An invitation to students from the Southwestern Law School: You Are Cordially Invited To Understanding Diversity The Legal Perspective Saturday, January 24th 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Southwestern Law School Campus 3050 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 Diversity is at the heart of the Southwestern community. Its not something we simply speak about; its something we live on a daily basis. Although Southwestern is one of the most racially diverse law schools in California, we realize diversity goes far beyond race and ethnicity. This program is an opportunity to share with you our broad commitment to diversity in the legal profession. You will see diversity in our faculty research and the classes we teach. You will see diversity in our programs of study: we have the longest standing 2-year JD program in the country, SCALE, and one of the only JD programs specifically designed to accommodate the needs of parents with child- or elder-care responsibilities, PLEAS. Diversity runs through our alumni and the various fields of practice theyre enjoying. Lastly, you will see diversity in our student organizations--we believe they are the heart of this school. Regularly recognized for leadership in diversity, Southwestern was recently the first law school ever to receive the State Bar of California Organizational Diversity Award. Join us for a day full of programming honoring diversity and the law, with informational sessions, campus tours, and lunch with student organization leaders, deans and faculty. Full schedule below. For questions about this event, please contact the Southwestern Admissions Office at [email protected] or 213-738-6834. To RSVP visit swlaw.edu/prospectevents or call 213-738-6834. 9:30 a.m. Check In 10:00 a.m. Welcome by Dean Susan Prager 10:15 a.m. The Trial of Jesus The trial of Jesus is the most important trial in history. While the Gospels provide us with a wealth of information, many questions remain, such as: What irregularities took place in Jesus trial? Why was Jesus convicted of blasphemy? How did history play a role in Jesus execution? Professor Shafiroff* will apply the law to facts, which is the foundation of a legal education. The presentation assumes no prior familiarity with Judaism, Jewish law, or Christianity. *Professor Ira Shafiroff has established himself as an expert in tax law through scholarly publications and professional activities. He also teaches Wills and Trusts, and recently created and teaches Selected Topics in American Law, a new course designed to better prepare Southwestern students for the California Bar Exam. He is also the author of Every Christians Book on Judaism and maintains the blog jesusandtheprofessor. 11:15 a.m. Break 11:30 a.m. Why Is Law School Difficult . . . and Enjoyable? Robert Mena, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, will discuss the concerns you might have about surviving the rigors of law school. Dean Mena* will provide real-life examples of first-year law students and how they are thriving, to illustrate why law school can be both enjoyable and inspiring. *Dean Mena oversees the activities of the law schools cocurricular programs (Southwestern Law Review and Southwestern Journal of International Law; Moot Court, Negotiation and Trial Advocacy honors programs), the Student Bar Association and student organizations. In addition, he coordinates the annual Orientation program, spearheads the Pipeline Initiative and is responsible for services related to student welfare. 12:00 p.m. Moot Court, Negotiation and Trial Advocacy in Action Student members of Southwesterns Moot Court, Trial Advocacy, and Negotiations Honors Program will demonstrate their advocacy skills and will answer questions about what it is like to participate on award-winning interscholastic teams. 12:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions (Choose One) The Southwestern Experience--The Alumni Perspective: At Southwestern we pride ourselves on a culture of learning, mentorship, support, and involvement. Our alumni play a major role in each of these cornerstones. During this panel, five alumni from diverse backgrounds and practice areas will provide insight into their experience at Southwestern, tips on how to succeed in law school, and advice on how to begin shaping your legal career now. Blueprint LSAT Preparation--LSAT Seminar: A Blueprint LSAT Preparation representative will explain the importance of the Law School Admission Test, what to expect on the exam, and what scores law schools are looking for, as well as how the LSAT differs from other standardized tests. Participants will review actual LSAT questions with the instructor, who will provide tips on how to optimize your performance on the exam. All students present will receive a $300 discount on a Blueprint course. 1:30 p.m. Lunch with Faculty, Deans, Alumni and Student Organization Leaders Student leaders from the following organizations will be in attendance: American Constitution Society; Armenian Law Student Association; Asian Pacific American Law Student Association; Black Law Student Association; The Federalist Society; Jewish Law Student Association; Latino Law Student Association; Middle Eastern Law Student Association; OUTlaw; and Parents Attending Law School. We hope you get the opportunity to speak with them about their success academically, but also about how their involvement has helped shape their path in legal education. 2:30 p.m. Campus Tours Immediately following lunch, take a tour of Southwesterns historic Bullocks Wilshire Building, including the award-winning Law Library, Fitness Center, and study areas throughout campus. You will also have the opportunity to tour The Residences at 7th, our state-of-the-art LEED-certified apartments for students. All attendees will receive application fee waivers and free parking.
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