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Legal
Studies
Club
by Maria D'AmatoAny student with a desire to pursue a law career should be
aware of the opportunities which "The Legal Studies Club" can offer.
Last semester
"The Legal Studies Club"
won an award for
Outstanding Pre-Professional Club, and prior tot hat they were awarded Most
Outstanding New Club.
Janice Kramer, President of the Club and Professor Cartier,
Advisory, are both responsible for the great success of this club.
Cartier spoke with pride about the club. “I feel it’s one
of the best clubs on campus, and I’ve never seen more hard-working students than
the ones in Legal Studies. I feel very strongly about this club; it has a lot
to give for it’s members.”
Kramer explained the purpose of the club. “It’s main
function is to inform students of legal-oriented jobs, including internships
which are given through the advisors of the club.” (An internship is a
non-paying job much like on-the-job training).
Some past activities of the club were described by Kramer,
“Some of the functions are social activities, most are trips to various courts.
Last semester we went to the Court of Appeals. This semester the club will
going to The District Court in Riverhead.” Later she added that a four day trip
to Washington in November will be arranged.
The Legal Studies club was first organized two years ago by
an active group of both Paralegal and Criminal Justice students. Kramer said
that this year meetings will be held every other Thursday, beginning October 1,
at 3:30 in room 321 of the Riverhead Building. There will be guest speakers
such as Lawyers and Paralegals.
The club is looking to recruit new members. Any student
either interested in or majoring in law should not hesitate to take advantage of
the great opportunities it offers.
The Article was published in the
Compass on October 1, 1987
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