Events

Info Session Thursday, April 12: Law Degree Economics

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We are fortunate to have Jason DiLorenzo of GLAdvisor return this semester to make another presentation to Berkeley Law students. He made two well received presentations last spring, one of which was at the “Tax Day” event. Jason’s expertise in the areas of loan repayment and financial advising will make the session worthwhile to all students, regardless of their current grade level or post-graduation plans. Please plan to take the time to hear him speak!

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Law Degree Economics:

How Federal Legislation Has Improved the Economic Value of A Law Degree

Learn what steps you need to take in order to position your debt, tax filing and finances to fully realize the benefits of these pivotal statutory student loan changes.

Thursday, April 12

100 Boalt Hall

2:00-3:00pm

Presented by Jason DiLorenzo

• An examination of escalating debt levels’ effect in eroding a Law degree’s financial value and how recent events have reversed this trend markedly.

• The steps you need to take in order to maximize the benefits of these programs and to mitigate the costs of your debt.

• Inherent conflicts of interest and common mistakes people make while navigating these programs and other financial matters.

• Q & A to follow

Information Session (10/26): Create a Spending Plan

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Wednesday, October 26

12:50 PM – 1:50 PM

Create a Spending Plan Information Session

170 Boalt Hall

1Ls: Plan to attend the info session aimed at taking control of your spending and planning your borrowing while at Berkeley Law. This session will enable you to evaluate your spending, assist in reducing your student loan debt, avoiding credit card debt, and becoming overall budget savvy. Download our Spending Plan spreadsheet and bring your laptop to the session. All students are welcome!

$90K Soros Fellowship for New Americans

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The deadline for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans is coming up on November 1. The fellowship provides up to $90,000 to graduate students nationwide. If you are an immigrant, you must be a naturalized citizen or permanent resident in order to be eligible for the fellowship. If you are a child of immigrants, they must be naturalized citizens or permanent residents.

Three Berkeley Law students who are current Soros New Americans Fellows will give a presentation on the application process and offer insights on
how to put together a solid application package. Please go to www.pdsoros.org for more information about this fellowship.

The information session will be held from 12:45-1:45 P.M. on Tuesday, September 20, in 145 Boalt Hall.

CA Residency Workshop – Date Changed to April 19

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The date of the California Residency Workshop has changed from March 31 to April 19.

Updated information:

On Tuesday, April 19 there will be a workshop presented by UC Berkeley’s Residence Affairs Unit regarding establishing California Residency for tuition purposes. Students currently billed as non-residents but planning to appeal their residency status for 2011-2012 should attend this informal lunch period gathering from 12:45 -1:45 in Room 105 Boalt. The impact of working out of California this summer and tips for completing the appeal will be discussed by the presenter. The online Residency Petitions should be available on bearfacts in early May.

CA Residency Workshop on March 31

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On Thursday, March 31, there will be a workshop presented by UC Berkeley’s Residence Affairs Unit regarding establishing California Residency for tuition purposes. Students currently billed as nonresidents but planning to appeal their residency status for 2011-2012 should attend this informal lunch period gathering from 12:45 -1:45 in Room 100 Boalt. The impact of working out of California this summer and tips for completing the appeal will be discussed by the presenter. The online Residency Petitions should be available on bearfacts in early May.

TAX DAY at Boalt – Hot Dogs, Beer, and Healthy Financial Futures – Thurs, March 3rd

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Re-posted from the master calendar:

Calling all 3Ls and LLMs!

Worried about post-graduation loans? Want help planning your financial future? Like FREE hot dogs and beer? Then come to TAX DAY, a special financial planning event for Boalt 2011 Graduates.

In two simultaneous sessions, one each for students entering the public and private sectors, Berkeley’s best Tax Law and Policy professors, Robert Bartlett, Mark Gergen, Ann O’Leary, and Eric Talley, will explain concepts like “marginal rate,” “401(k),” and “how to file your tax returns properly so you can be Senate-confirmed someday.” Sigrid Allen and Dennis Tominaga, top-notch representatives from the Financial Aid Office will also be on hand to answer questions. And Dean Christopher Edley will add his remarks as well!

The Public Sector Session will be in Room 110, and will feature a discussion of public-interest and non-profit personal finances, and the ins and outs of LRAP and other programs (including CCRAA) designed to help public interest lawyers reduce their loan burdens.

The Private Sector Session will be in Room 100, and will explain what to expect for loan repayment on an associate’s salary, what your take-home pay will really be, and how to plan for a financially prudent future as a firm lawyer.

This is a unique opportunity to drink beer AND ask your tax and finance questions to the experts – don’t miss it!

Hot Dogs from Top Dog and beer (& non-alcoholic beverages) will be served in the Steinhart Courtyard from 4:30-5:30 pm.

The Tax Sessions will go from 5:30-6:30 pm in Rooms 100 and 110. For those interested in hearing the information in both sessions, they will each be recorded and the recordings will be made available on the Class Campaign website.

Brought to you by the Class of 2011 Campaign Committee and the Boalt Hall Alumni Center.