Accreditation Update
We have received our site report in connection with our application for full approval by the American Bar Association. The report extensively praises all aspects of our law school, and I want to thank everyone who helped make our application so strong. In particular, Professor Alex Geisinger and Leslie Friedman, Special Assistant to the Dean, took laboring oars in preparing the incredible volume of materials that we needed to file with the ABA. There are two further steps needed to complete the process: an appearance before the Accreditation Committee of the Section on Legal Education in April and a subsequent appearance before the Council of the Section in August. If all goes as expected, we will receive full accreditation in August.
We have also applied to become members of the Association of American Law Schools. Membership in the association would mark us as a law school that has a commitment to excellence in a variety of parameters, most importantly excellence in faculty scholarship. A team from the AALS will be visiting us from March 27-30, 2011. Stayed tuned for details on the visit.
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1L Town Hall Meeting - Today!
Please join your 1L SBA Representatives Today in Rm. 340 for the 1L Town Hall Meeting from 12:15-1:30 p.m.! Bring your comments, concerns, ideas, and of course your appetite for Jimmy John's. We hope to see you there! ^ Back to Top
Diversity Awareness Week 2011 
Celebrating Diversity in the Bar In keeping with our commitment to Diversity in the Profession, the faculty and staff of the Earle Mack School of Law are pleased to announce that our Affinity Student Organizations are hosting their first "Diversity Awareness Week" Scheduled events include: Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) Present:
Rabbi Speaker Event: Marriage and Divorce in Jewish Law
Event Date: March 7, 2011
Event Time: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Event Location: Rm. 420
In contribution to Multicultural Awareness Week, JLSA offers an insight into Jewish culture and Jewish law as it pertains to marriage and divorce. From Har Sinai Temple, Rabbi Pollack will speak on the topic and be available for Q & A. Lunch will be served. Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) Present:
"Crimmigration Law" Panel: An Exploration of the Convergence of Criminal Law and Immigration Law
Event date: March 8, 2011
Event time: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Event location: Room 140
Reception to follow in the 3rd Floor lounge. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Panelists: Professor Anil Kalhan, Professor Yolanda Vasquez, Judge Steven Morley, and Wayne Sachs, ESQ Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Present:
Hip-Hop & The Law
Event date: March 9, 2011
Event time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Event location: Room 240
Panelists: Professor Donald Tibbs, Professor Bret Asbury, Professor Kevin Woodson
The complete listing of events can be found at http://www.earlemacklaw.drexel.edu/news/events_calendar/diversity-awareness-week-2011/.
Legal Research Center Book Display
For the month of March, and in celebration of "Diversity Awareness Week", the Legal Research Center Book Display will feature a collection of books that touch on various aspects of diversity and the law. The featured books are available for students and faculty to browse through and checkout. If you have any questions about the display, please e-mail Sunita Balija at svb24@drexel.edu. ^ Back to Top
Welcome New Members of the EMSoL Family
Baby News!
Congratulations to Shamika Creech (3L) on the birth of her son, Chason Raphael Charles, on October 23, 2010. Isn't he handsome?
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International Opportunities for 2Ls
The International and Comparative Law Clinic/Co-op (ICLC)
A partnership between the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University and the University of Maryland (UM)
MEXICO* - NAMIBIA
We will be recruiting interested (current 2L) students within the next few weeks for these international opportunities, which will be available as intensive, full-time, one semester co-ops. The program will accept up to 2 EMSOL students for each country. The ICLC is housed at UM and EMSOL students who are accepted into the program will enroll as visiting students at the UM for one semester. The program entails 5 weeks of intensive classes 2-3 days a week at UM. UM will make every effort to provide overnight accommodations to students to students during the five-week period. Students will then spend 6-8 weeks in either Mexico or Namibia, living and working under the close supervision of a UM faculty member. EMSOL students who are selected to participate in this program will have their travel and housing expenses covered by the law school. Those who are interested should attend the meeting on Wednesday, March 9 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Rm. 110.
For additional information, please contact Susan Brooks, Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, at susan.brooks@drexel.edu.
*Please note that the Mexico program requires Spanish language proficiency.
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Drexel Summer Theory Institute
Now in its second year, the Drexel Summer Theory Institute is a workshop for Drexel students with summer public interest law internships in the greater Philadelphia area. The Institute is modeled after a similar program established by two public interest lawyers, Nisha Agarwal and Jocelyn Simonson, for Harvard law students with public interest internships in New York City. Institute Fellows will meet with the co-conveners one evening each week to discuss works of social and critical theory as they relate to the Fellows' public interest work.
The Summer Theory Institute will involve a significant but not overwhelming commitment on the part of the Fellows. The Fellows will be required to attend all ten evening sessions, prepare for each meeting ahead of time, write short response papers to the readings, participate in the discussions, and lead one week's discussion. We may also arrange joint sessions or events towards the end of the summer in New York or Philadelphia with our counterparts from the Harvard Summer Theory Institute.
The mission of the Institute is to encourage thoughtful public interest practice by providing a space in which students can think critically about and reflect more deeply upon their everyday experiences practicing public interest law, using social theory as a lens through which to do so. Working together to think through the role that social theory can play in legal practice and activism allows the Fellows to engage more meaningfully with their institutions' methods of pursuing justice on a day-to-day basis. By creating the space to discuss larger theoretical concepts outside of the work environment, the Institute enhances the Fellows' senses of the potential for intellectual rigor and personal fulfillment in public interest work. The Institute also aims to foster a community of leaders who will bring their enthusiasm for pursuing social change through the law back to the Drexel community at the end of the summer.
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Public Interest Experience Grants and Auction
Grants
Public Interest Experience Grants provide stipends to Earle Mack School of Law students who are taking unpaid, summer public interest positions. These students are committed to the public interest and intend to pursue a public interest career after law school. The purpose of the grant is to offset the cost of living for students who incur significant financial burden by taking an unpaid position for the summer. It is our hope that students will gain invaluable experience, skills, contacts, and insight to further enable them to find employment after law school in the competitive practice of public interest law. Applications are due March 28, 2011 by 12:00 p.m. and grants recipients will be announced April 15, 2011. Both 1L and 2L students are eligible to apply . For more information and to apply, please download the Grant Application Packet in PDF Format: http://www.earlemacklaw.drexel.edu/career/students/pubinterestlaw/pubinterest_summer_grants/
4th Annual Public Interest Auction - Thursday, March 24, 2011
Save the date for this year's 4th Annual Public Interest Auction and help raise funds for students taking public interest and non-profit legal internships this summer. Mingle with friends and professors, enjoy live music and karaoke, an open bar with food, and bid on some great items. Tickets are $20 and will be on sale during the weeks of March 8th and March 21st from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the law school lobby. When: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Where: World Café Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
Why: Raise funds for public interest summer work grants!
Any questions about the event, or if anyone would like to assist with procurement and have items for donation, please contact aishling.reilly@gmail.com. Hope to see you all there! ^ Back to Top
EMSoL Annual Student vs. Faculty Volleyball Tournament
Who Rules.... Faculty or Students??
Join us for our first ever EMSoL Annual Student vs. Faculty Volleyball Tournament held on Monday April 4th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Drexel Recreation Center (across the street from the law building). Please form teams of 6-8, print this form, and submit the player names and the name of your awesome team to Anahita Buhariwala in the OSA (apb352@drexel.edu). Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the tournament and to the team with the most creative name!
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Office of Student Affairs and Financial Aid
OSA Announcements
- Summer and Fall Registration Dates
Rising 3Ls (current 2Ls) Priority Day
Summer registration: Monday, April 4, 12:15 - 11:59 p.m.
Fall registration: Monday, April 11, 12:15 - 11:59 p.m.
All Continuing Students
Summer registration: Thursday, April 7, 12:15 p.m. through Monday, May 30, 11:59 p.m.
Fall registration: Thursday, April 14, 12:15 p.m. through Friday, July 8, 11:59 p.m.; Monday, July 25, 8:00 a.m. through Sunday, August 28, 11:59 p.m.
Financial Aid Announcements - New Required Financial Aid Form for 2011-2012
In addition to the FAFSA, all returning law students wishing to receive financial aid 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.
Mary de Rivera, the law school financial aid advisor, is available to answer student questions pertaining to this new financial aid form. Mary's office is located in the Office of Student Affairs.
- 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 wish to apply for the summer work study program, the deadline for filing your FAFSA has passed (March 1, 2011). Please 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.
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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**
UPDATES:
Interested in giving feedback to the CPDO about career planning and programming?
****Check your email for a quick 10 question survey from CPDO. It will only take 10 minutes of your time. Please give us your thoughts. Remember: THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR CAREER STRATEGY.
UPCOMING EVENTS: April 6, 2011 - Getting in with the Government, Rm. 340, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
1Ls and 2Ls -Start planning for next Fall's job search. Find out what you need to know about working for the government. How do I conduct my job search? When are the deadlines?
UPCOMING DEADLINES:
Attention 1L Students: 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! REMINDER: Effective, November 1, prior to using any services offered by the CPDO, students are required to have their resume reviewed by a member of the CPDO counseling staff. Please contact Krystal Lespinasse at ksl36@drexel.edu to schedule your appointment.
2L Jobs from Government Honors & Internship Handbook: - Dept. of Commerce - Legal Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe - Helsinki Commission Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- Maine Attorney General - Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative - Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- Small Business Administration - Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- Wisconsin Judicial Court System - Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
1L Jobs from Government Honors & Internship Handbook: - Dept. of Justice - Volunteer/Part-time Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Between Dec. and April 2011)
- Transportation Security Administration - Office of Civil Rights Summer Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, After 12/01/10, but no later than end of March)
- Federal Communications Commission - Wireline Competition Bureau Pricing Policy Division, Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Between 01/01/11 & 03/15/11)
- Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe - Helsinki Commission Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- Maine Attorney General - Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative - Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- Small Business Administration - Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- Wisconsin Judicial Court System - Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 3/15/11)
NEW THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG!: - Summer Interns, The National Workrights Institute (Princeton, NJ)
- Summer Internship - Vermont Legal Aid
- Fulbright Program
- Immigration Legal Services Assistant - Lutheran Children and Family Service
- Refugee Referral Specialist - Lutheran Children and Family Service
- Refugee Employment Assistant - Lutheran Children and Family Service
- Outcomes Assistant - Lutheran Children and Family Service
- ABA Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law Student 1L Intern Program
- Glaxo Smith Kline Legal Group Diversity and Inclusion Event - April 13, 2011
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Notices From The Student Bar Association Graduation Announcements
Faculty Nominations
Dear 3Ls:
As graduation approaches, as a class, there are some other details that must be decided. The next piece of graduation to vote on regards faculty nominations for specific roles at graduation. To make these decisions, the SBA has created another survey for our class. Voting will be purely write-in and must be completed by Today, March 7 at midnight, accessible at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LXFPQDG.
The faculty roles for graduation include:
1 faculty marshal, who leads the faculty into graduation
1 faculty mace bearer, who with the marshal, carries the ceremonial mace into graduation
1 faculty reader, who will call each graduating student's name as they walk the stage
2 faculty hooders, who will "hood" each student as they walk across the stage Dean Oates, as the Dean of Students, already has the role of marshalling the graduating class into graduation. Therefore, he cannot act as the faculty marshal or mace bearer. Any votes for him in either of these positions will be discarded. Similarly, Dean Dennis is not eligible to fulfill these roles as he has other responsibilities in the ceremony.
When voting, please nominate one faculty member to serve as marshal. The faculty member with the highest number of votes will serve as marshal, and the faculty member with the second highest number of votes will serve as mace bearer. In addition, the faculty reader will be the first faculty nomination confirmed, so that individual will not be able to act as a hooder in the event he/she receives a sufficient number of votes for both positions.
Please note that all faculty members have the right to decline these positions. In that event, the faculty member with the next highest number of votes will take the position. Finally, please also note that students MAY NOT act in these capacities, as these roles are reserved for faculty. Any student nominations will be discarded.
Interested in Giving the Commencement Speech?
All 3Ls interested in giving the commencement speech at graduation should plan to submit a draft by Monday, March 21 at 5:00 p.m. to emsol.sba@gmail.com. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 23 (time and location TBA). All 3L students are welcome to listen to the speeches and those in attendance can vote for for the student commencement speaker.
Join Us at the Inaugural Intramural Soccer Game- March 22, 2011
Tired of the winter weather? If so, come celebrate the first week of Spring with an afternoon of (light) competition and fresh air at the Inaugural SBA Sponsored Intramural Soccer Game! The event will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 4:00 p.m. on Buckley Field at the corner of 33rd and Arch Streets.* Non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided.
Everyone is welcome, you do not have to play in order to attend! For questions, please contact Teagan Henwood (tsh28@drexel.edu) or any member of the Student Affairs Committee.
*Location subject to change. Indoor accommodations will be available in the event of inclement weather.
Barristers' Ball 2011
Please join your fellow classmates and faculty for a night of eating, drinking, and dancing. Our 5th Annual Barrister's Ball will take place on May 7, 2011 at the Loews Hotel-Regency Ballroom from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. Each student is invited to attend and can bring one guest.
Those planning to attend must make a deposit of $10 per ticket. Deposits will be taken online from March 7-March 27 (web address forthcoming). Deposits are non-refundable. Final balances will be due between April 4-18. At this point, you must make a deposit between March 7-27 in order to purchase your ticket(s) between April 4-18. If you have any questions, contact Steph Cieslak (smc322@drexel.edu) or any member of the Student Affairs Committee.
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Student Organization Announcements
Brehons:
6th Annual Hair of the Dog Party | Thurs., March 31, 2011 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Bonner's Pub (23rd and Sansom)
Free food and drink specials last from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Criminal Law Society:
Viewing and Discussion: "The Wire" | Thurs., March 10, 2011 | 5:00-6:30 p.m. | Room 240
The Criminal Law Society welcomes you to the first of a two part film series this Thursday, March 10 from 5-6:30 in Room 240 of the Law School. We will be watching an episode of the HBO series, The Wire. Following the viewing, we hope for an engaging discussion, including both Professor Tibbs and a special guest speaker. Food will be provided!
Dispute Resolution Interest Group:
Mediating Workplace Disputes | Wed., March 9, 2011 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Room 340
Guest Speakers: Michele M. Rovinsky, J.D., Assistant Vice President, Office of Equality and Diversity, and Nancy C. Kraybill, J.D., Director of Academic Skills Associate Teaching Professor. All students welcome. Food will be served. Charity Pancake Breakfast | Wed., March 23, 2011 | 7:30-11:00 a.m. | Second Floor Gallery
Our Dispute Resolution Interest Group will hold a charity pancake breakfast for all students on Wednesday March 23th, the first Wednesday after Spring Break, with an all-you-can eat breakfast of pancakes, waffles, coffee, orange juice, and more for under $5 to benefit the Good Shepherd Mediation Program, a neighborhood justice center in Germantown. It will run from 7:30 to 11:00am in the 2nd floor gallery. Come have food and fun while supporting a good cause
Environmental Law Society:
The next several months hope to be an exciting time for the Environmental Law Society and we would love your participation!
We have several events planned in the this semester: - Careers in Environmental Law Panel with local environmental attorneys working in the private, public interest, and government sectors (date and location TBA)
- Environmental & Animal Welfare Impacts of Factory Farming, co-sponsored with Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (March 29)
- Soylent Green annual viewing of classic cult movie, served up with food and drinks (early April)
- ELS Officer elections for the 2011-12 school year (April general meeting)
- Earth Day Fair collaboration with other Drexel University (April 22)
For more information, please contact Shari Berger Kulanu, sb935@drexel.edu, or Ellie Austin, elizabeth.austin@drexel.edu.
Health Law Society:
Charity Donation Drive
RECYCLE:
- Old cell phones
- Printer and fax cartridges (inkjet & laser toner)
- Soda Can Tabs
Please donate your items in any of the boxes located in the 2nd and 3rd floor galleries. Cash for these items will be donated to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families while their children receive medical care.
Jewish Law Students Association: JLSA Presents: Marriage and Divorce in Jewish Law | Mon., March 7, 2011 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Room 420
In contribution to Multicultural Awareness Week, JLSA offers an insight into Jewish culture and Jewish law as it pertains to marriage and divorce. From Har Sinai Temple, Rabbi Pollack will speak on the topic and be available for Q & A. Lunch will be served.
Phi Alpha Delta:
Law Review/ Moot Court/ Trial Team Panel | Mon., March 7, 2011| Room 440 | 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Come hear about Law Review, Moot Court and Trial Team from our panels of members!
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Events on Campus and Around Town
4th Annual Public Interest Auction - March 24, 2011
Drexel Brehons' Hair o' the Dog Party - March 31, 2011 
Join EMSoL 's Team and Fight Back Against MS One Step at a Time! - April 17, 2011
Get involved in a worthy cause and have a good time with friends while you're at it! The walk is 8 miles through historic Moorestown, with several rest stops along the way. Although it is a walk, you are also welcome to jog or run if you would like. There will be food before and after the event, along with music and other activities. Funds collected from this event go towards research to find a cure and provide programs to address the needs of the people living with MS today. You can register for the event at:
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/drexellaw If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nicole Henry at nrh28@drexel.edu. Date: Sunday, April 17th
Time: Registration starts at 9:00am ~ Walk starts at 10:00am (rain or shine!)
Location: Moorestown High School, located at 350 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057.
Note: There is a $25 minimum donation for all participants
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Scholarships, Fellowships, and Writing Competitions Scholarships
Louis D. Brandeis Law Society and the Louis D. Brandeis Law Society Foundation Scholarship Opportunities - Deadline: March 30, 2011 The Judge Abraham J. Gafni Award is a $1,000 cash prize given to a second or third year Jewish law student at a Philadelphia area law school who has demonstrated an interest and involvement in Jewish Religion, Law, or Ethics.
The Judge Sandra Mazer Moss Award is a $1,000 cash prize given to a single parent law student at a Philadelphia area law school who strives for personal achievement, success and excellence in the law.
The Brandeis Law Society Scholarship Award is a $1,000 cash prize give to a Jewish 2L or 3L law student member of the Brandeis Law Society or one of its affiliated Jewish law student associations, who has demonstrated an interest in public service, shown outstanding academic and professional achievements, and promise for future excellence.
Please note that the deadline for applying for these scholarships is March 30, 2011. More information and applications can be found on our website: http://brandeislawsociety.org/about/brandeis-society-foundation.
Burlington County Bar Foundation - Deadline: March 31, 2011
The Jan M. Schlesinger Memorial Scholarship Award is presented annually to a first or second year law student in good standing who demonstrates financial need, and is a resident of Burlington County, New Jersey. Applications can be found at http://www.burlcobar.org/id5.html and must be submitted by March 31, 2011.
New! Essex County Bar Association Biunno Scholarship for Law Students with Disabilities - Deadline: May 6, 2011
This scholarship was established by the Essex County Bar Association and its Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in conjunction with the Honorable Vincent J. Biunno memorial Fund. Designed to offer financial assistance to persons with disabilities who are currently attending law school.
Eligibility Requirements: - Applicant must demonstrate a present and permanent physical or mental disability that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual. Medical documentation establishing the nature and extent of the disability will be required.
- Applicant must be a resident of New Jersey. There will be a preference given to Essex County residents.
- Applicant must be attending law school or be accepted to and commencing studies in law school.
- Applicant must have attained a 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school, or if they are an incoming student, a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
- Preference given to a person seeking to pursue a career in the field of advocacy for persons with disabilities. Intent may be demonstrated by completing a course in disability law, work in a disability or disability-related clinic or prior job experience
- Preference given to students who can demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should contact Alanna Bridgett at abridgett@drexel.edu to obtain an application form.
Writing Competitions
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.
Drexel Publishing Group Writing Contest Announcement - Deadline: April 13, 2011
Open to Drexel undergraduate and graduate students. For details, please visit http://drexelpublishing.org/dpg-essay-contest-2011/
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.
AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund's 2011 Mike Eidson Scholarship. - Deadline: May 31, 2011
For details, please visit this link .
New! 2011 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "Pursuit of Justice" Legal Writing Competition - Deadline: May 9, 2011
This competition is open to full- and part-time law students who are in their second or third year of study during the 2010-11 academic year at one of the following six institutions: Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Rutgers University School of Law - Camden, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Villanova University School of Law and Widener University School of Law (Delaware Campus). Part-time law students in their third or later year of study are also eligible. Students must be in good standing at their institutions. The submission may not have been published previously, although it may have been prepared in connection with a law school course or for a law journal. The submission also may not have been submitted for any other competition during the time when it is under consideration for this competition, until after the time when awards are announced. The submission must be the work of one author alone (joint submissions will not be considered), and the author must certify that the submission has been prepared without substantial editing from others.
Candidates may submit a law review quality submission on any topic relating to rights, privileges and responsibilities under federal law. Entries must be received by Monday, May 9 at 4 p.m. by Dawn Petit, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or at dpetit@philabar.org.
The author of the winning submission will receive a cash award of $2,500, the publication of the winning submission in The Philadelphia Lawyer, on the Bar Association's website and/or in an appropriate Bar Association publication. The winner will be invited to a Quarterly Meeting of the Bar Association, at which time the award will be presented.
Alice Paul Feminist Jurisprudence Essay Contest - Deadline: June 1, 2011
For details, please visit http://www.wcl.american.edu/gender/wlp/essay_contest.cfm.
New! Paralyzed Veterans of America Law and Public Policy Writing Competition - Deadline: August 1, 2011
Details can be downloaded at http://earlemacklaw.drexel.edu/docket/enewsletter/030711/PVA-2011-Writing-Competition.pdf .
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Preparing for the Bar Exam
Notices from Professor Kraybill:
B.E.A.T. Program Schedule
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., Matheson 308
Multistate Testing Simulated Exam Class 7: Fri., April 1, 1:00-6:00 p.m., Matheson 208, OR Sat., April 2, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Matheson 308
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
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.
March 11, 10:45-11:45
Law 240
Mock Exam
*Revised date, time, and location!
March 21, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Law 440
Revising and Editing the 1L Brief
Bring your lunch -- Dessert will be served. April 1-No Workshop Scheduled April 8, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
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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, March 7, 2011
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