Presented by:

For People of Color, Inc.

Environmental Law Section – California Lawyers Association

When: 

Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Pacific)

Where:

Zoom Webinar

Event Description:

This free webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the law school admissions process. Topics will include developing an effective application strategy, personal statements, diversity statements, addenda to the personal statement, letters of recommendation, waitlists, letters of continuing interest, financial aid, and more.

The webinar will also introduce attendees to the field of environmental law and its relevance to underserved communities.

About the Environmental Law Section:

FPOC is proud to partner with the Environmental Law Section of the California Lawyers Association to present this webinar.

The Environmental Law Section furthers the knowledge of members in the fields of law affecting the environment and environmental regulatory law. Substantive areas and topics include: Air, litigation, energy, waste management, natural resources, water, land use, toxics and CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act).

The mission of the Environmental Law Section is to advance the quality, breadth, and availability of information and services related to environmental, natural resources, land use, and energy law, and to enhance the profession by cultivating a well-informed, collegial, and diverse group of lawyers and law students throughout the state. The Environmental Law Section further aims to bring attention to emerging issues related to environmental laws and to foster an informed understanding of the role of such laws in encouraging sustainable use of natural resources, protecting public health and safety and the environment, and addressing climate change and environmental justice.

FPOC Membership:

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Free Law School Admissions Guide:

Click here to download a free copy of “A Guide to the Law School Application Process For People of Color.” 

Registration Required: 

This event is free and open to the public.

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Questions?

Please contact anthony@fpoc.org.

When:

Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Where:

Columbia Law School

Jerome L. Greene Hall

435 West 116th Street

New York, NY 10027

Event Description:

This free event will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the application process. The conference will consist of an admissions workshop, various panels, and will culminate with the opportunity to have a current law student review your personal statement.  Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Personal Statement Review: 

Columbia Law School students will be available to review your personal statement.  (You must attend the conference in order to receive feedback.)  Do not email your materials to us.

Presented by:

For People of Color, Inc.

When: 

Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Pacific)

Where:

Zoom Webinar

Event Description:

This event will provide a comprehensive overview of the bar examination. The purpose of the workshop is to introduce current law students and law school graduates to the bar exam, of any state, and demystify its components.

The speakers will be Rodney O. Fong, Associate Dean for Academic Achievement, Institutional Assessment, and Bar Preparation at The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, and Anthony Solana, Jr., Founder of For People of Color, Inc.

This event is free and open to the public.

Registration Required: 

Click Here to Register

Questions?

Please contact anthony@fpoc.org.