Something Fishy: Blue Revolutions, Sustainability, and Environmental HistoryThe event will take place on April 1st and feature John Soluri from Carnegie Mellon University. It will be held in Clark Hall Room 309 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Environmental History Event
I feel like I've been pretty heavy on the English/Pre-Law departments, so I thought I'd give you a link to an event that will discuss the history of sustainability and the environment.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Helpful Tips for Law School Hopefuls
Lately, I feel like my main hobby is researching how to get into law school.
I can’t possibly be the only humanities major who feels this way. I’ve been talking to advisors and browsing websites for months now, and I’ve heard some helpful advice.
1.) Start prepping for the LSAT now.
Law schools look at two main things: your LSAT score and your GPA. Yes, your personal statement, reference letters, and overall application are important, but nothing makes a louder statement than these two ever-important numbers.
Buying practice books and taking tests are helpful. However, the best way to prepare is to take a course specifically aimed at students taking the LSAT. Kaplan is the most popular course around Case. Other options are out there, but Kaplan offers courses on campus and on-line. They’re not cheap. But from what I hear they are more than worth it.
The website lsac.org has information regarding LSAT dates, deadlines and locations, Kaplan course enrollment and law school rankings and statistics.
2.) Maintain a high G.P.A.
Not much to explain here. Everyone applying to law school is motivated and intelligent. You need to keep a high G.P.A. to stay competitive in the applicant pool.
3.) Start thinking about references ahead of time.
Don’t wait until the last minute to ask professors to write a recommendation letter for you. The sooner you ask, the more time they have to write a good recommendation.
4.) Start thinking about where you want to apply.
The general rule is to apply to three different types of schools: 2 dream schools, 2 realistic schools, and 2 safe schools.
It’s always a good idea to meet with your school’s pre-law advisor. Case’s is Terri Mester. She can be contacted at terri.mester@case.edu.
I can’t possibly be the only humanities major who feels this way. I’ve been talking to advisors and browsing websites for months now, and I’ve heard some helpful advice.
1.) Start prepping for the LSAT now.
Law schools look at two main things: your LSAT score and your GPA. Yes, your personal statement, reference letters, and overall application are important, but nothing makes a louder statement than these two ever-important numbers.
Buying practice books and taking tests are helpful. However, the best way to prepare is to take a course specifically aimed at students taking the LSAT. Kaplan is the most popular course around Case. Other options are out there, but Kaplan offers courses on campus and on-line. They’re not cheap. But from what I hear they are more than worth it.
The website lsac.org has information regarding LSAT dates, deadlines and locations, Kaplan course enrollment and law school rankings and statistics.
2.) Maintain a high G.P.A.
Not much to explain here. Everyone applying to law school is motivated and intelligent. You need to keep a high G.P.A. to stay competitive in the applicant pool.
3.) Start thinking about references ahead of time.
Don’t wait until the last minute to ask professors to write a recommendation letter for you. The sooner you ask, the more time they have to write a good recommendation.
4.) Start thinking about where you want to apply.
The general rule is to apply to three different types of schools: 2 dream schools, 2 realistic schools, and 2 safe schools.
It’s always a good idea to meet with your school’s pre-law advisor. Case’s is Terri Mester. She can be contacted at terri.mester@case.edu.
Upcoming Lecture Series
Case Western Reserve is hosting two guest speakers this spring at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. They will be discussing journalism and media. On April 7, Paul Steiger will visit at 7 p.m. in The Garden Room. He is a former managing editor of The Wall Street Journal. In addition, he is founding editor of ProPublica, a website dedicated to investigative journalism. On April 14, Harold Evans will be presenting at the same and time. He is former president of Random House, former editor of The Times of London and the Sunday Times, and is author of the best-selling memoir My Paper Chase. There will refreshments and a book signing following each talk. The event is free to all attending.
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