Fall 2021 – Week 1

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COMMUNITY REMINDERS

Study Abroad Presentation “5 Reasons to Study Abroad in Law School”

Discover opportunities to study in Rome, Tokyo and at our partner schools abroad. Learn how studying abroad can enhance your career and help you stand out during your job search. We will answer the most frequently asked questions about funding opportunities, internships and credit transfer.

If you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting at a different time, please contact Ally Lamson at ally.lamson@temple.edu.

Temple University Japan Information Session

Join Dean Matthew Wilson from Temple University, Japan Campus to learn about the Spring semester study abroad program in Tokyo.

If you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting at a different time, please contact Tina Saunders at tina.saunders@temple.edu.

Temple Law Rome Information Session (Summer 2022 Program)

Study abroad in Rome next summer! Join us for an information session to learn more about Temple law school’s Rome Summer 2022 Program: the courses, opportunities, and benefits of studying abroad at Temple Rome! You’ll also meet the faculty who will be teaching in the program this year: Professors Susan DeJarnatt, Alice Abreu and Ken Jacobsen.

If you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting at a different time, please contact Ally Lamson at ally.lamson@temple.edu.

Library Assistance – Reference Librarians

The Temple University Beasley School of Law Library actively supports the goals of the Temple University Beasley School of Law by providing exceptional library and research services through its knowledge, expertise, and resources. Reference Librarians are available for reference help via chat from 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm Monday through Friday. We hope you will stop by!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES & TA POSITIONS

TAs Needed – Fall 2021 Integrated Trial Advocacy (ITAP) and Advanced Trial Ad (ATA)

Upper level students interested in applying to be a TA in ITAP or ATA should email Mary Beth Wilson at mwilson6@temple.edu ASAP. Payment is $12/hour. Work Study is preferred, but not required. As of now, Fall classes are being held in person and there is a mask mandate in our classrooms. If for any reason we are forced to change to an online class format (Zoom), you are expected to continue your appointment in this format.  Class assistants will:

  • attend each class and play the witness role(s) as needed;
  • act as liaison between the Trial Ad Office, instructors, and students, i.e. contacting students with changes in assignments, dates, or other information; handouts, student feedback forms processing, etc.;
  • make sure all forms are distributed, completed, and returned as instructed.

NOTE: This appointment fulfills one of the requirements for the ‘Trial Advocacy Certificate’ program.

WELLNESS PROGRAMMING

Weekly Wellness Tip

We hope everyone has had a great Week 1! This week’s tip is about spiritual wellness or fostering a sense of meaningfulness and purpose in work and life, and aligning your work and life with your values, goals, and interests. We have a Prayer Room in K520 for community members to pray or engage in quiet reflection. Additionally, our Christian Legal Society and Jewish Law Students Association are here to support students in their faith as they progress in their legal careers.  If you need any assistance connecting with student organizations, please email Director of Student Services and Academic Affairs Britt Walden at britt.walden@temple.edu.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Confidential Office Hours

Ms. Laurie Besden, Esquire, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) will be hosting student office hours on September 28th.  Students can meet with Laurie to talk confidentially about stress, depression, or ethical and bar related questions.  If you have concerns about another law student or a family member, you can also speak with Laurie about that. This is an opportunity to receive help and we encourage you to utilize this vital resource. As always, LCL is available at any other time.  To reach LCL please call 1-888-999-1941.  Please note that Laurie does not share any information with faculty or administration – this is completely confidential.

SCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS

Roxana C. Arsht Fellowship

The Roxana C. Arsht Fellowship is to encourage law students, recent law school graduates and attorneys newly admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Delaware to pursue careers in non-profit sectors in Delaware. In an effort to encourage attorneys to work in public interest positions, the Fellowship offers financial assistance for three years to each recipient selected. Applicants must apply for the Fellowship within three years of law school graduation, and must secure a position with a non-profit organization that provides legal services that benefit the Delaware community, underrepresented groups, or indigent person in Delaware. An applicant’s annual salary may not exceed $63,000 to be eligible for the Fellowship. For the year 2021, the Fellowship Committee will accept applications from August 16 through October 15, 2021. A decision will be announced by December 15, 2021, with one award being approved. The amount of the award will vary each year as it is based on the annual interest earned by the Fellowship Fund. Recipients will have two opportunities to pass the Delaware Bar exam, and if necessary, they must sit for the exam in consecutive years to continue their eligibility. Applications may be found at the Delaware State Bar Association website. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Zeldin at (302) 476-2976

TEMPLE 10-Q

The Temple 10-Q is the electronic newsletter turned blog about business law at Temple Law.  The Temple 10-Q features regular contributions by alumni, students, and faculty on various aspects of their business law work, features about accomplishments by community members, and announcements about upcoming business law events of interest. The goal of The Temple 10-Q is to build a community around the business law work at Temple Law.  The editors, Professor Jonathan Lipson, Professor Andrea Monroe, and Professor Jonathan Broder hope The Temple 10-Q helps to energize Temple’s business law community by creating a forum through which they can educate and inform.  We hope you enjoy the most recent edition which can be found at this link.