ABA Tax Challenge Competition – Informational Meeting – September 16th
Please join us on Monday, September 16th at 5 pm in K2A. Pizza will be served.
In this competition, students work in teams of 2 to produce a 10-page memo to a partner and a 5-page client letter, which are to be submitted by November 6, 2019. Semifinalists will be flown, at the ABA’s expense, to the ABA’s midyear meeting in Boca Raton, Florida, on Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2020, for the final, oral round of the competition. Judges include current and former high ranking government officials, noted practitioners, and members of the judiciary. Questions? Contact Professors Professors Abreu (abreu@temple.edu) or Weiner (weiner@temple.edu) and learn more about the competition here.
I Day – Celebrating Diversity – September 16th
Temple Law School is proud to have a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Today we take a moment to highlight our unique identities with buttons that express who we are as individuals. Come by the Help Desk for your button!
2020 D.C. Law & Public Policy Summer Program – Information Session – September 17th
Are you interested in how federal law is made? Are you interested in experiencing the role lawyers play in shaping and implementing public policy? Would you like to explore living and working in our nation’s capital? If so, you should consider becoming a Law and Public Policy Scholar. Professor Nancy Knauer is holding an information session on the 2020 D.C. Law and Public Policy Summer Program on September 17th in K2A at noon. Interested students should attend the session. Students should also feel free to contact Prof. Nancy Knauer at nancy.knauer@temple.edu to discuss any questions or to speak with 2018 or 2019 Scholars, whose bios are available here and here.
Study Abroad Week – Diversify Your Career – September 17th to 20th
Temple Law study abroad opportunities in Rome and Japan offer an unforgettable, international experience to enhance your legal education and career opportunities. Learn about these opportunities during Study Abroad Week, from September 17 to 20.
ROME: 5 Week Summer Program: Earn up to 5 ABA-approved credits with classes taught in English by American and Italian law professors. Pursue internships abroad or at-home enabled by the early program dates
TOKYO: Semester or year long: The only ABA-approved semester abroad program located in Asia. J.D. students might also be able to take advantage of the opportunity to apply credits earned in Tokyo towards Temple’s LL.M. in Transnational Law
Study Abroad Week Schedule:
TUESDAY 9/17
- 9-10:30 AM: Meet the Rome faculty, staff and alums for espresso and Italian pastries (2nd floor lobby)
- 12-1 PM: Rome, Tokyo and partner school programs Information session (Room 2A)
- 5-6 PM: Meet the Japan faculty, staff and alums (2nd floor lobby)
WEDNESDAY 9/18
- 12-1 PM Information Session: How Japan study abroad can further your career goals (Room 2A)
THURSDAY 9/19
- 5-6 PM Rome Party: Aperol spritzes, prosecco, appetizers, and international trivia (2nd floor lobby)
FRIDAY 9/20
- 9-5 PM: Individual Consultations for Japan Program (by appointment – Room 702)
If you have any questions, please stop by room 710 or call the program office at 215.204.1448
Certificate In Trial Advocacy – Information Session and Registration
Registration is now open for the Certificate in Litigation and Trial Advocacy. Registration is open to all Temple Law students in their final year of study. Registration closes at the end of September. More information about the Certificate, and the registration form, can be found on the web page here: https://www.law.temple.edu/
Financial Planning Webinar – September 18th
If you were not able to come the first time, we are offering another opportunity for you to participate in a webinar conducted by AccessMax titled Financial Planning for Law School Students. From developing a simple spending plan to outlining a financial plan, smart money strategies lay the foundation for every law students’ personal and professional success story. This webinar teaches students how to apply core concepts of personal finance to make confident decisions about money and better achieve their short and long-term goals. Rukiya Harris-Maiorano and Larry Bridges from the Law School Financial Aid Office will be joining the presenters to address any questions specific to Temple Law Student. You can register for the September 18th webinar at 7 pm here.
MPRE Registration Deadline – September 19th
If you are planning on taking the November 9, 2019 MPRE exam, the regular registration date is September 19, 2019. The regular registration fee is $125. More information about the MPRE can be found on the National Conference of Bar Examiners Website.
SALSA General Body Meeting – September 19th
On September 19th at noon in K6B there will be information about 1L rep opportunities, upcoming events, and mentoring. Anyone is welcome to join and free food will be provided! Please contact templesalsa@gmail.com with any questions.
Delaware Valley Environmental Inn of Court – Deadline to Apply September 22nd
This year, Temple is able to nominate two new student members (2Ls, 2LEs, 3Ls, 3LEs, and 4LEs) to the Delaware Valley Environmental Inn of Court. The American Inns of Court is a nation-wide organization dedicated to increasing collegiality within the legal profession. Local Chapters of practicing attorneys meet the last Wednesday of each month from 5:50 to 8 to learn from each other, socialize, and generally be collegial. We are fortunate that in Philadelphia, there is an Inn of Court chapter specifically for environmental law practitioners. Students are assigned to small groups that each develop a CLE presentation and to individual mentors. This is a genuinely nice group of roughly 80 or so area environmental attorneys, representing a broad diversity of practice areas and perspectives. There are big firm lawyers, small and medium firm lawyers, government lawyers from the federal, state and local level, administrative law judges, and public interest lawyers. The Inn values diversity and inclusion which are essential to our Inn’s mission and is considered essential to the mission of the entire American Inns of Court, and thus particularly welcomes applications from diverse students.
To apply, please email Professor Amy Sinden at asinden@temple.edu. Include a brief statement of interest as well as your resume. The deadline to apply is Sunday, September 22nd.
EU Law Lectures by Professor Paolo Butturini – September 23rd & 25th
Paolo Butturini, Assistant Professor of Business Law at the University of Verona, Italy will be giving two talks on EU Law.
Monday, September 23 at noon, K1C – Five Major Differences between US and EU Business Law: A Primer from an Italian Lawyer. Lunch will be served.
Wednesday, September 25 at noon, K1C – When are Company Obligations Valid? A Crucial Topic in European Union Company Law. Sponsored by Institute for International Law and Public Policy. Lunch will be served.
Law Library Open House – September 24th
We hope you will have the chance to stop by the Law Library Open House on Tuesday, September 24th. The event will be from 3:00 to 5:30 pm on the 3rd floor of the library. There will be the opportunity to mingle with the law librarians and legal information vendors. Light snacks will be offered.
PA Board of Law Examiners – September 26th
The Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners will provide an important presentation on applying and sitting for the bar examination on September 26th in K2A. They will also answer Character and Fitness related questions. Can’t make it in person? Join us via livestream.
2019 History Book Festival with Professor Tsai – September 28th
One of Professor Robert Tsai’s books has been selected for this event. He will be in conversation with former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy Holland in Lewes, DE, on September 28th at 11:30 am. More information can be found here.
Spring 2020 School Designed Practicum with the Office of Chief Counsel, IRS – Deadline to Apply October 1st
There is one slot available for second and third year law students in this Practicum supervised by Professor Kathy Mandelbaum.
The experiential project offered with this Practicum is at the Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service. Students will work on a variety of assignments, including researching and writing tax law advice and assisting with tax litigation in practice groups serving the IRS’s Large Business & International Division, the Small Business/Self Employed Division, and the Criminal Investigation Division. The program provides opportunities for law students to gain practical work experience and become familiar with the Office of Chief Counsel organization and its work. During the course of the student’s practicum, the student will be assigned various tasks from each of the three Divisions so that they gain extensive experience working with all segments of the Service and taxpayers.
Taxation is a prerequisite. Students must commit at least 10 hours a week to this Practicum. Schedules are flexible to accommodate class schedules. Students employed in legal positions in any capacity during the period for which they are applying for the Practicum will not be considered. Any non-legal employment during the Practicum must be approved by the Office of Chief Counsel before the Practicum begins. The office is located at 701 Market Street in Philadelphia, and is easily accessible by several modes of public transportation. Interested students should send a short cover letter, writing sample, resume, and transcript to Professor Mandelbaum (kathy.mandelbaum@temple.edu) by 12:00 pm on October 1, 2019. The cover letter should be addressed to Jason Kuratnick.
Job Opportunity – Research Assistant for Professor Sinden
Professor Amy Sinden is looking for interested law second, third or fourth year J.D. students to work with her as part-time research assistants during the Fall 2019 semester on projects relating to environmental law. Possible topics will include the role of cost-benefits 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 is fine) to amy.sinden@temple.edu.
Job Opportunity – Class Assistants for Trial Advocacy Program
If you are interested in applying to be a class assistant in the Trial Advocacy program please email Mary Beth Wilson at mwilson6@temple.edu today for available days and time(s). Please note that class assistant’s are expected to attend each class and play witness roles as needed; act as a liason between the Trial Ad Office, instructors, and students; contact students with changes in assignments, dates, or other information; and make sure all forms are distributed, completed, and returned as instructed. Payment is $12/hour. Work Study is preferred, but not required. Questions? Contact mwilson6@temple.edu. The schedule of classes is below.
Temple Law Review Symposium – October 25th
Join us on October 25, 2019 from 9 am to 5 pm in K1E for a stimulating discussion on disrupting hierarchies in legal education. All students are welcome, and we encourage you to share your comments, questions, and experiences. We value your voices and hope you will attend! Please register in advance at the link.
Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition
The Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition is a competition that brings students from law schools across the country to compete with each other in a mock trial as if between nations at the International Court of Justice. The Jessup Team will be responsible for researching and writing legal briefs for both sides in a dispute between two fictitious countries. Students will then form two teams of two to argue a side before a panel of judges, the majority of whom are actual judges or attorneys involved in the practice of international law. This will involve a significant time commitment over the course of the late fall and beginning of the spring semester. Students may earn 2 credits for their Spring Semester. If interested, please email Kyle Offenbecher at kyle.offenbecher@temple.edufor more details.
Women’s Law Caucus Scholarship Application 2019 to 2020
This year, the Women’s Law Caucus would like to support three deserving upper level students (i.e., 2Ls, 2LEs, 3Ls, 3LEs, and 4LEs) by awarding each a $1,000 scholarship. To ensure fairness, the WLC Executive Board will not be participating in selection, nor will WLC Executive Board members be allowed to apply. Instead, a Selection Committee comprised of members of the faculty and administration will choose the recipients of the scholarships. The scholarships are focused on community involvement in general, legal community involvement, dedication to the advancement of women in the legal community, and financial need. We strongly encourage all to apply. The application can be found here. Should applicants have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Co-Presidents, Miranda Bovit and Cami Garcia-Flahaut, at miranda.bovit@temple.edu or camille.garcia-flahaut@temple.edu.
Mindful Mondays
Everyone can participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice. Mindful meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgement. No experience is necessary. Join Professor deGuzman at noon in K5B every Monday.