Events

LSAT Summer Initiative with Carolyn Nelson - IN PERSON Beginning June 11

Seats will be filled on an as available basis from eligible applicants. Students who completed the spring basic skills introduction have priority. A limited number of open seats are expected. This program is open only to Hunter degree seeking, matriculated students (seeking their first B.A.) AND Hunter alumni. Individuals must be registered with the Pre-Law Program.

• The class meets on Tues/Thurs evenings on campus from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Diagnostics to be completed by you on the weekend under test conditions

Summer Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle. This two-part workshop series targets students applying to law school during the 2024-2025 cycle for entry into law school in fall 2025. The workshops repeat in subsequent sessions and are offered on various dates and times on a monthly basis - get an early start! You only need to attend the sessions one time. Please attend Parts I & II before scheduling your individual appointments to meet with the Pre-Law Advising Office one-on-one to help you develop and review your materials (we can meet throughout the summer and fall to discuss your work) in connection with your applications.

• Part I Process Overview: Planning your strategy and knowing your priorities. Understand the timing of the cycle and target dates, individual components of the application, law school selection, and other strategies for success. Sample personal statements will be discussed. Please note that these statements are not models, but a lens to reflect on what makes for a strong essay, and what does not.
• Part II Techniques Deep Dive: Putting it together. This session will provide more depth and additional insight into the various written components of the applicaiton: the personal statement, resume, diversity statement, addendum, supplemental essays and more. Specific issues, details, and tips will be highlighted.
• Dates/Times: Sessions will be at 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM.
  • May: Part I Wed 29, Part II Thurs 30
  • June: Part I Mon 24, Part II Tues 25
  • July: Part I Mon 22, Part II Wed 24
  • August: Part I Mon 19, Part II Wed 21

JD EDGE: Summer Hunter/AccessLex Introduction to the Law School Process - Starting June 10. Hunter is the ONLY undergraduate pilot for this program! JD Edge is a hybrid synchronous and asynchronous program designed by AccessLex to give students an understanding of the process and organization of law school. This is a self-paced program, that also includes several live sessions. At Hunter we will supplement the program with optional weekly Thursday meetings to discuss your questions. For those who wish to progress through the materials with the Hunter group, expect to cover about 3.5 hours of material a week. The materials taken together equal about 20 hours of programming. The program also includes some supplemental materials in addition to those noted below.

Be sure to register on the Access Lex website for AskEdna, indicating that you are a Pre-Law Student associated with Hunter College. That is where materials will be shared.

Optional weekly Hunter synchronous group discussions on Zoom on four (4) Thursdays from 6:30-7:15: June 20, July 11, July 25, August 8

• Module One: Introduction to law school, time management, basic terminology, general structure of legal education
• Module Two: Class preparation, engagement, and post-class strategies, case reading and briefing, the Socratic method, and rule synthesis
• Module Three: Exam preparation, writing for law school exams, valuable study and memorization techniques, and the importance of taking practice exams.
• Module Four: Preparing for law practice, with lessons on stress management, professional expectations, licensure, Character and Fitness, landing a first job, and the bar exam experience.

• August 21, Wednesday (1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Pre-Law Open House & Orientation: Introduction for all new Pre-Law students, at all levels. Hear about the many opportunities that the Hunter Pre-Law Program offers to students and meet the Pre-Law Advisor. Understand the path to law school, and become familiar with planning resources and strategies.
• August 21 & 22 (6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. each night) Application Workshop Part I and II. Please see notes above under summer programming for details.
• August 28, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) LSAC Account Walk-Through — An overview through the eye of a law school candidate. An LSAC Ambassador will discuss how to set up an LSAC account and provide students with a comprehensive presentation of all the ways in which the account is used for a number of purposes. She will also familiarize students with LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS), and demonstrate how the law school application process works. Recommended for 2025 and 2026 applicants.

Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle. If possible, lease attend the workshops before scheduling your individual appointments to meet with the Pre-Law Advising Office one-on-one to help you develop and review your materials (we can meet several times) in connection with your applications. The two-part workshop repeats - you only need to attend the cycle one time.

• Part I Comprehensive Overview: Understand the timing of the cycle and target dates, individual components of the application, law school selection, and other strategies for success. Sample personal statements will be discussed. Please note that these statements are not models, but a lens to reflect on what makes for a strong essay, and what does not.
• Part II Techniques Deep Dive: We will discuss in more depth the process of putting together the materials: the personal statement, resume, diversity statement, addendum, supplemental essays and more. Specific issues and details will be highlighted with samples.
• Dates/Times: All sessions take place on Zoom in the evenings (7:00 - 8:30 p.m.), on the days noted below.
  • September 24 & 27: Part I Tues 24, Part II Fri 27
  • October 23 & 29: Part I Wed 23, Part II Tues 29
  • November 22 & 26: Part I Fri 22, Part II Tues 26
  • December 17 & 19: Part I Tues 17, Part II Thurs 19
• September 3, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Monthly Pre-Law Program Meeting - Debunking Myths about the Pre-Law Path. Room 602 A/B East (inside the library on the 6th floor). IN PERSON
• September 6, Friday (4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Senior Group Advising
• September 10, Tuesday (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) MAKE UP SESSION: Pre-Law Open House & Orientation: Introduction for all new Pre-Law students, at all levels. Did you miss our orientation session? Come hear about the many opportunities that the Hunter Pre-Law Program offers to students and meet the Pre-Law Advisor. Understand the path to law school, and become familiar with planning resources and strategies.
• September 17, Tuesday, (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Panel on Trained Volunteer Advocacy Roles - REQUIRED for Freshmen & Sophomores for Good Standing in the Program. Hear about how you can have an impact on the community – while building your skills and your resume. Legal Hand, Catholic Charities (immigration), Metcouncil (housing), NYPIRG Small Claims Court Project, and the Medicare Rights Center will discuss the roles of volunteers in their organization, and the many issues that you can learn about by being involved. In addition to volunteer coordinators and other administrators, guests will include the following attorneys below. Room 602 A/B East (inside the library on the 6th floor). IN PERSON
  • Kyle Giller, Staff Attorney, NYPIRG Small Claims Court Project
  • Susan Marks, Esq., Dir. Pro Bono & Engagement, Catholic Charities Community Services
  • Jackeline Rodriguez, Associate Supervising Attorney, NYLAG (Legal Hand)
• September 18, Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Panel of Law School Officers on the Dos and Don'ts of the Application Process: Columbia, Fordham, Cardozo, Cornell. Law school admissions officers visit Hunter virtually to meet you, and to explain what you need to know to write a great application. Hear first-hand what the law schools are looking for, and have the chance to network with law school representatives from New York. This panel is especially useful for alumni and Seniors applying for the 2023-24 cycle, or those planning to apply next year (Juniors, that means you!).
• September 20, Friday (4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Junior Group Advising.
• September 24, Tuesday & September 27, Friday (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each evening) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle (description above). Part I Tues 24, Part II Friday 27.
• September 25, Wednesday (6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) What Can I Do With a Law a Degree? Meet a panel of Hunter attorney alumni from with different areas of practice, and who work in various contexts including private representation, government, and non-profit advocacy. Understand the ways that legal work is similar - and also varies - across different settings. Recommended for all.
  • Kevin Andrade, Hunter BA ’15, Cardozo Law JD ’18, Associate Counsel, New York City Health & Hospitals
  • Nicole Hilliard Brake, Esq., Hunter BA ’08, John Jay MA ’12, CUNY Law JD ’18, Deputy Director of Hearings, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
  • Linhadley Eljach, Hunter BA ’12, Emory Law JD ’16, Associate, Holland & Knight
  • Nikolay (Nick) Feodoroff, Hunter BA ’14, SUNY Buffalo Law JD ’17, Principal Attorney at Feodoroff Law
  • Sheella Martinez, Hunter BA ’19, Cardozo JD ’22, Associate, Romer Debbas
  • Emlyn Medalla, Hunter BA ’18, CUNY Law JD ’23, Legal Fellow, International Network for Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net)
  • Marie Ndiaye, Hunter BA ’09, Harvard Law JD ’12, Research and Policy Manager, FWD.us
  • Maria L. Orellana, Hunter BA ’12, Cardozo Law JD ’16, Staff Attorney, Center for Family Representation
  • Monaliza Rainwater, Hunter BA ’15, Emory Law JD ’18, Associate, Littler Mendelson
  • Brayan Vazquez, Hunter BA ’15, Columbia Law JD ’19, Corporate Counsel at Zoetis

• October 1, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Monthly Pre-Law Program Meeting: Small Claims Court Action Center training. Training to assist individuals preparing for small claims court. Understand the court process and routines. Room 602 A/B East (inside the library on the 6th floor). IN PERSON.
• October 9, Wednesday (1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) REQUIRED VIRTUAL EVENT: Paralegal & Business (Non-Attorney) Roles at a Law Firm. This panel discussion with staffers from Ropes & Gray - a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm - will discuss the various non-attorney roles that support the business of the firm. If you are considering working before law school or prefer a non-lawyer role, this panel will explain the jobs of paralegals, the business side of law firm functions, and the contributions from different staff, including attorneys. For those students who are heading straight into law school, this discussion will provide understanding of the rhythm of the firm and what to expect from law-firm "life." Participants will include litigation and corporate program paralegals, legal services managers and administrators, and a wide array of other staffers from law firm compliance, library, information governance, client operations, and legal technology functions.
• October 16, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) How to Network at the LSAC Forum. Kate Szymaszek, Manager of Recruitment & International Enrollment, School of Law, University at Buffalo (SUNY), will discuss how to make a good impression on law school representatives at the LSAC forum, and how to effectively elicit the information that will be the most helpful to you. Ms. Szmaszek will also share information about opportunities and programming at Buffalo Law. Here are some questions you might want to ask at a law school forum.
• October 22, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Lawyer Connection - Real Estate Law with Stuart Kaplan, Esq. Mr. Kaplan was the Co-Chair of Blank Rome's Real Estate Department from 2004-2009, is a past Chair of the Real Property Section of the New York County Lawyers’ Association and is a published member of the American University Law Review. He is often quoted in the media on real estate issues, has appeared on WABC-TV and Bloomberg Radio and has lectured at the annual conference for the International Council for Shopping Centers. IN PERSON Room 721 East Building, inside the Pre-Professional suite. This session is CAPPED at 12. IN PERSON
• October 23 & 30, 2 Wednesdays (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each evening) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle (description above). Part I Wed 23, Part II Wed 30
• October 29, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.) REQUIRED: Understanding the Legal Career Arc: Co-sponsored by Hunter Macaulay Honors & the Hunter Pre-Law Program. A panel of Hunter Macaulay Legal Alumni will discuss key legal career decision points, including work experience and exposure before law school, choosing the nature of legal practice, opening doors to elite public interest roles, clerkships, career advancement, and pivots. IN PERSON. Room 706 East, Hemmerdinger Hall. No food is allowed in Hemmerdinger Hall.
  • Richard Barbecho (Hunter/MHC BA ’14, Harvard Law JD ’19) Associate, Israel David
  • Simmi Kaur (Hunter/MHC BA ’13, Harvard Law JD ’17), Senior Staff Attorney, Youth Represent
  • Michael A. Lanci (Hunter/MHC BA ’15, Columbia Law JD ’18) Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
  • Chelsea Minuche (Hunter/MHC BA ’15, Columbia Law JD ’21), Associate, Milbank

• November 5, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) REQUIRED: Blackstone Legal & Compliance. The compliance team will speak about their work and career paths to date. Students will have the chance to network and hear details about the Blackstone spring learning series. IN PERSON. Room 706 East, Hemmerdinger Hall. No food is allowed in Hemmerdinger Hall.
  • Peter Koffler, Senior Managing Director, Legal & Compliance, Multi-Asset Investing
  • Emily Mathews, Managing Director, Legal & Compliance Group and General Counsel, Blackstone Strategic Partner
  • Miguel Alvarez Malvido, SVP, Legal & Compliance, Liquid Credit
  • Julia Sloan (Hunter BA '15, William & Mary Law '20) VP, Legal & Compliance Group, Life Sciences
• November 8, Friday (4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Sophomore Group Advising.
• November 13, Wednesday (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Working as a Paralegal Before Law School. Current attorney alumni will discuss the value of working as a paralegal before law school. The discussion will include background on how to apply.
  • Brandon Fiscina, (Hunter/MHC ’17, Columbia Law ’22) Associate, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
  • Ashley Erica Wong, (Hunter ’16, Boston University School of Law ’21), Associate, Reed Smith
• November 20, Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Mock Application Review. Hear what law school admissions officers think as they review applications. LSAC report and its contents will be expressly addressed. Please bring your questions!
• November 21, Thursday (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) CUNY Law: Excessive Sentences & 2nd Chances. Professor James Forman Jr. and a distinguished panel will explore measures being used to reduce lengthy prison sentences and create second chances for incarcerated people. For those who RSVP and attend, a limited number of complimentary copies of Professor Forman’s book Dismantling Mass Incarceration will be made available. Reception and book signing follow the panel. CUNY Law School, Dave Fields Auditorium, 2 Court Square, Long Island City, NY 11101-4356. Meet at the main entrance of the law school at 5:45 p.m.; we will be in touch 48 hours before with arrival instructions and contacts. IN PERSON.
• November 22, Friday (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) Fordham Law School IDEAL/REAL Scholars Program - Admissions Info Session & Tour - Special Invite for Hunter. Through the IDEAL & REAL Scholars Programs, Fordham Law School makes a serious and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. IDEAL Program highlights also include: law school application prep; summer internships; mentoring, DEI training, opportunities to participate in Fordham Law School sponsored events, and travel. The REAL Scholars program takes a holistic approach to a student’s law school experience. REAL provides incoming 1Ls a chance to excel in law school and beyond by providing resources, mentorship, and support throughout their law school experience. Come hear more about these opportunities and Fordham Law admissions, and take a law school tour. IN PERSON. Fordham Law School, 150 W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023, Room 4-02.
• November 22, Friday & November 26, Tuesday (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each evening) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle (description above). Part I Fri 22, Part II Tues 26.
• November 26, Tuesday (3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Freshmen Group Advising. 721 East IN PERSON

• December 11, Wednesday (1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.) 7Sage Summer Fellowship for low-income pre-law students in NYC. The 2025 7Sage Summer Fellowship will offer free LSAT instruction, admissions consulting services, and other resources to fellows over the course of an 11-week hybrid program in New York City. Students will also receive a $600 per week stipend for their participation. Details regarding the services offered and requirements for the fellowship are available on our information page, here. We hosting this information in anticipation launching the application over the coming weeks.
• December 17, Tuesday & 19, Thursday (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each evening) Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the CURRENT cycle (description above). Part I Tues 17, Part II Thurs 19.

• Winter Intersession: Moot Court Class. Moot Court is a challenging one credit Intersession course that simulates the appellate court setting. Students become knowledgeable about existing legal controversies, prepare legal arguments, and present a case before a mock judicial panel. By learning to read cases and make oral arguments, students gain insight into court-based decision making, as well as the role of lawyers and judges within the process.
  • When: The class will meet for 6 evening sessions in January. Final arguments (for which you must be present) will be held thereafter on two different evenings with Hunter alumni attorneys.
  • Who: Registration for the course is by permission only from the Pre-Law Advising Office. Participation is capped at 12 students, and is competitive. Your chosen major is not important. What is important is that you are eager to study the art of argument.
  • Once you have been accepted into the course by the Pre-Law Office, the Political Science Department will give you permission to register. Recruitment for this course will open before Thanksgiving.
• January 25, Friday (12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Hunter Exclusive with LSAT Demon: How I Scored 180. Free introduction and LSAT instruction.
• January 29, Wednesday (2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Hunter Exclusive with 7 Sage LSAT Prep. Free introduction and LSAT instruction
• February 4, Tuesday (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Lawyer Connection: Yasmin Dwedar, Executive Director of Vermont Legal Aid, Hunter '06, CUNY Law '11.
• February 4, Tuesday (7:30 p.m – 9:00 p.m.) Blind Injustice, presented by Mastervoices at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The event shares the story of the Ohio Innocence Project’s efforts to overturn the convictions of six men, women, and teens who were wrongly imprisoned for violent crimes they didn’t commit. The event is followed by a talkback with exonerees. Tickets are free but limited to 10. IN PERSON. Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Shops at Columbus Circle/Broadway at 60th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10019

• February 11, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Monthly Pre-Law Program Meeting: Pursuing Internships. Room 602 A/B East inside the library. IN PERSON.
• February 12, Wednesday (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon) Visit to the Second Circuit, Federal Court of Appeals – Capped at 30 students. Meet at Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, 40 Foley Square (40 Centre Street) in lower Manhattan. Enter the building through the main entrance (at the top of the large staircase leading up to the building). IN PERSON.
  • Arrival: 9:15* - to pass through security
  • Time of Group Session: 10:00 a.m.*-12:00 p.m. Agenda: (1) observe oral arguments; (2) meet with federal judge; (3) meet with an AUSA; (4) exhibits in the Justice for All Learning Center.
• February 18, Tuesday (5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.) Info Session for FREE Boston University School of Law Summer Pre-Law Academy (BU-SPLA) with Chloe Mathews, 2025 BU-SPLA Director, Senior Associate Director of Admissions & Diversity Initiatives. BU-SPLA is a residential four-week summer program. BU-SPLA will expose undergraduate students to legal cases and advocacy. Students will experience the Socratic classroom, read and brief cases, work in collaborative groups to represent a “client,” and make persuasive arguments. Students will also learn about the law admissions process and will be mentored while working on a personal statement, an optional/diversity statement, and a resume. The program runs from June 3-June 27, 2025. BU-SPLA will take place on BU Law’s campus in the heart of Boston. Students will live and work on campus during the month of June. There is no cost to apply or attend. Additionally, travel to and from Boston, housing for June, and a meal plan are included in the program. All students who complete the program will receive a $1500 stipend. On ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UbIOsq68SYqnzq-deohImw
• Febuary 25, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) & February 26, Wednesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) Parts I & II: Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Deal. Stuart Kaplan, a real estate attorney who has represented commercial property owners, renters, lenders and borrowers in New York City and across the country for almost 40 years, will explore key transactional issues as they relate to lawyers and the other players with whom lawyers interact to bring a real estate deal to closing. IN PERSON
• SERIES Starting February 26, Wednesday Evenings (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)·Hunter Excel: Blackstone Legal & Compliance Spring Learning Series – Case study. Meetings on-site bi-weekly for five (5) weeks at Blackstone’s offices, with a team of in-house attorneys, will take students through an actual transaction at Blackstone: 2/26 The Opportunity; 3/12 The Transaction; 3/26 Ownership; 4/9 Exit Strategies; 4/23 Resume/Interview Skills Workshop. IN PERSON.
• February 27, Thursday (6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) 6th Annual Kenneth P. Thompson ’92 Lecture on Race and Criminal Justice Reform. The discussion will take place in Greenberg Lounge, Vanderbilt Hall at NYU Law. Nicole Smith-Futrell, Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Defenders Clinic, Director of the Center for Diversity in the Legal Profession, and Faculty Director of the W. Haywood Burns Chair of Human and Civil Rights Program, CUNY School of Law and Susan Friedman, Administrator for the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct will discuss their work on the problem of prosecutorial misconduct. Capped at 10. Vanderbilt Hall at New York University School of Law, 40 Washington Square South, between MacDougal and Sullivan Streets, New York, NY 10012. IN PERSON.
• February 28, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Group Advising: Fall 2025 Applicants (for law school start in fall 2026) On Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Lo8vIlhgRgSKCF6uafMLkQ

• SERIES starting March 1, Saturdays (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) LSAT Spring Introduction. Carolyn Nelson - who has led LSAT prep at Hunter for over a decade - will again be offering her popular spring intro basic skills jumpstart. Fee $150 (payable directly to Nelson Test Prep on the first day of class through Venmo; she will often set up payment plans on an individual basis if students make the request). Hunter Campus 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22. Capped at 30. IN PERSON.
• March 3, Monday (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Lawyer Connection: William Herbert, Labor & Employment Law, Roosevelt House SDR library (2nd floor). IN PERSON.
• March 6, Thursday (WED SCHEDULE!) (12:30 - 1:30) Information Session on Pipeline Undergrad Summer Pre-Law Program at New York Law School. This session is especially useful for Sophomores and Freshmen. The session will be led by Professor Amy Wallace, New York Law School (NYLS), teaches Introduction to Legal Analysis for NYLS's Pipeline Program. The program runs for four weeks in the summer before students’ junior year, and four weeks in the summer before students’ senior year. Students meet for four hours of class per day, four days a week. NYLS provides ongoing support during the academic year.
• March 7, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Group Advising: Job Market Bound Pre-Law Seniors. On Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bKE2irMuQOmVXzsfsdGvLA
• March 12, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Monthly Pre-Law Society Meeting: Interview Preparation Workshop. This session will offer students savvy advice about making the best first impression, creating professional presence and anticipating the hard questions for a smooth interview process. The program will be led by Seth Mills, Esq., Director of Public Interest & Pro Bono Initiatives, and Amy Rowland, Director of Academic Planning and Career Development, both of New York Law School. REQUIRED for all who are participating in the resume drop. ON ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ofYrnfuuTFO7u63R-pg_Mw
• March 12, Wednesday (6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.) Panel of Law Students: After Acceptances - Decisions, Decisions. Now that you have a number of acceptances in your hand, and are anticipating your 1L year starting in the fall, how do you decide which school to attend? Are you waitlisted? Are you looking to negotiate your funding offer? A panel of current law students will discuss how they handled their own decisions at this challenging time. ON ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r9di9UV4SCep_T0ne0zyOw
  • Yakira Hutchinson, Hunter BA '21, Stanford Law School JD '25
  • Saudia Kauser, Hunter BA '21, St. Johns University School of Law JD '25
  • Isabel Lin, Hunter/MHC BA '22, Cornell Law School JD '25
  • Juliana Poroye, Hunter BA '20, UChicago MA '22, UPenn Law '25
• March 14, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Group Advising: Pre-Law Juniors. On Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GYbvSUSYS1uZa5npfljpfQ
• March 19, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) How to Pay for Law School, with AccessLex. Understand the nitty-gritty of funding your law school education. This session is an important planning tool for students at various levels in their undergraduate careers; you are encouraged to attend even if you are not applying to law school at this time. AccessLex is a non-profit group dedicated fostering access to law school, and to helping aspiring attorneys understand law school finance, to ensure their long term success. The program will be led by Teria Thornton, JD, Director of Pre-Law and Diversity Initiatives. ON ZOOM. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iNvTPNPMTUeNlet6AsQiJw
• March 21, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Group Advising: Pre-Law Sophomores. On Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/80T9wqyOSnKJlF2ca2PuRg
• March 25, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) REQUIRED: On the Docket: Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. Melinda Katz became the District Attorney for Queens County in January 2020, making history as the first woman to hold the office. Under her leadership, the District Attorney’s office ensures that all defendants are treated fairly and in a non-discriminatory manner, while protecting the communities it serves in the most diverse county in America. District Attorney Katz restructured the office with new bureaus and mandates to manage challenges including taking guns off the street, empowering victims of domestic violence and human trafficking and seeking justice even in the oldest of cold cases. Hemmerdinger Hall, Room 706 East inside the library. Please RSVP for headcount: https://webforms.hunter.cuny.edu/prelaw/view.php?id=269982 IN PERSON.
• March 28, Friday (4:00 p.m. - 5:00) Group Advising: Pre-Law Freshmen. On Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t3J5YZ5nSJuc1VisIniTzA

• April 2, Wednesday (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Internships with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Nova Pineiro, Program Manager, Early Career Development at the ACLU will speak about the nature of the organization's work; anticipated internship opportunities for fall, and what the organization looks for in its applicants. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/70EoEwehTNmgMdvWIpyAJw
• April 8, Tuesday (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.) REQUIRED Judge Ruth Pickholz, New York Supreme, Criminal Term, B.A. '71, will host a conversation on the nature of trial procedure and the functioning of her courtroom. Alternatives to Incarceration will also be among the topics covered. The conversation will feature her former and current Hunter interns. Bring your questions! Room 602 A/B East (inside the library, 6th floor) IN PERSON. https://webforms.hunter.cuny.edu/prelaw/view.php?id=275273
• April 9, Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Lawyer Connection: Immigration Law Panel. Hunter alumni attorneys will discuss their own paths to the law and the contexts in which they practice, serving businesses and individuals. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MTJHChwNQGCtBYl9JDoxWQ
• April 14 (Monday) & April 17 (Thursday) Hunter Exclusive Spring Break Workshop with Testmasters. On Monday, a master instructor from Testmasters will introduce students to the types of logic games and logical reasoning questions that appear on the LSAT. On Thursday, students will have the opportunity to take a mock exam and receive feedback. Please stand by for more details.
• Spring Break - Application & Personal Statement Workshop for FALL APPLICANTS for the NEXT CYCLE. This two part workshop series targets students applying to law school during the 2024-2025 cycle for entry into law school in fall 2026. The workshops will repeat in subsequent sessions and will be offered on various dates and times on a monthly basis - get an early start. Dates & times TBD.
• Please attend both parts of the application workshop before scheduling your individual appointments to meet with the Pre-Law Advising Office one-on-one to help you develop and review your materials (we can meet several times) in connection with your applications.
  • Part I: PROCESS OVERVIEW: Planning your strategy and knowing your priorities. A step- by-step review of how to move through the process. Understand the timing and target dates, individual components of the application, law school selection, and other strategies for success. Sample personal statements will be discussed.
  • Part II: NUTS & BOLTS: Deep Dive on Application Techniques - additional insight into the various written components of the application. We will discuss in more depth the process of putting together the materials: personal statement, resume, diversity statement, addendum, supplemental essays and more. Specific issues and details will be highlighted with samples.
• April 29, Tuesday (5:45 – 7:00) Law Day Panel: Is Law School Right for Me? A panel with various undergraduate majors and backgrounds will discuss their path to law school. Panel will be followed by mingling with dinnertime snacks.