CLEO Blog - Blog Here http://blog.cleoscholars.com/index.cfm?forumid=15 en-US FuseTalk Standard Edition 3.2 Build 80405 Alexandra Guio Take advantage of what CLEO has to offer http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=3351 2010-07-27T16:44:37 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=3351#comments 0 Hello everyone!

I just wanted to take the time to thank CLEO for all the guidance and advice they have provided for me.

I started at the junior jumpstart program and attended the ASAP program, as well. If you can make it to the ASAP, GO!! That was the most helpful event I could have ever asked for!

The application process is very intimidating and it is vital to pay close attention to detail.  I applied and felt very confident b/c of the advice I received at ASAP.

I will be attending SMU law school in  August! I wish everyone the best of luck and feel free to contact me if anyone has questions! I am forever grateful for CLEO !!

]]> Megan Moore First Post http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2319 2010-05-17T19:12:05 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2319#comments 0 Hey everyone: I look forward to SSI and meeting you all

Megan A. Moore

GW 2012

]]> Nicole Caldwell :0) http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2289 2010-05-12T14:55:51 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2289#comments 0 I have successfully added myself to the CLEO blogging world! The count down has officially begun, 24 days until I am @ NIU....

]]> Huston Rivera CLEO Ambassador http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2281 2010-05-10T21:57:17 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2281#comments 0 Hello All,

We’ve made it to the end of another semester.  I hope that everyone’s grades reflect the amount of work that they put in this last semester.  More importantly, I hope that you have learned a lot about yourself and your chosen field of study.  I can’t believe how fast undergrad is going.  I only have two more semesters left before graduation.  I can’t believe that I’ll be taking the LSAT and submitting all of my applications by the close of this year.   When I first started at New Jersey City University (NJCU), I remember thinking that I had an eternity to prepare for law school and the LSAT.  Now it’s only a few short months away.  I know that I would not feel anywhere near as confident as I do now about the law school admission process if it was not for CLEO.  Don’t get me wrong, I still have a long way to go and a lot left to learn but thanks to CLEO and the various sponsors, partners and volunteers that make all the events that I have participated in possible, I know what I have to do.  I feel truly blessed to have been presented with all the opportunities that CLEO has made accessible to me.  That is one of the reasons I’m so glad that CLEO has the Ambassador program.  It’s a way for me to give back by helping to inform other students interested in attending law school and becoming attorneys of the services CLEO has available for them.  

I hope that everyone who reads this has a great summer and continues to work towards achieving all of their goals; especially, gaining acceptance into the law school of their choice.

Sincerely,

 

Huston Rivera

]]> Tiera Eason Upon Graduation http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2234 2010-04-29T18:27:44 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2234#comments 0 My undergraduate graduation is two weeks away and I am stoked to finally complete this milestone in my life. Although I have not substantially followed through on my plan to attend law school right after graduation, I am considering a Paralegal Studies Certificate Program. I am anxious to know what are other student's thoughts about the Paralegal Studies Program, if you have completed a program of study such as that, or if you know of someone who has?

]]> Kathy G. Monteiro Admission Applications http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2008 2010-01-17T19:07:39 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=2008#comments 0 Happy New year!

Has anyone applied to Rutger's Newark, NJ adn heard anything? I just sent my application in this weekend.]]> Yvette Perez Ambassador: Junior Year http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1981 2009-12-31T14:52:38 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1981#comments 0 I am currently a junior at UTPA, working on a BA in Accounting. Although, my degree is not that of a typical student interested in law school, I chose it because I wanted a degree that would push and challenge me. However, it did have its downsides since my first two years of college lacked any type of preparation for my ultimate goal which is law school. Fortunately, through the Career Services department offered at my school I found out about CLEO. I then applied to the Sophomore Summer Institute and was fortunate enough to get chosen as one of the participants. Applying and taking part in SSI was one of the best things I have done since it offered me something no other program had offered me: early LSAT preparation and the opportunity to be taught by actual law professors. I can honestly say that any one who has the opportunity to take part in any CLEO program should do so. If you take part in any CLEO program, you have a serious advantage over other students that wait too late to start preparing for law school. In SSI my passion for law was put to test and now I have no doubt in my mind this is what I want to do.

 

After completing SSI I decided to become a CLEO Ambassador so that I could spread the word about CLEO to other college students so, they too could take advantage of it.  As the year comes to an end I am happy about all that I have accomplished and the many people that I have exposed CLEO to. When school resumes I will be ready continue fulfilling my duties as an ambassador and to continue preparing for law school.

                 

 

 

Message to those considering law school/CLEO:

At times college can become very stressful, but if you learn to prioritize by putting programs like CLEO, that help you every step of the way in preparing/applying for law school, on top you will find it a lot easier to achieve your goals.

]]> Brini Zachariah CLEO Ambassador http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1967 2009-12-21T01:20:10 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1967#comments 0 Hello, as the year comes to a close I can't hep recalling my first semester as a CLEO Ambassador. After completing SSI 2009 in Houston, I was ready for the challege. I'm proud to say that I met my goals for 2009. My priority was to encourage students on the 'road to law school'. There have been countless students who have revived their desires to do their best after hearing about the programs offered. One person in particular had decided that they were not smart enough to get into law school and with some motivational advice this person has decided to take Kaplan and attempt the LSAT. I believed that this person just needed someone to remind them that with perseverance and dedication, all goals can be met.

Through these opportunities I met various law school professors and discussed the benefits of CLEO. I even got to do a video for a LSAT prep course along with free LSAT practice tests. CLEO helped me to focus myself considering how hectic this year was. I want to end this year with the hope and promise that next year will be an even greater success! Happy Holidays!

 

B. Zachariah

]]> Huston Rivera CLEO Ambassador http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1961 2009-12-18T10:00:25 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1961#comments 0 Hello All,

As I come to the end of my first full semester as a CLEO Ambassador, I must admit that I have thoroughly enjoyed myself.  As an Ambassador, I have been given the opportunity to share my experiences with CLEO with fellow undergraduates and post graduates who are also interested in attending law school.  I also have meet quite a few attorneys (CLEO Fellows and Ambassadors)  that credit CLEO and the programs that CLEO offers as directly contributing to them being able to succeed in Law School and  beyond.  Equally important, I have been given the opportunity to listen to attorneys and prospective law student's stories, fears, apprehensions, and successes.  Dealing specifically with NJCU, I have had the opportunity to inform my fellow classmates about the various programs that CLEO offers.   As a result of our conversations, I have attended, and hopefully will attend more, CLEO events with other Gothic Knights!

Wishing all who read this happiness this Holiday Season and every day of the New Year.

 

Huston Rivera

]]> Juin Zhou Fall Semester http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1945 2009-12-11T12:51:34 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1945#comments 0 The Ambassador position was a really rewarding experience, as it allowed for me to work with my school's Pre-Law Advisers and my fellow CLEO Ambassador Yusuf. Throughout the semester we attended Pre-Law events, and made presentations during pre-law clubs meetings. Several people from our school have expressed interest in CLEO and all of the opportunites it provides because of these meetings and events.We were able to recount our personal experiences with CLEO, and tell them about the personal benefits we've received by being involved with CLEO. We told them about the friends we've made, and the experiences our friends have had as well. I told them about how CLEO helped erase any doubt in my mind about becoming a lawyer.

We've already begun planning events for next semester, and we're trying to get in contact with some Pre-Law organizations that we had trouble reaching this semester. We're also trying to figure out ways to reach people who aren't directly affiliated with a Pre-Law organization, so we can reach a wider audience.

]]> Adam Hauser Fall Semester at State http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1939 2009-12-07T23:55:17 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1939#comments 0 This semester has been pretty busy for me, as I wind down my career as a student at NC state.  Its been a fun experience being a CLEO ambassador.  I've met many new people on campus as I was trying to promote my pre-law club as well as all of the CLEO programs.  I have also been doing the JASD online program given by Prof. Webking.  It has really helped me with my analytical thinking and reasoning.  I would suggest to anyone who has a chance to be a CLEO ambassador to definitely do it! It's a great chance to inform others on all of the possible programs that CLEO has to offer; it also allows you to learn more about the programs yourself.  All in all, I can't wait for the trip in DC in January so I can meet all of my old friends from the Road to Law School program this summer.  Until next time...

]]> Timur Navruzov CLEO Ambassador http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1924 2009-11-30T14:54:43 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1924#comments 0
During November, I have been promoting CLEO on Boston University campus and the best part is that few people have responded to my flyers on campus. In fact, this month, Boston university alumni  came to attend one of my group's law related events that we hold on a monthly basis. The best part is that we were able to reach out to the alumni who intend to pursue a legal career. That is it for now, I hope to see you all in Washington D.C. on January 8th as we start to prepare for LSATs! HAppy Thanksgiving once again.]]> Timur Navruzov CLEO Ambassador http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1876 2009-10-30T11:18:19 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1876#comments 0 October has been a very challenging month for me and for most of the student with midterms and papers under way. As for promoting CLEO on Boston University campus, I posted throught the campus CLEO advertisements to attract more student. I also introduced CLEO to several new members of my organization that promotes diversity in the legal field at Boston University. For the next month, I do not have much planned out yet, but I will get right on it once I am done with all of my midterms. I hope all of you CLEO members are doing well and hello everyone and especially to my SSI class of 2009.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Columbia Cleo Ambassador http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1872 2009-10-28T23:42:47 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1872#comments 0 I began my on-campus campaigns as a CLEO Ambassador, early in the semester. It's been really interesting and I have already given about six speeches in various occasions before a group of students. At times, I found myself clarifying the concepts of "Diversity"  and or "Disadvantaged Students," to ensure that my listeners understood that the latter terms transcended race, religion, and gender; just to make it clear that CLEO is not a "minority thing."  

]]> Timur Navruzov CLEO Ambassador--Timur Navruzov http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1828 2009-10-01T00:31:56 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1828#comments 0 Hello to all SSI alumni. How are you doing and how is the school going? Hope everything is alright. Well, as for me school is hectic from the very first day, but I am handling it, more or less. This month as a CLEO Ambassador,  I have been advertising CLEO on Boston University campus through Pre-Law Society and Diversity in Law Association. So far, roughly fifty students showed interest in the program. So, hopefully, in the future, more Bostonians will be attending CLEO programs. Well, that is it for now. See you all soon and good luck in your preparation for LSAT and las school in general.

]]> alicia smith Freshman year http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1804 2009-09-16T15:56:55 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1804#comments 0 College goes by so quickly and already I am a sophomore. I cannot believe it. I can remember being so nervous and excited about leaving home and beginning classes as if it were yesterday. I did not know what to expect as an undecided major freshman. I had not really developed any real skills in studying and I had to learn some immediately after I got my results back from the first exams. I remember doing tremendously better once I went to office hours and sought tutoring. One thing I can say to freshman is to study, study, study and go to office hours and good luck of course. This year I will follow the same paths that lead to my success last year to ensure that I will remain successful.

]]> Jessica Ezeanya CLEO Success http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1465 2009-07-20T21:39:10 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1465#comments 0 I came back to Dallas a whole new person, but I also came back to Dallas only to find out that I lost my job. I did not let it disappointment me. I decided to update my resume and search for a position in the legal field since I obtained an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies.
I applied for many positions and three out of the many called me back. There was one position that I applied for that required me to complete an assignment to make sure I could actually do the work. I remembered during my stay in Houston all of the professors were gracious enough to allow the students to contact them for anything and everything.
I needed help on the assignment so I contacted Professor Ana Otero. She told me she would help me as long as I completed the research. I spent my whole entire 4th of July weekend trying to complete this assignment. Professor Otero took time out of her busy schedule to not only help a fellow CLEO student, but she also gave me a wonderful recommendation. She personally called me to make sure I understood what I was doing and told me to call her anytime.
The CLEO SSI program gave me lots of experience, the advantage of networking with law students, former judges, law professors, and lawyers, and an opportunity to further advance my knowledge in the legal field. The CLEO program also prepared me for law school as well as working in a law firm settting. Because of my experience with CLEO, I did get the job. The attorney was very familiar with CLEO and very impressed that I was apart of such a prestigious program.
I plan to attend other programs for CLEO and I hope I have encouraged other students to be apart of CLEO as well!
Thanks,
Jessica Ezeanya]]> Relwan Onikoyi First Exam Over! http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1228 2009-07-10T17:14:40 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1228#comments 0 We had our first exam today in Professor Clark's class and I feel pretty good about it. I suppose I should wait until I get my score before becoming too relieved. All in all though, it was an ok experience--much easier than I expected! I think that's because we were so worried that we felt it necessary to put everything into studying. Hopefully it paid off!

]]> Relwan Onikoyi Exam tomorrow!! http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1210 2009-07-09T21:35:47 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1210#comments 0 Our first exam will be taking place tomorrow in Professor Clark's Contracts class!! There's a lot of material so I'm going to have to study a lot to do well. Thankfully the exam is mostly multiple choice. This will be our first exam so I hope everything goes well, otherwise it won't be a very good start to the weekend.

]]> Aaron Kenner Law School helps one to become Great http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1189 2009-07-09T13:50:07 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1189#comments 0 To become an attorney of law, one must have the mindset that he or she is a "creator of circumstances" and not a creature of circumstances.  Such a belief must surely be practice in order to complete law school because law school is very demanding.  Yet, the rewards one can achieve after completing law school can be stupendous.

Without question, a successful attorney of law is a "creator of circumstances" for he or she finds a way to steer the law for the good of the legal situation.  Thus, one must keep in mind that a creature of cirumstances is one who settles for less, and most certainly will end up being a victim rather than a victor of circumstances whereby the latter correlates profoundly with the attitude one must have to complete law school and go on to become an aspiring attorney of law.

]]> Relwan Onikoyi So much law! http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1159 2009-07-07T22:47:18 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1159#comments 0 Tonight's homework was a little less than last night's, so I was able to complete my readings for Prof. Clark semi-early. Of course I will still have to review them with a groub tomorrow, but getting done earlier is pretty awesome. The cases we had to read tonight focused on "consideration". I'm not sure I fully understanding the cases, but I'm hoping that sleeping on it and reviewing them tomorrow will help. Prof. Webking introduced us more to some crazy formal logic in the morning. I can't wait to find it more fun than intimidating.

]]> Ceymone Dozier July 6, 2009 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1135 2009-07-06T23:09:23 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1135#comments 0 Today was an interesting start to the program. I enjoyed the first class reading Socrates and answering those analytical questions on the board.  I thought that the next class instructed by Professor Clark would be the toughest and most intensive of them all. It wasn’t that intense and it provided me a thorough understanding of the cases that we have read from the night before.  The walk around this campus back and forth to the law building, cafeteria, and the dorm seems to be the most exhausting thing of them all.  After a while I should be use to it. I really did think that I really wasn’t going to enjoy both classes because I thought it both of them actually would be really intense, but I was relax with an open mind, and ended up learning a great deal today.

]]> Samone Ripley First Day of Classes http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1133 2009-07-06T22:59:46 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1133#comments 0 Today was somewhat stressful, yet exciting all the same. We attended our classes for the first day; Justice, Law, and Logic forced me to think outside of the box. Professor Clark's class was really interesting as well. We analyzed two cases by way of the socratic method and the trial process.

The work load is heavy, yet I am learning to manage my time and ask questions to arrive at comprehension. Also, I am really enjoying getting to know my colleagues. It is really nice to be amongst a group of such diverse, motivated students. I am sure that I will build life long friendships here.....

 

]]> Ceymone Dozier July 5, 2009 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1106 2009-07-05T20:47:27 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1106#comments 0 Today has been very overwhelming; even though it was suppose to be relaxing.  I am kind of scared of what to expect, but in all I am trying to stay positive.  I hope I will actually receive time to sleep.  Overall I do plan to succeed.  Everyone seems nice and excited about the program, but nervous about all of the work we may recieve.  I will put my all into this, and hopefully I will be one of the ones that will be on top! We shall see!

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Friday. Week3. Last Blog http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1041 2009-06-26T12:16:58 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1041#comments 0 Today marked the last day of the CLEO SSI (2009). Throughout the course of this seminar, with the help of the outstanding faculty at NIU, I have learned a lot about the legal profession and how to be successful with the LSAT. I have enjoyed everyone’s company; sharing a doorm with some of the nation’s brightest students was a privilege.

Thank you.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Thursday. Week3 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1026 2009-06-25T16:22:55 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=1026#comments 0 Today was a day of discovery and exploration. Throughout my work history as a manager in high-end wholesale, I have delivered several presentations over the last six years; an experience that came in handy in presenting my oral argument earlier on today. At the same time, I acknowlegde that without Professor Hunter's support, I would have not been able to do a good job. This presentation, was an eye opener, for aspiring attorneys like me, and I am greatful for this opportunity that CLEO provided me with.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Wednesday. Week 3. June 24, 2009 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=996 2009-06-24T12:12:24 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=996#comments 0 This morning, we just took our final exam in Legal Methods with Professor Jones; one of the best professors I have seen in a long time. Not only is Mr. Jones well-versed and knowledgeable, but he is also kind and and humble; an exceptional scholar and role model to aspiring law students like me. I can't say enough about Mr. Jones, but hope to effectively use what I have learned from his class and put it to good to use.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Tuesday. Week 3 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=979 2009-06-23T17:35:19 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=979#comments 0 Throughout the day the drill has been on! First, we had an LSAT test from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., then met with Professor Jones to prepare for his exam on Wednesday. By 3:00pm we were already back in class learning with Professor Hunter how to present, to deliver a legal argument. These next three days are going to be busy.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Monday Week 3. June 22, 2009 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=960 2009-06-22T15:49:22 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=960#comments 0 After a weekend of intensive labor--researching and typing up papers--I finally turned in my first Memorandum, which seems relatively easy at first glance but requires "inward and backward reasoning" using the same set of evidences to push contrasting arguments before reaching a final conclusion in support of the strongest argument. This excercise was fun and I hope that I have done a good job.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Sunday Week2. June 21, 2009 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=959 2009-06-22T15:41:35 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=959#comments 0 Over the weekend, I studied for the LSAT Prep on next Tuesday. I spent considerable amount time typing, drafting, and re-writing key points of my personal statement. Furthermore, I reviewed all the notes that I have taken from Monday through Friday. All in all, this was a hectic weekend, which I think will pay off next week.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Saturday. Week2 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=927 2009-06-20T15:22:18 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=927#comments 0 This Saturday, unlike any other I have had in a long time is another schoolday. We came to the NIU Law campus earlier on this morning to attend Dr. Robert Webkin's presentation on Cleo's successive plans for participants at various levels; for us it is the JASD, which is a seminary for Juniors towards the LSAT. The rest of the day, I will be working on my Memorandum and Personal Statement; the first is due on Monday and the latter on Tuesday morning. Furthermore, I have to study for the Tuesday LSAT. This weekend is going to be all Fun!

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP FRI. Week 2 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=912 2009-06-19T17:54:04 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=912#comments 0 Today, Pr. Hunter returned our LSAT essay exams to help us assess our skill sets and to also review some of the suggestions she made in each copy. Upon receiving my paper, I immediately red Pr. Hunter’s feedbacks and pointers, which I used in the following exam; though differently structured from the former. I think I did well this time, or at least better than the first test I took last week.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Thursday. Week2 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=895 2009-06-18T18:49:38 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=895#comments 0 This afternoon, I went to Dean Luca's office for a brief encounter, as a follow up to our conversation from yesterday. As an aspiring law student that is interested in Human Rights and Civil Rights, meeting Dean Luna was a privilege and a great opportunity to learn more about the legal profession. Tonight, I will be typing up my first Memorandum; a  potentially demanding project; which is due on next Monday. Over the weekend, I will also be preparing for next Tuesday's LSAT test; a final attempt to assess my skill sets as a CLEO Soph. Institute participant.

 

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Wednesday. Week 2 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=875 2009-06-17T18:24:47 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=875#comments 0 What a day! As a usual, I started my day at about 6:30 a.m. and went to Annie G's with my friends Josue, Lisette, and Yunuen for an outstanding breakfast. Shortly after, we all headed towards the law school campus for a Pr. Anderson special; to review and practice on LSAT Logical Reasoning programs. However, the best parts of the day was when we met Judge K. Patrick Yarborough, an alumnus of NIU, and other successful legal professionals at the job panel. Indeed, Dean Luna had made the most impression on me given the lengthy conversation I have had with her on Huamn Right laws and Civil Rights; an area in which I aspire to practice in some day.

 

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Tuesday. Week2 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=848 2009-06-16T17:45:28 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=848#comments 0 It has been an interresting today. This morning we had class with Professor Anderson from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. analyzing some of the various techniques that are used to answer Logical reasoning questions. It was good starting point to develop my own way of tackling problems of the sort, once provided with a varietyy of options and methods that have proven to be helpful to other applicants. Then, at about 2:00 p.m., we had an exam on tort laws; to differentiate between battery, assault, and negligence; to compare and to contrast some of the cases we have studied and briefed over the last five days. Last but not least, we met with the admission panel at NIU to discuss and to reiterate some of the requirements one must fulfill or consider when aspiring to attend law school.

, then met with Professor Hunter

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Monday. Week 2 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=831 2009-06-15T18:00:27 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=831#comments 0 Today marks the beginning of our second week in Dekalb. Our summer program has been informative, instructive and fun. In just seven days, with the help of the oustanding staff at Northern Illinois University, I have acquired substantial knowledge on the LSAT and different preparation techniques, which I believe would have taken me longer to understand on my own. It has also been a great experience to study and to complete assignments under pressure; short deadlines; to subject one's self to the rigourous schedule that awaits us in law school. Thoughtout this week, I look forward to enhancing my skill sets and further my knowledge.

]]> Josue Chavarin A good Sunday! http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=806 2009-06-14T15:34:18 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=806#comments 0 Today has, for the most part, been a good day. I woke up in the best possible manner, without the use of an alarm clock. After making my bed and cleaning up my room, my roomate suggested that we eat a hearty breakfast before we begin to do our work. We proceeded to ask other students in this progam to accompany us to a well known restaurant, Annie G's. As we were walking to this location we struck up a very deep conversation about a very controversial subject. To my delight this conversation continued on through the duration of our breakfast. The food was extremely good and this intellectually stimulating conversation covered a broad range of interesting topics from traditional gender roles from our own ancestoral countries to class and race relations within the United States. After this great breakfast, we returned to our dorm rooms and I immediately began to do my work. I have doing my work since breakfast. Thus far, I feel good. I have managed to finish the the majority of the work for Professor Anderson's, Brown, and Hunters classes and I am planning on going on an run later this evening.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Sunday http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=805 2009-06-14T15:18:13 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=805#comments 0 Sunday. This morning I went out to breakfast with a couple of friends at a local place down by Lincoln Hwy. It was the best breakfast I have had in a long time (with a coffee that's right on point). Throughout the day, I plan to review all the notes that I have taken since Monday and prepare for tomorrow's classes with Professors Anderson and Hunter. I also look forward to watching a nascar race on tv in the next few minutes.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Saturday http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=803 2009-06-14T15:05:19 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=803#comments 0 Last night, we went to downtown Dekalb to watch a play called "A Killing of Mocking Bird," which featured Professor Anderson and other interesting characters. Afterwards, we headed back to the dorms for a mini after-party, ordered a second round of dinners; " chicken wings that look like they came off of poulrties on 'roids"; and invited Timur a.k.a Tmoney as a special guest. As usual, T. Money was fun to be around: a class act and a cool classmate. Today is rainy day in the cornfields and we look forward to get some rest.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Saturday. http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=784 2009-06-13T15:16:06 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=784#comments 0 Last nioght we went to downtown Dekalb

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP Saturday. http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=783 2009-06-13T15:14:37 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=783#comments 0 After a long week, this first day off is much appreciated. Last night, we went to a play called "A Killing of Mockingbird," which featured familiar faces like Professor Anderson; It was a blast. After the show, we headed back to the dorms for an 'after-party' and ordered a second round of dinner: jumbo size chicken wings with Timur a.k.a. T-Money as special guest. The latter party went on until about 1 a.m. Today is a day off; it's a rainy day; we will get plenty of rest and enjoy our time in the state of Illinois.

]]> Josue Chavarin 6th day http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=774 2009-06-12T18:02:32 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=774#comments 0 Today was a very exciting day. Because of my efforts yesterday in the library, I earned the privelage of sleeping a complete eight hours. As a result, I woke up completely refreshed and ready to start the day at 7 A.M. After breakfast, the class was treated to an hour of LSAT lecture with Professor Anderson and his personality throughout the lecture definitely further motivated me to see his performance later on today. During lunch I really enjoyed the conversation which I had with my roomate, Ahmado. He has a very unique personality and I consider my priveledged to have him as a roomate. Also during class, I found Professor Hunter's personal statement and LSAT writing workshops to be very informational. She demonstrated how to constructively approach each of these tasks in manner which fulfills our goals of clarity and maximizing our efficiency. This was followed by an assignment by Professor Hunter which required us to use the IRAC method of answereing test questions. As of right now, I feel fantastic and I look forward to this night's performance and this weekend.

]]> AHMADOU MBOUP School is Out. Summer Institute is on. http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=679 2009-05-30T17:58:38 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=679#comments 0  Summer Institute is on. Best wishes to all and look forward to seeing you.

 

]]> jackie ulloa school is over http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=676 2009-05-27T15:08:19 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=676#comments 0 I have just finished school and looking back the only thing i can share is that keeping up with the reading and taking key notes about what you read is the best study tip. When you keep up with reading and notes when it comes to the exams all you have to do is go and review. Also make flash cards because you can take those with you everywhere and keep it helps to keep the information fresh in your brain until it comes time for your exam.

 

most importantly DONT PROCRASTINATE... one thing is not having time another thing is just being lazy !!!

]]> Tiera Eason Ending Junior Year @ Undergrad http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=674 2009-05-27T11:45:44 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=674#comments 0 Many times I have heard how hard it is to complete the Junior year of Undergrad in college. I did not believe the hype or madness until during finals time junior year. I did not do as bad as I had believed I would have if it were not for the Power Hour studying blocks and Starbucks to see me through to completion. I let myself fall behind tremedously in reading materials and literal analysis and I have made a personal commitment to never do that again unless I do not have the desire to attend law school, which is my passion. Seriously, I am seeking advice about how to not fall behind during Senior Year at Undergrad so that I will refrain from posting a message like this one this time next year before I graduate from Mason.

]]> Aaron Kenner Making a Sacrifice to be Successful - http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=671 2009-05-20T18:33:33 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=671#comments 0 I've learned in life that to get the most out of life, what you put into it, is what you're going to get out of life.  Such an attitude definitely applies to getting into and completing law school. 

Yet, have you ever notice the "yes-we-can" look of those who are in law school, and especially when they have completed it.  Without question, law school empowers an individual to be successful eventhough sacrifices must be made to undertake and finish it.       

"Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart"....Confucius       

Law school, especially....  Aaron Harold Kenner                                                                     

]]> Nerissa Irizarry Soon to attend Sophomore Summer Institute at TSU http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=663 2009-05-15T00:37:04 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=663#comments 0 Hello everyone! I am so excited to be taking part in CLEO's sophomore summer pre-law institute at TSU! After reading some of the posts from last year's participants, my nervousness grew. It seems as though we have our work cut out for us! However, I am confident that such an intelligent, diverse group has weathered tougher storms. I am excited to meet everyone and hope to learn alot in the process.

]]> Aaron Kenner Aaron Kenner' Blog as an Aspiring Attorney of Law http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=662 2009-05-14T17:49:42 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=662#comments 0 The opportunity to go to law school is like a dream come true for me.  I feel like one of the greatest academic achievements one could make in life is to go to law school to become an Attorney of Law.  To learn and developed the ability to analyze, interpret, and cite the law as well as the ability to research and write the law, is a skill set that is highly recognized and respected througout the world.

One with such talent has the priviledge in being invited to renowned events where legal issues have to be resolved.  Only one type of person can perform such feat to assure that justice is being properly meted out, and that is one who studied in law school.  As the great general Napoleon Bonaparte once said, "Words can be more powerful than the barrel of a gun."

]]> Matthew Niziol Hello World http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=661 2009-05-14T09:54:21 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=661#comments 0 I thought the confirmation to begin blogging was immediate, and so I made several attempts to post, change my password, and re-register with the blog, all to no avail. Eventually I set up a new email account and used that email address to register again...and still was not able to post. Then this morning, I recieved an email providing me with my password, and informing me that I was approved for the program. Oops.

Posted by: Terrel Adams]]> Matthew Niziol Anticipation! http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=660 2009-05-14T09:53:23 -05.00 http://blog.cleoscholars.com/blogpost.cfm?catid=161&threadid=660#comments 0
Besides academics, I'm excited to participate in a stroll show with my sorority, La Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada, and excited to see my mom and dad on Wednesday. My parents are driving from Chicago to move me out; they think it would be cheaper than shipping my belongings to Chicago. But most of all, I'm excited for the Summer Sophomore Institute. I'm excited to meet everyone that will be participating in the program with me.

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