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BC Pre-Law PathwayWelcome and Introductions: BC Pre-Law Leadership Team
Ed Borgens, Professor of Political ScienceChristian Zoller, Professor of Criminal JusticeCharles Kim, Professor of Political ScienceZarmina Nawab, Educational AdvisorJesus Cardenas, CounselorRichard McCrow, Director – BC Delano CenterManny Mourtzanos, Dean
BC Pre-Law PathwayWelcome and Introductions:Pre-Law Advisory Council
Hon. Robert Tafoya Hon. Steven KatzMark Pafford Linda SullengerRebecca Murillo H.A. SalaDavid Torres Monica BermudezAlekxia Torres-Stallings Brett PriceLeticia Garza
By the Numbers:
• 24 Community Colleges
• 6 Universities & Law Schools• Loyola-Marymount University
• UC Davis
• UC Irvine
• University of San Francisco
• Santa Clara University
• University of Southern California
• The Pathway:• 2 years here (A.A.)
• 2 years upper division (B.A.)
• 3 years at law school (J.D.)
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Start of Program Projections:
• 15-20 students
• 1 orientation session
• 1 section of ADMJ B40 – Law & Democracy
Enrollment:
• 89 student interest forms
• 40 Student Ed Plans
• 3 orientation sessions
• Anticipated need for expansion for ADMJ B40 sections
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Pre-Law Club (Student Organization):• Charles Kim, Advisor
• Student-led programs• Support
• Social events
• Institution-led programs• Law School campus visits & tours
• Internships or Field Experience
• Statewide programs:• Debate competitions
• LSAC Conferences
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Law Schools Admissions Council (LSAC) Conference:
• 151 Law Schools (include our 6 law schools)
• 700 Pre-Law students
• Sessions on:• Why Law School?
• The LSAT
• Application & Admissions Process
• Financial Aid
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Program Website – www.BakersfieldCollege.edu/PreLaw
• Program info
• Application process and forms
• Career possibilities
• Links to participating law schools
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Next Steps:
• Advisory board quarterly meetings
• Explore piloting a Law & Democracy course in Fall 2015 at a high school
• Statewide:• Clarify transfer handoff and other logistics
• Development of statewide taskforce
• Career Pathway Trust Grant – program support and possible scholarships (outreach to high schools); possible Law Academy at a KHSD school (Centennial?)
• Governor’s Innovation Grant (finishing 4 years quickly)
BC Pre-Law Pathway
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Pre-Law Students: Bailey Bryson Princess Herrera Taylor Faulkenberry Maria Moreno
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Quarterly Plans:Establish Pre-Law Society/Club (students)Expansion of ADMJ B40(Manny) Recruitment & Outreach(Charles)Internship Opportunities (Ed)Scholarship Opportunities (Jesus)Pre-Law Auxiliary (Rich)
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Quarterly Plans: Bakersfield College Foundation -- Pre-Law Scholar Advisory Committee Rural Communi
ty
Unemployment*
Poverty Rates**
Delano 36% 31.3%
McFarland 30% 34.9%
Wasco 25% 28.4%
Arvin 37% 36.3%
Lamont 25% 29.7%
Bakersfield
12.7% 20.4%
Kern County
12.3% 22.5%
Need: • Target traditionally
underserved students• Poverty and
unemployment rates indicate need for financial assistance
• Finance is the biggest roadblock to education
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 ** U.S. Census Bureau 2010
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Quarterly Plans: Bakersfield College (BC) Foundation -- Pre-Law Scholar Advisory Committee A Bakersfield College Foundation Auxiliary:
• is established by the Bakersfield College Foundation Board of
Directors• allows us to raise funds in the name of BC Foundation and
reserves funds for Pre-Law scholars • gives us needed oversight to manage resources, scholarships and
other pre-law scholars monies• provides a leadership structure for the pre-law advisor y group• helps our students overcome the biggest roadblock to law school
BC Pre-Law PathwayRole & Function of Advisory Council:
• Attend quarterly Council meetings (or delegate)
• Review Pre-Law program progress reports
• Recommend program improvements• Assist with procurement of internship
opportunities• Professional mentors• Pre-Law Society events and activities• Pre-Law ambassadors
BC Pre-Law Pathway
Upcoming Council Meetings:
Q2: Monday, April 13 Q3: Monday, July 13 Q4: Monday, October 12