Community Reminders
Campus Resources
In light of the University’s move to remote learning for the remainder of the semester, we want to remind you of a few campus resources that remain open:
- Student Health Services
- Tuttleman Counseling Services
- Cherry Pantry: Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Please go to the undergraduate Dean of Students Office for access.
Please note that campus recreation is closed until further notice.
And as always, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers will continue to provide confidential assistance and please feel free to reach out to Student Affairs with any concerns.
Updated Library Hours
Beginning Monday, March 16th, the law library will be open Monday through Thursday 8 am to 6 pm and Fridays 8 am to 5 pm. The library will be closed on the weekends.
In-House Clinic Application
In our in-house legal clinics, students handle actual cases and/or legal advocacy projects for course credit. The application deadline for the fall 2020 semester is Monday, March 16th at 5 pm. You’ll find information and a link to the application form here.
SBA: Calling All Candidates!
FREE Philadelphia Bar Association Memberships
The Board of Governors for the Philadelphia Bar Association is sponsoring free memberships for local law students. If interested, please email Membership Director Andria Morris-Tracey at amorris@philabar.org
Job Opportunities
Library Research Assistant Needed
The Research Assistant will work in the Temple Law Library’s Public Services department, providing research assistance for faculty scholarship and participating in special projects that support reference activities. Students are expected to work approximately 15 hours/week during the semester, but scheduling is flexible. Qualified candidates will have completed a law school first-year legal research and writing class. Work study students are preferred. The Law Library may opt to renew this position for future semesters. Interested students should contact Julie Randolph at julie.randolph@temple.edu with a cover letter and resume.
Temple 10-Q – Student Editors Needed
The Temple 10-Q, Temple Law’s Electronic Business Law Magazine, is looking for 1Ls and 2Ls interested in becoming a Student Editor. The Student Editors reports to the Senior Student Editor and Faculty Editors. The Temple 10-Q is run by Professor Jonathan Lipson along with Professors Salil Mehra and Jonathan Broder. The readership of the 10-Q is a combination of Temple Law faculty, alumni, students, prospective students, and lawyers. The position is a great opportunity for students to network with attorneys from all sized law firms, expand on business law knowledge, and gain writing and editing experience. Working for the 10-Q requires attention to detail, timeliness, and dependability. The duties of a Student Editor are as follows:
- Manage the production calendar
- Communicate with authors
- Develop articles in the pipeline
- Write articles
- Attend business law events
- Provide advice as to how maximize the 10-Q
The position is eligible for work study. If interested in applying, please send resumes to Professor Lipson at jlipson@temple.edu and copy Senior Student Editor, Sarah McKinney at sarah.mckinney@temple.edu.
Summer Research Assistant Jobs – Paid
Professor Cary Coglianese is seeking law students to work as research assistants this summer on a major project on regulation of the U.S. economy. If you want to learn more about how economic activity is regulated in the United States, are interested in public policy issues, or simply wish to prepare yourself better for a career in nearly any field of law today, we want to hear from you! 1Ls are especially encouraged to apply to be part of this engaging research team at the Penn Program on Regulation, directed by Prof. Coglianese. Full-time commitments for the summer are preferred, but interest in a part-time position may be considered. We can provide stipends of about $7,500 per position for full-time work throughout the summer due to an outside funding source. To be considered for a position, please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your background and interests to regulation@law.upenn.edu.
Spring 2020 Exam Information
Spring 2020 Exam Schedule
The Spring 2020 exam schedule is posted here. Information about exam conflicts can be found here. If you have a conflict please complete this form and email it to Kathy Wilson at kilson@temple.edu. If you do not see your course on the scheduled exam list, please check the take-home list and the free-slot exam list. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu.
Spring 2020 Saturday Exam Request Form – Evening Students ONLY
The law school is offering Upper Level Evening Students the option to move exams to either Saturday, April 25 or May 2. Interested students should complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/ngs2gD7chj3rpb2V7 Understand that though Dean Bretschneider and Associate Director Walden will be proctoring the exams, there will not be a member of the Technology Staff present and so any technology issues will be handled by members of the Student Affairs team. Please also note that, consistent with Law School rules, you will not be permitted to take an exam early. You can only move an exam that was originally scheduled for administration on a date that is prior to the selected Saturday.
Bar Exam & MPRE Information
Bar Exam Tips – Week 11
Because the bar examination is so important, it would be foolish not to put in the time, effort, and commitment, and work really hard. It is a good idea to make sure that your family and friends and anyone important to you understand ahead of time the challenges of taking the bar. You may not be as available as you’d like to be so it is crucial that expectations are realistic. After you conquer the bar exam and before you start your first big lawyer job would be a good time to plan a fun and well deserved vacation!
Keep a look out for bar tips delivered to you each week this semester in the Post!
Important Changes to the 2020 MPRE
There are some important changes to the 2020 MPRE that all students should know about.
- August and October are the next available MPRE administrations. The MPRE is no longer administered during a single two-hour period on Saturday. Instead, students will select one of several two-hour appointment times on one of the two weekday test dates.
- The test will be administered on a computer at a Pearson VUE testing center. This is a new location compared to past administrations. Students will select a testing center when they schedule their test appointment.
- There is no late registration deadline. The earlier students register with NCBE and schedule their appointment with Pearson VUE, the more likely they will be to get an appointment with their desired location, date, and test time.
- If students plan to seek accommodations under the ADA, they should apply for accommodations as soon as possible to allow NCBE time to review their application. Those applying for accommodations should check their NCBE File Cabinets frequently for updates on their accommodations applications.
Any questions should be directed to NCBE at 608.280.8550 or by email to mpreregistration@ncbex.org (for questions about registration) or mpre.ada@ncbex.org (for questions about accommodations). You may visit their website here.
Scholarships & Writing Competitions
Notre Dame Law School Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition
The competition is open to all law students. Entries should concern any issue within the general category of legal ethics. A prize of $2,500 will be awarded for one winning entry. All entries must be received by 5 pm, Friday, April 24, 2020.
ABA Real Property & Trust & Estate Law – Writing Contest
The goal of the Real Property and Trust and Estate Law Writing Contest is to encourage and reward law student writing on the subjects of real property or trust and estate law. Articles submitted for judging are encouraged to be of timely topics and have not been previously published. This contest is open to all law and LL.M students currently attending an ABA-accredited law school. The first-place winner will receive a number of awards including $2,500. A second and third place winner will also be selected. The contest deadline is May 31, 2020.