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
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Preparing for the Bar Exam
Notices from Professor Kraybill:
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 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 Notices from Bar Prep Vendors: Bar Talk - Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Hey Drexel 3Ls: Come by Room 420 on Tuesday, February 1 from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. for a discussion about the bar exam application process hosted by Drexel alum and Themis attorney Kevin Frost. We will also talk briefly about studying strategies and stress management, and also give a quick overview of the Themis Bar Review course and our exciting new improvements for the summer exam. Why should you come? I can think of four good reasons, at least: 1) Applying for the bar exam doesn't need to be stressful—find out what information you should be collecting now to make the process easier; 2) Hear what it’s like to study all summer for an exam; 3) Learn a little bit about a great bar review course; 4) Free lunch. Sponsored by Themis Bar Review.
BARBRI MPRE Course - Wednesday, February 9, 2011 If you are registered for the March MPRE exam, please stop by the BARBRI table (located in the Second Floor lobby every Wednesday) to fill out a form in order to sign up for the free BARBRI MPRE Review Course. The course is offered at various locations throughout the city and suburbs and is free to all students. If you are already registered for the BARBRI MPRE Review Course, please know that the BARBRI MPRE Review Book will be distributed on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 between 12:00 and 3:00 at the BARBRI table in the Second Floor lobby of the law school. Any questions? Please don't hesitate to contact Mallory Pelland (mp542@drexel.edu). ^ Back to Top
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. 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
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Office of Student Affairs and Financial Aid
FINANCIAL AID ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Important Announcement: Institutional Financial Aid Application
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 (Deadline: Today!)
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”.
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Career and Professional Development Office Become a Fan of the CPDO on Facebook!
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: 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.
Full Time Jobs from Government Honors & Internship Handbook: 2L Jobs from Government Honors & Internship Handbook: - Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Dept. of Education – R8 Office of Civil Rights Volunteer Legal Internship Program -Deadline 01/31/11
- Export-Import Bank of the US – OGC Summer Intern Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Dept. of Interior – Office of Solicitor Law Student Volunteer Program - Deadline 01/31/1
- Nebraska Office of Attorney General – Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Attorney General of Washington – Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- National Labor Relations Board – Division of Enforcement Litigation Contempt Litigation Student Internship Program – Deadline Rolling Basis but not later than Feb. or 2 months prior to semester for which applying
- US Commission on Civil Rights – Legal Intern Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Student Externships Legal Unit Chicago District Offiice - Deadline 02/01/11
- Federal Aviation Administration – Office of Chief Counsel Law Honors Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Satellite Division Student Internship Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- Federal Trade Commission – SE Region Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- National Labor Relations Board – Division of Enforcement Litigation Special Litigation Branch Summer Law Student Internship - Deadline 02/01/11
- New York City Dept. of Probation – OGC Summer Law Student Internship - Deadline 02/01/11
- Dept. of Transportation – Office of International Law Volunteer Legal Internships – Deadline 02/05/11
- 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: - Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Dept. of Education – R8 Office of Civil Rights Volunteer Legal Internship Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Export-Import Bank of the US – OGC Summer Intern Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Dept. of Interior – Office of Solicitor Law Student Volunteer Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Nebraska Office of Attorney General – Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Sacramento County CA District Attorney’s Office – Summer Intern Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Texas Attorney General – Law Clerk Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- Attorney General of Washington – Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 01/31/11
- US Commission on Civil Rights – Legal Intern Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Student Externships Legal Unit Chicago District Office - Deadline 02/01/11
- Federal Aviation Administration – Office of Chief Counsel Law Honors Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Satellite Division Student Internship Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- Federal Trade Commission – Bureau Competition Summer Intern Program -Deadline 02/01/11
- Federal Trade Commission – Bureau of Consumer Protection 2011 Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- Federal Trade Commission – SE Region Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- Miami-Dade County Attorney’s Office – Summer Law Clerk Program - Deadline 02/01/11
- National Labor Relations Board – Division of Enforcement Litigation Special Litigation Branch Summer Law Student Internship - Deadline 02/01/11
- Securities & Exchange Commission – Summer Honors Law Program - Deadline 02/04/11
- Dept. of Transportation – Office of International Law Volunteer Legal Internships - Deadline 02/05/11
- 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!: - Summer 2011 Judicial Internship, Chambers of the Honorable Jean FitzSimon, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, E.D. of PA
- Ambler (PA) consumer litigation firm seeks summer associates
- BLSA UPenn Law School - 23rd Annual Sadie T.M. Alexander Commemorative Conference & Job Fair
- Spring Legal Intern and Summer Legal Intern Opportunities, Compliance Implementation Services (Media, PA)
- Spring Intern, Advancing Civics Education Program of the Philadelphia Bar Assoc.
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Student Organization Announcements
Drexel American Constitution Society:
The Annual Federal Judges Panel | February 3, 2011 | 4:30 p.m. | Levy Conference Center, University of Penn Law School (Entrance on 34th Street between Chestnut and Sansom)
See "Events on Campus and Around Town" for details. http://www.law.upenn.edu/groups/acs/events.html
Drexel American Constitution Society and Drexel Health Law Society:
Health Care Reform Update | Today, January 31, 2011 | 12:15-1:45 p.m. | Rm. 340
Pizza will be served. Professor Robert Field will talk about recent issues concerning the Health Care Reform Bill.
All Drexel Law students are invited.
Drexel Brehons:
General Meeting | Wednesday, February 2, 2011 | 12:15-1:15 p.m. | Rm. 250
Topics of conversation will include the designing and selling t-shirts for the Hair of the Dog Party, various St. Patrick's Day festivities, the Legal Clinic, and brown-bag lunches with Philadelphia Brehon attorneys. Please attend and feel free to e-mail drexelbrehons@gmail.com with any questions.
Law Students for Reproductive Justice:
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. Drexel National Lawyers Guild:
Training Session for Legal Observers | Friday, February 4, 2011 | 11:30 a.m. | Room 250
Drexel National Lawyers Guild is holding a training session for Legal Observers. Attendees will learn how to serve as neutral observers of protests and will be able to volunteer as Legal Observers for pro bono hours. Pizza and soda will be served! Mr. Joseph Z. Traub of Raynes McCarty will do the training. You do not have to be an NLG member to be trained! Questions? Contact drexelnlg.lo@gmail.com. Phi Alpha Delta:
Phi Alpha Delta's "Bring a Friend" + Guest Speakers Meeting | Today, January 31 | 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | Rm. 240
Members and anyone who is interested in possibly joining Phi Alpha Delta are welcome! At the meeting, we will be discussing our spring schedule of events. In addition, two attorneys from the major Philadelphia firm White & Williams will be coming to discuss their careers and their tips for law students seeking jobs in this tough economic climate. Pizza and soda will be served. Questions? Please contact Sara at smg82@drexel.edu.
Clothing Drive to Benefit the West Philadelphia Residents Displaced By Fire
Phi Alpha Delta and the Criminal Law Society are co-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 floor locker area, and the 3rd and 4th floor elevator lobbies. The drive will end on Monday, Feb. 7. Questions? Please contact Sara at smg82@drexel.edu
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Events on Campus and Around Town
Drexel American Constitution Society presents The Annual Federal Judges Panel - February 3, 2011
EMSOL Discounts Available for David Mamet's New Play - RACE - at the Philadelphia Theater Company
The Philadelphia Theater Company has graciously offered to provide to the EMSOL community both group and individual ticket discounts to its production of RACE – the newest play by Pulitzer Prize Award-winning playwright and Tony nominee David Mamet. The play has received rave reviews and is described in promotional materials as follows:
"David Mamet tackles the biggest four-letter word of all… RACE! Two lawyers, one black one white, find themselves defending a wealthy white executive against the charge of raping a young black woman. When a new legal assistant gets involved, emotions bubbling just beneath the surface explode!" There are two ways to take advantage of PTC’s offer: 1. Organize a group of just 8 or more (maybe "Drexel Law Night") to attend a single performance and enjoy our lowest group rates. Group tickets available starting at $23 for students and faculty and $39 for non-students. To check group availability email cflannery@philadelphiatheatrecompany.org and mention Drexel Law.
2. Go online to http://www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org/2011/race.html and select any performance for a special $10 discount on single ticket purchases. Enter promo code drexellaw in the promo box on the ticket purchase page or call the box office at 215.985.0420 and mention the promo code.
The play runs until February 13. The discounts are available to EMSOL faculty, staff and students, so please spread the word!!
The Philadelphia Theatre Company is located at:
The Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Broad and Lombard Streets
Philadelphia, PA
215.985.0420 (box office)
If you have any questions, Carol Flannery, PTC’s Group Sales Manager is available to assist. She can be reached at 215-985-1400 x304. Law Students for Reproductive Justice: Talk with Katheryn Kolbert, Esq. -  ^ Back to Top
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 ^ Back to Top
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Writing Competitions
Fellowship Opportunities
- 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.
- Richard D. Cudahy Writing Competition on Regulatory and Administrative Law - Deadline: Feb. 11, 2011
The Richard D. Cudahy Writing Competition on Regulatory and Administrative Law accepts submissions in two separate categories- one for students and one for professionals (like you!). The winner in each category will receive a $1,500 prize and will be recognized at the ACS National Convention. Submissions may be papers written or even published previously (but not before January 2010). The deadline for submissions is February 11, 2011. Find out more here.
- 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 31, 2011
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