A Quick Guide to Educational and Student Services
Bowen in Brief Accreditation - American Bar Association (accredited since founding in 1975) - Association of American Law Schools (member since 1979) Degrees - Juris Doctor - Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration - Juris Doctor/Master of Public Administration - Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health - Juris Doctor/Master of Public Service - Juris Doctor/Medical Doctor Clinics - Litigation Clinic - Mediation Clinic -Arkansas Dependency Neglect Mediation Project -Special Education Mediation Project - Tax Clinic - Public Service Externship
BOWEN
access to justice... public service... professionalism in the heart of Arkansas’ capital city
Library - Over 311,000 volumes - Wide variety of online databases - Over 40 closed carrels accommodating 72 students - Ten group study rooms Technology - Two computer labs - Wireless network throughout building - Innovative classroom technology
WILLIAM H. BOWEN SCHOOL OF LAW law.ualr.edu
Recruitment Bowen School of Law, Room 104 501.324.9903 • • •
Campus tours – 683.4882 Open house / special events Counseling for prospective students
Enrollment Services ADMISSIONS Bowen School of Law, Room 104 501.324.9903 • • • •
Law school admissions – Academic record collection / evaluation – Immunization record review – Student ID number and PIN notification Residency status verification – 569.8603 LSAT interpretation Track academic rules verifications
RECORDS & REGISTRATION Bowen School of Law, Room 104 501. 324.9904 • • • • • • • •
Academic records maintenance Academic standing Class schedule Enrollment verification Grades Graduation application and certification Registration Transcripts
FINANCIAL AID UALR Main Campus, Administration South 208 501.569.3035
EXTERNSHIPS Bowen School of Law, Room 105 501.324.9946
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Entering student scholarships processing - 683.4882 Financial aid planning and assistance Award processing and eligibility verification for grants, loans, and work study Representative at law school campus second and fourth Tuesdays of each month – Room 116B Main campus representative – 569.3035
Academic Support ACADEMIC ADVISING Bowen School of Law, Room 205B 501.683.4884 • • • • •
Academic advising for all students Academic support Bar preparation Student organizations Student affairs
TESTING SERVICES AND STUDENT LIFE RESEARCH UALR Main Campus, Ross Hall 409 501.569.3198 ualr.edu/testing • •
Admission (LSAT) assessment Career assessment inventories – Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
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Semester-long clerkships with nonprofits, judges, and government agencies Experience through work-integrated learning Course credit
CLINICS Bowen School of Law, Room 105 501.324.9441 • • • • •
Tax clinic Mediation clinic Litigation clinic Experience through work-integrated learning Provide service for the community and clients who need assistance
CAREER SERVICES Bowen School of Law, Room 116 501.324.9436 • • • •
Law and judicial clerkships Career resources Job-search assistance Career counseling
LAW LIBRARY Bowen School of Law 501.324.9444 • •
Reference Desk - 501.324.9970 Computing Services - 501.324.9995
Student Development STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Bowen School of Law, Room 601 501.324.9932 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
American Bar Association Law Student Division American Civil Liberties Union American Constitution Society Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers-Student Division Arkansas Bar Association Law Student Division Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Asian Pacific American Law Student Association Black Law Student Association Bowen Athletic Department Bowen Lambda Christian Legal Society Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity International Environmental Law Society Federalist Society Hispanic Law Student Association Intellectual Property Law Society International Law Society Irish-American Law Student Society J. Reuben Clark Law Society Law Review Moot Court Board Out-of-State Student Association Part-time Student Association Phi Alpha Delta Pulaski County Bar Association, Student Division Sports & Entertainment Law Society “Street Law” Mentor Program Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Bar Association Young Democrats Young Republicans
VETERANS SERVICES Records and Registration Bowen School of Law, Room 104 501.324.9904 • • • •
Veterans benefits and services Certification of educational benefits Evaluation of military credits Withdrawals for military deployments
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER UALR Main Campus, Donaghey Student Center 103 501.569.3143 • • •
Inclusive learning environments Classroom accommodations Assistive technology
HEALTH SERVICES UALR Main Campus, Donaghey Student Center 102 501.569.3188 ualr.edu/health • • • • • • • • •
Wellness promotions and education Evaluation and treatment of illnesses Disease prevention Immunizations Physical assessments / screenings Addiction programs – S moking cessation – Alcohol programs – Other drug related issues First aid and safety Referrals Accessible parking
BOOKSTORE Bowen School of Law, Room 115 501.324.9930 • • • • • •
Text and general books School and office supplies UALR clothing & spirit gifts Custom course-pack publishing Special orders for books, text, trade, or clothing Online book orders
DONAGHEY STUDENT CENTER UALR Main Campus, Donaghey Student Center 101 501.569.3362 ualr.edu/studentcenter Information Desk DSC 101 501.569.3362
Fitness & Aquatics Center DSC 106 501.569.8284
Health Promotions, Programs, and Evaluations DSC 116 501.569.8802
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Campus Cards / Student IDs Campus information and maps Conference and building services Non-student membership and information Recreational activities –A quatics programs – F itness classes – I nformal recreation –O utdoor recreation – I ntramural and club sports – E quipment check-out and rentals Fit/Well programs and personal training – Wellness promotion