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Pre-Law e-Newsletter

VOLUME 3

Vol. 3, No. 5
Friday, November 6, 2009 – Thursday, November 19, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. The Proper Use of Social Media – Including Facebook!
3. Internship Opportunity: SEO Corporate Law Program
4. Interview: Rose Cuison-Villazor, Associate Professor of Law
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 3, No. 4
Friday, October 23, 2009 – Thursday, November 5, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. “International Law” Demand & the Law School Response
3. Glide Year Opportunity: Jet Programme, The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
4. Interview: Daniela Dwyer, Staff Attorney, Migrant Farmworker Justice Project, Florida Legal Services
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 3, No. 3
Friday, October 9, 2009 – Thursday, October 22, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Loan Repayment Assistance: College Cost Reduction & Access Act of 2007 and The Higher Education Reauthorization and College Opportunity Act of 2008
3. Glide Year(s) Opportunity: Teach For America
4. Interview: Elizabeth J. Reza, Corporate Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 3, No. 2
Friday, September 25, 2009 – Thursday, October 8, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Legal Job Projections: The Federal Government
3. Employment Opportunity: Legal Admin, Blackboard, Washington, DC       
4. Interview: Rodney C. Villazor, Assistant U.S. Attorney
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 3, No. 1
Friday, September 11, 2009 – Thursday, September 24, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. A Glimpse At The Current Legal Market & Projected Trends
3. Interview: David Poulouse (JHU ’08), (former) Legal Assistant, White & Case LLP/(current) 1L, Duke University School of Law
4. Employment Opportunity: White & Case, LLP Legal Assistant
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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VOLUME 2

Vol. 2, No. 13
Monday, April 27, 2009 – Sunday, May 3, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. The Law School Admission Test (LSAT): Q & A
3. Internship Opportunity: Maryland Legal Aid Bureau Volunteer Internship
4. Practitioner Interview: Matthew E. Schernecke, Esq., Corporate Attorney
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 12

Monday, April 13, 2009 – Sunday, April 19, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Internship Opportunity: Fundraising and Development Interns, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI)
3. Law School Recruitment Forums: How They Can Help You
4. Interview: Andrew Joyce (JHU ’08), JET Programme High School English
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 11
Monday, March 30, 2009 – Sunday, April 5, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Employment Opportunity: Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Legal Assistant Program
3. New LSAC.org Functions to Debut in April
4. Practitioner Interview: Michelle A. Zamarin, Esq., Assistant United States Attorney
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 10
Monday, March 16, 2009 – Sunday, March 22, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Internship Opportunity: Outreach Intern, National Women’s Law Center 
3. LSAT Date Change Policy
4. JHU Alum/Law Student Interview: Zachary N. Moor (JHU ’08/BUSL ’11)
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 9
Monday, March 2, 2009 – Sunday, March 8, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. I am a Sophomore Interested in Applying to Law School: What Should I Be Doing?        
3. Internship Opportunity: Sophomore Summer Policy Institute, Institute for International Public Policy Fellows Program
4. Practitioner Interview: Vaishali Udupa, Esq., Patent Litigator
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 8
Monday, February 16, 2009 – Sunday, February 22, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. I am a Freshman Interested in Applying to Law School: What Should I Be Doing?
3. Internship Opportunity: SEC Summer Honors College Program   
4. JHU Alum/Law Student Interview: Syed A. Wasim (JHU ’08/CLS ’11)
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 7
Monday, February 2, 2009 – Sunday, February 8, 2009
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Letters of Recommendation: Guidelines & Tips    
3. Practice Area Focus: Entertainment Law
4. Practitioner Interview: Joseph R. Molko, VP & Senior Counsel
MTV Networks, Business & Legal Affairs, Content Distribution & Marketing Group
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 6
Monday, November 24, 2008 – Sunday, November 30, 2008
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Internship Opportunity: U.S. Department of Labor 
3. Practice Area Focus: Labor Law
4. Practitioner Interview: Francine A. Serafin, U.S. Deptartment of Labor Trial Attorney
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 5
Monday, November 10, 2008 – Sunday, November 16, 2008
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Internship Opportunity: Maryland Office of the Public Defender     
3. Practice Area Focus: Criminal (Defense) Law
4. Practitioner Interview: Carroll Crumbaugh Love, Criminal Defense Attorney
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 4
Monday, October 27, 2008 – Sunday, November 2, 2008
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Employment Opportunity: Honors Paralegal Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division                      
3. Interview: Gayatri Patel, Honors Paralegal Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division
4. Taking Time Off Before Law School: A Few Ideas
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 3
Monday, October 13, 2008 – Sunday, October 19, 2008
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Internship Opportunities: U.S. Patent & Trademark Office     
3. Practice Area Focus: Intellectual Property Law
4. Practitioner Interview: Theodore A. Wood, Patent Prosecution Attorney 
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 2
Monday, September 29, 2008 – Sunday, October 5, 2008
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Internship Opportunity: SEO Corporate Law Program       
3. Practice Area Focus: Corporate Law
4. Practitioner Interview: Paul H. Kim, Corporate Lawyer
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 2, No. 1
Monday, September 15, 2008 – Sunday, September 21, 2008
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Internship Opportunity: The Johns Hopkins Sustainability Initiative
3. Practice Area Focus: Environmental Law
4. Interview: Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, Environmental Attorney
5. Study Abroad Opportunity: University of Edinburgh Parliamentary Internship Program
6. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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VOLUME 1

Vol 1, No. 18
Monday, April 21, 2008 – Sunday, April 27, 2008
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Deferring a Law School Acceptance
3. Practice Area Focus: International Law
4. Practitioner Interview: Dalmau Garcia, Esq., International Corporate Associate
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 17
Monday, April 7, 2008 – Sunday, April 13, 2008
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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Multiple Seat Deposits: Should You Hold More Than One Spot?
3. Practice Area Focus: Criminal Law
4. Practitioner Interview: Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, Esq., Prosecutor
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 1, No. 16
Monday, March 17, 2008 - Sunday, March 23, 2008

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1. Message from Ana L. Droscoski, Esq.
2. Choosing a Law School: Deciding Between Multiple Acceptances & Competing Scholarship Offers
3. Practitioner Interview: Patricia McGowan, Esq., Corporate Partner
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol. 1, No. 15
Monday, March 3, 2008 - Sunday, March 9, 2008
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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Practice Area Focus: Litigation
3. Practitioner Interview: Brian K. Esser, Esq., Litigator
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 14
Monday, February 18, 2008 - Sunday, February 24, 2008

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Practice Area Focus:
Immigration Law
3. Practitioner Interview: Sarika I. Garg, Esq., Immigration Attorney
4. Employment Opportunity Highlight: Paralegal Specialist, Federal Trade Commission
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 13
Monday, February 4, 2008 - Sunday, February 10, 2008

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Practice Area Focus: Child Advocacy & Special Education Law
3. Practitioner Interview: Fatema E. Dariani, Esq., Special Education Attorney
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 12
Monday, December 17, 2007 - Sunday, December 23, 2007
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1. Message from the Advisor
2. New York Legal Education Opportunity Program (NY LEO)
3. FAQs: The LSAT
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 11
Monday, December 10, 2007 - Sunday, December 16, 2007

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Frequently Asked Questions: About Minority Status
3. ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 10
Monday, December 3, 2007 - Sunday, December 9, 2007

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Practice Area Focus: Product Liability Law
3. Legal Internship Opportunity: Law Clerk, Evert Weathersby Houff
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 9
Monday, November 12, 2007 - Sunday, November 18, 2007

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Practice Area Focus:
Corporate Law
3. Pre-Law Student Activity Highlight: Pre-Law Society 2nd General Body Meeting
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 8
Monday, November 5, 2007 - Sunday, November 11, 2007

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Pre-Law Program Highlight: Career Series Panel: Corporate Law
3. Internship Opportunity Highlight: Investigative Internship Program, Criminal Justice Clinic, Georgetown University Law Center
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 7
Monday, October 29, 2007 - Sunday, November 4, 2007

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Pre-Law Question of the Week: What Happens if I Complete and Forward My Law School Applications, but Indicate on the Application That I Am Taking the December (or Future) LSAT?
3. Internship Opportunity Highlight: The White House Internship Program
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 6
Monday, October 22, 2007 - Sunday, October 28, 2007

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Pre-Law Question of the Week: What isthe UGPA?
3. Internship Opportunity Highlight: U.S. Department of State, (REE) Foreign Service Specialist, Student Program, Summer 2008 Internship
4. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 5
Monday, October 15, 2007 - Sunday, October 21, 2007

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Pre-Law Question of the Week: How Do I Forward My Transcripts to the LSDAS?
3. Internship Opportunity Highlight: Baltimore City Office of the Public Defender
4. Program Opportunity Highlight: Teach for America
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 4
Monday, October 8, 2007 - Sunday, October 14, 2007

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1. Message from the Advisor
2. Pre-Law Question of the Week: To Which Law SchoolsShould I Apply?
3.On CampusHighlight: The Center for Social Concern
4. Fellowship Opportunity Highlight: Aitchison's Public Service Fellowship in Government Program
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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Vol 1, No. 3
Monday, October 1, 2007 - Sunday, October 7, 2007

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1. Message from the Advisor

2. Upcoming Office Program Highlight: Job Market Prospects for Attorneys
3. Student Organization Highlight: JHU's Mock Trial Association
4. Employment Opportunity
Highlight: Paralegal - U.S. Department of Justice
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements

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Vol 1, No. 2
Monday, September 24, 2007 - Sunday, September 30, 2007
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1. Message from the Advisor

2. Student Organization Highlight: Pre-Law Society
3. Volunteer Opportunity Highlight: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
4. Internship Opportunity Highlight: The Judicial Program at the Supreme Court of the United States
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements

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Vol 1, No. 1
Monday, September 17, 2007 - Sunday, September 23, 2007

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1. Message from the
Pre-Law Advisor: Current Applicant Checklist
2. Question of the Week: What is a Dean's Certification Form?
3. Debunking the Myths & Rumors: What You Need to Know If You Are Considering Applying to Law School
4. Volunteer Opportunity Highlight: Hopkins Refugee Youth Program
5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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2. A Glimpse At The Current Legal Market & Projected Trends

3. Interview: David Poulouse (JHU ’08), (former) Legal Assistant, White & Case LLP/(current) 1L, Duke University School of Law

4. Employment Opportunity: White & Case, LLP Legal Assistant

5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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2. Legal Job Projections: The Federal Government

3. Employment Opportunity: Legal Admin, Blackboard, Washington, DC        

4. Interview: Rodney C. Villazor, Assistant U.S. Attorney

5. Upcoming Pre-Law Meetings and Program Announcements
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