Joint Degree Program Information Session - March 25, 2011
The Earle Mack School of Law has been working with the LeBow School of Business, the School of Public Health, and the College of Arts and Sciences to develop three distinct joint degree programs: the JD/MBA, the JD/MPH, and the JD/MSPP (Masters in Public Policy). Students in these joint programs are able to graduate with fewer credits than would be required, and sooner compared to a student completing the two programs separately.
And the good news is that there is still time to register for these joint programs. On Friday, March 25th there will be an information session about the joint degrees, including a question and answer portion. Please join Dean Filler and representatives from LeBow, the School of Public Health, and the College of Arts and sciences in Room 140 from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. to learn more about the joint degrees. ^ Back to Top
Public Interest Auction - March 24, 2011
4th Annual Public Interest Auction - Thursday, March 24, 2011
Please join us at 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 cost $20 and will be on sale 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! Public Interest Experience 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/
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EMSoL Annual Students vs. Faculty Volleyball Tournament
Who Rules.... Faculty or Students??
Join us for our first ever EMSoL Annual Students 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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Preparing for the Bar Exam
New Jersey Bar Exam Talk - March 28, 2011
On Monday, March 28 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in Law 340, 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.
The NJ bar examiners were scheduled to come to the Law School at the end of January but their talk had to be cancelled because of the snow. Because of their busy schedules preparing for and administering the February bar exam, this was the earliest date that they were able to speak at Drexel. If you are going to take the NJ bar exam, make sure that you take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the NJ bar exam.
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 21, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Law 440
Revising and Editing the 1L Brief
Bring your lunch -- Dessert will be served. *Revised date, time, and location!
March 25, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Law 240
Mock Exam 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 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.
- Spring Exam Conditions
Spring Exam Conditions have been posted. The final exam version of Exam4 will be available on April 1. To be eligible to receive technical support during your exams, you must upload a practice exam no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 22. We strongly encourage you to type a few lines into the practice exam document and use some features to make sure everything goes as expected. To retrieve your Anonymous Exam ID, which should be used for the practice exam, you must complete the Exam Affirmation through the Virtual Community. You will be notified when this becomes available. Lawtech will be holding Exam4 workshops during the weeks of April 4 and April 11. They are not required, but will be useful for those who have not yet used Exam4, will be taking their first take-home exam in Exam4, or just want a refresher.
- Co-Curricular Information Sessions for 1Ls
Dean Filler, along with representatives from Trial Team, Law Review, and Moot Court Board, will be holding information sessions for 1Ls this week. The first session will be on Tuesday, March 22, from 12:05 – 1:00 in Matheson 308. The second session (with the same information) will be held on Monday, March 28, from 12:05 – 1:00 in Matheson 208. (Note: The DegreeWorks session previously scheduled for March 22 is being rescheduled.)
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. Forms must be submitted by May 1, 2011.
Mary de Rivera, the law school financial aid advisor, will be available on Wednesday March 23rd in Room 420 to assist any student who still needs to complete the Institutional Financial Aid Application for 2011-2012. Stop by for a few minutes, take care of this requirement, and avoid unnecessary financial aid delays in August.
- Summer Financial Aid
Any student interested in a Graduate Plus Loan to cover costs for the Summer Semester, should apply for a 2010-2011 loan starting April 1st at www.studentloans.gov. At least 4.5 credits are required to qualify for these federal loans which can be used to cover the cost of tuition as well as living expenses. Funds for summer are scheduled to disburse to the University the week of May 16th. Tuition for the Summer semester will be $1,190 per credit with students receiving a 25% discount bringing the actual cost to $892.50 per credit.
- 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. 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.
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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:
- April 6, 2011 – Getting in with the Government, Rm. 340, 12:15 – 1:15 pm. 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, 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.
3L Jobs from Government Honors &Internship Handbook: - District of Columbia – Capital City Fellows Program (Paid, Deadline 04/01/11)
- Ohio Legislative Service Commission – LSC Fellowship Program (Paid, Deadline 04/01/11)
2L Jobs from Government Honors & Internship Handbook: - International Trade Administration – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/30/11)
- City of Chicago Department of Law – Summer Law Clerk (Unpaid, Deadline 03/31/11)
- Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 03/31/11)
- Lake County Public Defender, Lake County, Ill – Law Student Internships (Unpaid, Deadline 03/31/11)
- Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender – Law Student Internship (Unpaid, Deadline 03/31/11)
- U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 04/01/11)
- Cook County, Ill State’s Attorney’s Office – Clerkship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 04/01/11)
- Federal Communications – Wireline Competition Bureau Pricing Policy Division, Summer Student Internship (Unpaid, Deadline 04/01/11)
- Dept. of Justice – Volunteer/Part-Time Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline Apr.)
1L Jobs from Government Honors & Internship Handbook: - Transportation Security Administration – Office of Civil Rights Summer Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, After 12/01/10, but no later than end of March)
- Wisconsin Judicial Court System – Law Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/15/11)
- International Trade Administration – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 03/30/11)
- City of Chicago Department of Law – Summer Law Clerk (Unpaid, Deadline 03/31/11)
- Federal Communications Commission – Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Student Internship
- Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 03/31/11)
- U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – Volunteer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 04/01/11)
- Cook County, Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office – Clerkship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 04/01/11)
- Federal Communications – Wireline Competition Bureau Pricing Policy Division – Summer Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 04/01/11)
- Dept. of Justice - Volunteer/Part-time Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline April 2011)
NEW THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG!: - Delaware firm seeks Summer Associate (Wilmington, DE) (1L/2L)
- Social Justice Fellowship Program - Community Justice Project (Miami, FL) (1L/2L)
- 1L/2L Summer Internship- Comcast (Philadelphia)
- Summer Intern – Time Warner Cable Corporate Office (NYC)(1L)
- Summer Research Assistant – PolicyLab @ CHOP (2L)
- Summer 2011 Legal Intern – Comcast (Philadelphia)(1L/2L)
- Summer 2011 Legal Intern – Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. (Hanover, PA)(1L)
- Rhode Island State Government Internship Program (1L/2L)
- Summer 2011- Research Assistant for Prof. Frankel (deadline 3/21)
- National LGBT Bar Association - Prudential 2011 1L Summer Internship Program
- 2011 Summer Internships in Community Service – Samuel S. Fels Fund (1L/2L)
- Summer Internship – Juvenile Law Center of Philadelphia (1L/2L)
- PT Law Clerk – Law Offices of Edgar Coronado (Los Angeles, CA)(1L/2L)
- Center City Real Estate Firm seeks summer Legal Intern (2L)
- PT Spring Semester & Summer Law clerk (employment law – Law Office of Thomas More Holland (1L/2L)
- Summer Corps 2011 Application Period Opens March 16th
- New York State Senate Fellowships (1L,2L,3L)
- Program and Communications Intern – PILnet (NYC)(1L/2L)
- Borchard Fellowship in Law and Aging (3L)
- Legal Intern – Datran Media (NYC)(1L/2L)
- Summer Internship – Prudential Financial – National Assoc. of Women Lawyers (Newark, NJ)(1L)
- Summer Intern – Office of the State Comptroller (Trenton, NJ) (1L/2L)
- 2011-2012 Law Clerk Program (Family Law) – Berner, Klaw & Watson (3L)
- 2011 Summer Law Fellow Program – NAACP (Baltimore, MD)(1L/2L)
- Summer 2011 Intern, Trade Compliance – Intelstat (Washington, DC) (1L/2L)
- Patent Law Job Board
- Summer Legal Intern – Assoc. of American Medical Colleges (Washington, DC)(1L/2L)
- Summer 2011 Volunteer Legal Intern Program – Administrative Office of the Courts (Washington, DC metro area) (1L/2L)
- Summer Legal Intern – Ashland, Inc. (Wilmington, DE) (1L/2L)
- Part-time Internship – Law Office of Marcia Binder Ibrahim (Landsdale, PA)(1L/2L/3L)
- Summer Law Clerk – US Merit Systems Protection Board (Alexandria, VA) (1L/2L)
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Notices From The Student Bar Association
Graduation Announcements
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.
All students wishing to participate MUST bring their student ID.
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.
*In the event of inclement weather, the game will take place in the Armory building across from the Athletic Center on 33rd and Market.
SBA Election Season Begins Soon:
Attention 1Ls and 2Ls:
Student Bar Association Representative and Liaison Election Season is beginning soon! The rising 2L and rising 3L class will have the opportunity to elect their class representatives and next year’s Liaisons in Public Interest, YLD, ABA, and Co-Op. Representing your classmates and the law school is a very rewarding and positive experience! If you are thinking about running, we strongly encourage you to look into the opportunity.
Campaigning rules and petition forms will be made available as soon as we return from Spring Break. If you have any questions about the SBA or the election process, please do not hesitate to contact your SBA Representatives or email us at SBALaw@drexel.edu.
Barristers' Ball 2011 - Update!
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 at https://deptapp.drexel.edu/barristerball/Default.aspx. 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.
A small block of rooms has been reserved at the Loews Hotel for the night of May 7th. The room rate for double occupancy is $189.00 plus taxes. Rooms will be held until Friday, April 8th. Those wishing to reserve a room should call 1-888-575-6397 and specify that they are will the Drexel Law Barristers Ball for the reduced rate. First come, first serve.
Faculty and staff planning to attend should contact Steph Cieslak (smc322@drexel.edu).
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Student Organization Announcements
Brehons:
6th Annual Hair o' 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.
Dispute Resolution Interest Group:
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: - 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.
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) and the Environmental Law Society Present:
Old MacDonald Had A Factory?: A Presentation on the impact of Factory Farming on Animal Welfare and the Environment
Event date: March 29, 2011
Event time: 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Event location: Room 140
Reception to follow. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.
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Events on Campus and Around Town
Health Law Career Panel - March 22, 2011
When: March 22 at 4:00pm
Where: Room 140. Reception to follow in the Third Floor Lounge.
Come hear panelists from the Philadelphia area discuss career opportunities within the healthcare legal field. There will be ample opportunity for questions, and time to network following the discussion.
4th Annual Public Interest Auction - March 24, 2011
Speaker Event: Environmental & Animal Welfare Impacts of Factory Farms - March 29, 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.
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 .
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.
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.
New! Missouri University/CIArb Writing Competition - Deadline: August 15, 2011
This writing competition is sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) North American Branch and offers a $300 prize to the competition winner. The winner may also have his or her winning submission published in the Journal of Dispute Resolution along with other symposium papers. The Journal is recognized as the leading legal publication in the area of alternative dispute resolution and contains articles written by nationally and internationally prominent authors and students on a wide variety of topics. Further information on the CIArb student writing competition is available at http://www.law.missouri.edu/csdr/symposium/2011/writing.html
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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 21, 2011
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