Pre-Law Events
Affording Law School: What is the average length of repayment for law school loans?
10 Years
*for an average debt of $145,000*
At least how many months should you set aside for studying for the LSAT?
3 Months
*10-15 hours a week - do not cram*
What app can you join to be a part of a multimember group chat that posts the organization's updates and discusses informative topics relating to law or law school?
GroupMe
What court case involved the murder trial of a former Buffalo Bills running back?
The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson
Your Guide to Entering the Legal Workforce:
What is the percentage of job opportunities not posted online?
70%
*80% of jobs are filled through networking*
What is the closest available registration date for the LSAT?
April 30th, 2021
*examination is on the week of June 12, 2021 and will potentially be administered online*
What can you do if you still wanted to get information from a Pre-Law event that you would have liked to have attended but couldn't make?
Go to our Youtube and check to see if the event has been posted.
*most online events get posted but not all*
Quote:
"Oh, is this like an RSVP thing?"
"No, it's like a smart people thing."
Legally Blonde
Resume Workshop:
Which particular social media platform is encouraged to be incorporated in a your resume?
*law schools evaluate resumes conservatively so be sure your resume follows the traditional format*
What LSAT study guide is provided in the Pre-Law Society at VCU's resource section?
Kaplan Study Guide
*free - available in our linktree and homepage*
If you want to take law related courses that align with your major at VCU, where should you go?
VCU Law Related Courses
*available in our LinkTree*
What hotel in Richmond Virginia was named after a Supreme Court Justice?
Hotel John Marshall
*Chief Justice John Marshall*
What Do Lawyers Do:
How do both aspiring attorneys and practicing attorneys create their "own opportunities" to excel in the legal field?
Outreach/Networking
*professors, firms, internships, etc.*
Which section of the LSAT has no effect on your score, but is also an element taken into consideration when applying to law school?
The Writing Sample
*35 minute long persuasive essay*
What program did the Pre-Law Society create to partner aspiring law students of VCU with one another to practice for the LSAT?
LSAT Study Buddies
*will begin again next year*
Who was the attorney for Walter White that got his own spinoff show after the hit series, Breaking Bad?
Saul Goodman
*Better Call Saul*
Law School Admissions Panel:
Besides the overall evaluation of academic performance (GPA/LSAT scores), what is the other aspect of a student's coursework that law school admissions take into consideration?
Academic rigor
*while course and examination performance are primary elements in which law school admissions evaluate, the rigor of those courses matter as well - so take challenging classes that you are interested in, they will notice*
Which statement is logically valid.
A) If the ground isn't wet, then it didn't rain. If it is sunny outside, then the ground isn't wet. It is sunny outside. So, it didn't rain.
B) If it rains, then the ground will be wet. It is sunny outside. So, the ground is not wet.
C) If it rains, then the ground will be wet. The ground is wet. So, it rained.
A) If the ground isn't wet, then it didn't rain. If it is sunny outside, then the ground isn't wet. It is sunny outside. So, it didn't rain. (If A is true, then B is true. If C is true, then A is true. Therefore, if C is true, A must be true.)
*B - the ground could be dry for other reasons (If A is true, then B is true. B is true. C has no connection with A or B.*
*C - the ground could be wet for other reasons (If A is true, then B is true. That doesn't mean if B is true, then A is true.*
What is the upcoming organization that the Pre-Law Society will be kickstarting next year?
Mock Trial
He makes viral videos of short legal advice. Who is the personal injury attorney that is commonly known as the TikTok Lawyer?
Mike Mandell
*lawbymike*