VSB-YLC 2010 SoVa Minority Pre-Law Agenda
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Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference
Southern Virginia Minority Pre-Law Conference
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Washington and Lee School of Law | Lexington, Virginia
Two Hotel Scholarsips are available courtesy of W & L School of Law! As the host of this event, Washington & Lee School of Law is offering two qualified registered attendees free hotel accommodations. Qualified attendees are those who:
- must travel the furthest to reach Lexington, Virginia; and
- demonstrate a strong interest in the law.
To apply for this scholarship, interested students should first register to attend the event. Then, please send an email to Sherita_simpson@gentrylocke.com with the following:
- One paragraph relating your interest in the law
- Relevant travel information to support your qualification: where you live/attend school and how many miles it would be for you to travel to Lexington, Virginia
The two chosen recipients will be given free overnight accommodations at the Courtyard Inn & Suites in Lexington, Virginia. http://www.countryinns.com/lexingtonva. Check-in will be Friday morning, September 24 at 11:00am, while check-out will be Saturday morning before the conference.
Event Agenda and Sessions
9:30-10:00: REGISTRATION (Lobby)- light breakfast and beverages
provided
10:00-10:20: OPENING REMARKS (Moot Court Room)
10:20-10:40: PREPARING FOR THE LSAT WITH KAPLAN (Moot Court Room)
10:40-12:00: LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION PROCESS: AN INSIDE PERSPECTIVE ON HOW TO GET ACCEPTED (Moot Court Room)
Moderator: Rachael Sanford
12:00-1:00: LUNCH with Washington & Lee Law Students (Lobby)- meal provided
1:00-1:30: MOCK LAW CLASS (Moot Court Room)
1:30-2:15: LAW SCHOOL FROM THE STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION (Moot Court Room) Moderator: Nicholas Albu
2:15-2:30: AFTERNOON BREAK (Lobby)
2:30-3:30: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN LAW PANEL DISCUSSION (Moot Court Room) Moderator: Lauren Davis
3:30-4:00: TOURS OF WASHINGTON & LEE SCHOOL OF LAW (optional: sign-up at registration, lunch, or afternoon break)
More information and a link to RSVP online is available at www.gentrylocke.com/prelaw.