Dr. Michael Jaworski (Logical Reasoning)

Dr. Jaworski earned a BA in Philosophy from Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Ohio State University. His experience teaching at the post-secondary level began in 2002 as a graduate student at Ohio State University. In addition to OSU, he has also taught at Ohio University-Pickerington and has been a full-time faculty member at UTPA/UTRGV since Fall 2007. He possesses extensive academic experience in the areas of logic, critical thinking, and ethics. From 2016-2018, he taught the logical reasoning component of the UTRGV Law School Preparation Institute.

Mr. Shoney Flores (Reading Comprehension & Logic Games)

Shoney Flores has been teaching the LSAT since 2014 and teaching writing in multiple genres since 2008. He earned his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Texas Pan American and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Rhetoric from UTRGV. He has taught law school personal statement writing for students who have been admitted to University of Chicago, Yale, Columbia, UT Austin, Washington University, and others.

• Improve reading comprehension and logical reasoning skills to master the LSAT exam
• Develop skills on understanding and supporting arguments tested on the LSAT Writing portion
• Write meaningful and impactful personal statements for your law school application
• Take a pre and post-practice test to evaluate and improve exam readiness
• Develop skills to navigate the LSAT successfully
• Learn to methodically and efficiently approach LSAT questions
• Develop and practice time management skills to improve exam results

Anyone who is preparing to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

Guidelines
• The loan amount must be at least $500.00.
• The loan amount in the application cannot exceed the enrollment fee noted on our website.
• Books will NOT be included in the loan amount.
• Service charges may apply.
• When applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan, please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599.

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• Our department has identified that Sallie Mae offers private loans that may be used for continuing education programs. This is shared for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement.

Submit a required written request via email three business days before the program start date. Weekends are not considered. Partial refunds are not allowed.