EVENTS

Upcoming Straker Events

 

THE ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JUDGES
THE D. AUGUSTUS STRAKER BAR
THE WOLVERINE BAR ASSOCIATION PRESENT

THE 2012 BAR PASSAGE PROGRAM

The 2012 Bar Passage Program (BPP) is designed to improve bar passage rates of needy law school graduates sitting for the Michigan Bar Exam. Statistics reveal that many law school graduates underestimate the importance of the essay portion on the bar exam. Therefore, while traditional bar review courses focus only on the multi-state portion of the exam, the BPP uniquely focuses on essay writing techniques to help you maximize your overall bar exam results. In addition, the BPP offers a rare and extremely informative live lecture from an actual member of the Michigan Board of Bar Examiners!

Through weekly examinations, a mock bar examination, and group and one-on-one sessions and lectures by local attorneys, BPP provides assistance in the areas of: (i) Essay Writing Skills/Strategy; (ii) Test Taking Skills/Strategy; (iii) Time Management; and (iv) Stress Management. BPP does not review substantive law. Accordingly, BPP should be taken in conjunction with a traditional bar review course to give you the ultimate edge in studying for "both the multi-state and essay sections" of the exam.

In addition, the first session is open and free to learn more about the program for future bar exam preparation!

PROGRAM DATES:
January 11, 2012 - February 8, 2012

LOCATION:
Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, MI
Room 2246 (2nd Floor)

COST:
$75.00 (Non-Refundable) 2nd time-takers - $50.00
Make Check Payable to D. Augustus Straker Bar Association

REGISTRATION:
Please register by January 11, 2012

CHAIRPERSONS:
Stanley L. de Jongh…..jongsl@detroitmi.gov
Kym Kinchen, Esq……..kymkinchen@gmail.com
Tanisha Davis, Esq…..Tanishadavis777@yahoo.com

DATES FOR THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Wed. 1/11/12 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register "FREE SESSION" , Exam
Wed. 1/18/12 6:30-8:30 p.m. Small Groups, DIRAC Lecture, Exam
Wed. 1/25/12 6:30-8:30 p.m. Small Groups, Bar Examiner Lecture, Exam
Wed. 2/01/12 6:30-8:30 p.m. Small Groups, Exam Keeping the Bar in Perspective, Exam
Sat. 2/04/12 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MOCK BAR EXAM
Wed. 2/8/12 6:30-8:30 p.m. Final Bar Review--Small Groups-- No Exam

 

February Membership Meeting

Topic:
Small Firms and Solo Practitioners --Presented by State Bar of Michigan President Julie Fershtman

When:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Time:
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where:
Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss
27777 Franklin Rd.
25th Floor, Suite 2500
Southfield, MI 48034

Register by sending an email to info@strakerlaw.com

 

THE D. AUGSUSTUS STRAKER BAR ASSOCIATION, THE ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JUDGES OF MICHIGAN & THE WOLVERINE BAR ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE ANNUAL:

Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition

When:
Saturday, February 25, 2012

Time:
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Place:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2630 Featherstone
Auburn Hills, Michgan 48326