Careers In Law - Boston College sof possible careers and graduate Under the guidance of attorneys and senior Rights Lawyer Kristin Aiello, political science/English, 1989. Links http://www.bc.edu/offices/careers/careers/careerfields/law/
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Extractions: Skip Navigation Site Map Search Future Students Current Students Curriculum Faculty ... News The Washburn University School of Law and Washburn University Political Science Department hosted 16 mock trial teams from 11 midwest colleges and universities for the American Mock Trial Association regional competition on Feb. 18 and 19. "Mock trial competitions are one of the fastest growing extracurricular activities on college campus right now," said Steve Cann, professor, political science. "We will be bringing to Topeka 150 of the best potential law students in the Midwest." Schools represented at the regional competition included: The University of Kansas, Central Missouri State University, Central College (Iowa), Drake University, Northwest Missouri State University, Creighton University, Grinnell University, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Huron College, Colombia (Mo.) College and Washburn University. Schools may have up to 8 students per team and each team competed in 4 rounds of competition. Three students serve as witnesses while three serve as attorneys for each trial, Cann said. Attorneys direct and cross-examine the witness, and also give opening and closing statements. Wins are based on points given for professional conduct and delivery, and not which side wins on the merits of the case. Almost 100 attorneys and judges from throughout the community volunteered to rate the participants.
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Extractions: September 2002, Issue1 Table of Contents Welcome The Women's Law Caucus (WLC) has many fantastic events planned for this year. I am certain that everyone is back into the swing of things, or learning the swing of things, as we reach the end of September.Please let me know if there are any concerns with the Mentor/Mentee matches. We encourage all of our members to volunteer their ideas and their time to help make this year a success. Thank you for your ongoing support! Melanie Capobianco By Summer Schriner The Women's Law Caucus is an organization devoted to its members. We are here to help each other. Not only do we provide our members with a solid support system for surviving law school; we provide valuable community service for the surrounding cities. This semester we have plans to do the Breast Cancer Walk, as well as Law Day (our day of providing free legal service to the community). We also have plans in November to host a panel discussion of "Women and the Law" featuring female judges and attorneys in several different fields. The first thing that I would like to say is welcome! We're here to helpJ This semester is a bit chaotic for all of us. First-years are being bombarded with crazy assignments and a whole new world; while second and third-years are busy trying to find jobs, and find time to schedule a life. But in the midst of this chaos is this wonderful caucus of amazing women. I am so proud to say that I am the President of this group.
Agnes Scott College | Academics | Pre-Law For example, political science 203 Constitutional Law builds an of practitioners,such as attorneys in various students about law school and legal careers. http://www.agnesscott.edu/academics/p_prelaw.asp
Extractions: Pre-Law Agnes Scott students interested in law enjoy a sound foundation for the pursuit of their goals and chosen career. A challenging and broad liberal arts curriculum develops just the sort of skills and qualities law schools seek in applicants. An active pre-law club and knowledgeable and approachable faculty and pre-law advisers provide legal programming and advice to support students throughout the admissions process. Agnes Scotts Atlanta location in a major legal hub offers abundant opportunities for students to observe or get directly involved in the legal process. What should my major be? In line with the best liberal arts colleges and the preferences of law schools, Agnes Scott College does not have a major or program specifically designated as pre-law. Instead, law schools advise students intending to pursue law as a career to major in a liberal arts subject of their choosing. There is no favored major; rather, law admissions officers advise students to select any major that appeals to them as long as that major will challenge them and teach them to read carefully, write and speak effectively and think analytically. Are there courses that I should take to prepare for law school?
Career Resources- Fellowship Description Participating in this program are legal scholars, practicing attorneys, judges,law students in 1995 with a double major in French and political science. http://www.law.nyu.edu/ncpl/career/RBF_index.html
Extractions: What is the Fellowship? The Fellowship, funded by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund , permits one Fellow each year to spend one year in residence at the Vera Institute of Justice in New York City, working closely with Vera's General Counsel and Special Counsel on legal issues faced by Vera. In addition, the Fellow will be deployed to Vera's various projects and programs to address the legal, business, and organizational issues confronted by these programs and projects. A Fellowship at Vera will provide a law school graduate with exposure to an unusually wide variety of legal and organizational issues encountered by nonprofit organizations. It also will provide the opportunity to identify an emerging or changing area of law with particular significance for nonprofits, and to explore that area in depth, examining it in the real-life context of a complex, legally-sophisticated organization. Who can be a Fellow?
Law Reviews And Law Journals by attorneys, law professors, and judges concerning current attorneys around the worldrecognize The International of Economics and political science, and the http://www.law.smu.edu/lawschool/scholar.shtm
Extractions: Law Reviews and Law Journals SMU TO OFFER EVENING LAW PROGRAM As with the day program, students enrolled in the evening program must complete 90 hours. The course of study can take four years to complete. Students in the evening program will take the same required courses as the day program. In addition, the evening program students will be offered a wide array of electives in such areas as tax and commercial law, intellectual property and corporate law. The evening program will begin fall 2004; applications for the program will be available by late 2003. Applicants must have taken the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and have attended an accredited four-year college or university. Opportunities exist for students to participate in the publication of four law reviewsthe SMU Law Review , the Journal of Air Law and Commerce , the International Lawyer , and the Law and Business Review of the Americas and in the State Bar of Texas' Computer Law Review and Technology Journal The SMU Law Review The Journal of Air Law and Commerce The International Lawyer The International Lawyer is the official quarterly publication of the American Bar Association's
Principia College Catalog (2003-2004) Section III Courses of Instruction. political science. Teams of students prepareand argue appellate cases before panels of attorneys and judges, all the http://www.prin.edu/college/academics/catalog/section_3/courses/pol_sc.htm
Extractions: MOOT COURT (MODEL IL GOVT) No Credit Moot court is the judicial simulation portion of Model Illinois Government, the annual intercollegiate simulation of Illinois state government. Teams of students prepare and argue appellate cases before panels of attorneys and judges, all the way to the mock Illinois Supreme Court. POL SC 52 ( )
Star-Telegram.Com | News by the county s felony court judges after defendants But the appointed attorneys tendto represent a University of Arlington political science professor who co http://www.star-telegram.com/system/content/defense/appt.htm
Extractions: Top-paid appointed attorneys speak on indigent defense system By Max B. Baker, Star-Telegram Staff Writer FORT WORTH A group of court-appointed attorneys makes more than $1.6 million a year representing indigent criminal defendants in a legal system that critics say is unfair to the poor. Allan Butcher, Bill Ray and Leon Haley were among 25 lawyers who received about 39 percent of the $20.2 million the county spent on indigent criminal defendants from 1995 to 1999, including capital punishment trials. Tarrant County judges typically pay lawyers $60 to $100 an hour for court-appointed cases. Most privately retained criminal defense attorneys charge $150 to $200 an hour. The top-paid lawyers said they represent their poor clients with the same zeal as they do those who pay them tens of thousands of dollars. For most cases, lawyers are paid about $500 but on complicated, lengthy assignments they can receive as much as $30,000, according to the analysis. The attorneys said they tend to make more money per appointed case than others down the list because judges choose them for clients who have committed the most serious crimes. Defending a capital murder, murder or aggravated robbery case usually takes more time and effort.
PS Fall 2001 HandBook - Opportunities of including judges, state s attorneys, public defenders services, test scores andcareers in law. Cooperative Education Program political science students are http://vm.uconn.edu/~wwwpolsc/minor.html
Extractions: DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE The Department of Political Science offers internships up to 15 credits. The basic parameters are listed below, followed by a longer discussion of opportunities and criteria. Basics Internship Locations: Credit is granted for internships available in established offices of municipal, state, and federal governments. Credit is not granted for internships in other settings, including political campaigns, lobbying firms or efforts, and law firms. Credit : Credit is usually limited to one to six credits, but may be more with a few established internship program with existing relations with the Department of Political Science. These programs are noted below. Student eligibility : To be eligible to become an intern, a student must (1) be a junior or senior at the time the internship credit is earned, (2) have a grade point average of 3.0 or above. There are no exceptions to the first criterion; the second criterion is waived only under exceptional circumstances for students with GPAs between 2.5 and 3.0. Time required : A rule of thumb is that one full day's work per week for the semester is required for each three credits.
Careers With A Major In Political Science careers with a Major in political science. Students who major in political science have gone into careers in law, business, teaching, journalism, government and political activism. constant need http://www.mu.edu/polisci/ugcareers.htm
Extractions: Marquette University Political Science Dept Major FIND Students who major in political science have gone into careers in law business teaching journalism ... government and political activism . While the demand for lawyers may vary at different times, there is a constant need for able attorneys in a country like our own, and in some areas (for example, environmental and consumer law, international business law) that demand will inevitably grow. Projections indicate that the market for college graduates interested in business and government careers will remain steady. The demand for teachers varies as demographic trends change. After some years in the doldrums, teaching is again emerging as a desirable career with growing opportunities. The fields of print and broadcast journalism are growing as well. Students should consider majors not only from the standpoint of particular job options, but also in terms of their potential for psychological and intellectual enrichment. Five general points can be made in regard to seeking jobs in this era. First, anyone seeking a good job in the coming decade must have a mastery of the English language, particularly in its written form. In our society today, the ability to write cogently and persuasively is rewarded, and the failure to master written English is an enormous handicap. Political science faculty members insist that students acquire the ability to write well-reasoned and grammatically correct assignments.
USI: Political Science--Pre-Law Program faculty members in the political science Department have Internship Programs (Internshipwith attorneys and Court to students for academic and career counseling http://www.usi.edu/libarts/philpolsci/prelaw/prelaw.htm
Extractions: Pre-Law Program Information Guidelines and Advice Letter from Department Chair Pre-Law Club ... Request Information Letter from the Department Chair I am pleased of your interest in the study of law. Should you choose to attend the University of Southern Indiana, you will receive excellent instruction in courses that provide the broad education required by law schools. The university's pre-law advisor, Pre-law Program, and many courses related to the study of law are housed in the Political Science Department. Full-time faculty members in the Political Science Department have doctorate degrees from major universities. Faculty members teaching courses related to the judicial system are practicing attorneys or judges. As a pre-law student at USI, you have the opportunity to participate in a number of curricular and extracurricular activities related to the study of law: the Pre-law Club , the Pre-law Mentoring Program, and Pre-law Internship Programs ( Internship with Attorneys and Court Internship ). The University's pre-law advisor will provide counseling regarding course selection, extracurricular activities, and the law school application process. Unlike many larger institutions, students attending USI receive individual attention from a faculty that is committed to undergraduate teaching and make themselves available to students for academic and career counseling. Most upper level courses have fewer than thirty students. There are opportunities to engage in independent research and work in an attorney's office as an intern.
EIU Political Science Organizations each team has 3 attorneys, 3 witnesses all students interested in political science,especially majors Activities include career forums, guest speakers, debates http://www.eiu.edu/~polisci/special.htm
Extractions: The Department of Political Science offers the following five organizations to students as opportunities to gain valuable experience: Dr. Karen Swenson American Mock Trial Association also Mock Trial Invitational All EIU students interested in practical experience in state politics are encouraged to take part in Model Illinois Government. During the fall semester, the Model Illinois Government Association will begin preparations for the Spring Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation in Springfield. Model Illinois Government enables students to experience what it is like to serve as a state government official, either in the executive branch or in the General Assembly. Most students in MIG serve as Senators or Representatives, and others contribute as moot court lawyers and judges, journalists, lobbyists or staffers. Students complement their involvement in the Model Illinois Government Association by enrolling in PLS 2611 (Model Illinois Government) during the Spring semester. The advisor is Dr. Jeff Ashley
Careers With A Major In Political Science lawyers may vary at different times, there is a constant need for able attorneysin a For more information on careers for political science majors, consult http://www.marquette.edu/polisci/ugcareers.htm
Extractions: Marquette University Political Science Dept Major FIND Students who major in political science have gone into careers in law business teaching journalism ... government and political activism . While the demand for lawyers may vary at different times, there is a constant need for able attorneys in a country like our own, and in some areas (for example, environmental and consumer law, international business law) that demand will inevitably grow. Projections indicate that the market for college graduates interested in business and government careers will remain steady. The demand for teachers varies as demographic trends change. After some years in the doldrums, teaching is again emerging as a desirable career with growing opportunities. The fields of print and broadcast journalism are growing as well. Students should consider majors not only from the standpoint of particular job options, but also in terms of their potential for psychological and intellectual enrichment. Five general points can be made in regard to seeking jobs in this era. First, anyone seeking a good job in the coming decade must have a mastery of the English language, particularly in its written form. In our society today, the ability to write cogently and persuasively is rewarded, and the failure to master written English is an enormous handicap. Political science faculty members insist that students acquire the ability to write well-reasoned and grammatically correct assignments.
Golden State Career Videos- Lawyer in philosophy, English, accounting, political science, history, or attorneys oftenwork under pressure and tension the internet outside the Career Video system http://64.57.102.78/CALGOLD2/calcareer/lawyer.html
Extractions: Lawyers Description OES Code Conduct criminal and civil lawsuits, draw up legal documents, advise clients as to legal rights, and practice other phases of law. May represent client in court or before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. May specialize in a single area of law, such as patent law, corporate law, or criminal law. Wages, Hourly CCOIS Survey A number of factors affect the earning levels of Attorneys. Salaries vary with size and reputation of law firms and small practices, location of employment, type of practice, and clientele. Attorneys can start between $30,000 and $42,000 annually in the government sector with small towns paying less than metropolitan cities. Attorneys with private firms can start from $35,000 to 85,000 annually. Government Attorneys with experience can earn from $34,000 to $55,000 with a senior-level range of $43,000 to $80,000. Some law firm partners and those in private practice earn between $100,000 and $400,000 or more annually. New Attorneys starting their own practice as sole practitioners may earn little more than expenses during the first years or may not break even at all.
Political Science Department sponsors with Career Services a careers in Law The department invites several practicingattorneys to share you must complete both political science 196A and http://www.politicalscience.ucr.edu/academic_programs/moot_court.html
Extractions: Moot Court is a two-quarter introduction to legal materials, writing, and methods of research taught by a distinguished member of the legal community. The first quarter concentrates on legal research and writing and in the second quarter, students are assigned by teams to prepare and present arguments in response to a hypothetical legal problem. Enrollment in Moot Court is limited to 15 students. Students interested in pursuing a legal career should consider enrolling in the Moot Court program. Additional resources for students considering a legal career can be found here. For additional information, please contact Aline Messer or Cherrie Veriato , Undergraduate Student Affairs Officers. Most law schools require a baccalaureate degree, but do not require a uniform pre-law course of study or a specific college major. In general, law schools recommend that the pre-law student attempt to reach several goals during the undergraduate years: an understanding of the development of social, political, and economic institutions; an ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing; the capacity to think clearly, carefully, and independently; and a habit of disciplined study. Therefore, there is no specific formal pre-law curriculum that a student must take. For additional information on preparing for law school, choice of major and inter-disciplinary programs, please see UCR's
CSUF Department Of Political Science A major in political science prepares students for law school or leadership in civicand political activities administration for those who seek careers in public http://www.fullerton.edu/catalogprevious/catalog1997-1999/humanit/politicalscien
Extractions: Department of Political Science Programs Offered Introduction Bachelor of Arts in Political Science ... Political Science Courses Division of Political Science and Criminal Justice Division Chair: Keith O. Boyum Division Office: University Hall 511 Top PROGRAMS OFFERED Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Concentration in Public Administration Minor in International Politics Minor in Political Science Minor in Public Administration Master of Arts in Political Science ... Master of Public Administration Faculty Virginia Bott, Keith Boyum, Michael Brown, Vincent Buck, Bert Buzan, Phillip Gianos, Harvey Grody, Karl Kahrs, Marlyn Madison, Alana Northrop, Paul Peretz, Alan Saltzstein, Choudhury Shamim, Vera Simone, J. Owens Smith, Raphael Sonenshein, Barbara Stone, Sandra Sutphen, Yuan Ting, Bruce Wright, Jon Yinger. Advisers The department emphasizes proper advisement, and all majors are strongly urged to talk with either the undergraduate, the prelaw or the public administration adviser as soon as possible after entering the program. The adviser helps with study plans, and gives information about subsequent career possibilities, including law and other graduate schools, postbaccalaureate fellowships and scholarships, and job possibilities in local government. Top INTRODUCTION Political philosophy, which deals with normative questions about how power should be used and distributed, rights and obligations, the nature of justice and the ideal state.
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Extractions: Funded by a $100,000 grant from the Law School Admissions Counsel and operated by the Villanova University Law School and Lincoln University, the PLUS Program provides Lincoln students with relevant academic course work and professional mentoring which prepares them for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), various legal positions and other careers in the legal field. The new summer program currently includes 16 Lincoln students (six in-state, 10 out-of-state), began on May 19 and runs through June 27. Some of the program offerings taught by Lincoln faculty include courses on writing for publications, debating, logic and critical thinking. Program course work is supplemented by weekly lectures from staff at the Villanova Law School, current attorneys and judges from nearby municipalities, legal professionals as well as former Lincoln graduates currently in law school. Students participating in the program range from sophomores to seniors.
Assessment--Political Science It places students interested in careers in the public internship program in the Collegeof Arts and Sciences. in nonprofits, 20% in political campaigns, and http://www.ohiou.edu/instres/assessments/97_98assess/dept/polisci.htm
Extractions: Department of Political Science Department-Based Assessment Activities 1. Goals for Student Learning in the Department of Political Science The Department of Political Science is part of the College of Arts and Sciences. At the undergraduate level, the purpose of the college is to provide students with a solid, well-rounded, liberal arts education rather than train them for a specific profession. More courses are required to fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences requirements than are required for the major. Assessment of the kind of education political science majors receive at Ohio University can, therefore, only be made within the context of their whole liberal arts program. The general goals of the department are the same as they have been for the last two years. They were developed through discussions within the department's Curriculum Committee and with the faculty as a whole during the process of our curricular review during 1993-96. They were discussed by the faculty as a whole again last year during the department's discussion of assessments of outcomes. A. Goals for Undergraduate Majors
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Extractions: CUA Home Home Site Map Contact Us ... Calendar Careers for Lawyers: Life After Law School Law practice is so diverse that it is difficult to describe what the "typical" lawyer does. Each lawyer works with different clients and different legal problems. However, all lawyers must share some basic legal skills: Many lawyers develop expertise in a particular field of law. Others, especially the sole practitioner, must be able to handle a variety of problems. However, there are lawyers in large firms who maintain general practices, as well as lawyers in small firms who concentrate on one particular legal issue. Some of the major specializations are corporate, securities, criminal, tax, and family law. Today, however, new fields of law are developing. Examples include such specialties as immigration, international, environmental, entertainment, civil rights litigation and patent law. About 74 percent of American lawyers are in private practice, most in small, one-person offices and some in large firms. Roughly 13 percent of the profession works for government agencies (including about 10,000 judges), 12 percent works for private industries and associations as salaried lawyers or as managers, and one percent is in legal education. In addition, there are a number of law school graduates who do not have a traditional legal practice, but who have selected to combine law with other disciplines.
