FREE Joint Law Degree Symposium - At
Osgoode - May 28
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Osgoode Hall Room 106
Read below for full details!
Forward this to any interested person!
Richardson - Law School Bound - June 2005
You are invited to our web sites:
For LSAT Prep:
http://www.prep.com
For our new Law School Bound book and program:
http://www.lawschoolbound.com
For our May - June Law School Bound speakers series:
http://www.prep.com/law/guestspeakers.html
Toronto courses for the LSAT begin
May 27, June 3 July 17, Aug. 20, 27, Sept. 2. 10, 17, 23
Full details may be obtained at:
- www.prep.com
- Call (416)410-7737
This will be a short newsletter. It has two main purposes:
First, to invite you to our "Joint Law Degree Symposium" on
Saturday May 28.
Second, to tell you about our new "LSAT Logic Games Course" which
we are offering free in July to anybody enrolled in any of our
other LSAT courses.
Third, to provide ongoing information about our upcoming courses.
Please help to get the word out about the event on may 28.
First, "Joint Law Degree Symposium" - Saturday May 28 - FREE
You are invited to attend a special event on Saturday morning May
28 at Osgoode Hall Law School. Please note that we have opened
this event up FOR FREE to the pre-law community - so come one and
come all and forward this email to anybody who you think might be
interested. (Note that the website will be updated to indicate
that this particular event is free to all!)
So, please help in getting the word out!!
What: Joint Law Degree (LL.B./J.D.) Symposium
When: Saturday May 28 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Where: Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Room 106 - 4700
Keele St.
Who: Representatives of Osgoode Hall, The University of Windsor
and The University Of Ottawa will be attending to talk about law
admissions in general and explain their LL.B./J.D. Programs in
particular. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet these schools
in one place and meet the individuals responsible for admission
and organizing the programs. The participants will include:
Gina Alexandris, LL.B. - Assistant Dean, Student Services,
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Stephane Emard-Chabot - Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, Faculty
of Law, University Of Ottawa
Virginia Shea, LL.B. - Director of the LL.B./J.D. program at the
University of Windsor and the University Of Detroit.
Further information may be found at:
http://www.prep.com/law/guestspeakers.html
About LL.B./J.D. Programs:
These programs - currently offered at three of the six Ontario
law schools (Windsor, Ottawa and Osgoode) provide students with
the opportunity to earn both Canadian (LL.B.) and U.S. law
degrees (J.D) at the same time. In the case of Windsor the
program takes three years and in the case of Ottawa and Osgoode
the program takes four years. Windsor, Ottawa and Osgoode have
created partnerships with U.S. law schools as follows:
Windsor - University of Detroit
Ottawa - Both Michigan State and American University
Osgoode - New York University Law School (NYU)
I have written articles about these programs in previous
newsletters which may be found as follows:
http://osgoode.yorku.ca/media2.nsf/0/e108170e7921e81285256f95005c0dd1?OpenDocument
and at:
http://www.prep.com/LW.pdf
For a student perspective on the Windsor LL.B./J.D. program, see
the following feature article:
"The University of Windsor J.D. / LL.B Experience: A Unique
Opportunity that is Just as Great as it Sounds
The combined J.D. / LL.B program allows Canadian and American law
students to obtain accreditation in both countries by attending
two law schools simultaneously within the normal three-year
period.
Sound like extra work? Like any scholastic endeavour, the student
will succeed correlative to the amount of time spent preparing
for class. Students are required in the program to spend more
hours in class, but this is combated reasonably in two ways:
Firstly, students are required to attend two courses in the
summer of their first year; and secondly, while certain courses
are required of each school, an additional class module (usually
an extra hour a week) is taught by the second law school.
Sound Educational? More than you can imagine. Learning the
principles and theories of two different legal systems provides
students with a substantive understanding necessary to
successfully practice law in both countries. Additionally, while
both countries come from the same history, the two systems have
diverged such that there are many idiosyncrasies that need to be
accounted for. The comparative learning process helps reinforce
the general legal principles common to both systems, and as any
political science undergrad will attest to, a great way to learn
about something is by comparing it to something else.
Sound Beneficial? Absolutely. By obtaining an additional degree,
students have an additional credential that provides for benefits
that manifest in different ways. My colleagues have used this
degree to market themselves to traditional Canadian law firms, or
to begin legal careers in many different jurisdictions in the
United States such as New York and Chicago. Students have also
used the joint-degree as a springboard into post-graduate work
throughout both countries.
If you ask any student in the program in any given year, their
experiences will be different. Colleagues of mine have
participated in various school groups on each side of the border:
for example while one may be involved in Windsor's Community
legal aid Program, another may participate in Detroit Mercy's
Urban Law Clinic (or a student may do both).
Being attached to an American law school brings unique
experiences to students that cannot be obtained easily in Canada.
I myself have clerked for a Michigan Court of Appeals Judge, and
with a student group was sent to Washington D.C. where I met with
students from each American law school, had dinner at the
Solicitor-General's house, and got to meet US. Supreme Court
Justice Clarence Thomas!
Additionally, the University of Detroit Mercy maintains special
characteristics that prove to bring unique experiences for
Canadian law students. The Socratic method, while a little
frightening at first, teaches students to think in a different
way, giving us analytical tools and that help in learning to
effectively participate in arguments. The University of Detroit
Mercy also promotes legal writing with a special intensive course
taken by first year students, a tool that offers much needed
writing experience to students.
The combined program is a unique opportunity that will do nothing
but add to a student's law school experience and repertoire, in
any way the deem fit. I strongly encourage anyone to apply who is
up for a little extra challenge, with well-deserved rewards!"
Second, NEW!! - Toronto - LSAT Logic Games Course
Many LSAT test takers find the analytical reasoning (logic games)
section of the LSAT to be the hardest and the most stressful. The
good news is that it is highly teachable. There are many "tools"
that you can develop to improve your score - dramatically and
quickly. 2005 marks the 25th year that we have run our LSAT
course in Toronto. As a celebration we will be offering this
course either as a standalone course or FREE to anybody who is
enrolled in and has paid for any of our other courses. You will
see our upcoming course dates at the bottom of this newsletter.
Our Logic Games course will run over two days and two weekends as
follows:
Sunday July 17 - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday July 23 - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The cost will be $360 (GST Included). But, those of you who are
taking another course with us for the October LSAT will be given
FREE admission to this course for the July session.
In effect, every one of our students for the October LSAT has the
option of receiving two extra days of instruction for free.
Full details will be on our site by next week at:
http://www.prep.com/law/Toronto_lsatlogicgames.html
Third, our ongoing events:
Free LSAT strategy seminars and Law School Bound seminars
These free seminars are run throughout the year.
There will be FREE LSAT Strategy Seminars at U of T - St.
Michael's College on Saturday July 16.
For LSAT Strategy:
http://www.prep.com/law/lsatstra.html
For Law School Bound:
http://www.prep.com/law/law_news.html
_______________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION FOR THE OCTOBER 1 LSAT IS NOW POSSIBLE AND SHOULD BE
DONE NOW!
Many people waited to long to register for June 6. Don't make the
same mistake.
The vast majority of applicants register for the LSAT online at:
http://www.lsac.org
You DO want to ensure your choice of test centre. Do yourself a
favor! Register for October 1 NOW!
RICHARDSON - UPCOMING PROGRAMS - Confirm a seat - but pay when
the course begins
Registration Process - No Prepayment - Confirm A Seat And Pay
At The Course.
In order to take advantage of this option:
1. Select the course you want (see the options below).
2. Email us at lsatprepregister@prep.com (note that
this email address is to be used only for registration purposes)
3. Your email should be clear about the course you want and
include your phone number.
4. You will receive a confirmation by email. Print out your
letter of confirmation and bring full payment to the course.
(Note that VISA and Mastercard payments must be emailed in
advance or faxed to us at 416-410-4628).
"If everybody were the same, we would offer only one kind of LSAT
course."
Well they aren't and that is why we offer you a choice of course
format.During the summer and fall we will offer the following
three kinds of courses at St. Michael's College on the downtown
U. of T. campus:
I. Mastering The LSAT - Minimum of 5 full weekend days + 2
Evenings + a minimum of 3 practice LSAT testing sessions + Law
School Application/Personal Statement Workshop - $795 + GST =
$850.
S. 1 July 17 - Sept. 4 Class Dates
S. 2 Aug. 20 - Sept. 4 Class Dates
S. 3 Sept. 10 - Sept. 25 Class dates
See: http://www.prep.com/law/lsat.html for complete course
dates.
II. Two Weekend Intensive - 4 full days + two practice LSAT
testing sessions $514 + GST = $550
S. 1 May 21, 22, 28, 29: Practice LSAT testing May 19 and June 4
S. 2 Aug. 20, 21, Sept. 3, 4: Practice testing Aug. 27, Sept. 4
S. 3 Aug. 27, 28, Sept, 3, 4: Practice testing Sept. 1, 4
S. 4 Sept. 10, 11, 24, 25: Practice testing Sept. 17, 25
S. 5 Sept. 17, 18, 24, 25: Practice testing Sept. 22, 25
See: http://www.prep.com/law/lsat.html for complete course
dates and dates starting in January, April and May.
III. Toronto - One Weekend Basic Training - 2 full days + 2
practice LSAT testing sessions - $327 + GST = $350
S. 1 May 21, 22: Practice LSAT testing May 19 and June 4
S. 2 May 27, 28, 29: Practice LSAT testing May 29 and June 4
S. 3 Aug. 20, 21: Practice testing Aug. 27, Sept. 4
S. 4 Aug. 27, 28: Practice testing Sept. 1, 4
S. 5 Sept. 2, 3, 4: Practice testing Sept. 4
S. 6 Sept. 10, 11: Practice testing Sept. 17, 25
S. 7 Sept. 17, 18: Practice testing Sept. 22, 25
S. 8 Sept. 23, 24, 25: Practice testing Sept. 25
IV. Toronto - LSAT Logic Games Course - $327 + GST = $350
S. 1 July 17, 23: Practice LSAT testing Aug. 27 and Sept. 4
http://www.prep.com/law/Toronto_logicgamescourse.html
See: http://www.prep.com/law/lsat.html for complete course
dates starting in May, July, August and September.
Weekend Courses Western, Waterloo, McMaster, Ottawa
These weekend courses consist of two full days of instruction
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. They include the
administration of one full length practice LSAT testing session
which is administered on the Sunday afternoon.
Western - September 10, 11
University Of Ottawa - September 3, 4
Queen's - TBA
See: http://www.prep.com/law/weekendlsatpreparation.html for
complete dates.
The fee is $327 + GST for a total of $350
For further information:
1.Call us at (416) 410-PREP or 1 800 410-PREP
2.Visit us on the web at www.prep.com
GMAT AND GRE PREPARATION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE!
Visit our web site at
http://www.prep.com
GET STARTED WITH JOHN RICHARDSON'S MASTERING THE LSAT AND LAW
SCHOOL BOUND BOOKS
http://www.lawschoolbound.com
_____________________________________________________________
IN CLOSING ...
Preachers purge the conscience, doctors the body, lawyers the
purse.
The Richardson - Law School Bound Newsletter is published
periodically from September to April and during the summer.It
is free to anyone with an email account.Those interested in
receiving a free subscription should send an e-mail to:
lawnews@prep.com.If you wish to be taken off the mailing list
reply to this email and put "remove" in the subject line.Feel
free to forward the newsletter to anyone who might find it to be
of interest.
Copyright (c) 2005, John Richardson.All Rights Reserved.
lawnews@prep.com www.prep.com
(416) 410-PREP
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Osgoode Hall Room 106
Read below for full details!
Forward this to any interested person!
Richardson - Law School Bound - June 2005
You are invited to our web sites:
For LSAT Prep:
http://www.prep.com
For our new Law School Bound book and program:
http://www.lawschoolbound.com
For our May - June Law School Bound speakers series:
http://www.prep.com/law/guestspeakers.html
Toronto courses for the LSAT begin
May 27, June 3 July 17, Aug. 20, 27, Sept. 2. 10, 17, 23
Full details may be obtained at:
- www.prep.com
- Call (416)410-7737
This will be a short newsletter. It has two main purposes:
First, to invite you to our "Joint Law Degree Symposium" on
Saturday May 28.
Second, to tell you about our new "LSAT Logic Games Course" which
we are offering free in July to anybody enrolled in any of our
other LSAT courses.
Third, to provide ongoing information about our upcoming courses.
Please help to get the word out about the event on may 28.
First, "Joint Law Degree Symposium" - Saturday May 28 - FREE
You are invited to attend a special event on Saturday morning May
28 at Osgoode Hall Law School. Please note that we have opened
this event up FOR FREE to the pre-law community - so come one and
come all and forward this email to anybody who you think might be
interested. (Note that the website will be updated to indicate
that this particular event is free to all!)
So, please help in getting the word out!!
What: Joint Law Degree (LL.B./J.D.) Symposium
When: Saturday May 28 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Where: Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Room 106 - 4700
Keele St.
Who: Representatives of Osgoode Hall, The University of Windsor
and The University Of Ottawa will be attending to talk about law
admissions in general and explain their LL.B./J.D. Programs in
particular. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet these schools
in one place and meet the individuals responsible for admission
and organizing the programs. The participants will include:
Gina Alexandris, LL.B. - Assistant Dean, Student Services,
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Stephane Emard-Chabot - Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, Faculty
of Law, University Of Ottawa
Virginia Shea, LL.B. - Director of the LL.B./J.D. program at the
University of Windsor and the University Of Detroit.
Further information may be found at:
http://www.prep.com/law/guestspeakers.html
About LL.B./J.D. Programs:
These programs - currently offered at three of the six Ontario
law schools (Windsor, Ottawa and Osgoode) provide students with
the opportunity to earn both Canadian (LL.B.) and U.S. law
degrees (J.D) at the same time. In the case of Windsor the
program takes three years and in the case of Ottawa and Osgoode
the program takes four years. Windsor, Ottawa and Osgoode have
created partnerships with U.S. law schools as follows:
Windsor - University of Detroit
Ottawa - Both Michigan State and American University
Osgoode - New York University Law School (NYU)
I have written articles about these programs in previous
newsletters which may be found as follows:
http://osgoode.yorku.ca/media2.nsf/0/e108170e7921e81285256f95005c0dd1?OpenDocument
and at:
http://www.prep.com/LW.pdf
For a student perspective on the Windsor LL.B./J.D. program, see
the following feature article:
"The University of Windsor J.D. / LL.B Experience: A Unique
Opportunity that is Just as Great as it Sounds
The combined J.D. / LL.B program allows Canadian and American law
students to obtain accreditation in both countries by attending
two law schools simultaneously within the normal three-year
period.
Sound like extra work? Like any scholastic endeavour, the student
will succeed correlative to the amount of time spent preparing
for class. Students are required in the program to spend more
hours in class, but this is combated reasonably in two ways:
Firstly, students are required to attend two courses in the
summer of their first year; and secondly, while certain courses
are required of each school, an additional class module (usually
an extra hour a week) is taught by the second law school.
Sound Educational? More than you can imagine. Learning the
principles and theories of two different legal systems provides
students with a substantive understanding necessary to
successfully practice law in both countries. Additionally, while
both countries come from the same history, the two systems have
diverged such that there are many idiosyncrasies that need to be
accounted for. The comparative learning process helps reinforce
the general legal principles common to both systems, and as any
political science undergrad will attest to, a great way to learn
about something is by comparing it to something else.
Sound Beneficial? Absolutely. By obtaining an additional degree,
students have an additional credential that provides for benefits
that manifest in different ways. My colleagues have used this
degree to market themselves to traditional Canadian law firms, or
to begin legal careers in many different jurisdictions in the
United States such as New York and Chicago. Students have also
used the joint-degree as a springboard into post-graduate work
throughout both countries.
If you ask any student in the program in any given year, their
experiences will be different. Colleagues of mine have
participated in various school groups on each side of the border:
for example while one may be involved in Windsor's Community
legal aid Program, another may participate in Detroit Mercy's
Urban Law Clinic (or a student may do both).
Being attached to an American law school brings unique
experiences to students that cannot be obtained easily in Canada.
I myself have clerked for a Michigan Court of Appeals Judge, and
with a student group was sent to Washington D.C. where I met with
students from each American law school, had dinner at the
Solicitor-General's house, and got to meet US. Supreme Court
Justice Clarence Thomas!
Additionally, the University of Detroit Mercy maintains special
characteristics that prove to bring unique experiences for
Canadian law students. The Socratic method, while a little
frightening at first, teaches students to think in a different
way, giving us analytical tools and that help in learning to
effectively participate in arguments. The University of Detroit
Mercy also promotes legal writing with a special intensive course
taken by first year students, a tool that offers much needed
writing experience to students.
The combined program is a unique opportunity that will do nothing
but add to a student's law school experience and repertoire, in
any way the deem fit. I strongly encourage anyone to apply who is
up for a little extra challenge, with well-deserved rewards!"
Second, NEW!! - Toronto - LSAT Logic Games Course
Many LSAT test takers find the analytical reasoning (logic games)
section of the LSAT to be the hardest and the most stressful. The
good news is that it is highly teachable. There are many "tools"
that you can develop to improve your score - dramatically and
quickly. 2005 marks the 25th year that we have run our LSAT
course in Toronto. As a celebration we will be offering this
course either as a standalone course or FREE to anybody who is
enrolled in and has paid for any of our other courses. You will
see our upcoming course dates at the bottom of this newsletter.
Our Logic Games course will run over two days and two weekends as
follows:
Sunday July 17 - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday July 23 - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The cost will be $360 (GST Included). But, those of you who are
taking another course with us for the October LSAT will be given
FREE admission to this course for the July session.
In effect, every one of our students for the October LSAT has the
option of receiving two extra days of instruction for free.
Full details will be on our site by next week at:
http://www.prep.com/law/Toronto_lsatlogicgames.html
Third, our ongoing events:
Free LSAT strategy seminars and Law School Bound seminars
These free seminars are run throughout the year.
There will be FREE LSAT Strategy Seminars at U of T - St.
Michael's College on Saturday July 16.
For LSAT Strategy:
http://www.prep.com/law/lsatstra.html
For Law School Bound:
http://www.prep.com/law/law_news.html
_______________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION FOR THE OCTOBER 1 LSAT IS NOW POSSIBLE AND SHOULD BE
DONE NOW!
Many people waited to long to register for June 6. Don't make the
same mistake.
The vast majority of applicants register for the LSAT online at:
http://www.lsac.org
You DO want to ensure your choice of test centre. Do yourself a
favor! Register for October 1 NOW!
RICHARDSON - UPCOMING PROGRAMS - Confirm a seat - but pay when
the course begins
Registration Process - No Prepayment - Confirm A Seat And Pay
At The Course.
In order to take advantage of this option:
1. Select the course you want (see the options below).
2. Email us at lsatprepregister@prep.com (note that
this email address is to be used only for registration purposes)
3. Your email should be clear about the course you want and
include your phone number.
4. You will receive a confirmation by email. Print out your
letter of confirmation and bring full payment to the course.
(Note that VISA and Mastercard payments must be emailed in
advance or faxed to us at 416-410-4628).
"If everybody were the same, we would offer only one kind of LSAT
course."
Well they aren't and that is why we offer you a choice of course
format.During the summer and fall we will offer the following
three kinds of courses at St. Michael's College on the downtown
U. of T. campus:
I. Mastering The LSAT - Minimum of 5 full weekend days + 2
Evenings + a minimum of 3 practice LSAT testing sessions + Law
School Application/Personal Statement Workshop - $795 + GST =
$850.
S. 1 July 17 - Sept. 4 Class Dates
S. 2 Aug. 20 - Sept. 4 Class Dates
S. 3 Sept. 10 - Sept. 25 Class dates
See: http://www.prep.com/law/lsat.html for complete course
dates.
II. Two Weekend Intensive - 4 full days + two practice LSAT
testing sessions $514 + GST = $550
S. 1 May 21, 22, 28, 29: Practice LSAT testing May 19 and June 4
S. 2 Aug. 20, 21, Sept. 3, 4: Practice testing Aug. 27, Sept. 4
S. 3 Aug. 27, 28, Sept, 3, 4: Practice testing Sept. 1, 4
S. 4 Sept. 10, 11, 24, 25: Practice testing Sept. 17, 25
S. 5 Sept. 17, 18, 24, 25: Practice testing Sept. 22, 25
See: http://www.prep.com/law/lsat.html for complete course
dates and dates starting in January, April and May.
III. Toronto - One Weekend Basic Training - 2 full days + 2
practice LSAT testing sessions - $327 + GST = $350
S. 1 May 21, 22: Practice LSAT testing May 19 and June 4
S. 2 May 27, 28, 29: Practice LSAT testing May 29 and June 4
S. 3 Aug. 20, 21: Practice testing Aug. 27, Sept. 4
S. 4 Aug. 27, 28: Practice testing Sept. 1, 4
S. 5 Sept. 2, 3, 4: Practice testing Sept. 4
S. 6 Sept. 10, 11: Practice testing Sept. 17, 25
S. 7 Sept. 17, 18: Practice testing Sept. 22, 25
S. 8 Sept. 23, 24, 25: Practice testing Sept. 25
IV. Toronto - LSAT Logic Games Course - $327 + GST = $350
S. 1 July 17, 23: Practice LSAT testing Aug. 27 and Sept. 4
http://www.prep.com/law/Toronto_logicgamescourse.html
See: http://www.prep.com/law/lsat.html for complete course
dates starting in May, July, August and September.
Weekend Courses Western, Waterloo, McMaster, Ottawa
These weekend courses consist of two full days of instruction
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. They include the
administration of one full length practice LSAT testing session
which is administered on the Sunday afternoon.
Western - September 10, 11
University Of Ottawa - September 3, 4
Queen's - TBA
See: http://www.prep.com/law/weekendlsatpreparation.html for
complete dates.
The fee is $327 + GST for a total of $350
For further information:
1.Call us at (416) 410-PREP or 1 800 410-PREP
2.Visit us on the web at www.prep.com
GMAT AND GRE PREPARATION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE!
Visit our web site at
http://www.prep.com
GET STARTED WITH JOHN RICHARDSON'S MASTERING THE LSAT AND LAW
SCHOOL BOUND BOOKS
http://www.lawschoolbound.com
_____________________________________________________________
IN CLOSING ...
Preachers purge the conscience, doctors the body, lawyers the
purse.
The Richardson - Law School Bound Newsletter is published
periodically from September to April and during the summer.It
is free to anyone with an email account.Those interested in
receiving a free subscription should send an e-mail to:
lawnews@prep.com.If you wish to be taken off the mailing list
reply to this email and put "remove" in the subject line.Feel
free to forward the newsletter to anyone who might find it to be
of interest.
Copyright (c) 2005, John Richardson.All Rights Reserved.
lawnews@prep.com www.prep.com
(416) 410-PREP