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April 25, 2008, 2:00 PM

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February 8, 2008, 9:00 AM, (Please meet in front of Durfee's at 8:40 AM)

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January 24, 2008, 7:30 PM, Branford Common Room

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November 12, 2007, 6:00 PM, Saybrook-Branford Room

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October 22, 2007, 6:30 PM, TD South Common Room

IF YOU ARE A PAID YPLS MEMBER:

To reserve, please e-mail Cynthia Liu (cynthia.liu@yale.edu) by noon on Saturday, October 20, 2007. The dinner will be capped at approximately 15 students and seats will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Please note, however, that members who have never attended a law school dinner will be given priority.

IF YOU ARE A NON-MEMBER:

Please e-mail your reservation request to Cynthia Liu (cynthia.liu@yale.edu) by noon on Saturday, October 20, 2007. You will be placed on a waiting list and notified on Saturday evening as to the status of your reservation. Non-members will be required to pay the $5 membership fee at the dinner.

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October 18, 2007, 7 PM, Branford-Saybrook Room

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September 26, 2007, 5:30 PM, TD South Common Room

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September 10, 2007, 7 PM, Atheneum Room

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September 6, 2007, 8 PM, Saybrook-Branford Room

2007-2008 YPLS BLUE BOOKING PARTY

Want to find out which professors are the most interesting? Which
classes are the most fun? Whether those evaluations are really accurate?

Come to the YPLS blue-booking party to chat with the board about
classes and enjoy free refreshments!

The Saybrook-Branford Room is in the small courtyard between Branford and Saybrook, right before the entrance to the Branford dining hall.

2/14/06 (Tuesday)

9/25/2006 6:30 PM UCS 369

2/13/06 (Monday)

The NSA Domestic Surveillance Program

Time: 8:00 PM / Location: Branford Common Room

Co-sponsored by the Yale Democrats, Roosevelt Institution, Yale Pre-Law Society, and Yale ACLU. The president's domestic wiretapping program has been making headlines, so come hear more about the ongoing debate when Dakota Rudesill speaks at tonight's meeting. Currently at the Yale Law School, Mr. Rudesill has worked as a defense consultant and a professional Senate staff member on national security.

2/09/06 (Thursday)

Should Presidents Obey the Law? Reflections on Legality and Official Duty

Time: 4:00-5:30PM / Location: Yale Law School, Room 128

The American Constitution Society is honored to host Frederick Schauer, speaking on the rhetoric of presidential disregard of the law, and on competing claims that formal legal constraints are secondary to the demands of justice. The controversy over presidential power has echoes in official power at all levels: in controversies from Hurricane Katrina to the New York City transit strike, where Mayor Nagin of New Orleans and transit union head Roger Toussaint asserted that legality per se might not always matter. Prof. Schauer offers his reflections on these debates. Prof. Schauer is the author of highly-recognized scholarship on constitutional law, free speech, and legal philosophy. He has worked on legal and constitutional development around the world, and his scholarship has been the subject of a book and five special issues of law journals. He is the former Chair of the Section on Constitutional Law of the Association of American Law Schools and Vice President of the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship.

1/31/06 (Tuesday)

Prof. Dan Kahan v. Prof. John Donohue: "Is Gun Control Illiberal?"

Time: 6:00 PM / Location: Yale Law School, Rm. 129

This event, sponsored by The Federalist Society at Yale School and co-sponsored by the Yale Pre-Law Society, features Professors Kahan and Donohue, debating the divisive issue of gun-control. Dinner will be served. For more information visit The Yale Federalist Society Website.

12/6/05 (Tuesday)

Michael Barone on the topic: "Divided Forever? The Future of American Politics."

Time: 6:10-8:00 PM / Location: Yale Law School, Rm. 122

This event, sponsored by The Federalist Society at Yale School and co-sponsored by the Yale Pre-Law Society, features Michael Barone, graduate of the Yale Law School, class of 1969. He is a senior writer for the U.S. News & World Report and author of the Almanac of American Politics. Mr. Barone plans to discuss the demographic shifts of the red/blue divide, how deep the divide is, and whether American politics is headed towards a more polarized future or towards a common middle. Dinner will be served. For more information visit The Yale Federalist Society Website.

11/15/05 (Tuesday)

Kaplan Law School Information Session, with Q&A

Time: 8:00-9:00PM / Location: New Haven Kaplan Test Center, 970 Chapel Street



Curious about Law School? Have questions about the LSAT? Yale Pre-Law Society members recieve a 20% discount, but is Kaplan even worth it? Or do you just want help with your personal statement? Carla Pelliccio, Marketing Manager at Kaplan's New Haven Test Center, will hold a Law School Admissions Information Session to explore many of these issues. All YPLS members interested in using our 20% discount are highly encouraged to attend.

11/04/05 (Friday)

Progressive Solutions for a Growth Economy: Gene Sperling

Time: 12:00-1:30PM / Location: Yale Law School, Room 128

The American Constitution Society, in conjunction with Campus Progress and the Yale College Democrats, presents Gene Sperling '85, former Chief Economic Advisor to President Clinton and current Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress. Lunch will be served.

10/26/05 (Wednesday)

Inside the Application Process: A UCS Workshop with Elayne Mazzarella

Time: 4:00pm / Location: UCS 305, 55 Whitney



In years past, this event has provided an insider's perspective to the mindset of an admissions committee. Elayne Mazzarella is the Director of Law, Government, and Public Service at UCS. Using backfiles of actual law school applications, Ms. Mazzarella walks YPLS members through the successes and pitfalls of these various applications. Come hear how your application will be reviewed from an admissions officer's point of view. This will be the ONLY time this workshop is offered. DON'T MISS IT!

10/18/05 (Tuesday)

Catered Dinner with Yale Law School Admissions Officer and Law Students: "Getting In AND Surviving Once You Get There"

Time: 7:30pm / Location: Silliman Fellows Lounge



This Yale Pre-Law Society event will provide an intimate setting for our members to gain unique insight into both the law school application process and the life of a typical law student. Exclusive for Yale Pre-Law Society members only. There are only 15 spots, so the first to email Arpit Garg are reserved spots. Dinner will be catered.

10/11/05 (Tuesday)

Randy Barnett and Samuel Bagenstos on the topic: "Raich v. Gonzales: Is the Lopez Revolution Over?"

Time: 5:30-8:00 PM / Location: Yale Law School, Rm. 121

This event, sponsored by The Federalist Society at Yale School and co-sponsored by the Yale Pre-Law Society, features Professors Randy Barnett and Samuel Bagenstos, who will debate Raich v. Gonzales, the recent Supreme Court case striking down California’s medical marijuana law. Prof. Barnett argued Raich before the Court. This promises to be an outstanding event featuring two of the most provocative constitutional law scholars and Supreme Court advocates in the country. Dinner will be served. Come join us.

9/26/05 (Monday)

Akhil Amar, "The Future of the Court and the Current Controversy Regarding the Appointment of Justice Roberts"

Time: 8:00 PM / Location: JE Common Room



Co-sponsored by The Yale Pre-Law Society and the Yale College Democrats, Professor Akhil Amar (ES '80, YLS '84) will be speaking regarding the possible implications of the ongoing Senate confirmation hearings of Justice John Roberts for the Supreme Court.

9/22/05 (Thursday)

"After Kelo: Is 'Public Use' a Dead Letter?"

Time: 6:10 PM / Location: Yale Law School, Rm. 129

This event, sponsored by The Federalist Society at Yale School and co-sponsored by the Yale Pre-Law Society, promises to be an exciting debate between two outstanding legal academics on an issue that touches close to home.

The Kelo decision from June, 2005 upheld the city of New London’s development plan that uses eminent domain to acquire the assets of unwilling sellers (with just compensation). New London claims the development plan is necessary to revitalize the city, create jobs, and generate tax revenue, and the Supreme Court confirmed this is “public use” under the Takings Clause of the 5th Amendment to the Constitution.

This event features two law school professors, one from Notre Dame and the other from Columbia, who will take opposite positions regarding the decision. All who are interested are encouraged to attend the debate. Pizza will be served.

9/21/05 (Wednesday)

Yale Pre-Law Society General Meeting

Time: 8:30 PM / Location: WLH 116

The Yale Pre-Law Society will be holding its first general meeting of the 2005-2006 academic year. Come learn about the organization, what we do and what sorts of events/opportunities we offer our members. Meet the officers and discuss with them your opinions regarding your involvement with the organization. We look forward to seeing you there!

9/12/05 (Monday)

6th Annual Law School and Public Policy School Fair

Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM / Location: Lanman Center, Payne Whitney Gymnasium

Having a hard time deciding which law schools to apply to? Not sure which program is your best fit? The Law School and Public Policy Fair allows you the opportunity to meet and greet over 100 representatives from the best programs in the country. This event only happens once a year so be sure to attend and get all of your burning questions answered!

For more information about this event, please visit the Yale UCS Website.

The Yale Pre-Law Society will also have a table at the event so please come look for us if you'd like to sign up and meet the officers.

11/18/04 (Thursday)

NYU Law Professor Thomas Franck

Time: TBA / Location: TBA

09/22/04 (Wednesday)

YPLS Meeting with UCS Pre-Law Advisor
Elayne Mazzarella (Director of Law, Government & Service)

Time: 5:00 pm / Location: UCS 369, 55 Whitney

Exclusive meeting with pre-law advisors at Yale Undergraduate Career Services. Elayne Mazzarella will give members a tour of the office, explain available services, and give advice about the law school admissions process. Takes place after the general "Applying for Law School" panel at UCS (4pm, UCS 369).

05/02/04

YPLS Members Meeting / Study Break

Time: 6pm / Location: WLH 119

04/19/04

Bulldog Days Extracurricular Bazaar (for Pre-frosh)

Time: 2pm / Location: Lanman Center, Payne Whitney Gymnasium
 
YPLS will have a table at the bazaar where interested pre-frosh can obtain information about the organization and sign up to be added to an e-mail list.