Students consider Boyd Law

October 19, 2009 by Leslie Ventura 

Faculty answers prospective law student’s questions

Prospective students attended the William S. Boyd School of Law open house Saturday to have their questions answered while gaining firsthand information about the college from faculty.

Encouraging people to attend the Boyd School of Law, student organizations and staff explained why prospective students should carefully considering attending UNLV.

“If they have any questions about the law school, we’re here to answer [them],” said Suzanne Hyte, president of the UNLV chapter of the Federalist Society.

The Federalist Society, an organization established at the school, attempts to establish an inclusive environment for conservative and libertarian students, Hyte explained. Other organizations like the Sports and Entertainment Law Association were also present at the open house.

Interested students were able to learn more about courses and activities from speaking with alumni and currently enrolled law students.

“I’m in my final year here and I’ve been very impressed. It’s a great program we have here, and I would recommend it,” Hyte said.
Students from various majors attended the open house.

According to UNLV Gordon Silver Professor of Law Nancy Rapoport, some attendees have not taken the LSAT yet while others were weighing their options between Boyd School of Law and other prestigious colleges.

Alumni showed their supported for the school and explained how the program has benefited them.

“It’s a much better school now than it was in 2003,” said class of 2003 Boyd graduate Ray Smith. “Every year the school has gotten better.”

Granted full accreditation in February of 2003, the school also became a member of the Association of American Law Schools in 2004.

According to associate dean Christine Smith, The Boyd School of Law holds an open house twice a year. The first time, the faculty meets with prospective students who can tour the building and have any questions answered. The April open house serves as a meeting for admitted students to meet and greet one another.

“Students are the lifeblood of our school,” Rapoport said, explaining the importance of getting intelligent, qualified students interested in applying.
Students were able to ask about the application process., activities and learn more about what the school offers, like the Wiener-Rogers Law Library, moot court facilities.

For students who missed the open house, the school holds information sessions throughout the year for people interested in applying. Tours are also scheduled after these sessions.

The next information session will be held November 12.

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