
