COMMUNITY REMINDERS
Student Organization Food Drive Competition – Support your favorite student org & Philadelphia families this giving season!
Please help Temple Law’s student organizations make an impact this giving season. Multiple groups have teamed up and against each other to host a food drive competition! All donations will go toward supporting Philabundance, a non-profit food bank that provides food to those in need in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.
Donation boxes will be located in the Breezeway starting Monday, November 17th. Drop your non-perishable in the designated organization box of your choosing and help them get ahead of the competition!
Looking to make your donation go further? Check out our virtual food drive page! Here, you can donate financially and see the impact of your contribution. Make sure to add which org you’re donating on behalf of in the “Recognition Name” section.
Our hope is to make a substantial donation before the Thanksgiving holiday. That gives us a week to collect as many goods/donations as possible!
Philabundance’s most needed items:
- Canned Goods
- Cooking Oil
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Whole Grain Pasta
- Oatmeal/Breakfast Cereal
- Rice
- Boxed, Non-Refrigerated Milk
- 100% Juice
If you have any questions or comments, please send them to hailey.collins@temple.edu
Thank you for your support & a special thank you to all Participating Organizations: Temple’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA), Middle Eastern & North African Law Students Association (MENSLSA), Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA), National Lawyers Guild (NLG), & Women’s Law Caucus (WLC)
Virtual Food Drive Link: https://secure.philabundance.org/site/TR/Events/General?pg=personal&px=1365602&fr_id=1140
Recording: PA Board of Law Examiners Information Meeting: Bar Exam and Character & Fitness
If you were not able to attend the PABOLE Information session, you can find the recording here: PABOLE Information Meeting
Questions? Contact Associate Director Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.
DALSA Weekly Study Hall – Wednesdays at 3 PM
Join the Temple Disabled and Allied Law Students Association (DALSA) for their weekly study halls on Wednesdays from 3-5:30 PM in Barrack 205. If you’re looking for a study space or method that works for you, snacks, or moral support, feel free to drop by.
Christian Legal Society – Weekly Programming
Are you seeking a Christian community to support you in law school through prayer and quality time? Please join the Christian Legal Society for their weekly bible studies:
Day Time: Thursday @ 9:15 AM in K7B
Evening: Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM on Zoom! See link below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://temple.zoom.us/j/8800705586
Meeting ID: 880 070 5586
Mac Users: Update Regarding macOS Tahoe 26
As a follow-up to their previous advisory, Information Technology Services now advises that you can safely upgrade your mac computers to MacOS Tahoe 26, as they have determined it is compatible with all major university applications.
If you use a Mac outside of school or work, you may also want to confirm that your software is compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 before upgrading.
Questions? Please contact the Technology Support Center at tuhelp.temple.edu or call 215-204-8000.
Philadelphia Museum of Art FREE Student Membership
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is currently offering a FREE one-year Student Membership to anyone enrolled in a degree or certificate program at a Philly-area college or university.
To get your membership, swing by any admissions desk at the museum and sign up in-person. You just need to show your student ID and provide your school email to confirm you’re currently enrolled.
Join the Philadelphia Bar Association Today!
The Philadelphia Bar Association makes an important investment in students’ professional development by paying for your membership. To get started, fill out this online form. You must use your temple.edu email address. Questions? Contact membership@philabar.org or (215) 238-6300.
Pennsylvania Bar Association – Free Membership for Law Students
Law students can join the Pennsylvania Bar Association for benefits such as networking, scholarships, job posting, writing competitions, and leadership opportunities. For more information: PBA 2024 Law School Membership Flyer
Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania – Free Student Membership
Law student membership to the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania is completely FREE. The HBAP has a robust Legal Education Fund organization which provides generous scholarship opportunities for Latinx law students. For more information, go to https://www.hbapa.net/.
Free ABA Law Student Membership
ABA Law Student Membership is FREE and includes many extremely valuable resources. For more information: ABA Law Student Membership Brochure
FINAL EXAM INFORMATION – FALL 2025
Fall 2025 Exam Schedule
As you know, the last day of fall classes is Thursday, December 4, 2025. The exam period begins Friday, December 5, 2025 and ends on Thursday, December 18, 2025. If you do not see an exam listed on the F25 Exam Schedule, please check the F25 Take-Home Schedule.
Please note that occasionally a faculty member changes the format or length of an exam, or sometimes we change the exam room. Although these schedules are as accurate as we can make them, we ask that you please check the exam schedule online in the weeks leading up to the exam period.
Saturday Exam Option (Upper-Level Students and 1LE Students)
We are administering an exam session on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9AM.
All evening division students (1LE-4LE) may move one exam from the originally scheduled date to Saturday (you are not permitted to take an exam before the originally scheduled date). If you are an evening student requesting to take an exam on Saturday, please complete this form by November 21, 2025 at 5PM.
ALSO
Any upper-level student who would like to reschedule an exam that was already approved as a conflict for Saturday, December 13 at 9AM may do so and should complete this form by November 21, 2025 at 5PM.
Exam Reminders
- You must download and register for Examplify each academic year
- The password for all mock exams is TU123
- Most in person exams are secure. That means any study materials you plan to use for an open book exam must be in hard copy.
- You are not permitted to talk to your professor about the exam after the day the exam is scheduled even if your exam is deferred and you are studying for it later.
- Any questions about a take home exam must be directed to the administration. Do not contact your professor.
- Secondary devices (tablets, e-readers, etc.) are not permitted.
- You will not receive a confirmation email when submitting take home exams.
- If your in person exam has a word limit, you can check the word count in Examplify by clicking on the document icon next to the character count on the bottom of the screen.
- If you are taking a Free Slot exam, Saturday exam, or testing in Barrack Hall, you must keep your own time.
Exam Information Session Slides and Recording
Did you miss the Fall 2025 Exam Information Session? The slides are here. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Director Walden at walden@temple.edu.
UPCOMING EVENTS
APALSA Speaker Series: Legal Aid/Non-Profit – Wednesday, November 19th
Join APALSA on Wednesday, November 19, 12-1 PM in Room K1A for a casual luncheon with AAPI attorneys working in Legal Aid and nonprofit organizations. Lunch will be provided.
Temple Law 2025 Diversity Reception – Wednesday, November 19th
A Conversation with Dean Dunoff: Exploring the Meaning and Significance of a UN Report Finding that Israel Violated the Genocide Convention – Thursday, November 20th
Temple Law ILS and LSJP welcome you to join a Conversation with Dean Jeffrey Dunoff on Exploring the Meaning and Significance of a UN Report Finding That Israel Violated the Genocide Convention on Thursday, November 20 at 12:00 PM in K1E. This is a great opportunity to learn about the legal consequences of systematic attacks against civilians and the need to prevent and punish genocide. The conversation is an internal event co-sponsored by Law Students for Justice in Palestine and the International Law Society here at Temple. Food will be provided!
To read the full UN report, scan the QR code above or click here.
1L Sectionsgiving – Thursday, November 20th
The 1L representatives for the Student Bar Association are pleased to invite ALL 1Ls Day 🌞 and Evening🌜to Sectionsgiving on Thursday, November 20th at 4:30pm in the 3rd floor lounge of Barrack Hall! The event will consist of a potluck style dinner with activities for everyone! We will provide some food, but we would appreciate your contributions to the potluck.
‼️ Please RSVP at bit.ly/3JkBARF and join us a fun and relaxing evening where we will focus on community and trying not to think about finals.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
If you have any questions or suggestion, please reach out to us:
Section 1: dima.ghazala@temple.edu or cameron.scott@temple.edu
Section 2: colman@temple.edu
Section 3: laurarss@temple.edu or mykaelkim@temple.edu
Evening Division: reach out to anyone mentioned above
Sectionsgiving Details:
🗓️ Thursday, November 20th at 4:30 PM
📍 Temple Law School, Barrack Hall (1819 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122), 3rd Floor Lounge
🍕 Potluck Dinner with Snacks Provided
APALSA Friendsgiving Potluck – Friday, November 21st
Join APALSA for our annual Friendsgiving potluck! Come share food, laughter, and community as we celebrate the season of gratitude together. We’ll provide some classic Thanksgiving favorites, and we invite you to bring a dish that’s meaningful to you (optional). Everyone is welcome—bring your appetite and your friends!
For more information and RSVP details, reach out to apalsa@temple.edu.
Temple Night Owls Present: Alumni Happy Hour – Friday, November 21st
The Temple Law Night Owls invite you to come connect with each other, the Night Owls, exec, and our wonderful evening division alum at our upcoming Night Owl Alumni Happy Hour!
Join us for an evening of networking, reminiscing, and strengthening the bonds that make our community so special. November 21st at at 5:30pm at City Tap House, check out the attached flyer for more details – please register below!
Feel free to invite your favorite evening professor too!
APALSA December Study Hall: Fuel for Finals – Monday, December 1st
Join APALSA on Monday, December 1st from 4-6 PM in K2A for our final Study Hall of the semester! Refuel with snacks, pick up a care package, and get support from upper-level students as you outline and prep for finals.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING
1L Academic Success Counselor Request Form
Are you a 1L student trying to navigate how to prepare for your final exams? Complete the ACE Counselor Request Form to let us know how we can best help you! Once you’ve completed the form, we will pair you with an upper-level ACE Counselor to work with them one-on-one to develop the tools and skills you need to succeed. (Note: you will need to be logged into your Temple AccessNet account to complete the form linked above).
Questions? Contact Associate Director Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.
Preparing for Class: Reading and Briefing Cases 2.0 – Slides
Outlines: When and How to Begin – Information Session – Slides
Exam Information 1.o: Examplify – Slides
Exam Information 2.0: Exam-Taking Skills & Strategies – Slides
Please email Sr. Director Walden at walden@temple.edu to access any session recordings.
WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS
Scholarship Opportunities and Data bank
Information on available scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments is posted here: Student Post Scholarship Page. Students seeking additional financial support during law school can also access the AccessLex Scholarship Databank.
New Scholarship Opportunities; next deadline December 1st
If you haven’t checked out our Student Post Scholarship Page recently, below are some scholarships newly posted or with upcoming deadlines:
- Cape May County Bar Foundation Scholarship – Deadline: December 1st – NEW
- Sixth Annual Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Memorial Legal Writing Competition – Deadline: December 23rd – NEW
- 2025 Brown Award for Excellence in Legal Writing – Deadline: December 31st
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS
Nothing here for now – check back next week!
HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS
Mindful Mondays: September 8, 2025 – December 1, 2025
Take a moment to check in with yourself and join us for Mindful Mondays. A short guided mediation will be given, as well as a space for anyone who needs quiet and a space to relax and unwind.
When: 12:15pm – 12:45pm on Mondays from September 8th through December 1st
Where: Temple Law School – Klein Hall – Room: K6A
TUSafe App – download today!
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety has a one-stop personal safety app that is available on your mobile device. Please visit the university’s Public Safety website for the new application.
Bike Temple: Register your Bicycle; Free U-locks
Students can register bicycles online using Campus Safety’s Bike Registration Form. Just complete and submit the online form, and then visit one of the Campus Safety locations.
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 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
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. Flight shuttles can be tracked in real time.
BAR EXAM & MPRE
Introducing “Esquire Bound” – Your Guide for Admission to Practice and Bar Success
We’re excited to share our Esquire Bound Series, a collection of short, on-demand videos designed to help you navigate the process of admission to practice and bar exam success.
You can explore all available videos here: Esquire Bound Series Playlist
The first three videos are now available:
- Admission to Practice: Overview and Intro to Bar Exam
- The MPRE: What You Need to Know
- Course Planning for Bar Success
You can access the slides via the link in the description below each video.
We will continue to add videos to the playlist in the coming days and weeks. Upcoming topics include:
- Nonstandard Testing Accommodations
- The Bar Application: Introduction to Character & Fitness
- Bar Prep Timeline
- Choosing a Bar Prep Course and Other Resources
- Creating Your Bar Study Schedule (Full Time and Part Time)
- Staying Well During Bar Prep
If you have questions about any of the topics covered—or suggestions for future videos—please share them through our Esquire Bound Series: Question Submission Form. We’ll also be creating an FAQ document to answer common questions submitted by students.
2026 MPRE Test Dates and Registration 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 November 2025 MPRE is now closed. The 2026 test dates for the MPRE can be found below. Registration for all 2026 MPRE test dates opens on December 16, 2025.
| Test Administration | Recommended Submission Date to Apply for Accommodations | Registration Deadline Fee: $185 |
|---|---|---|
| March 24 or 25, 2026 | November 20, 2025 | January 22, 2026 (registration not yet open) |
| August 11 or 12, 2026 | April 23, 2026 | June 11, 2026 (registration not yet open) |
| November 12 or 13, 2026 | July 30, 2026 | September 17, 2026 (registration not yet open) |
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
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.