The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair FAQs (2965 hits)
Question: When is this year’s conference? Answer: Friday, November 15, 2013 and Saturday, November 16, 2013
Question: How do a reserve a room at The Westin Galleria? Answer: Please go to the hotel’s special website page where you will be able to book a room at the special negotiated rate of $125 per night. This is a wonderful deal for a truly first-rate facility.
Question: Where I can find out even more about the event? Answer: Here at our official website at www.BlackPreLawConference.com. We would also be happy to e-mail you an event information booklet and post-conference impact report by request.
Question: Who can I contact to address specific questions about the event? Answer:Call us at 281-247-4026 or e-mail us at info@blackprelawconference.com.
Question: I have read a book or two on law school, and have spent time surfing the Internet. I think I have it all figured out. Isn’t that enough? Why do I need to attend a conference to help me to be successful? Answer: First of all, reading books and doing research about law school on the Internet is very important. However, it is NOT enough. It’s just a start. You do have to do your own personal research. However, unless you already know a lot of law school administrators, law students, lawyers and other insiders, there may still be a lot that you don’t know but need to know. You must learn more in order to decipher what is good information and what’s not, and get different perspectives so you can choose the approach that’s best for you. You do that by first doing your research, then asking questions of several knowledgeable people. An event like this one is comprehensive. You get information on the entire gamut of questions you might have about law school.
Getting into law school is difficult. Getting through is tough. Passing the bar is anything but a cake walk. And being a competitive job applicant, or creating your own opportunities armed with a law degree is not easy. Knowledge is power, and within those two power-packed days of this event, you will receive incredible information that can help you tremendously in your journey to becoming a lawyer.
If you’re serious about law school, then it’s also very important to attend events where you can interact with law school admissions representatives and benefit from their insight. It’s also extremely important to meet current law students, and to talk to lawyers and judges who can share their experiences and invaluable perspective. Showing up and being engaged will benefit you tremendously.
There is always information, wisdom, and insight that you can learn from the people you meet who are “in the know” that you just can’t get in books or on the Internet. An opportunity like this one is something that many Black law students and lawyers were unable to benefit from and wish they had. Take full and complete advantage of this priceless and potentially life-changing opportunity!
Question: There are other pre-law events, why should I attend this one? Answer: This is the only comprehensive national conference in the country created specifically to help ensure the success of aspiring Black lawyers. It was designed for the future Black law student in mind and provides a place where you will be able to meet many other Black law students and lawyers – as well as law school aspirants as well.
Question:What is the cost? Answer: Registration is FREE! However, you may upgrade your registration to deluxe for $25 to receive a conference bag, t-shirt and other goodies. You can upgrade even further to the premium level at $75 to receive everything including a ticket to the Legacy Builders Awards and Bridge Builders Recognition Banquet (& Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony).
Question:I can’t afford to pay the fee. Why can’t your organization provide stipends and reimbursements? Answer: We are a small Black-owned organization created out of a vision to be more proactive and deliberate about helping to empower African Americans interested in going to law school. If we had the resources, we would give them. Unfortunately, at this particular time, we do not. We are doing the best we can with what we have and are offering a true value to attendees by making this event free to anyone interested in attending. We do what we can to make the conference extremely affordable by offering it as a free service and only charging to cover some of our many costs. Also, keep in mind that you need to start thinking differently about the idea of paying a fee for an life-changing event like this one. You are not spending money, you are investing in yourself and your future – and what you get in return far far outweighs any financial contribution you make.
Question:What makes this conference different? Answer: This event is comprehensive. Information is shared regarding everything from getting into law school, succeeding in law school, passing the bar exam, career options, and we even provide critical information on the importance of professional dress and image, and networking and relationship building.
Also, we provide opportunities for pre-law students to interact with and learn from actual Black law students and lawyers from all over the country. The networking opportunities are solid.
This event is special because the people who volunteer to participate have a genuine and sincere interest in the success of future Black lawyers and want to see them succeed.
Question:Is having an event focused on the success of aspiring Black law students racist as there is no National White Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair? Answer: No. We do not believe in the racial superiority of any race, and this event was not created to show any prejudice or discrimination against any group that is not Black. This event is open to anyone interested in law school who would like to attend.
However, African Americans make up a minority group in the American population and we are underrepresented in the legal profession. We recognize that there is a clear disparity with regard to the number of Blacks who are successful in the law school admissions process and that of other groups. We think it is important to consider the historic and current realities of opportunity and access to law school and the legal profession and take an active role in targeting African Americans interested in pursuing this challenging path.
According to recent LSAT statistics, Blacks are doing less well in terms of admission predictors than almost every other group, and fewer are getting admitted. Our nation’s history of exclusion and segregation has played a role in the current condition. This event was created to address this issue. We believe that one of the reasons for this disparity is that many Black law school applicants may not have access to good pre-law advisement, the resources they need, or access to those in law school or who have been through law school to share the necessary insight they need to assist them to be successful in the process and beyond. Many are intimidated by the process, and a better understanding of it and what law schools are really looking for and what legal education entails and what awaits them once they finish law school can empower them to be ready to create a strategy and compete.
