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Congratulations to New Trial Team Members
Congratulations to the below students who made the Trial Team. This was the most competitive tryout process in the history of our program. We had a record number of students tryout and the quality of the performances was remarkable. Unfortunately, we only had a limited number of openings this year. The new members are:
The following students are invited to join the Trial Team as 3Ls:
- Raquel Hubbs
- Stephen Kulp
- Jonathan Luff
- Joseph Mensah
- Haley Welch
The following students are invited to join the Trial Team as 2Ls:
- Briana Cavallaro
- Abbie Heller
- Laquan Lightfoot
- Michael Manara
- Jasleen Singh
- Brittany Wakim
- John Wilson
- Micah Wright
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Student Organization Fair - August 30!
All students are invited to join the SBA and all SBA affiliated clubs on Thursday, August 30, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Gallery. Student Orgs are a great way to get involved in the school community and to become acquainted with the legal community in Philadelphia!! Contact Dean McGovern at mkm35@drexel.edu for details!
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Pro Bono Service Requirement
Welcome back 2Ls and 3Ls! I hope you all had a wonderful summer. As you begin the Fall Semester, keep in mind that it is time to start working towards satisfying the 50-hour Pro Bono Service Requirement.
The Pro Bono section of the Drexel Law website has now been updated. You can find the Pro Bono section under the “Academics” pull-down menu (http://www.earlemacklaw.drexel.edu/academics/pro-bono/). The Pro Bono Service Handbook, explaining the policy, guidelines, procedures, and responsibilities for the Requirement is available to download, as well as the forms you will need to fill out to register for a project, keep track of the time you volunteer, and receive credit for the work you have done.
An updated list of the 17 Pro Bono Opportunities that are available for recruitment this Fall is available here. Training for these projects will take place during the first few weeks of the Fall Semester. If you are interested in participating in any of these projects, please be sure to submit your resume and rank your choices in order of preference no later than the registration deadline of Wednesday, August 29 at 12:00 p.m.
For more information on the projects described below, or the Pro Bono Requirement, in general, please be in touch. I’m excited to work with all of you to find a rewarding and meaningful pro bono experience.
Karen Pearlman Raab, Esquire
Director for Pro Bono and Public Interest Programs
(215) 571-4722
kpearlman@drexel.edu
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Dean's Scholar Program
Congratulations to the following students on their selection as Dean's Scholars for the Fall Semester! The Dean's Scholar program will begin the second week of classes. Questions? Contact Professor Kraybill, Room 418, ext. 4803, nck26@drexel.edu.
Academic Skills: Virginia Gordon
Saunders (Civ Pro): Taylor Ocasio and Kyle Nocho
Asbury (Civ Pro): Alexandra McGee and Erica Briant
Boss (Contracts): Todd Nothstein and Kaili Janus
Benforado (Contracts): Nicole Adams and Megan Young
Furrow (Torts) updated: Joe Zeidner and Eileen Sommers
Geisinger (Torts): John Corcoran and Eva De Lair
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Career Strategies Announcements
Upcoming Events
- DOJ Information Session, August 22, 12:15 p.m. RSVP in Symplicity.
- 23rd Annual Public Interest Reception in New York, August 29, 6:00-8:30 p.m. (email Rashida West to RSVP)
- Beyond OCI – Finding Summer Jobs, September 10, 12:00 p.m. RSVP in Symplicity.
Job Opportunities
(Apply through Symplicity)
- Law Clerk, Court of Common Pleas, Wayne County, PA.
- Judicial Intern/Extern for Fall 2012 with Senior Judge James J. Fitzgerald, III (PA).
- Intern, Getson & Schatz, P.C. (Immigration Law), Center City, Philadelphia.
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Scholarships, Fellowships, and Writing Competitions
Writing Competitions
2012 Women’s Rights Committee Legal Writing Competition - Deadline: October 5, 2012
For details, please visit http://earlemacklaw.drexel.edu/docket/enewsletter/061112/PBA-Womens-Rights-Writing-Comp.pdf
Scholarships
2012 Shannon Bybee Scholarship Award - Deadline: September 4, 2012
For details, please visit http://www.law.uh.edu/financialaid/gaming%20law.pdf.
New! 2012 James W. Stoudt Memorial Scholarship Program - Deadline: December 3, 2012
For details, please visit http://pabarfoundation.org/Programs%20and%20Awards/James%20W.aspx
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Discounts on Textbooks and Study Aids
Discounted Textbooks
Wolters Kluwer (Aspen) Publishers is creating a website where you can purchase your books directly at a 22% discount. This will apply to books where either Aspen or Wolters-Kluwer is listed as the publisher on the booklist. The discount site is www.aspenlaw.com/drexel.
Free and Discounted Study Aids
On Monday August 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Aspen Publishers will have a table in the second floor lobby where you can have the chance to win free study aids, learn about discounted study aids, and get free giveaways! We have Examples and Explanations, Casenote Legal Brief, Emanuel Law Outline, and More! If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Aspen Student Representative, Rosa Parks at rlp55@drexel.edu. See you there!
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Events on Campus and Around Town
The Philadelphia Global Initiative on the Rule of Law - September 10
Get ready for today’s global labor market! Whether you study politics, religion, warfare, business, economics or law, you need to grow into that global orientation. You are invited to a unique event on September 10, when experts will discuss the impact and effects of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Come hear how the ICC will influence how we will do business in the global markets, how we practice law, and how we need to abide by international rules of justice. The event will be held from 2:00-6:00 p.m. in the Montgomery Auditorium of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street. Details are available here.
Mid-Atlantic Law and Society Association Inaugural Conference - October 19-20
The Mid-Atlantic Law and Society Association will host its Inaugural Conference at the Earle Mack School of Law, Drexel University, in Philadelphia, PA, on October 19-20, 2012. Please make plans to attend and encourage others to join us! Theme: Law, Society, and the Social Good.
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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. To submit a notice for publication in the Weekly Newsletter, please visit the event planning webpage.
End of EMSoL Weekly Newsletter - August 20, 2012
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