Do you want to learn more about the Legal Studies Society and what we provide for undergraduate students at the University of Waterloo? Are you in the Legal Studies program and/or have law-related interests? Would you like to get involved with us? Join our conversation on September 23rd to hear about the exciting events we have planned for the Fall term. These include law school information sessions, Q&A panel with law school students, networking webinars with legal professionals, our student and professor spotlights, and more! You also get the opportunity to meet our executive team and ask us questions about […]
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Law School Admissions Information Session
The Legal Studies Society and The Centre for Career Action have teamed up to bring you another information session for law school admissions! This collaborative event is free for all students who are pursuing law school in the future. A Further Education Career Advisor will be opening the event with information about admissions to Ontario law schools, while also talking about the Canadian admissions process in general. A Career Advisor will then walk through the steps of the admission process, focusing on what is required from applicants and how the Centre for Career Action can provide support along the way. […]
Mock LSAT
Are you interested in or planning to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) in the future? Get the chance to practice with our mock LSAT! The Legal Studies Society is giving students a chance to write a FREE mock LSAT under replicated conditions of the real test. The test will be taken in a computer lab, with a break provided. Snacks and a clear water bottle are allowed. When: Saturday, February 29, 2020Where: Biology 1 370, 8:30 am – 12:30 pmDue to limited spots, please reserve your seat as one of the 25 people to write the test. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mock-lsat-tickets-93999269345?fbclid=IwAR23SLZQyUCu-FxRTgKcibxKmNfngEFkJ-wVRdogM4Cs5VlEww0ZPF6Q1eY
Annual Prison Tour: Maplehurst Correctional Complex
Sociology and Legal Studies students:Are you interested in visiting a medium/maximum security facility? Join us on our annual prison trip on Thursday, March 12! We will be visiting Maplehurst Correctional Complex on Thursday, March 12. Due to limited spots, we request that you please fill out the application form below. Application form link: https://forms.gle/nXEDJK9M7SA14XaS6
UofT Law School Information Session
Are you interested in applying to Canada’s top law school, the University of Toronto? A member of the Admissions & Financial Aid staff will be stopping by campus to talk about the admissions requirements, process, financial aid, student life, and all you need to know! For your convenience, there will be two identical sessions held. There will be snacks too. You won’t want to miss it! Location: EV3 4408 Date: Wednesday February 12, 2020 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1021166851588149/
Upcoming Law School Admissions Event
The Legal Studies Society is once again hosting an information session for Law school admissions! We could use your help in discovering what information and resources you would like to see at this event, and events in the future. If you have a few minutes, please fill out this Google form to help us help you. Thank you!
SOC/LS Student and Professor Mixer W2020
In collaboration with the Sociology Society, we would like to extend an invitation to all Sociology and Legal Studies undergraduate students to a free dinner and a chance to socialize with the Sociology and Legal Studies professors and staff, as well as other students! This is a great opportunity to network, build new relationships, and meet new friends, and get to know the department! Location: Graduate HouseTime: January 29, 2020 from 6-8 pm Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/580195116167590/
Welcome Back to Winter 2020!
Happy new year, and welcome back to the Winter term! We’ve got some amazing events and opportunities in the upcoming months, so be sure to check the LSS calendar and social media pages to learn more. Clubs and Societies Day approaching next week. Check out the Legal Studies Society to learn more about what we do, and meet some of the society’s members. Location: SLC Great Hall and Multi-Purpose Room Date: Thursday January 16, 11 am – 3 pmDate: Friday January 17, 11 am – 3 pm To kick off this term, we also have the Winter General Meeting coming […]
Sanguen Health Centre Donation Drive
In collaboration with Arts Student Union, we will be collecting donations starting today until November 27 for Sanguen Health Centre.Sanguen Health Centre is a Ministry of Health funded Hepatitis C agency that provides wrap around support to those experiencing high degrees of marginalization as a result of their substance use, mental health, homelessness, and chronic poverty. (https://sanguen.com)They have created a Community Health Van which drives around Kitchener, Waterloo, and Guelph to provide community members with necessary items/services such as emergency contraception, nursing, harm reduction supplies, clothing, food, hygiene products, and more. Full details are linked here: https://sanguen.com/outreach-program/mobile-van-outreach/Items needed are:• Gently […]
Legal Studies Society End-of-Term Celebration
To celebrate the end of the fall term, all Legal studies majors (as well as prospective majors) are invited to attend our end-of-term destress event! We’ll be having a taco bar dinner, with vegetarian and gluten-free options, board games, and a raffle where we will be giving a $25 Visa pre-paid git card to three winners! Register through the Eventbrite link below to attend and socialize with other Legal Studies students. For students who have paid their Arts Student Union fee, entry is free. Other Arts students must pay $2 at the door. Watcards will be checked, so don’t forget […]