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Welcome to the CLEO Diversity in Legal Education Blog! On this site we will talk about the reality of a prelaw education, the programs that CLEO sponsors, and the challenges and triumphs you encounter as you diversify the legal field. CLEO staff and colleagues will share practical insights and discuss how to become a competitive law school applicant.

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1. get advice from current CLEO Scholars
2. learn about the CLEO Scholars Program, A.S.A.P., Sophomore Summer Institute, and CLEO Connection
3. share your profound moments

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August 31, 2010
  Free Prelaw Program: CLEO CONNECTION



Engaging under-represented prelaw students in lively, in person discussion with peers, law school faculty, and attorneys. Enhancing the student's social perspective on the admissions process and law school success!

The CLEO CONNECTION program provides a person-to-person environment where under-represented students can:
    1. Find answers to important questions about law school,
    2. Create a local network of colleagues and legal professional guides, and
    3. Develop their understanding of the legal field culture

WHEN: October 2010 - December 2010
WHERE: Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, Washington, D.C.
HOW: Register for FREE on our CLEO Connection website NOW!



    Posted By: Matthew Niziol @ 08/31/2010 03:27 PM     Free Prelaw Programs  

August 26, 2010
  National Black Pre-Law Admissions and Preparation Conference & Law Fair
WHEN: November 11-14 2010
WHERE: The University of Houston - University Center 4800 Calhoun Street Houston, Texas 77004
HOW: Register online

The National Black Pre-Law Admissions and Preparation Conference and Law Fair seeks:
    To increase the chances of admission of prospective Black law students by emphasizing the importance of early strategic planning, understanding the highly competitive nature of the law school admissions process, and stressing the significance of academic preparedness and standing out from tough competition.

    The 2010 Law School Recruitment Fair will take place on Friday, November 12, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the University of Houston (Central Campus) University Park in the Houston Room of the University Center.



Celebrating five years of inspiring and empowering aspiring Black lawyers! Everyone is invited and welcomed to this event regardless of race or ethnicity. Anyone interested in legal education will benefit. We strongly believe in diversity and inclusion and hope you will join us.



Edited: 08/26/2010 at 09:30 AM by matthewniziol



    Posted By: Matthew Niziol @ 08/26/2010 09:04 AM     Free Prelaw Programs  

August 23, 2010
  Free Prelaw Program in New York, New York
The Ultimate Preparation to Help You Become a More Competitive Law School Applicant! Designed to identify, motivate and prepare students for a career in the legal profession. Committed students can learn how to successfully navigate the law school admission process and underwrite their success in law school by participating in the College Scholars program.

WHEN: Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Fordham University School of Law
140 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023

HOW: Register for FREE on our CLEO website NOW!

For Freshmen: (Register NOW for Road to Law School)
The Road To Law School seminar aims to provide Freshmen an overview of the key components of the law school application process.


For Sophomores: (Register NOW for Sophomore Super Saturdays)
The Sophomore Super Saturdays seminar aims to help students further develop logical reasoning, reading comprehension and writing skills - the skills needed to become a competitive law school applicant.


For Juniors, Seniors/Post Graduates: (Register NOW for Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT)
Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT seminar aims to help participants understand the importance of systematic and timely preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Accordingly, juniors will be granted priority enrollment for the seminar.


Edited: 08/23/2010 at 02:24 PM by matthewniziol



    Posted By: Matthew Niziol @ 08/23/2010 02:17 PM     Free Prelaw Programs  

July 20, 2010
  FREE Prelaw Seminars in Texas: September 25, 2010
The Ultimate Preparation to Help You Become a More Competitive Law School Applicant! Designed to identify, motivate and prepare students for a career in the legal profession. Committed students can learn how to successfully navigate the law school admission process and underwrite their success in law school by participating in the College Scholars program.

WHEN: September 25, 2010 (Saturday)
WHERE: Texas Wesleyan School of Law Click here for directions

HOW: Register for FREE on our CLEO website NOW!

For Freshmen: (Register NOW for Road to Law School)
The Road To Law School seminar aims to provide Freshmen an overview of the key components of the law school application process.


For Sophomores: (Register NOW for Sophomore Super Saturdays)
The Sophomore Super Saturdays seminar aims to help students further develop logical reasoning, reading comprehension and writing skills - the skills needed to become a competitive law school applicant.


For Juniors, Seniors/Post Graduates: (Register NOW for Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT)
Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT seminar aims to help participants understand the importance of systematic and timely preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Accordingly, juniors will be granted priority enrollment for the seminar.



    Posted By: Matthew Niziol @ 07/20/2010 11:30 AM     Free Prelaw Programs  

  FREE Prelaw Seminars in Illinois: October 16, 2010

The Ultimate Preparation to Help You Become a More Competitive Law School Applicant! Designed to identify, motivate and prepare students for a career in the legal profession. Committed students can learn how to successfully navigate the law school admission process and underwrite their success in law school by participating in the College Scholars program.

WHEN: October 10, 2009 (Saturday)
WHERE: DePaul University College of Law
25 East Jackson Boulevard Chicago Illinois 60604

HOW: Register for FREE on our CLEO website NOW!


For Freshmen: (Register NOW for Road to Law School)
The Road To Law School seminar aims to provide Freshmen an overview of the key components of the law school application process.


For Sophomores: (Register NOW for Sophomore Super Saturdays)
The Sophomore Super Saturdays seminar aims to help students further develop logical reasoning, reading comprehension and writing skills - the skills needed to become a competitive law school applicant.


For Juniors, Seniors/Post Graduates: (Register NOW for Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT)
Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT seminar aims to help participants understand the importance of systematic and timely preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Accordingly, juniors will be granted priority enrollment for the seminar.


Edited: 07/20/2010 at 11:45 AM by matthewniziol



    Posted By: Matthew Niziol @ 07/20/2010 11:28 AM     Free Prelaw Programs  

May 26, 2010
  Road To Law School Saturday Academy


    When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
    Where:Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law Houston, Texas. Click here for directions.
    How: RSVP with Professor Ana Otero at aotero@tmslaw.tsu.edu.
    Who: All college students




Edited: 05/26/2010 at 10:33 AM by matthewniziol



    Posted By: Matthew Niziol @ 05/26/2010 10:23 AM     Free Prelaw Programs  

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