All January, May, & July 2020 Graduates – October 25th is the Final Day for Graduation Check Ups
Friday, October 25th is last day for Graduation Check ups. Please sign up for a 15 minute appointment here if you have not already done so. Prior to your appointment, please complete this form and this form and email both to Ms. Kathy Wilson at kilson@temple.edu.
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.
Legal Research Training – October 29th
The Law Library will be hosting Legal Research training on how to find (non-Westlaw and Lexis) resources for your research paper or note. Join us on Tuesday, October 29th from noon to 1 pm in K1A.
Upper Level Course Registration for Spring 2020
As you know, Spring 2020 course registration is in 3 steps:
- live-client experiential course registration – begins October 28
- priority course registration – begins November 4
- general registration – begins November 11
The registration schedule and PIN numbers needed for registration can be found here. The spring 2020 course schedule can be found here. Please note that students are automatically registered in the integrated programs (ITP and ITAP), FJC, Internal Clinics and year-long clinics and so you do not need to use a priority choice for these courses. Additionally, you do not need to register on Banner for Practicum courses or Independent Guided Research Courses (registration for these courses is handled manually, you do not need to use a priority choice for these courses, and you can find instructions here and here). If you are a Veteran, please note you get Veteran’s Preference. To confirm you are listed in this program, please email Ms. Kelly Butts, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, at kelly.butts@temple.edu.
Forum with Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts
On Tuesday, October 29th, PMC and the Philadelphia Bar Association will co-host Decision 2019, an interactive forum with the candidates for Pennsylvania’s Superior Court, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Parkway Central Library. During the 90-minute moderated forum, the candidates will answer questions about their experience and why they seek election to the Superior Court. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Attendees can register for the forum here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/decision-2019-pa-superior-court-candidates-forum-philadelphia-tickets-68615784659 Registration is free, but space is limited.
International Criminal Law Practicum – Deadline October 30th
Professor Deguzman is accepting applications for a practicum in international criminal law next semester. The student will work with Global Rights Compliance (https://www.globalrightscompliance.com) on issues related to international human rights, humanitarian, and/or criminal law. Interested students should send a CV, transcript, and writing sample to Professor Deguzman at margaret.deguzman@temple.edu as soon as possible and no later than October 30th. Preference will be given to students who have taken international law or international criminal law and/or have a strong demonstrated interest in international criminal law and human rights.
2020 PDLG Fellows Program
Lois Kimbol will be on campus next Wednesday, October 30th from 12 to 1:00 pm in K1D to hold an information session for students about the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group (PDLG) program.
Law Library Trick or Treat
Stop by the Law Library, show off your legal research skills, and get a candy bar! Looking forward to seeing you on October 31st from 9 am to 6 pm in Klein Hall (3rd floor).
Fall Exam Schedule
The Fall 2019 examination schedule is now available here. This Fall, the last day of classes is Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Exams will begin on Friday, December 6, 2019 and end on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Please be aware that the exam period is very compressed and that, under our exam conflict policy, you may be required to take an exam every other day.
Information about exam conflicts and the Exam Conflict Form can be found here. If you have a conflict please complete the form at this link and email it to Ms. Kathy Wilson (kilson@temple.edu) in Student Services (Barrack 103) by November 4, 2019. If you are an evening student requesting to take an exam on Saturday please fill out the form that’s located at this link.
Hard copies of the schedule are available in the Student Services Office, Barrack Hall, Suite 103.
Spring 2020 School Designed Practicum Courses
We are pleased to announce the Spring 2020 School Designed Practicum Courses. A Practicum combines an experiential learning project with supervision and evaluation by a member of the full time faculty. There are a wealth of meaningful learning opportunities in a variety of fields including compliance, employment law, immigration, and tax. Please see each individual description to learn what material to submit, to whom you should submit the material, and the respective deadline. Questions? Contact Mai Le at mai.le@temple.edu. We look forward to seeing your applications!
Flu Shots at Temple University Student Health Services
Temple University Student Health Services will be giving out flu shots. Find more information here.
2020 MPRE Dates & Deadlines
For more information about the exam, to register, and to learn about the new accommodations process click here.
South Asian Bar Gala – November 1st
The South Asian Bar Gala will be hosted on Friday, November 1, 2019. Please click here to buy tickets.
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.
American College of Consumer Financial Services 2020 Writing Competition
The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers is pleased to announce its 2020 annual writing competition to recognize significant written contributions in the field of U.S. consumer financial services law. Entries must have been written or published between November 15, 2019 and December 1, 2019. The deadline submission is December 1, 2019. You may find more information here.
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.
Trandafir International Business Writing Competition
Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems, in conjunction with the University of Iowa College of Law, conducts an annual world affairs student writing competition that is open to law students and to graduate students in all disciplines. Students are able to write on any contemporary business or economic concern with the award being publication as well as a $2500 cash prize. All essays must be received no later than February 1, 2020. Please review the rules carefully here.
Comments for the Law Faculty Review Committee
The Law Faculty Review Committee makes recommendations to the Faculty and the Dean regarding tenure, promotion, and long-term contracts for faculty members. The Committee also evaluates the progress of faculty members toward promotion, tenure, and long-term contracts.
The Committee encourages members of the student body, the faculty, and the administration to express their views on the performance of individual faculty members under review. Student views and comments on the teaching performance of the faculty members under review are especially useful and important to this process. Although we read the regular student course evaluations for the faculty members under consideration, student comments and opinions sent directly to the Committee are welcome and appreciated.
Anyone wishing to express their views and comments on the faculty members under review should do so in writing addressed to Professor Richard Greenstein (Room 601), or by e-mail to richard.greenstein@temple.edu.
The following faculty member will be considered for promotion. For this faculty member please submit your comments by February 17, 2020. Seeking Promotion to Associate Professor: Assistant Professor Bonny Tavares
The following faculty member is being reviewed during the fall and spring semesters as to her progress towards tenure, promotion, or long-term contracts, and for her please submit your comments by February 17, 2020. Assistant Professor of Law Erika Douglas.
The Committee will notify members of the student body, the faculty, and the administration of any additional spring evaluations. Thank you.