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Earle Mack School of Law Weekly Newsletter: Jan. 24, 2011

Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University Weekly Newsletter

Monday, January 24, 2011

In this Issue:

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http://www.earlemacklaw.drexel.edu/docket/

The Docket is the quarterly newsletter of the Earle Mack School of Law, designed to showcase some of the highlights of law school life for prospective students and to keep current students, alumni, faculty, and staff informed of news and developments within our community. We hope you enjoy reading it and that you will suggest story ideas to Sarah Greenblatt, the law school's communications manager, at sarah.e.greenblatt@drexel.edu.

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Important Financial Aid Announcement


All
returning law students must fill out an Institutional Financial Aid Application in order to receive financial aid for the 2011-2012 academic year. This form can be accessed on the web at http://drexel.edu/src/financialaid/forms/. There are also forms available in the Office of Student Affairs. Completed forms should be brought to the Office of Student Affairs in Room 450 of the Law School.

The Institutional Financial Aid Application as well as the FAFSA for 2011-2012 must be submitted by May 1, 2011. For students applying for the summer work study program, the deadline is March 1, 2011

Mary de Rivera, the law school financial aid advisor, will be holding short information session on February 7th and February 9th at 12:15 p.m. in Room 440. She will be able to offer assistance and answer student questions pertaining to this new financial aid form.

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Important Announcement About 2011 Summer Co-op


Attention 1L and 2L Students:

The co-op faculty is pleased to announce that we will be offering summer co-op again in 2011.
We have scheduled a Brown Bag Information Session about summer co-op for Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 12:00-1:30 pm in Room 340. If you are considering applying for a summer co-op, we strongly encourage you to attend the information session.


If you are unable to attend the information session, but have questions about summer co-op, please don't hesitate to contact Professor Reena Parambath at reena.e.parambath@drexel.edu or 215-571-4783.

Event: Brown Bag* Information Session About Summer Co-op
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Room 340

*Cookies will be provided.

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Preparing for the Bar Exam


New Jersey Bar Exam Workshop

On Wednesday, January 26 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in Law 140, Sahbra Jacobs, Counsel for the Committee on Character, and Susanne Johnson, Assistant Secretary, Board of Bar Examiners, will discuss the New Jersey bar exam, application process, and character and fitness determination. This is the first time that the NJ bar examiners have come to speak at Drexel, so take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the NJ bar exam.


Register for the B.E.A.T. Program Now!

Once again, the Law School is offering the Bar Exam Accelerated Training (“BEAT”) program free-of-charge for all 3Ls. Whether you're taking the PA, NJ, combined PA/NJ, NY, or another state's bar exam, this BarBri program is designed to give you a head start on preparing for the July 2011 bar exam. The program features a review of Contracts, Criminal Law, Evidence, and Property -- all subjects tested on the MBE and the essay portion of every state bar exam. In addition, you will immediately put into practice what you learned by writing answers essay questions (two of which you will submit for grading by an experienced BarBri attorney/grader) and by answering MBE-type questions. And for the first time this year, the BEAT program will include a 100 question simulated MBE followed by a detailed analysis of all of the questions by Professor Lisa McElroy, an experienced lecturer on the MBE. The BEAT program begins on January 28/29. Each BEAT session will be offered on Friday afternoon and repeated on Saturday morning. Although the BEAT program is free, you must register by clicking on the following link - BEAT Registration Spring 2011. If you have any questions about your BEAT registration, contact Professor Kraybill at nancy.c.kraybill@drexel.edu.


B.E.A.T. Program Schedule

Class 1: Fri., Jan. 28, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Law 340, OR Sat., Jan. 29, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Matheson 308
Criminal Law; Multistate Essay Workshop; Multistate Testing Workshop

Class 2: Fri., Feb. 4, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Law 140, OR Sat., Feb. 5, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Law 340
Bar Exam Overview and Essay Writing Technique; Evidence (Hearsay); Beat Graded Practice Essay #1; Multistate Testing Workshop

Class 3: Fri., Feb. 11, 1:00-4:15 p.m., Law 140, OR Sat., Feb. 12, 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Law 340
Performance Test Lecture; Practice Performance Test; Performance Test Analysis

Class 4: Fri., Feb. 18, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Law 340, OR Sat., Feb. 19, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Law 340
Contracts/Sales; Multistate Testing Workshop

Class 5: Fri., Feb. 25, 1:00-4:15p.m., Law 340, OR Sat., Feb. 26, 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Law 340
Real Property (Landlord/Tenant); Multistate Testing Workshop; Beat Graded Practice Essay #2

Class 6: Fri., March 25, 1:00-4:15 p.m., Law 340, OR Sat., March 26, 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Location TBA
Multistate Testing Simulated Exam

Class 7: Fri., April 1, 1:00-6:00 p.m., Location TBA, OR Sat., April 2, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Location TBA
Multistate Testing Simulated Exam Analysis

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Academic Skills Announcements


Dean's Scholar Schedule - Spring 2011

Please Note: All office hours are held in Study Room 223 on the second floor, across from Law 240.

Constitutional Law--Professor Abu El Haj
Dean's Scholars: Tori Caracciolo and Nate Howard
Sessions: Monday 3:35-4:35 p.m., Law 240 | Wednesday 3:35-4:35 p.m., Law 240
Tori's Office Hours: Monday 4:35-6:35 p.m.
Nate's Office Hours: Friday 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Constitutional Law--Professor Cohen
Dean's Scholars: Marisa Grillo and Earthen Johnson
Sessions: Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m., Law 420 | Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Law 440
Earthen's Office Hours: Wednesday 8:00-9:00 a.m. | Thursday 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Marisa's Office Hours: Tuesday 8:00-9:00 a.m. | Wednesday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Criminal Law--Professor Filler
Dean's Scholars: Krysten Connon and Blair Thompson
Sessions: Monday 12:15-1:15 p.m., Law 240 | Thursday 3:30-4:30 p.m., Law 420
Blair's Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Thursday 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Krysten's Office Hours: Wednesday 10:30-12:15 p.m.

Criminal Law--Professor Tibbs
Dean's Scholars: Ted Kopec and Joe McPeak
Sessions: Tuesday 12:45-1:45 p.m., Matheson 208 | Thursday 12:45-1:45 p.m., Matheson 208
Joe's Office Hours: Wednesday 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Ted's Office Hours: Thursday 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Library Hours for Legal Methods Dean's Scholars:
Kristen Sawicki -- Monday: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Thursday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Mourin Khaleel -- Wednesday: 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Friday: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

1L Academic Skills Workshops Resume in the Spring Semester

The 1L Academic Skills Workshops will be held throughout the Spring semester on Fridays from 10:45-11:45 a.m. in Law 240. Workshops presented by Professor Kraybill will focus on the further development of exam-taking skills. In these workshops, you will answer exam hypotheticals and get feedback on your written work. Diana Silva, a Dean's Scholar for Professor Bogus last fall, will assist Professor Kraybill with these workshops. Professor Coleman's workshops are designed to provide additional assistance on the brief assignment in Legal Methods II. The workshops are listed below.

January 28, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Law 240
Mining Fact Patterns for Legal Issues

February 4, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Law 240
Building a Strong Exam Answer

February 11, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Law 240
Developing Arguments and Counterarguments

February 18, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Law 240
Writing the Rule and Rule Explanation for the 1L Brief

February 25, 10:45-11:45
Law 240
Answering Statute-Based Exam Questions, Part 1

March 4, 10:45-11:45
Law 240
Answering Statute-Based Exam Questions, Part 2

March 11, 10:45-11:45
Law 240
Mock Exam

March 25, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Law 240
Revising and Editing the 1L Brief

April 1-No Workshop Scheduled

April 8, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Law 240
Mock Exam

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Office of Student Affairs and Financial Aid


FINANCIAL AID ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Institutional Financial Aid Application (New)
    All returning law students must fill out an Institutional Financial Aid Application in order to receive financial aid for the 2011-2012 academic year. This form can be accessed on the web at http://drexel.edu/src/financialaid/forms/. There are also forms available in the Office of Student Affairs. Completed forms should be brought to the Office of Student Affairs in Room 450 of the Law School.

The Institutional Financial Aid Application as well as the FAFSA for 2011-2012 must be submitted by May 1, 2011. For students applying for the summer work study program, the deadline is March 1, 2011

Mary de Rivera, the law school financial aid advisor, will be holding short information session on February 7th and February 9th at 12:15 p.m. in Room 440. She will be able to offer assistance and answer student questions pertaining to this new financial aid form.

  • Graduate Plus Loans
    Any student interested in applying for a Graduate Plus Loan for the 2010-2011 academic year can still do so at www.studentloans.gov. Allow 2-3 weeks after you are approved for Drexel to certify your loan and the funds to begin disbursing.

  • 2011-2012 FAFSA
    The Financial Aid Office would like to remind returning law students that your 2011-2012 FAFSA must be completed by May 1, 2011. If you will be applying for the summer work study program, your FAFSA must be filed by March 1, 2011. You should review the Student Aid Report (SAR) that you receive from the Department of Education to determine if your application is complete.

    You can fill out the FAFSA before you file an income tax return. The required amounts for the FAFSA can be estimated. Your financial aid package may be adjusted once the actual tax information is submitted.
    Drexel's financial aid code for the FAFSA is 003256.

OSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Preparing for May Graduation
    Third year students who expect to graduate this May must fill out and submit an Application for Degree, via DrexelOne, no later than January 31, 2011. The procedure for accessing this University form is provided below. Also, any member of the third year class who expects to graduate “late” (Summer 2011) and would like to participate in the commencement ceremony, must fill out and submit a Request to Walkthrough form no later than January 31, 2011. This form may be found on OSA's Documents and Forms page .

    Applying for Degree through DrexelOne: Once you have logged into your account, please select the “Students Tab”, select “More BannerWeb Student Records”, followed by “Apply for Your Degree”.

  • Class-Specific GPA Ranges (Updated)
    By policy, we calculate class rank only after the spring semester of each academic year. Students in the top 25% of the class are given a precise numerical rank, while students who fall between 25% and 50% are arranged in groups at increments of 5%. In past years, we elected to release class-specific GPA ranges to the members of each class after fall and winter terms. We expect to continue this practice by sending you the GPA ranges for your class sometime this week.

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Career and Professional Development Office

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OFFICE HOURS:

Monday: 9-5
Tuesday: 9-5
Wednesday: 9-6
Thursday: 9-5
Friday: 9-5
**Appointments are available outside of the scheduled hours upon request**


UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • January 26, 2011 - Work Study Information Session, Rm. 440, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
    Discover the ins and outs of receiving work study funding for your summer job. Presented by Office of Student Affairs. Presenters are Rashida West and Dean Toth.

  • February 9, 2011 - Loan Repayment Assistance Program and the College Cost Reduction and Assistance Act, Rm. 140, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
    Come hear Rashida West present on the nuts and bolts of the law school's Loan Repayment Assistance Program and the College Cost Reduction and Assistance Act. RSVP in Symplicity under Events.

  • February 16, 2011 - Judicial Clerkship Panel, Rm. 140, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
    Please join the CPDO for the first of two information sessions regarding Judicial Clerkships. In this first session, members of the faculty will lead a panel discussion about their own clerkship experiences and why clerkships are a valuable addition to your resume. 2Ls are encouraged to attend so that they can hear firsthand about the benefits of clerking and deadlines for applying for Judicial Clerkships. SOME DEADLINES ARE SOONER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK! 1Ls who are considering applying for clerkships after graduation may be interested in hearing about how course selection for your 2L year, may help or hinder your chances of obtaining a clerkship. All 2Ls who are thinking about applying for a clerkship should make every effort to attend this session. This session will also provide all the information you need for your judicial clerkship application process. We will not only talk about the different types of clerkships available, but the application materials needed, tips for obtaining recommendation letters, choosing the appropriate writing sample and more. Also, find out about application deadlines and CPDO deadlines. RSVP in Symplicity under Events.

  • February 23, 2011 - Judicial Clerkship Applications, Rm. 140, 12:15p.m. - 1:15p.m.
    If you are interested in applying for Federal Clerkships, many Judges utilize the online database “OSCAR” for accepting applications. Additionally, OSCAR is a great resource to find out which Judges are hiring and what application materials they require. If you are going to apply to federal judges over the summer for clerkships beginning in September 2011, you are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to come to this session to learn how the online application system works. RSVP in Symplicity under Events.

UPCOMING DEADLINES:

  • Attention 1Ls: If you have not scheduled an appointment to meet with a CPDO counselor to review your resume and start planning for your job search, please do so ASAP! Contact Krystal Lespinasse at ksl36@drexel.edu to schedule your appointment.

  • 1L Students Only: Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP will be conducting interviews for summer associate position on February 15th. Apply through Symplicity by midnight on Monday, January 24, 2011. No late applications will be accepted.
  • Full Time Jobs from Government Honors & Internship Handbook:

  • 2L Jobs from Government Honors & Internship Handbook:

    • Oregon Department of Justice - Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 01/26/11
    • Dept. of Interior - Office of Regional Solicitor Pacific NW Summer Law Clerk - Deadline 01/28/11
    • Dept. of Health & Human Services - Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Summer Honors - Deadline 01/29/11
    • Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Dept of Legal Affairs, Legal Internship Program - Deadline 02/15/11
    • Federal Communications Commission - Wireline Competition Bureau, Pricing Policy Division, Student Internship Program - Deadline 03/15/11

  • 1L Jobs from Government Honors & Internship Handbook:

    • Oregon Dept. of Justice - Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 01/26/11
    • Dept. Health & Human Services - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Summer Honors - Deadline 01/29/11
    • Dept. of Interior - Office of Regional Solicitor Pacific NW Summer Law Clerk - Deadline 01/29/11
    • Colorado Attorney General - Dept. of Law Internship Program - Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10
    • Colorado Public Defender - Summer Legal Internship Program - Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10
    • Federal Trade Commission - Bureau of Competition Summer Intern Program - Deadline 02/01/11
    • New York City Law Dept. - Summer Honors Program - Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10
    • Security & Exchange Commission - Summer Honors Program - Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10
    • Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia - Legal Clerkship Program - Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10
    • Dept. of Transportation - Office of Aviation Enforcement & Proceedings Volunteer Legal Internship - Deadline ASAP after 12/01/10
    • Transportation Security Administration - Office of Civil Rights Summer Law Student Internship Program - Deadline after 12/01/10, but no later than end of March
    • Nuclear Regulatory Commission - OGC Summer Intern Program - Deadline 01/22/11
    • Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Dept. of Legal Affairs, Legal Internship Program - Deadline 02/15/11
    • Environmental Protection Agency - R1 Legal Internship Program - Deadline 02/28/11
    • Federal Communications Commission - Wireline Competition Bureau Pricing Policy Division, Student Internship Program- Deadline 03/15/11
    • Dept. of Justice - Volunteer/Part-time Legal Intern Program - Deadline April 2011

NEW THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG!:

  • DELVACCA 2011 Diversity Corporate Summer Internship
  • 2011 Summer Law Clerk, MetLife (Morristown, NJ)
  • 2011 Domestic Violence Fellowship, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Nationwide Social Security Disability Firm sees attorney (3Ls)
  • PA Bar Environmental and Energy Law Section Paid 2011 Summer Internship
  • Attorney seeks 3rd year for part-time, temporary research assistance
  • Summer 2011 Judicial Internship, Honorable Jean K. FitzSimon, US Bankruptcy Court, E.D. of PA
  • Ambler (PA) consumer litigation firm seeks summer associates

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Notices From The Student Bar Association

SBA Apparel

If you haven't already picked up your SBA apparel, stop by the SBA office during office hours or contact an SBA representative. Thanks!


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Student Organization Announcements

Drexel American Constitution Society and Drexel Federalist Society:
Lunch Discussion about the Arizona Shootings and Dangerous Political Rhetoric
TODAY, January 24, 2011 | 12:15-1:45 p.m. | Room 240
All Drexel Law students are invited.
For information concerning the topic, please e-mail DrexelACS@gmail.com.

Criminal Law Society:
General Meeting | TODAY, January 24, 2011 | 12:15 p.m. | Room 140
We will discuss our plans for the semester, including information about our philanthropy and information about an exciting discussion panel featuring the Philadelphia District Attorney, Seth Williams. Free Jimmy John's and drinks will be provided!

Law Students for Reproductive Justice:
Discussion Session About West Philly Abortion Doctor Case | TODAY, January 24, 2011 | 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. | Room 230
See "Events on Campus and Around Town" for details.
Talk with Katheryn Kolbert, Esq. | Monday, February 21, 2011 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Room 240
See "Events on Campus and Around Town" for details.

Phi Alpha Delta :
(New) Clothing Drive | TODAY, January 24 - February 7, 2011 | Boxes located in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor lobbies
Phi Alpha Delta is sponsoring a clothing drive to benefit the victims of the the recent fire at the Windermere Court Apartments. We will be collecting donations of clothing, coats, shoes and personal hygiene items for distribution to these residents. Boxes for donations will be placed in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor lobbies. The drive will begin on Monday, 1/24 and will end on 2/7.

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Events on Campus and Around Town

ARC Blood Drive at Drexel - TODAY

Blood Drive


Law Students for Reproductive Justice: Discussion Session About West Philly Abortion Doctor Case - TODAY

You've probably been stunned by the recent story from our own backyard about the abortion doctor in West Philly charged with 8 counts of murder. There's no way to characterize this story other than that it is horrific and sad.

You may be wondering what this story means for choice and how a pro-choice person can react to this story without weakening her position. To help sort these and other issues out with respect to this story that has garnered international attention, we're holding a discussion session Monday afternoon where you can come, ask questions, and learn, discuss, and think about issues related to abortion access. We'll also show the short film Motherless, which is about abortion access pre-Roe, something that is directly related to the West Philly story.

The details are below. We know it's short notice, but when a story like this breaks, being able to talk it over and sort it through is so important.

Where: Room 230
When: 3:45- 5:00 p.m.
Who: Professor Rose Corrigan, Professor David S. Cohen, Tracy Tripp (Drexel Law grad 2010)
What: Discussion and showing of Motherless

We hope to see you there.

Law Students for Reproductive Justice: Talk with Katheryn Kolbert, Esq. - February 21, 2011

KKolbertTalk

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Summer 2011 Law Student Program in Washington, DC - The Legal Studies Institute


LEGAL STUDIES INSTITUTE
Legal Internships and Constitutional Course Credit in Washington, DC

May 21 - July 30, 2011
www.LegalStudiesDC.org
Early Deadline: February 11, 2011


The Legal Studies Institute provides the opportunity for law students to gain a first-hand look at the American legal system through guaranteed legal internships, a 3-credit constitutional law course, guest speakers and briefings, and professional development activities.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Legal Internship: Participants will be placed in a 9-week summer associate position, clerkship or legal internship where they will work full-time and gain substantive experience in the legal profession. Placement sites include law firms, courts, public interest organizations and the legal departments of trade associations, corporations and government agencies.

Briefings and Activities: Participants will attend private briefings at institutions of the judicial, legislative and executive branches and will meet with prominent judges, lawyers and judicial scholars. Last year's class met with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and D.C. Federal Court of Appeals Judge Douglas Ginsburg.

Career Development Activities: Workshops will be held to help prepare participants for success in their law careers, and planned networking events will facilitate professional interaction.

Attorney Mentor Program: Each participant will be matched with an experienced lawyer who will serve as a professional mentor during and after the program.

3-Credit Course on Constitutional Law: Participants will attend a course on Constitutional law for the first week of the Institute. The course is accredited by Ohio Northern University College of Law and is taught by leading legal scholars, including Professor John Baker of Louisiana State University and Dr. Roger Pilon of the Cato Institute.

Housing: Students will live in fully-furnished apartments in downtown Washington, DC and are matched with other Institute participants. The apartments provide easy access to the DC metro transportation system.

Scholarships: 75% of students receive scholarship awards based on financial need and merit. Merit Scholarships are also available, providing $3,500 towards tuition and housing costs. Please click here for more information on the Merit Scholarships: www.DCinternships.org/LSI/admissions/merit_scholarships.asp.

“LSI was the most remarkable experience for which I could have asked. I met wonderful people, was placed in an intellectually stimulating internship, and was offered many professional opportunities. If I could, I would participate again in a heartbeat.”
Jeremy Clare, University of Texas School of Law
Legal Intern, Safari Club International

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of February 11, 2011 to receive priority admissions consideration and a 5% discount on their tuition balance. Many legal internship sites request resumes early in the year for their upcoming summer positions, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To request an informational brochure, please visit this link: www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp

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Scholarships, Fellowships, and Writing Competitions


Fellowship Opportunities

  • New! Lee Smith Traveling Fellowship - Deadline: Jan. 31, 2011
    Drexel graduate students of all majors may apply for the Lee Smith Traveling Fellowship. The Lee Smith Traveling Fellowship is an award to offset the costs for selected Drexel University graduate students to attend a conference and/or make a scholarly visit to Asia, with a preference for trips to China. The award winners will be designated "Lee Smith Fellows." Upon their return, the Lee Smith Fellows are asked to give a talk on their trip and their experiences in Asia. For additional information, please click here.

Writing Competitions

  • Santa Clara Centennial Writing Competition - Deadline: Jan. 31, 2011
    Santa Clara University School of Law turns 100 in 2011, and one of their celebratory events is a law school writing competition, open to all students from ABA law schools. The topic is "Future ethical challenges lawyers may face practicing in the areas of (i) intellectual property law, (ii) international law, or (iii) public interest law." Submissions are due by midnight, Pacific Time, January 31, 2011. For additional information, please click here.

  • American Indian Law Review Writing Competition - Deadline: Jan. 31, 2011
    Eligibility: The competition is open to students at accredited law schools in the United States and Canada who are enrolled as of the competition deadline of Jan. 31, 2011. Editors of the American Indian Law Review are not eligible.
    Topics: Papers will be accepted on any issue concerning American Indian Law. However, topics recently published in the American Indian Law Review will not be favored.
    For additional information, please visit http://www.ailr.net/writecomp.


  • 2011 Bert W. Levit Writing Competition - Deadline: Feb. 18, 2011
    For details, please visit http://bit.ly/Levit2011.

  • American Constitution Society's 2011 National Student Writing Competition - Deadline: Feb. 18, 2011
    Student may learn more about the competition and read previous winning submissions at this website: http://www.acslaw.org/chapters/studentcompetitions/writing. For questions about the competition, please email writing_competition@acslaw.org.

  • Fourth Annual 2011 Embryo Law Writing Competition - Deadline: March 7, 2011
    For details, please visit http://www.embryolaw.org/.

  • Beverly Hills Bar Foundation Rule of Law Writing Competition - Deadline: March 31, 2011
    For details, please visit http://www.bhba.org/foundation/Rule-of-Law.htm.


  • National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees Second Annual Law Student Writing Competition - Deadline: April 30, 2011
    For details, please visit http://www.nactt.com/seminars/LawStudentWritingCompetition2011.pdf.

  • Alice Paul Feminist Jurisprudence Essay Contest - Deadline: June 1, 2011
    For details, please visit http://www.wcl.american.edu/gender/wlp/essay_contest.cfm.

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Submissions for the Weekly Newsletter
Submissions for the "EMSoL Weekly Newsletter" are approved by Kevin Oates, Senior Associate Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Law. The newsletter is published each Monday during the academic term. Please forward all material for the newsletter to Alanna Bridgett (abridgett@drexel.edu) by Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.


End of EMSoL Weekly Newsletter - Monday, January 24, 2011