9/28/2011
Pre-Law Advisory Board Panel
There will be a panel consisting of Professor Kevin Michels, Mr. Thomas Mahoney, the General Counsel of the College, and Dr. Fair answered questions about law school and the legal profession.
9/14/2011
Kaplan’s Dos and Don’ts of Law School
There will be a panel consisting of Professor Kevin Michels, Mr. Thomas Mahoney, the General Counsel of the College, and Dr. Fair answered questions about law school and the legal profession.
4/13/2011
Dana Fraytak
Dana Fraytak, a TCNJ alumnus, who decided to take her law degree into a career in the political realm and now works in a legislative services office.
3/23/2011
Stacey Geurds
Alumnus Stacey Geurds will be joining us from the Domestic Violence Division of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. This should be a unique and interesting talk since we usually hear about the experiences of those who enter the private sector.
3/16/2011
No Meeting
3/9/2011
No Meeting - Spring Break!
3/2/2011
No Meeting - Midterms!
2/23/2011
Thomas Hastie, Jr.
Thomas J. Hastie, Jr. will be coming to speak to us about his experience with law school and why he decided to go into municipal law. He is an alumnus of Trenton State College and is really looking forward to helping out current students interested in law. It should be a unique experience since we haven’t really touched on municipal law and the pros and cons of focusing on that area in today’s economy.
2/16/2011
Dr. Daryl Fair, Pre-Law Society Advisor
Dr. Fair will be presenting on the law school admissions process. He works with students every year, so he has lots of knowledge about navigating the process.
2/9/2011
Kaplan LSAT Prep
Kaplan will be doing a personal statement workshop. It’s never too early to start working on your personal statement
2/2/2011
Villanova Law School Admissions Representative
A representative from Villanova Law School Admissions will be coming to talk about the school and the admissions process. If you’re interested in Villanova, or have already applied, definitely come out! It will be good to hear from an actual law school rep, even if Villanova isn’t your school of choice.
12/8/2010
Ariel Werner, Paralegal Specialist: U.S. Attorney’s Office
Ariel Werner is a Paralegal Specialist in the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ariel works in the Business and Securities Fraud section, where she compiles evidence, conducts legal research, and provides legal assistance for financial crimes investigations and trials.
12/1/2010
Jason Nardiello, Intellectual Property Attorney
Jason Nardiello is a TCNJ alum who is currently working at Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell in New York City, as an intellectual property attorney. He'll be speaking about his experience in law school and his career since. He came last year and gave a really awesome presentation, really telling it like it is.
11/24/2010
Thanksgiving Break – No Meeting!
11/17/2010
Michael Stallone, Partnership for Public Service
Our very own Michael Stallone will be discussing opportunities for careers and internships in legal fields in the government. He will be talking about his experience as an intern with the Department of Justice, his work as a Federal Service Student Ambassador, and some options to lawyers within the government. He’ll be taking questions and giving advice about how to land government jobs and internships.
11/10/2010
Kevin Michels, Professor of Business
Professor Kevin Michels is a current TCNJ professor, who teaches courses and conducts research on business law and ethics. He has authored articles and books on legal ethics and will be discussing his experience as an attorney, in law school, and the alternative track his career has taken since. He is also a member of the advising committee for TCNJ Pre-Law students.
11/3/2010
Melinda Roberts, Professor of Philosophy
Professor Melinda Roberts is a current TCNJ professor, who teaches courses and conducts research on law and ethics, specifically with regard to medical issues. She has authored books and articles on the subject, and worked as a practicing attorney for many years as a corporate and securities attorney. She will be discussing her experience in law school, her career as a practicing attorney, and her alternative career track. She is also a member of the advising committee for TCNJ Pre-Law students.
10/27/2010
Kaplan LSAT Prep
Kaplan will be coming to do a free LSAT prep class for our members. Remember, our members also receive a discount on Kaplan Prep courses through our association.
10/27/2010
James Van Strander, TCNJ Alum
James Van Strander recently graduated from Duke University of Law after completing his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at TCNJ in 2007. His talk is entitled, “How to Get Into Law School, Get a Job, & Get Charged with Mail Fraud.”
10/20/2010
Quinnipiac Law School
Colleen Kozicz, a representative from Quinnipiac Law School, will be coming to discuss opportunities at Quinnipiac – about the school, faculty, and how to put together a stellar application package.
10/13/2010
Kaplan FREE Practice LSAT
Kaplan and the TCNJ Pre-Law Society are sponsoring a free practice test at TCNJ. Sign up online!
10/13/2010
TCNJ Career Center
A representative from TCNJ’s Career Services office will be coming to talk about resumes, interview techniques, and the law school applications process.
10/6/2010
Alan Lewenstein, President of Law School Strategies
Alan Lewenstein will be presenting his seminar "Law School: An Introduction," for students thinking about going to law school. Ordinarily, this seminar would cost about $225 per person, but for us it is free! So please come out to see this awesome presentation. He'll be giving an overview of the law school environment, describing a week in the life of a typical law student, discussing the application process, things to consider when deciding where to apply, and career options after law school. There will be time for questions! He also has another seminar, regarding what to expect from your first year in law school, which we can arrange for a later time. Please email the account if you are interested!
9/29/2010
Law School Profiles: Rutgers Law & Seton Hall Law
We will be presenting profiles of both Rutgers Law – Camden, and Seton Hall Law, updated from last year’s data. The presentations will be posted in our resources section soon!
9/22/2010
Dr. Daryl Fair, Professor of Political Science
Dr. Fair is a Pre-Law Advisor and TCNJ Professor. He will be discussing what you, as undergraduates should be doing each year of school in order to prepare for law school.
9/15/2010
Brad Muller, Seton Hall Alum
Brad will be discussing his experience with the admissions process to Seton Hall, his experience there, and the subsequent clerkship he received upon receiving his degree. He is currently beginning a new job at a law firm in the area.
9/8/2010
Our First Meeting of the Semester!
We will have a table at the student activities fair today from 12-2pm. At 3pm, we will have our first meeting! We’ll tell you what we’re all about and Kaplan will be there to talk about our partnership with them, and what being a member can do for you. We’ll also be raffling off a free Kaplan prep book!
4/21/2010
TCNJ Career Services
A representative from TCNJ’s own Career Services office will be coming to give us some admissions tips for law schools.
4/14/2010
Elections!
4/7/2010
Law School Profiles: University of Arizona & Widener
We will be presenting profiles of both the University of Arizona Law, and Widener Law. The presentations will be posted in our resources section soon!
3/31/2010
Law School Profiles: Rutgers Law & Seton Hall Law
We will be presenting profiles of both Rutgers Law – Camden, and Seton Hall Law.
3/24/2010
Melinda Roberts, Professor of Philosophy
Professor Melinda Roberts is a current TCNJ professor, who teaches courses and conducts research on law and ethics, specifically with regard to medical issues. She has authored books and articles on the subject, and worked as a practicing attorney for many years as a corporate and securities attorney. She will be discussing her experience in law school, her career as a practicing attorney, and her alternative career track. She is also a member of the advising committee for TCNJ Pre-Law students.
3/17/2010
Jason Nardiello, Intellectual Property Attorney
Jason Nardiello is a TCNJ alum who is currently working at Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell in New York City, as an intellectual property attorney. He'll be speaking about his experience in law school and his career since.
3/10/2010
Spring Break – No Meeting!
3/3/2010
Colin Elzie, BluePrint LSAT Prep
Colin Elzie will be giving us some LSAT Practice as a taste for BluePrint LSAT Prep Company. We’ll also be discussing LSAT strategy. Members of the TCNJ Pre-Law Society can receive a discount on BluePrint classes. Contact us to find out more information!
2/24/2010
Kaplan FREE Practice LSAT
Kaplan and the TCNJ Pre-Law Society are sponsoring a free practice test at TCNJ. Sign up online!
2/24/2010
Kaplan LSAT Prep
Kaplan will be coming to do a free LSAT prep class for our members. Remember, our members also receive a discount on Kaplan Prep courses through our association. The presentation will take place directly before the free practice test, so you can go to both.
2/17/2010
Our First Meeting of the Semester!
We will have a table at the student activities fair today from 11-2pm. At 2pm, we will have our first meeting! We’ll tell you what we’re all about and we’ll also be raffling off a free Kaplan prep book!
11/4/2009
Event Planning for Spring Semester
10/21/2009
Event Planning for Spring Semester
10/8/2009
Dave Racame, Careers in the FBI
Through the Partnership for Public Service, Dave Racame will be coming to speak to students about what a career in the FBI is like, as well as how to begin such a job. He’ll be discussing internship and job opportunities as well.
10/7/2009
Outside Event Opportunities
9/16/2009
Interest Session and Club Direction
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