Open to college undergraduates, graduates,
post graduates, and adults in career transition
Pre-Registration is Encouraged.
All those who attend these free events will be eligible for a chance to win a free Kaplan On-Demand LSAT preparation course. The Drawing will be held at the end of the November 9th Speakers Series lecture.
Weekend Lecture Series
This is a free lecture series, which takes place on two consecutive Saturdays in September. Taught by Olga Posse, JD and Adjunct Instructor of MFC, it will introduce you to the realities of law, the law school curriculum, and the skill set needed to meet the challenges of law school.
When: Saturday, September 17 and Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Where: O'Brian Hall, Room 113, UB North Campus
Registration: To register, please email explorelaw@buffalo.edu. Please include your full name and which lecture you wish to attend.
Need help with registration process? Call 829-3131 or Email: mfcadmin@buffalo.edu
Questions about Explore Law programs? Email: explorelaw@buffalo.edu
Speaker Series - Taking Place on Select Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm
This free event will broaden your understanding of the legal profession, its career options, and the realities of practice, as well as demystify the law school admissions process and law school experience. Members of the Minority Bar Association of WNY will address the following topics:
October 12, 2011 - The World Still Needs Lawyers Like You
Where: UB South Campus, Parker Hall, Room 104
Hear the ways lawyers contribute to the good of society through policy reform, human rights advocacy, community leadership, and more.
Hear the ways lawyers contribute to the good of society through policy reform, human rights advocacy, community leadership, and more.
Speakers Include: Christopher H. Gresham, Assistant District Attorney, Erie County District Attorney's Office and Stephanie Saunders, Director of Medical Affairs, Kaleida Health
Registration: To register, please email explorelaw@buffalo.edu or register online. Please include your full name and which lecture you wish to attend.
November 9, 2011 - Why I Became A Lawyer
Where: UB North Campus, O'Brian Hall, Room 107
Practitioners will share with you their personal journey and the path they forged to reach their goals.
Practitioners will share with you their personal journey and the path they forged to reach their goals.
Speakers Include: Latoya Mathews, NYS ADA
Hon. Lenora Foote-Beavers, Family Court Magistrate
Hon. Lenora Foote-Beavers, Family Court Magistrate
Registration: To register, please email explorelaw@buffalo.edu or register online. Please include your full name and which lecture you wish to attend.
2012 Summer Scholars Program
2012 Summer Scholars Program: An intensive 4 week summer scholarship program to prepare 24 academically promising college freshmen and sophomores for the rigors of law school. Participatory preference given to WNY students of color (broadly defined) as well as first generation college students.
When: Coming Soon -- June 2012. Please watch for updates.
Discover the many career paths available with a law degree.
The Minority Bar Association of WNY
University at Buffalo Millard Fillmore College
Call UB MFC: 716.829.3131 Email: explorelaw@buffalo.edu
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