Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development

University of Houston Law Center Prelaw Pipeline Program

University at Buffalo School of Law Discover Law Program

Spring 2020 Application for Law School Prep Program for College Students

ELIGIBILITY / DEADLINE / MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Eligibility Requirements • Grade point average 3.0 or better by June 1, 2020 • Have completed at least college credits as of June 1, 2020 – Note: To be eligible for the PLUS Program

(freshmen and sophomores), students need to have one semester’s worth of credits equal to a minimum of 15 credits. Students need to have a minimum of two years left to graduate for the PLUS Program.

• Low income first generation college student or of a group underrepresented in law school education

You must submit this application form along with the following required documents to complete your application by the deadline: Monday, December 3, 2019. We urge you to apply early! We will accept

COMPLETE applications immediately. • Official transcripts from all undergraduate/graduate institutions attended

o You can request an official transcript online via jjay.cuny.edu or order it through Jay Express. Official transcripts can be delivered to the Ron Brown office directly or students can arrange to pick it up and drop it off at our office. Please do not open the envelope containing the official transcript. If, transcript does not contain Fall 2019 grades, you will have to send us those grades as soon as they become available.

• Resume (1 page limit) o We advise you to make an appointment with the Career Center to work on your resume.

• Writing sample (approx. 5-10 pages) o You may submit any academic paper with a grade of B+ or better that you have written in the

past for a course. It should not have any visible revisions or corrections. Have it proof read by

the Writing Center prior to submission. • Personal Statement - Question 8 (2 page limit - double spaced)

o Please make sure that you answer the question asked in the application. It must address the why you

are interested in pursuing law and how you think this program will assist you achieve your law

career goals?

• Diversity Statement - Question 18 (2 page limit - double spaced) o Please discuss any Cultural, Economic, Physical or Educational disadvantages faced by you,

your family, and/or community, but the focus of your paper should be about how YOU have overcome or overcoming these disadvantages.

• Two letters of reference from faculty members o Both recommendation letters should be written by a professor preferably at John Jay College of

Criminal Justice with whom you have taken a course. One recommendation letter must be from a professor you took a course with in Spring 2019.

o *If you are a recent transfer student, please schedule a meeting with the Magdalena Oropeza, Program College Assistant to discuss this requirement.

• Profile picture • Please ensure the picture is a headshot with a plain background and wear appropriate business

clothing. Please e-mail or mail completed application and materials to Magdalena Oropeza, Program College Assistant of Ronald H. Brown Law School Prep Program, Department of Latin American & Latino/a Studies, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 524 W. 59 8.62.02 NB, New York, NY 10019. You may also drop off the application in room 8.62.02 NB.

*Please note that there you should seek out external scholarships to assist in covering tuition for the program. **Interviews will be conducted in early Spring 2019 for all programs, one by Prof. Roure and staff at the John Jay College satellite office and another with the respective law school. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Magdalena Oropeza, Program College Assistant Administrative Assistants at jjcrhb@jjay.cuny.edu or 212-237-8710. Please include “RHB 2020 Application- your name” in the subject line of all e-mails or visit our office at 8.62.02 NB.

Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights And Economic Development

Spring 2020 Application for Law School Prep Program

Please type. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

Inquiry Form

1. Student Name:

2. Social Security Number:

Other I.D. #

Type of I.D:

College I.D.

3. Social Networks:

I am applying for:

o Foundations (freshmen) o Program I (sophomores) o Program II (juniors) Prelaw Program Preference: _ St. John’s University _ University of Houston Law Center _ University at Buffalo Sex o Male o Female

4. Date of Birth: Month Day Year o Prefer not to answer

5. Current Mailing Address:

Street/P.O. Box Apartment #

City State Country Zip Code

Daytime Telephone Number Evening Telephone Number

Email Address:

6. Permanent Address (if different from above):

Street/P.O. Box Apartment #

City State Country Zip Code

Daytime Telephone Number Evening Telephone Number

Email Address:

7. Name of school you are currently attending:

Undergraduate major and minor:

Graduate major (if applicable):

If transfer student, list all colleges attended:

Current grade point average, list for all colleges attended:

Expected College grade point average as of June 1, 2020:

College credits to be completed as of June 1, 2020:

8. Educational Background: We are a holistic program and ask these questions to provide you with additional support. Your answers will not exclude you, instead, they are meant to be inclusive of diversity. Have you ever been tested for a learning disability during college or prior to college? Yes No If you answered no, please skip to question 8.

(a) If you were diagnosed with a learning disability, what was the diagnosis? ____________________

(b) If you were diagnosed with a learning disability, please attach the documentation certifying your condition to this inquiry form. (c) Have you received exam accommodations for your disability? Yes No (d) Were you in special education programs during elementary or high school?

Yes If yes, briefly explain in an attached addendum.

No 9. Personal Statement Question:

In a brief and concise two-page double-spaced essay, please explain why you want to participate in the Ronald H. Brown Law School Prep Program and why you are interested in law school. Please include your name and ‘Personal Statement’ in the header of this document. Please attach this document to your application.

10. Place of Birth (City, State, Country):

Are you a citizen of the United States?

If not, do you have a student visa?

□ Yes

□ Yes

□ No

□ No

If not, do you have a work visa?

□ Yes

□ No

Please identify your race/ethnicity: □ Asian/Pacific Islander □ Black/African American □ Native American/Alaskan Native (tribe) Tribal registration number: □ Chicano/Mexican □ Cuban □ Puerto Rican □ Dominican □ Other Latino/Latina. (please specify): □ Caribbean. (please specify): □ White/Caucasian

□ Other (please specify):

11. Please indicate what language(s) is/are spoken in your household:

12. Please list all college extracurricular activities in which you participated and any officer or

leadership positions held:

13. Please list any TALENTS/AWARDS/HONORS you have received in college: academics, sports,

musical ability, etc.

14. Please list any special interests, talents or hobbies you may have:

15. Please list any civic/religious/charitable activities in which you are involved and any officer and

leadership positions held:

**Please be advised that your answers for questions 10-14, should also be included in your resume.

16. Have you participated in the CUNY Edge program or any other programs at the college? _____________________________________________________________________________________________

17. Employment History: List all past employment that you have held since high school graduation and specify whether it is full- time or part-time.

Employer and Location Nature of Position Reason for Leaving Dates

18. Family Background Information:

Father’s Name: Occupation:

Address:

Telephone Number: Cell Phone Number:

Level of Education:

Mother’s Name: Occupation: Address:

Telephone Number: Cell Phone Number:

Level of Education: Total Parent Yearly Income:

Total number of family members living in household:

Are you married? □ Yes □ No

Name of Husband / Wife / Spouse: Address: Telephone Number: Cell Phone Number

Employer and Location: Total Family Income of husband/wife/spouse: Total number of members living in household:

Level of Education:

How many children do you have? What are your children’s names? What are their ages?

19. Diversity Statement: Statement of Cultural, Economic, Physical or Educational Disadvantage

In a brief and concise two page, double-spaced essay, please describe any cultural, economic, physical or educational disadvantage that you (or your immediate family) have experienced and how YOU are overcoming these obstacles.

*Please include your name and ‘Diversity Statement’ in the header. Please attach this document to

your application.

20. Criminal History:

If you have a criminal history, would you like to be referred to the Reentry Institute at John Jay College? □ Yes□ No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or violation in any jurisdiction? □ Yes □ No

If so, please describe below. List each conviction. If you cannot recall your convictions indicate that below. If you list convictions or pending charges, you may state facts in your favor.

Charge State Date Disposition

21. Are any criminal charges pending against you? □ Yes □ No

If yes, please describe below and list offense, date, police precinct, name, and location of court.

22. Have you ever been arrested for a crime? □ Yes □ No

If yes, please describe below and list offense, date, police precinct, name, and location of court.

Student Name – Print Student Signature Date

**If you answered yes to any of the “Criminal History” questions above, you must provide

detailed information on an attachment explaining the facts of the matter and final

disposition. You should have available and be prepared to submit or exhibit copies of

police and court records regarding any matter you disclose in reply to this question.

Any false statements, misrepresentation, or omissions of face in or with this application are grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of participation in the Ronald H. Brown Law School Prep Program for College Students and ultimately the law license(s) that I am seeking to obtain.

23. Emergency Contact Information: Name:

Relationship to student: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code

Telephone #: (Home) (Work) (Cell) Email Address:

Name: Relationship to student: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code Telephone #: (Home) (Work) (Cell)

Email Address:

24. Do you have medical or health insurance coverage? Yes or No If yes what is your provider’s name?(ex. HealthFirst, MetroPlus, etc.)

Health Insurance ID#:

25. Pursuant to the Pre-Law Program rules, each student is required to devote their time fully to the Pre-Law Program during the course of the summer portion of the program. Absences and

lateness are not tolerated. The summer program runs from late May 2019 through late July 2019.

Students are required to provide documentation of illnesses or other emergencies, if such a

situation should occur during the course of the summer portion of the program. Please let us know now whether there are other events or activities that we should be aware of that may interfere with your course of study during these months. If so, please state the name of the event and when

the event will occur.

Applicant Signature: I swear or affirm under the penalty of false swearing that all information provided in or with this application is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements, misrepresentation, or omissions of facts in or with this application are grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of participation in the Ronald H. Brown Law School Prep Program and ultimately the law license(s) that I am seeking to obtain in the future.

Please indicate which address we should mail materials to:

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Anticipated graduation date:________________________________________________________________

Current college year classification:___________________________________________________________

For processing of possible stipends, we need to know your country of citizenship ___________________

What is your current living situation?_______________________________________________________

Education: If you have an Individualized Education Plan, please attach a copy to your application.

Driving Record:

Do you now or have you ever had a driver’s license? yes no

If so, have you ever received any traffic violations? _yes no Has your license ever been suspended? yes no If you answered yes to the questions above, please explain in a separate addendum.

Family Background Information: How many members are included in your household? Please list all members in your household and include yourself:

(Include self)

Name Relationship to self Name Relationship to self

Annual household/family income information: $

If you are a dependent student, what is the source of your parents’ income, based on the following? 1040 tax return: $ **If 2018 tax return is not available, please use 2017 tax return information.

Public assistance (SSI, TANF, etc.), enter amount per month:$

Student Financial Information: Are you employed full time? If yes, how many hours per week? Are you employed part-time?

Yes Yes

No

_No

Approximately how much of your earnings are used to support yourself?

Employer Name & Location:

Your position:

Are you receiving any financial aid? Yes

If yes, specify sources and amounts for the academic years.

o TAP: o SEOP: o Work Study: o PELL: o SEEK: o Other:

Are you currently in any student enrichment program? Are you currently active in the military? Are you currently in the BA/MA program? Will you be applying to the BA/MA program this year?

Yes No

Yes No Yes No Yes No

Tutoring/Mentoring:

Do you participate in any tutoring services at or outside the college? If so, explain:

How many hours per week do you receive tutoring and for what subject area(s)?

Do you receive mentoring services at or outside the college? If so, explain and include name of mentor(s) and professional affiliation(s):

Do you participate in group study sessions in or outside the college? If so, explain:

No

How did you hear about RHB? Info session, where?

RHB mail/e-mail

Professor; specify name(s):

RHB Social Media/website

RHB Student Referral, specify name:

Campus office/program (A.C.E., Adelante!, SASP, etc.); specify:

Other:

Program Rules: 1. Students are expected to attend every Program session, meeting and event. Absences are not tolerated and will only be excused for family or medical emergencies. Proof of the emergency has to be supported by official written documentation. Even excessive absences for excused family or medical reasons may result in expulsion from the program.

2. Students are expected to be prepared and do all the homework assigned. Failure to do the homework will result in a deduction from the students’ stipend or grade and also may result in expulsion from the program.

3. Students must turn off cell phones and other electronic devices during class and program events.

4. Study period is not optional; it is mandatory. Students are expected to utilize that time for that purpose under the supervision of the assigned teaching assistants. Students are required to study during the semester in the space provided at LALSD and during the summer program in the space provided by the summer portion of the program.

5. Students are expected to arrive to classes on time and attend classes in their entirety. Arriving late or leaving early or excessive absences, without written documentation of an emergency, will result in a deduction to the students’ stipend or grade. Excessive lateness or absences or early departures will also result in expulsion from the program.

6. Students are expected to arrive to their internships on time and work every scheduled work day during the internship component of the Program. Arriving late, early departures, or excessive absences in the internship component will result in a deduction to the students’ stipend. Excessive lateness, absences, or early departures may also result in expulsion from the program.

7. Students are expected to participate and pay attention during class. Anyone sleeping in the classes will be asked to leave the classroom. Other than a documented medical condition, students who fall asleep in class may have their stipend docked, grade reduced, or be expelled from the Program.

8. Unless otherwise excused by the Professor Roure, Director, students are required to dedicate themselves full-time to the program during the course of the Summer Prep Program. This means that

students cannot take undergraduate courses, engage in extracurricular school activities, or work

full or part-time during the course of the Program. Students in violation of this Rule will be

expelled from the Program.

9. In compliance with New York State Public Health Law 2167, all resident students must complete the medical form related to immunization against meningococcal meningitis.

10. All students who stay in the dorm are required to keep the dorm area in a clean manner at all times. If it is determined by the sole discretion of residing campus director that the dorms are not maintained as expected upon the completion of the Program, each roommate will be assessed a financial penalty. All keys and identification cards issued by summer program Campus Administrator must be returned to the Campus Administrator on check out day, not later.

11. Students taking the LSAT review course must take every diagnostic LSAT exam in class and

when assigned. Diagnostic LSATs must be treated like the real test. Students must arrive early and be fully prepared. Missing a diagnostic test without written emergency documentation will result in either expulsion or a large stipend reduction. Supplemental LSAT sessions at JJC are mandatory, not optional and the same rules apply.

12. Each and every scheduled LSAT class is mandatory. Students taking the LSAT review class must take each class as assigned and not double up on classes in order to take a day off. Attendance at each

LSAT study period is mandatory. Students must be present for the full duration of the study period, and should fully utilize the allotted-for time. Failure to comply with these rules will result in expulsion from the program or deduction in the students’ stipends.

13. Students taking the LSAT review course must sign up and take the LSAT in the Summer or Fall 2019 offering as agreed upon with Professor Roure.

Signature Print Name Date

14. Students staying in the dorms are prohibited from drinking, consuming alcoholic beverages, wines, liquors or beer or doing any kinds of illegal drugs anywhere on the campus. Students found to violate this rule will automatically be expelled from the program and will be reported to the campus Dean of Students for disciplinary actions which can result in expulsion from the college.

15. The student agrees to release all diagnostic LSAT score reports to Professor Jodie Roure, the John Jay College Ronald H. Brown Law School Prep Program, the John Jay College UHLC Prelaw Pipeline Program, and the John Jay College UB Discover Law Director, tutors, and Directors associated with these law school summer portion programs.

16. Once the student takes the LSAT, the student agrees to send his/her score report to Professor Jodie Roure, the John Jay College Ronald H. Brown Law School Prep Program, the John Jay College UHLC Prelaw Pipeline Program, and the John Jay College UB Discover Law Director, tutors, and Directors associated with these law school summer portion programs.

17. Students staying in the dorms shall not have guests, who are not part of the program, visit them in the dorms.

18. Students shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status). Students are also prohibited from retaliating against anyone who has complained about discrimination or discrimination-related harassment. Any student who is found to discriminate or retaliate against anyone who complained about discrimination or discrimination-related harassment may be expelled from the program.

19. I give permission to my Professor Jodie Roure, the John Jay College Ronald H. Brown Law School Prep Program, the John Jay College UHLC Pre-Law Pipeline Program, and the John Jay College UB Discover Law Director, tutors, and Directors associated with these law school summer portion programs. to have access to my undergraduate and law school, and if applicable graduate school grades until my

graduation from law school and/or graduate school. I fully understand that this information will be solely used for data gathering purposes, which include tracking my academic progress as a form of outcomes assessment for the program.

20. Provided that our funding application is approved, you will be required to attend an admissions fair in which personnel from the over 50 national law schools will meet you. At the admissions fair, you will have the opportunity to discuss your admissions prospects and receive information from each of these law schools. Attendance will be mandatory. The admissions fair is tentatively scheduled for late October 2019 (date to be determined).

21. IT IS NOT CERTAIN THAT THE RONALD H. BROWN LAW SCHOOL SUMMER PREP PROGRAM, THE UHLC PRE-LAW PIPELINE PROGRAM, OR THE UB DISCOVER LAW PRE LAW PROGRAM WILL BE ABLE TO OFFER STIPENDS MENTIONED IN THESE 2019 RULES. THE MENTIONING OF STIPENDS IN THESE RULES IS NOT A COMMITMENT OR AN OBLIGATION BY ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, THE RONALD H. BROWN SUMMER PREP PROGRAM, THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER OR THE UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW OR ANY OF PERSONNEL OR STAFF TO PROVIDE STIPENDS TO THE PREP PROGRAM STUDENTS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE LAW SCHOOL SUMMER PORTION OF THE PROGRAM.

I have read the 2019 Ronald H. Brown Law School Summer Prep Program rules and agree to abide by them during the course of the Summer Prep Program and during the full academic years proceeding my admission to the program.

FERPA Waiver and Permission: WHEREAS, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) (20 U.S.C. §1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

WHEREAS, FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records, these rights transfer to the “eligible students” when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level.

WHEREAS, schools generally must have written permission from the parent or “eligible student” to release any information from a student's education record to any outside individuals, entities and/or institutions. NOW THEREFORE, by signing this FERPA Waiver and Permission, I waive my rights under FERPA and give permission, in our sole discretion, to disseminate my personal information as follows:

1. I agree to give full expressed acknowledgment, waiver, and permission allowing CUNY, St.

John’s University School of Law, UHLC, and UB Buffalo School of Law personnel to review the information that I submit as part of being an applicant and/or participant in the prelaw pipeline programs (“Program”).

2. I agree that the submitted information as an applicant and/or participant in the Program will also

include all of my academic records and other relevant information from now until completion of the bachelor, masters or law degree. These records also include all LSAT scores, including any and all diagnostic LSAT scores.

3. All student information may be shared regularly with CUNY, John Jay College, St. John’s

University, UHLC, and/or University at Buffalo School of Law administrators and personnel that are or can be potential funders for this Program.

4. I agree to allow those involved with the Program, including but not limited to Professor Jodie G.

Roure, to use such academic and my student information for further research and scholarship, including but not limited to, academic publications and/or scholarly articles. This may include the distribution of my student information to outside institutions not affiliated or related to CUNY, John Jay College, St. John’s University, UHLC, and/or University at Buffalo School of Law.

5. Best efforts will be taken to keep my student information (such as, but not limited to, my student

name and social security number) confidential.

6. My signature below indicates that I have read and fully understand the contents of this FERPA Waiver and Permission.

7. I also affirm that my signature is fully voluntary and agree to all the terms set forth in this waiver and

permission.

I authorize Professor Roure and the Department of Latin American & Latina/o Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice to obtain from the Admissions Office, the Financial Aid Office, and the Registrar’s Office any academic records/data pertinent to my participation in the Pre-Law Program. I also give consent to Professor Roure and the Department of Latin American & Latina/o Studies to share this application and any other related information obtained from the aforementioned offices with the St. John’s University, UHLC, and/or University at Buffalo School of Law as part of the admissions process into the Pre-Law Program.

Signature of Applicant Date

Parent’s signature (if under 18) Date

RECOMMENDATION FORM SUMMER 2020 LAW SCHOOL PREP PROGRAM

IN COLLABORATION WITH ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER, AND THE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW

PRELAW PIPELINE PROGRAMS

Please mail to: Professor Jodie Roure, Director &

Magdalena Oropeza, Program College Assistant Department of Latin American & Latina/o Studies

John Jay College of Criminal Justice 524 W. 59th Street, 8.62.02 NB, New York, NY 10019

Please fill out the section below and forward this form to the recommending professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice under whom you

have studied. References should be sent directly to the above address or they can be hand-delivered by the student if the professor has signed his/her name across the back of the sealed envelope.

Evaluator’s Name (Type or Print) Position Phone Number

Type or Print Clearly

Name of Applicant: Name of Recommender: To Recommender: Please complete form and attached a typed letter of recommendation on the John Jay

letterhead.

How long have you known the applicant? years and/or months How many courses has this student taken with you? What semesters did this student take a course(s) with you?

Please evaluate the applicant in each of the following categories below by placing an “X” in the appropriate box.

How does this applicant compare to the other ( ) sophomores ( ) lower juniors

Poor Average Good Outstanding Unable to Judge Academic Promise

Motivation Teaching Potential Research Potential

Speaking Skills Writing Skills

Mathematical Ability Maturity

Emotional Stability Ability to Accept Constructive Criticism

Ability to Work with Others

Summary Evaluation: Please attach a typed letter of recommendation on letterhead evaluating the

applicant’s strengths and areas for further development. I do not recommend the application for admission to the law school prep program I believe that the applicant qualifications are marginal although the applicant has potential. I recommend this applicant for admission.

I strongly recommend this applicant for admission to the law school prep program.

Evaluator’s Signature Date

RECOMMENDATION FORM SUMMER 2020 LAW SCHOOL PREP PROGRAM

IN COLLABORATION WITH ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER, AND THE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW

PRELAW PIPELINE PROGRAMS

Please mail to: Professor Jodie Roure, Director &

Magdalena Oropeza, Program College Assistant Department of Latin American & Latina/o Studies

John Jay College of Criminal Justice 524 W. 59th Street, 8.62.02 NB, New York, NY 10019

Please fill out the section below and forward this form to the recommending professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice under whom you

have studied. References should be sent directly to the above address or they can be hand-delivered by the student if the professor has signed his/her name across the back of the sealed envelope.

Evaluator’s Name (Type or Print) Position Phone Number

Type or Print Clearly

Name of Applicant: Name of Recommender: To Recommender: Please complete form and attached a typed letter of recommendation on the John Jay

letterhead.

How long have you known the applicant? years and/or months How many courses has this student taken with you? What semesters did this student take a course(s) with you?

Please evaluate the applicant in each of the following categories below by placing an “X” in the appropriate box.

How does this applicant compare to the other ( ) sophomores ( ) lower juniors

Poor Average Good Outstanding Unable to Judge Academic Promise

Motivation Teaching Potential Research Potential

Speaking Skills Writing Skills

Mathematical Ability Maturity

Emotional Stability Ability to Accept Constructive Criticism

Ability to Work with Others

Summary Evaluation: Please attach a typed letter of recommendation on letterhead evaluating the

applicant’s strengths and areas for further development. I do not recommend the application for admission to the law school prep program I believe that the applicant qualifications are marginal although the applicant has potential. I recommend this applicant for admission.

I strongly recommend this applicant for admission to the law school prep program.

Evaluator’s Signature Date

RHB APPLICATION CHECKLIST

o Make sure there are no type-os on the application. Please submit a neatly typed application. Do

not use white-out.

o Please make sure all information provided is accurate and non-misleading.

o Please make sure you do not leave any question blank. If it does not apply to you, simply note 'N/A' in the section.

o Please be advised that question number 8 requires a response in the form of a personal statement essay, no more than two pages. The essay should be attached to your application.

o Please be advised that question number 18 requires a response in the form of an essay, no more than two pages. The essay should be attached to your application.

o Please be advised that in the event question number 19 applies to you, you will be required to

disclose such information and provide a certificate of disposition (An official court document

stating the final status of your case, if the matter is not pending). If this question applies to you,

please be advised that you will have to write an addendum, which is a separate brief essay, not

more than two paragraphs, explaining the facts of such a matter or situation(s). SUCH A

REGULATION WILL APPLY EVEN IF YOUR CASE OCCURRED WHEN YOU WERE A

MINOR, IF THE CASE WAS DISMISSED, OR THERE WAS PLEAD BARGAINING

INVOLVED. *Answering this question does not prohibit you from being considered for

participation in our program in any manner. *

o Please make sure your recommenders are faculty members from John Jay College or another

institution of higher learning. Make sure your recommenders understand that in addition to

executing the recommender’s form, they must also actually write and submit a letter of

recommendation on your behalf. Letters must be written on institutional letterhead.

o You are required to submit ONE official transcript from John Jay College to the Director,

Professor Jodie Roure and Program College Assistant, Magdalena Oropeza. If you are a

transfer student, you must submit an official transcript from each institution attended.

o *Be aware the John Jay College Ronald H. Brown Law School Prep Program is proudly funded by CUNY BMI and is open to serving all students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual

preference, or religion*