Thursday, September 23, 4-8 pm

UCLA Career Center, Third Floor, Conference Room

Each year, thousands of students contemplate careers in U.S. law. Do you know if you have what it takes to succeed in this competitive field? Are you an analytical thinker who sticks to the facts, has a great memory, highly skilled in the English language, and passionate about defending your client(s)? If you are, we’ve got special guests (law school admissions officers and professionals) who will share their expertise with you.

This is a four hour exclusive session so be prepared to absorb the data. Even if you think you know how to process yourself into law school, come to this session for shortcuts or reminders and get that edge. (Note: Please be on time.)

Reps from Law Schools in the Top 25 of the Nation will be participating (subject to change):

Northwestern University School of Law, Sarah Arimoto-Mercer, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
UCLA School of Law, Office of Admissions, (Director/Assistant Director)
Boston University School of Law, Christine Carr, Assistant Director of Admissions
University of Iowa School of Law, Collins B. Byrd, Assistant Dean of Admissions
UC Davis School of Law, Admission and Enrollment
University of Texas School of Law, Sam Riley, Director for Admissions Programs
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Mary Ann Clifford, Assistant Dean of Admissions
USC Gould School of Law, Brenda Cortez-Martin, Associate Director of Admissions
Cornell School of Law, Sarah A. Busse, Associate Director of Admissions
UC Berkeley School of Law, Kristin Alvarez, Associate Director of Admissions, UC Berkeley Law School
Georgetown School of Law, Caryn Voland, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Georgetown University Law Center

Stanford Law School

Boston College Law School José Ivan Román, Assistant Director for Admissions

Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Frank Motley , Admissions Officer

Register today at career.ucla.edu/JumpStart

Enrollment is capped at 100 UCLA students. Register Today!  career.ucla.edu/JumpStart

*Job Search JumpStart is a fee-based program only open to currently registered UCLA students. The $20 fee will be charged to your BAR account upon registration. We are located in the Strathmore Building near parking structure eight. For questions, please send an email to marketing@career.ucla.edu

UCLA Center for Community Learning

Interested in Law and Social Justice?

Help others help themselves and learn about the law and life in return! Work one-on-one with self-represented litigants and make a difference at the Los Angeles Superior Court.

JusticeCorps members receive $1000 upon completion of a 300 hour, one-year commitment.

Application Deadline: Monday, April 19th, 2010 – 5 pm (No hand written applications!)

www.communitylearning.ucla.edu/scholarships.htm

We are located at: A265 Murphy Hall (310) 825-7867 justicecorps@college.ucla.edu

JusticeCorps members can earn academic credit and are encouraged to enroll in the Civic Engagement Minor

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, APRIL 2nd

UCLA appoints one UCLA student as a Presidential Fellow each year through the UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy. The Washington, DC-based Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress Presidential Fellows program offers students of the executive branch of the U.S. government the opportunity to:

• Develop, under the guidance of a faculty mentor, a research paper on a topic related to the United States presidency and the executive branch of U.S government. Outstanding papers are published in the Presidential Studies Quarterly, an annual anthology of Fellows’ work;

• Attend two conferences in Washington, DC during the fellowship year at which Fellows participate in policy workshops with scholars, senior government officials, and nationally-recognized policy experts. Travel and accommodation expenses are covered by UCLA and the CSPC.

For more information about the Presidential Fellows program, including an informational video and an archive of previous Fellow papers, visit: http://www.thepresidency.org/what-we-do/current-programs/presidential-fellows-program

Eligibility:

Students must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program at UCLA during their fellowship year.

Application requirements:

1) Cover letter describing applicant’s proposed research paper question and any relevant experience or qualifications; the letter should be addressed to Professor Joel D. Aberbach, director of the UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy (CAPPP);

2) Unofficial UCLA transcript;

3) One letter of recommendation from a UCLA professor. Letter must be sealed in an envelope and signed by the recommender across the seal.

Applications and recommendation letters should be directed to the following address:

UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy

Attn: CSPS Presidential Fellowship

2133 Rolfe Hall Box 951484

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1484

CAMPUS MAILCODE: 148402

Materials may also be emailed to Carol Ann Wald at cwald@cappp.ucla.edu .

Students may also contact Carol Wald with questions.

The Fellow will be chosen by April 15, 2010. ———————————-

Carol Ann Wald Administrator UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy (CAPPP)

2133 Rolfe Hall

Box 951484

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1484

t: 310-206-3109

f: 310-206-7110

cwald@cappp.ucla.edu www.cappp.ucla.edu

The LMEC is a two-year Master of Science, entirely taught in English, and is part of the Graduate Program provided by the Department of Economics. It offers an excellent opportunity for students seeking a solid preparation in economics with the aim of entering the job market as professional economists or continuing to a Ph.D. program. Students will be offered extensive and rigorous training in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics, as well as in several field courses.

They will be guided through the program under close supervision from senior and junior academics of international reputation who are full-time members of the Department of Economics at the University of Bologna. Scholarships are available and will be awarded on the basis of the admission ranking. Upon successful completion of the requirements for the LMEC, students interested in academia may be subsequently admitted to the Ph.D. Program in Economics offered by the Department of Economics..

The University of Bologna provides a lively and stimulating environment for study and research in one of Italy’s most attractive cities, well known for its high standard of living. Our Department, one of the leading research center in economics in Italy, offers weekly seminars in all the main fields, the opportunity to interact with a large number of short-term and long-term visitors, and many international workshops.

Further information is available at

www.lmec.unibo.it<http://lmec.economia.unibo.it/> where prospective students can download the application form. Any queries can be addressed to:

Mr Adelio Garcia-Alfisi

e-mail: dse.lmec@unibo.it<mailto:dse.lmec@unibo.it>

phone: (+39) 051/209.88.69

fax: (+39) 051/209.80.03

*Seniors* — Now is the time to apply! The M.S. in Finance accepts applicants directly from the undergraduate level.

*Come hungry* — FREE dinner and drinks will be provided.

Claremont McKenna – Masters Finance Info Session
Date: Monday, February 22, 2010
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Ackerman Union 3517
More Info: http://www.math.ucla.edu/~umsa/Masters_Finance.pdf

Commitment:  Full-time, starting Summer 2010, for one year each (with potential for additional year)

Description:  Assist with the research of Professors Alison Morantz, Daniel Ho, Daniel Kessler, and Jeff Strnad at Stanford Law School. All positions involve assessment of existing empirical work, statistical analyses of large data sets, programming, basic research and data collection, and report writing. These positions are ideal for recent college/university graduates and provide an excellent opportunity for those considering law school, graduate school, and/or business school in the future.  Prior research fellows have matriculated to law school at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Columbia and/or Ph.D. programs at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and MIT.  Several positions are available.

Job Qualifications:

·      Outstanding academic credentials and intellectual ability required.

·      A background in a social science or a mathematical field and interest in law and public policy.

·      Experience with quantitative data analysis, statistics, and/or econometrics, and proficiency with commonly used statistical/numerical analysis packages.

·      Computer programming experience in R, MatLab, STATA, C, C++, Python or Java required.

·      Solid quantitative aptitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, strong writing abilities, and the ability to work independently.

·      Prior research experience preferred.

How to Apply:  Applications are due no later than 5PM PST on Monday, March 15, 2010.

There are (2) steps to applying:

(1) Send a resume, cover letter (addressed to “Research Fellows”), unofficial transcript, and a list of at least 2 references (including e-mail and phone numbers of professors or employers) by e-mail to:  Stanford.Law.Fellows@gmail.com. Standardized test scores (e.g. GRE, LSAT, GMAT) will be considered, but are not required to apply.

(2) Submit your resume online via the Stanford jobs website http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html – enter the job number 36164 in the keyword search field to locate this job posting and apply.

The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars (DCISS) is proud to be hosting The 2010 Harry Kurnitz Creative Writing Awards!

HISTORY

Harry Kurnitz was a playwright and screenwriter who worked in Hollywood in the 1930’s & 40’s. Along with his own passion for writing, he wanted to create opportunities for young writers, especially those whose native language was not English.

In 1965, Kurnitz and his business manager, Charles Goldring, created an endowment at UCLA for these awards that have given visibility and support to the talents of dozens of UCLA students from majors across the campus and countries across the globe. We invite you to be part of this tradition!

First Prize: $850                          Second Prize: $550          Third Prize: $400

Rules & Eligibility

?       Open to students enrolled at UCLA in an undergraduate, graduate, or IEO reciprocity program in Fall Quarter 2009 or Winter Quarter 2010.

?       Students cannot be born or naturalized U.S. citizens and their mother tongue / native language cannot be English.

?       Entries must be submitted in English, typed or computer printed, double spaced, on 8-½” x 11” paper, one side only.

?       Only one entry per student will be accepted. All entries must be the student’s original and unpublished work. Works published on the internet or previously submitted as a class assignment will not be accepted.

?       An entry that has been awarded a prize in a previous competition is ineligible for entry in the Kurnitz Award.

Guidelines

?       Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges, selected from UCLA faculty in programs affiliated with creative writing.

?       Entries will be coded and distributed to judges without the author’s name or identity to assure fairness. Please include a cover page with your name and UCLA ID#. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE DOCUMENT ITSELF.

APPLICATION FORM

(Attach the two-page form with your entry in a sealed envelope. List your name & UCLA ID# ONLY on the cover page of the entry.)

http://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/files/pdf/KurnitzAppl.pdf

SUBMIT ENTRIES AT DCISS 106 BRADLEY HALL

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: MONDAY – MARCH 1, 2010

Monday, February 22, 5:30PM-6:30 PM

Location: Ackerman 3517

- Guest Speaker: Michelle Chamberlain, Director of Public Relations at the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance
- Come and learn about their top-ranked Master’s in Finance program, which targets math students with an interest in finance, business, consulting, and more.
- *Come hungry* — Pizza and drinks will be provided.

2010-2011 Presidential Fellows Program

Application Deadline: Monday, March 15^th, 2010

UCLA appoints one UCLA student as a Presidential Fellow each year through the UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy.

The Washington, DC-based Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress Presidential Fellows program offers students of the executive branch of the U.S. government the opportunity to:

• Develop, under the guidance of a faculty mentor, a research paper on a topic related to the United States presidency and the executive branch of U.S government. Outstanding papers are published in the Presidential Studies Quarterly, an annual anthology of Fellows’ work;

• Attend two conferences in Washington, DC during the fellowship year at which Fellows participate in policy workshops with scholars, senior government officials, and nationally-recognized policy experts. Travel and accommodation expenses are covered by UCLA and the CSPC.

For more information about the Presidential Fellows program, including an informational video and an archive of previous Fellow papers, visit:

http://www.thepresidency.org/what-we-do/current-programs/presidential-fellows-program

Application Deadline:  The deadline for applications to be submitted to the UCLA CAPPP office is Monday, March 15^th, 2010. The Fellow will be

chosen by April 15, 2010.

Eligibility:   Students must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program at UCLA during their fellowship year.

Application requirements:

1) Cover letter describing applicant’s proposed research paper question and any relevant experience or qualifications; the letter should be addressed to Professor Joel D. Aberbach, director of the UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy (CAPPP);

2) Unofficial UCLA transcript;

3) One letter of recommendation from a UCLA professor. Letter must be sealed in an envelope and signed by the recommender across the seal.

Applications and recommendation letters should be directed to the following address:

UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy

Attn: CSPS Presidential Fellowship

2133 Rolfe Hall

Box 951484

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1484

CAMPUS MAILCODE: 148402

Materials may also be emailed to Carol Ann Wald at cwald@cappp.ucla.edu . Students may also contact Carol Wald with questions.

What: The Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) is a great opportunity for students who wish to pursue graduate degrees in the fields of Humanities,   Social Sciences, Education and Mathematics. Many IRT students have received full funding to pursue advanced degrees!!!

When:  Monday, February 22nd 5-6:30pm

Where: 3320 Moore Hall

Who: a representative from IRT will be on campus to talk about graduate school preparation and opportunities available to YOU.

IMPORTANT: Individual interviews will be taking place on Tuesday, February 23^rd from 9-12:00pm and 1-4:00pm@ Moore 3034. Please email Ana Soltero Lopez to get a slot (asoltero@college.ucla.edu)

The mission of the IRT is to reduce over time the critical underrepresentation of certain minority groups on K-12 and University faculties, as well as to address the attendant educational consequences of these disparities. Providing positive role models to youth, the institute serves the related goals of supporting school and campus environments. Each year, the institute supports throughout the graduate school application process outstanding college students and graduates from diverse backgrounds that are committed to these ideals. For more information, visit the webpage for more information at www.andover.edu/irt. You may also e-mail IRT at irt@andover.edu or call (978) 749-4116.

*Seniors* — It’s not too late to apply! You can still complete an application in time for their February 1st deadline!  This is a great option for anyone interested in finance, computational sciences, pure and applied math, and much more!

*Come hungry* — Pizza and drinks will be provided.

CGU School of Math Sciences Info Session
Date: Wednesday, January 27th 2010
Location: Math Sciences Bldg, Room 5200
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

For questions and additional information, contact the Undergraduate Math Students’ Association at umsa@math.ucla.edu

• Houston, Texas
• San Francisco, California
• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Fellowship is open to students of ALL majors.  I would appreciate it if you would let your top students know about this opportunity.

A detailed overview of the Fellowship, as well as application materials and instructions, are on our website, www.cityhallfellows.org.  Applications for our next Fellowship Class are due March 10, 2010.  The Fellowship year begins August 2, 2010 and runs through July 29, 2011.

Our staff, Fellows and alumni will be visiting campuses around the country over the next two months.  We also will be hosting several free, live webinars for students we are unable to meet in person.  All of these are posted on our schedule of events at http://www.cityhallfellows.org/Application_Calendar.html (which is frequently updated).

Commitment: Full-time, starting Summer 2010, for 12-24 months each

Description: Assist with the research of Professors Alison Morantz, Daniel Ho, Daniel Kessler, and Jeff Strnad at Stanford Law School. All positions involve assessment of existing empirical work, statistical analyses of large data sets, programming, basic research and data collection, and report writing. These positions are ideal for recent college/university graduates and provide an excellent opportunity for those considering law school, graduate school, and/or business school in the future. Prior research fellows have matriculated to law school at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Columbia and/or Ph.D. programs at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and MIT. Several positions are available.

Job Qualifications:

 Outstanding academic credentials and intellectual ability required.

 A background in a social science or a mathematical field and interest in law and public policy.

 Experience with quantitative data analysis, statistics, and/or econometrics, and familiarity with commonly used statistical/numerical analysis packages.

 Basic knowledge of computer programming required.

 Solid quantitative aptitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, strong writing abilities, and the ability to work independently.

 Prior research experience, especially in labor economics, workers’ compensation, health economics and policy, or quantitative political science/political economy preferred.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. There are (2) steps to applying:

(1) Send a resume, cover letter (addressed to “Research Fellows”), unofficial transcript, list of at least 2 references (including e-mail and phone numbers of professors or employers), and standardized test scores (e.g. GRE, LSAT, GMAT) by e-mail to: Stanford.Law.Fellows@gmail.com

(2) Submit your resume online via the Stanford jobs website http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html – enter the job number 36164 in the keyword search field to locate this job posting and apply.

$ 30,000

For outstanding UCLA Juniors interested in careers in government or public service

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation will award 75 merit-based educational

scholarships to college juniors throughout the United States.  A Truman Scholarship provides up to

$30,000 for graduate or professional school.

You cannot apply directly for a Truman Scholarship.  You must first be nominated by UCLA.  In order to be considered for UCLA nomination you must:

• Be a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree during the 2009-10 academic year (junior means a student who plans to

continue full-time undergraduate study and who  expects to receive a Bachelor’s Degree between December 2010 and August, 2011.)

• Have demonstrated leadership ability, be committed to a career in government or public service, and plan to

attend graduate school to prepare for a public service career.

• Have a minimum 3.7 overall GPA

• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national

• Complete and submit nomination materials, following the steps outlined on the Honors Programs website at www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/honors — click on National Scholarships then click on Truman.  Materials must be submitted to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall, by the UCLA Nomination Deadline:  Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Questions:  alison@college.ucla.edu or gjwilson@college.ucla.edu

Take advantage of this event to learn how you can advance your career
and pursue your international passion in our unique and challenging program.?

Register for the Open House and Pre-Open House Activities at http://tinyurl.com/irpsopenhouse2009

Pre-Open House Activities

2:00-3:20 p.m.
Attend one of the following classes:
IRGN 486 Economic and Social Development of China  with Professor Barry Naughton
IRGN 408 Korean Security with Professor Stephan Haggard
IRGN 454 US-Latin America Relations with Professor Richard Feinberg

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Tour the IR/PS campus with current MPIA students??

4:00- 5:30 p.m.
IR/PS Policy Discussion on President Obama’s visit to China and Japan with IR/PS Acting Dean Peter Gourevitch and IR/PS Professors Barry Naughton, Ellis Krauss, and Stephan Haggard.

OPEN HOUSE
5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Room RBC 3202)
Refreshments, presentations, and time to meet with alumni, current and prospective students, career management personnel, student affairs staff, and admissions staff.

We look forward to seeing you!

Nathalie (Morales) Lim

Assistant Director of Admissions

School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS)

University of California, San Diego

P: (858) 822- 2861

nathalie@ucsd.edu

http://irps.ucsd.edu

http://twitter.com/irps

Consider a Global MBA from Webster University. Nothing compares to being there.

My name is Mike Douglas, and I graduated last year from Webster University’s Global MBA program. I went straight into the program after graduating from UCLA in 2008 with degrees in Economics and Global Studies. Webster University has a unique, truly one-of-a-kind program.

Students finish their MBA in 11 months in the Global MBA program, completing five 9-week terms, entirely abroad, in 5 different countries. It is the only program I have found that allows for complete immersion in five different countries and their cultures. The tuition includes books and an apartment in each country.

Students study alongside local MBA students who come from all over the world, and learn from leading professionals in their respective fields. Webster University has been established for decades in each of these countries, so the curriculum is completely streamlined.

The curriculum also includes a professional development component, corporate visits to multinational corporations located in each of these countries, and various other networking opportunities.

I really feel that the Global MBA program has provided me with a competitive advantage for my future, and having this on my résumé has set me apart from other candidates, especially in this tough economy. It has made me more well-rounded, not only by honing my business acumen and professional skills, but by developing me as a more complete global citizen. It has broadened my perspectives and has provided me with a truly global network of friends and colleagues. I earned my MBA while studying in some of the world’s most influential cities, immersing myself in five different countries and cultures, and developing myself personally and professionally for the future. It only took 11 months. Fellow Bruins, consider this opportunity.

www.webster.edu/globalmba or contact the Global MBA Director of Admissions: Denise Harrell, harreldm@webster.edu

Discover Latin American Studies through Stanford’s interdisciplinary curriculum. Specialize in Political Economy,

Culture & Society, or Environment & Ecology with a wide variety of elective courses

Applicants must be proficient in Spanish or Portuguese and have experience in Latin America or Iberia prior to

Admission.

Application deadline for the 2010-2011 school year: January 5, 2010

To apply: http://gradadmissions.stanford.edu

For information, including application requirements: http://las.stanford.edu

Financial assistance available for U.S. and international applicants

Optional joint degree programs in Law (JD), Medicine (MD), or Business (MBA)

Work with distinguished faculty representing 23 departments, schools, and research centers on campus

Take classes from Tinker Visiting Professors and collaborate with Visiting Scholars from Latin America

Further questions: latinamerica@stanford.edu

Graduate School Fair 2009

(Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs)
Tuesday, October 27, 5:00-7:00 pm
UCLA Ackerman Student Union, Second Floor Lounge

For more information, go to career.ucla.edu/APSIA

List of Participating Universities — Programs

American University — School of International Service
Columbia University — School of International and Public Affairs
Duke University – Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy
George Washington University — Elliott School of International Affairs
Georgetown University — Edmund A.Walsh School of Foreign Service
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies – (The Graduate Institute, Geneva)
Johns Hopkins University – Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
National University of Singapore – Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Affairs
Princeton University — Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
Sciences Po – Masters in International Affairs
Syracuse University – The Maxwell School International Relations Program
Tufts University – The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
University of California, San Diego — Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies
University of Denver – Josef Korbel School of International Studies
University of Maryland — School of Public Policy
University of Michigan — Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
University of Minnesota – Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
University of Pittsburgh — Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
University of Southern California — Annenberg School for Communication
University of Washington – Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies

Presented by the UCLA Career Center, UCLA Alumni Association, UCLA Student Alumni Association (SAA), UCLA School of Public Affairs, and APSIA (www.apsia.org)

Questions? Send an email to Cynthia Hall or Christy Lee-Suzuki or call
310.206.1940 or 310.296.1908.

free-market ideas, and want to become more effective at advancing liberty throughout their careers.

The Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation’s aim is to develop the capabilities of each Associate through

the program by providing management training, professional development, and the knowledge and skills

necessary to achieve their career potential.

This year-long, competitively paid, program based in Washington, D.C., offers each Associate the opportunity

to work full-time at a think tank, policy organization, or other non-profit organization, while also

learning and applying Market-Based Management in the non-profit sector.

One day of each work week is spent in a seminar setting at the Foundation immersed in Market-Based

Management (MBM ) – the management philosophy that enables an organization to succeed long term

by applying the principles that allow a free society to prosper. Associates engage in reading discussions

and group projects, network with their peers, learn from guest speakers, and apply MBM through interactive

exercises and workshops. This combination of practical work experience and educational components

creates a unique learning opportunity unparalleled in other development programs.

Associates range in experience from recent graduates to those with up to ten years of work experience,

and come from many diverse fields and academic backgrounds.

Available positions include:

Policy research and analysis

Non-profit operations

Grassroots education

Fundraising and donor relations

Communication and public relations We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

Applications are due by March 1, 2010

http://www.cgkfoundation.org/internship-program/

If you have any questions about application requirements, contact recruiting@cgkfoundation.org.

McNair Research Scholars Info Session

Interested in Research? Teaching??

Explore your options for the future!

*Geared toward Humanities and Social Science Students!

We offer two McNair Application Workshops

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

5:00 — 6:15 pm

1210 Campbell Hall

&

Thursday, October 29, 2009

2:00—3:15pm

1224 Campbell Hall

If you cannot attend a workshop, please stop by 1202 Campbell Hall to schedule an appointment with a McNair graduate mentor.

Note: If you are already applying for graduate school this year, or if the McNair Scholars Program is not a good fit for you, learn more about AAP Grad Prep: http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/aap/mentoring/gradprep.html.  Class workshops and presentations are available online today!

Sponsored by:

McNair Research Scholars Program

*1202 Campbell Hall* (310)794-4186

Thinking about Graduate School?  Connect with Admissions Officers on 10/28

UCLA Graduate & Professional School Fair 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 11am to 3pm, Ackerman Ballroom

Currently registered UCLA students only    Bruin ID Required

List of Registered Schools:

http://www.career.ucla.edu/Students/GradSchoolFair/ListOfRegisteredSchoolsUCLAGradFair.aspx

The UCLA Department of Economics and our Alumni Board of Visitors are proud to announce the third year of our Sharpe Fellows Internship Program.  This program, named in honor of our Nobel Prize winning UCLA Economics alumnus William Sharpe, is designed to bring together top employers with our brightest undergraduate students.  Successful candidates will benefit from alumni mentorship and help  in matching you with a paid summer internship in an industry of your interest.

Internships are available in a variety of fields.  Past Sharpe Fellows have interned for top consulting, financial, and accounting firms, including: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, Bank of America, Oliver Wyman-Financial Services Strategy Consulting, Jefferies & Company, Union Bank-Foreign Exchange Trading, Signature Estate and Investment Advisors (SEIA), Resolution Economics, DaVita,  Moelis & Co.–Investment Banking, PricewaterhouseCoopers-Advisory and Risk Unit and Transaction Services,  Walt Disney- Enterprise Financial and The Capital Group.

Program Qualifications:

• Ambitious and well-rounded Department of Economics (as well as Math-Econ) majors with a demonstrated interest in finance, consulting, accounting, commercial real estate, and other business areas
• A minimum 3.0 cumulative UCLA GPA
• Available for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2010

Program Benefits:

• A competitive advantage when applying to internships as a result of the direct advising and coaching of a distinguished alumni volunteer
• Sharpe Fellows internships provide a paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience and guidance from an industry professional
• Increased marketability and value to employers for future internships or full-time positions
• Past participants have gained full-time job offers from their internship employers

Application Requirements and Process:

Eligibility: This program is open to 3^rd and 4^th year students who will be returning to UCLA for at least one-quarter after their summer internship and expect to graduate on or before June 10, 2011.  Students should be enrolled in one of the Department of Economics majors (Economics, Economics-International Area Studies, Business Economics, as well as Mathematics-Economics).  Students must also have a minimum 3.0 cumulative UCLA GPA.

Application Process:

1. Complete the Sharpe Fellows application form available online at: https://share.acrobat.com/adc/document.do?docid=4f302ae9-e21f-45cb-9536-9ff174fb2a16
2. Upload your 1-page Resume on BruinView
3. Upload a copy of your Degree Progress Report on BruinView
4. Upload Cover Letter addressed to the Sharpe Fellows Selection Committee specifying your background, qualifications, and interest in the Sharpe Fellows program.
5. Complete a 1-page personal essay describing your outside interests and any life experiences that set you apart as one of UCLA’s best
6. Complete a 1-page essay describing your professional/career goals
7. Schedule a Mock Interview

Application Deadline: November 2, 2009

For questions or further information, please contact:
Katrina Davy, Economics Career Specialist at 310.206.1931 or kdavy@career.ucla.edu

We cordially invite prospective students to join us for our annual UC Santa Barbara, Bren School Open House to be held at Bren Hall on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 from 9:30 am-6:30 pm.  Open House is the perfect opportunity to experience the Bren community, UCSB, and the beautiful Santa Barbara area.  Bren faculty, staff, and students will be available to answer your questions regarding admissions, academics, student life, financial support, housing, etc.

The mission of the Bren School is to play a leading role in researching environmental issues, identifying and solving environmental problems, and training research scientists and environmental management professionals.  The master’s program, a central focus of the school’s educational mission, trains students to work in environmental careers in government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and consulting firms.  The multidisciplinary coursework for the Master of Environmental Science & Management degree includes courses in natural sciences, social sciences, law, and business. The courses emphasize quantitative and analytic thinking, but also train students to identify environmental problems, formulate the proper questions, and design and execute appropriate solutions, taking into account scientific knowledge (and its limits), legal constraints, and the particular business and social contexts of the problem.  Prospective students may learn more about our program at http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/

Prospective students should RSVP no later than Wednesday, October 21st via e-mail to: admissions@bren.ucsb.edu. When submitting an RSVP, please indicate which program (master’s or PhD) you are interested in. As a note, while the daytime events of the Open House are intended for our prospective students, guests of prospective students may only attend the community reception that takes place at the end of this day-long event.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 18th at 5:30 pm

Where: 1224 Campbell Hall

Learn about various Masters and PhD programs in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and Applied Sciences, etc.

Wednesday, October 14^th @ 5:00pm

1224 Campbell Hall

The Los Angeles Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good is generously hosted by the University of Southern California School of Social Work and School of Policy, Planning, and Development. The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network – Los Angeles locally supports this event.

FAIR DETAILS
October 19, 2009, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (schedule)
Kyoto Grand Hotel, Golden Ballroom, Second Floor
120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA (directions)

Download a media kit about this fair (PDF)

PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS
At the fair, you will have an opportunity to meet graduate admissions representatives from various programs to discuss professional development through graduate education. You will also have a chance to attend a free information session offering advice on graduate degree options, the application process, financial aid, and deciding when to attend graduate school after spending time in the working world.

If you want to attend this fair to look for grad schools, we encourage you to sign up by clicking on the registration link on the upper right-hand sidebar of this page. Also, here are some tips on how you can make the most out of your experience at the event.

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS RECRUITERS
At the fair, you will have an opportunity to meet global social-change leaders and offer advice on graduate degree options, the admissions process, and financial aid. You will also have a chance to promote your program to prospective graduate students and to other graduate admissions representatives.

Brought to you by Prime Produce (a NYC 501(c)(3) non-profit), PreProBono is providing a special weekend program for prelaw students in the Los Angeles area.

Location: TBA
Date: August 15 & 16 (Saturday & Sunday), 2009

Cost: $45 (scholarship recipients); $95 (financial aid recipients); $295 (non-scholarship or non-financial aid recipients).  Note: our current scholarship acceptance rate exceeds 85%.  Our financial aid acceptance rate has been and will remain at 100%.  For more information, please read everything on this page.

Content: The 2 Full Day Workshop Includes:

• 100% Comprehensive LSAT Preparation
• Saturday Dinner and Q&A with Guest Speaker (TBA)
• PreProBono Prelaw Social Mixer and Alumni Network
• Post Program Application Assistance

Class: Class will run from 9am – 6pm each day.  The two day session covers the underlying theory of the LSAT and provides a comprehensive breakdown of each LSAT section and the attendant skills students need to master them.  The student mixer, dinner and guest speaker event will take place following Saturday’s class.

Instructor: The PreProBono instructor for these sessions is currently attending Harvard Law School. He scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT and is an ex-instructor for TestMasters, a leading nation-wide LSAT test prep company, which, in our humble opinion is excellent, but also expensive. He has over 2 years of experience teaching over 350 students.  We’re not kidding around here, this is a severely discounted top quality LSAT prep course.  Hear what past participants have to say about our program.

Not for Profit: 100% of the proceeds you donate to Prime Produce will be either donated to Prime Produce designated NPOs or to cover the operating costs of Prime Produce programming (like this one). For example, on January 5th of this year, Prime Produce funded the construction of a new playground for an orphanage run by the Nepalese Youth Opportunity Foundation. The instructor, the speaker and all organizers are volunteering their time! This cost includes the PreProBono Dinner and study materials.

SPACE IS LIMITED!  SIGN UP NOW!
For more info or to reserve a space, please visit www.preprobono.org.  Under “When/Where” click on Los Angeles, CA.

PreProBono is a program run through Prime Produce, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to entice creative and entrepreneurial scholars into the nonprofit sector.

1. Competitive Advantage – Earn the skills and expertise to enter or transition into financial services, corporate finance or consulting.  No work experience expected.

2. Scholarships – Receive generous merit-based scholarships as part of the admission process.

3. Placement – Pursue your career goals with the help of a dedicated career service specialist and an extensive alumni network.

4. Faculty – Learn from a world-class faculty respected for research, career experience and teaching excellence.

5. Reputation – Experience the small classes, student-faculty interaction and emphasis on leadership that has earned Claremont McKenna College its reputation as an elite liberal arts college.

6. Outside the Classroom – Participate in co-curricular programs of speakers, professional development workshops and networking trips.

7. Inaugural Class – Be part of something very new and special; contribute to the future of a program and experience unparalleled personal attention as a member of the inaugural 2009-2010 class.

8. Opportunity Cost – Earn your graduate degree in a single year while the job market and financial markets transition.

9. Relevance – Benefit from a curriculum that is intense, current and reflects the evolving global market.

10. Location – Claremont, California is less than an hour from downtown Los Angeles, the beaches, the mountains or the desert.

For more information or to apply, please visit http://www.cmc.edu/rdsgraduate/ or contact Kevin Arnold, Director of Graduate Admission, at karnold@claremontmckenna.edu or (909) 607-3347.

A FREE EVENT FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN

GRADUATE SCHOOL:

2009 Southern California Forum for Diversity

In Graduate Education

Where: California State University, San Marcos

When: Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9am-4pm

What: Students will attend workshops that will give them the opportunity to explore graduate opportunities and resources.  Students will also have the opportunity to meet over 100 graduate school representatives from leading institutions.

Who: underrepresented, low-income and first-generation sophomore, junior or senior class standing or candidacy for a master’s (not for

those interested in business, law or medicine)

Sign up in 1202 Campbell Hall!!!

FREE TRANSPORTATION!  (With a $20 refundable check)

FREE access to GRE Prep Course! (Upon evaluation completion)

FREE LUNCH!

*ALL AAP students are strongly encouraged to attend!*

Co-sponsored by: AAP Mentoring Programs *(310) 794- 4186 * 1202 Campbell

UCLA campus contact: Ana Soltero López: asoltero@college.ucla.edu

Registration Deadline is: Friday, April 17, 2009

Find out about graduate school options in the sciences, humanities and social sciences

Explore different degrees (MA, MPH, PhD, and more)

Hear a panel of students discuss their experiences choosing a grad school

Thursday, February 26th 5:00 PM Campbell Hall Room 1224

Thinking about Graduate or Professional School?

Free Practice Test Event

MCAT – LSAT – GRE – GMAT – DAT – OAT – PCAT

Date: Saturday, February 21^st

MCAT: 10am-2pm, Humanities A51

LSAT: 12:30-4:30pm, Haines 39

GRE: 10am-12pm, Haines 39

GMAT: 10am-1:30pm, Haines 118

DAT: 2-5:30pm, Haines 118

OAT: 2-5:30pm, Haines 118

PCAT: 2:30-5pm, Humanities A51

Register: www.kaptest.com/practice

Top 5 Reasons to Attend:
1. No need to study – it’s just practice!
2. You’ll get your score back at the event plus a detailed performance analysis.
3. There’s no better way to get over your fear of the exam than to practice.
4. Learn tips to improve your score from the best instructors in the industry.
5. Your (UCLA) club might win a full course scholarship! Be sure to mention their name when you check-in at the event.

Remember, you shouldn’t be studying for this! This isn’t about just getting a score. It’s about becoming familiar with what’s tested on the exam and diagnosing your strengths and weaknesses.

Who should attend?

Sophomores – If you’re already on the pre-med or pre-law track and have completed the majority of your prerequisites (not necessary to have finished them all) then this is perfect timing.

Juniors – If you haven’t already started prepping and want to go straight into graduate or professional school then this is a must for you!

Seniors – If you are planning on applying to graduate or professional school a year or two after you graduate then it’s advised that you become familiar with the exam now while the content is fresh in your brain.

Scores will be handed back at the event, giving students great insight into their performance on each section. Kaplan instructors will also be on hand to provide feedback and tips on how to solve even the toughest problems.

Don’t forget to register!! www.kaptest.com/practice

Kelly Fuson

Manager of Campus Partnerships

Kaplan Test Prep

Westwood Center

New program that will take place at Harvard Law School this summer (July 13-August 14, 2009).

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Training and Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools (TRIALS) is a partnership between Harvard Law School, NYU School of Law, and the Advantage Testing Foundation.  It is a fully subsidized summer program for students of modest means whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented at the nation’s top law schools.

For more information, please visit the TRIALS website: http://trials.atfoundation.org/index

Specific questions about the program should be directed to the Advantage Testing Foundation: http://trials.atfoundation.org/contact

Please note that Part II of the application must be completed by March 1, 2009.

Best,

J.D. Admissions

Harvard Law School