Spring 2023 – Week Fifteen

Available Scholarship Opportunities and Upcoming Deadlines

Below is a list of the scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments that are currently accepting applications or submissions:

• PBA Intellectual Property Law Section Law Student Writing Contest – Deadline April 24th
• Marshall M. Schulman Criminal Law Student Writing Competition – Deadline April 28th
• Lawrence M. Klemow, Esq. Memorial Scholarship – Deadline April 28th
• ABA LGBT Public Interest Scholarship – Deadline April 28th
• Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship – Deadline April 30th
• Trial LawHER Scholarship – Deadline May 1st
• Third Annual Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Memorial Legal Writing Competition – Deadline May 15th
• Philadelphia Bar Association YLD Diversity Scholarship – Deadline May 31st
• College of Labor and Employment Lawyers – Annual Law Student Writing Competition 2022-2023 – Deadline June 15th
• Cumberland County Bar Foundation 2023 Scholarship – Deadline June 30th
• Alpha Accident Lawyers Spring 2023 Scholarship – Deadline July 14th
• StrangerLaw LLC Law School Scholarship – Deadline July 16th
• The 2023 Law Offices of Daniel Kim – Spring Scholarship – Deadline July 31st
• Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship – Deadline July 31st
• Pines Federal Annual Scholarship Contest – Deadline August 1st
• What Does Justice Mean to You – Law School Scholarship Contest – Deadline August 1st
• The Zimmerman Law Firm 2023 Law School Scholarship – Deadline August 1st
• Wells Call Injury Lawyers Scholarship – Deadline December 2nd
• Meltzer Fellowships through the Sheller Center for Social Justice

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS

Temple Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Summer Intern Position – Application Deadline April 21st

Temple’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) is looking to hire several part-time student interns for the summer. This position is primarily remote/virtual. Students will be expected to work 20 hours per week for 10 weeks. For more information, please see LITC Summer Interns Ad 2023. To apply: please email Sarah Nendel at sara.nendel@temple.edu and Ben Lee at Bjlee@temple.edu explaining what attracts you to this position and why you think you are well suited for it, and attaching your resume, no later than Friday, April 21, 2023.

Now Hiring: Student Editors for the Temple 10-Q – Application Deadline April 27th

The Temple 10-Q, the law school’s business law magazine, is looking to hire a few student editors for the upcoming academic year.  If anyone is interested in working with The Temple 10-Q, please send Senior Student Editor Jackie Dansak, at jackie.dansak@temple.edu, a resume and transcript under the subject line “Temple 10-Q Application.”  The deadline for applications is next Thursday, April 27.  Work for The Temple 10-Q is part-time (no more than 10 hours/week), and it can either be for pay or credit.  Ideally, we’re looking for students who can start early in the summer.  And check out the 10-Q: https://www2.law.temple.edu/10q/.

Summer Research Position – Dean Ramji-Nogales – Application Deadline May 1st

Dean Ramji-Nogales is looking for a summer research assistant to conduct research on the state of exception in El Salvador as well as the human rights situation in other Central American countries related to asylum claims. There is plenty of work for a full-time RA (40 hours per week), but she is happy to entertain applications from interested students who have less availability. The ability to research in Spanish and prior experience with asylum law are beneficial but not required. Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and any relevant experience, a current resume, and a transcript to jayarn@temple.edu by May 1. The position will be filled on a rolling basis.

Summer Research Assistant Position – Professor Sinden

Professor Amy Sinden is looking for interested law students to work with her either full or part-time as research assistants during the summer of 2023 on projects relating to environmental law.  Possible topics will include the role of cost-benefit analysis in EPA rule making, general administrative law topics, and climate change.  Work-study required.  Interest in and knowledge of environmental law, administrative law, and/or economics is a plus, but not required. Please send resume and transcript (unofficial) to Amy.Sinden@temple.edu.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Stay Healthy this Winter: Flu Shot Clinic and COVID Guidance

COVID Guidance: Need a refresher on what to do if you’re exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19? See the flowchart below for additional guidance! You can also review Temple’s COVID guidance in more detail at http://temple.edu/stayhealthy.

Temple Campus Walking Escort Program

To request an escort,

Call: 8-WALK (8-9255) from a campus phone, or call: 215-777-9255 from a cell phone.Escort service is available daily from 4 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Security Bike Officers provide escort services and maintain communication with Temple Police. Patrol boundaries are Susquehanna Avenue on the north to Jefferson Street on the south, with the exception of 13th to Broad Street, where the southern boundary is Girard Avenue. The western border is 18th Street and the patrol area extends east to 9th Street

Temple Flight Program

Flight is Temple University’s nighttime fixed-route shuttle loop service. Flight-branded shuttles circulate throughout the areas within and surrounding the main campus patrol zone, and pick up and drop off students at each of its over 40 stops. The shuttles arrive approximately every 15 minutes at each stop, and you can track the locations of each shuttle in real time using the TransLoc app.

• Any student, faculty, or staff member with a valid TUid can use Flight. A valid TUid can be your physical or mobile OWLcard.
• Flight operates 7 days per week from 6 PM to 2 AM, and the shuttles arrive at each drop-off and pick-up location every 15 minutes during this service time. The service continues to operate in a modified form during university breaks.
• Flight serves the Main Campus patrol zone. It operates in two loops – the north loop, which covers the northern parts of the patrol zone, and the south loop, which covers the southern and eastern parts of the patrol zone. Shuttles on each loop follow a fixed route around that loop.

Flight shuttles can be tracked in real time using the TransLoc App during hours of operation. Use the website or app to plan your arrival at the shuttle stop most convenient for you – the shuttle driver will stop for you if they see you at the stop, but the shuttle will continue on its way if no one is waiting. Display your Temple ID when boarding the shuttle, and when you’re a block or so from your destination, let the driver know so they can stop the shuttle and let you off.

RAVE Temple Guardian: Campus Personal Safety Mobile App

RAVE Temple Guardian is a new one-touch personal safety mobile app that allows students, faculty and staff to connect directly with Temple University Police.

Setting Up the App 

Before setting up the Temple Guardian app, verify that Temple has your phone on file.

• Log in to TUportal.
• Click “Manage My Account” in the upper-right portion of the screen.
• Click “Manage Addresses and Phones.”
• Make sure your phone number is listed with a Phone Type of Mobile—Personal or Mobile—Work. If not, click “Add phone” and follow the prompts to add it.

Then, follow the steps below.

• Search “Rave Guardian” in the Apple App Store for iPhones or Google Play Store for Android phones. Once downloaded, Temple Guardian will also be integrated within TUmobile.
• Register using your Temple AccessNet username. Note that email aliases cannot be used when registering for the app.
• Once registered, you can access new key campus safety features, such as choosing to chat with Temple Police, call Temple Police, call 911 or start a virtual safe walk.
• In the app, users can also update emergency contacts, vehicle information and choose to share their profile directly with 911.

If you need help using the Temple Guardian app, please contact the Help Desk for assistance.

Virtual Safety Walk

In the app, users can choose to set a “guardian,” who can be a member of their friends or family, or a member of the Temple University Police Department. To access the virtual safe walk feature, users must first allow Temple Guardian to access their location. Then, users can set a fixed time for their departure and arrival, and their guardians are notified when they reach their destination.

Chat with Temple University Police

You can directly connect with Temple Police and discreetly report suspicious activity. To initiate a chat with Temple University Police, on the Temple Guardian main screen, tap “Chat with Police,” and then tap “Chat with TU Police.” To report the tip anonymously, tap the slider next to “Go Anonymous.” The screen will go dark.

BAR EXAM & MPRE

PA Disciplinary Board – Monthly Newsletter – March edition now available

The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is responsible for regulating attorney conduct in Pennsylvania. The Disciplinary Board promotes ethics education, misconduct prevention, and well-being within the legal community. You can find important information and updates by subscribing to the Disciplinary Board’s monthly newsletter.

The March edition features the Board’s 2022 Annual Report, top legal tech stories, and a basic introduction to meditation for lawyers. All recent past editions can be found in the Newsletter Archives. You can also keep up with Board news and resources on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Professor Mandelbaum has graciously offered her notary services for any law students who requires notarization for their bar applications free of charge. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please email Professor Mandelbaum at kathy.mandelbaum@temple.edu.

2022-2023 MPRE Dates and Deadlines

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice examination administered three times per year. It is required for admission to the bars in almost every jurisdiction in the United States. Registration for the remaining 2023 MPRE test dates is now open.

• August 9 & 10, 2023 | registration deadline: June 8, 2023
• November 2 & 3, 2023 | registration deadline: September 12, 2023

For more information, or to register, please go to the MPRE Registration Information page of the NCBE website here: https://www.ncbex.org/exams/mpre/registration/

Information on Free MPRE Review Courses

Did you know that most commercial bar prep companies offer free MPRE review courses? If you are preparing for the MPRE and still deciding on a commercial bar prep course, MPRE review courses are a great opportunity to get a sense of which commercial bar prep course might be best for you. Information on the MPRE prep courses for some of the most popular bar prep companies are linked below:

• BARBRI
• Helix
• Kaplan
• Quimbee
• Themis

Critical Pass Flashcards – 15% Discount

West Academic is offering Temple Law students and recent graduates a 15% discount off Critical Pass flashcards and most other West Academic print and digital publications. To make a purchase, go to www.westacademic.com and enter the discount code WATEMPLE when you check out.

NCBE BarNow Demo Pack