1. BC Pre-Law Pathway

2. Welcome and Introductions: BC Pre-Law Leadership Team Ed Borgens, Professor of Political Science Christian Zoller, Professor of Criminal Justice Charles Kim, Professor of Political Science Zarmina Nawab, Educational Advisor Jesus Cardenas, Counselor Richard McCrow, Director – BC Delano Center Manny Mourtzanos, Dean

3. BC Pre-Law Pathway Welcome and Introductions: Pre-Law Advisory Council Hon. Robert TafoyaHon. Steven Katz Mark PaffordLinda Sullenger Rebecca MurilloH.A. Sala David TorresMonica Bermudez Alekxia Torres-StallingsBrett Price Leticia Garza

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Program Website – www.BakersfieldCollege.edu/PreLaw Program info Application process and forms Career possibilities Links to participating law schools BC Pre-Law Pathway

9. 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

10. Pre-Law Students: Bailey Bryson Princess Herrera Taylor Faulkenberry Maria Moreno

11. BC Pre-Law Pathway Program & Enrollment Updates: Jessica Garcia and Jesus Cardenas

12. 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)

13. BC Pre-Law Pathway Quarterly Plans: Bakersfield College Foundation -- Pre-Law Scholar Advisory Committee Rural Community Unemployment*Poverty Rates** Delano36%31.3% McFarland30%34.9% Wasco25%28.4% Arvin37%36.3% Lamont25%29.7% Bakersfield12.7%20.4% Kern County12.3%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

14. 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

15. BC Pre-Law Pathway Role & 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

16. BC Pre-Law Pathway Advisory Council Open Forum:

17. BC Pre-Law Pathway Upcoming Council Meetings: Q2: Monday, April 13 Q3: Monday, July 13 Q4: Monday, October 12

18. BC Pre-Law Pathway ADJOURNMENT