Conversations & Community – Temple Law Reception for Diverse Students & Faculty – September 27th
Temple Law School is hosting “Conversations and Community”, a reception for diverse law students and faculty on Friday, September 27th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for diverse law students to meet the faculty, start to develop mentoring relationships, and build community. You may RSVP here.
SALSA Mentorship Program – Apply by September 27th
Apply to be matched with a mentor through the South Asian Law Students Association. Mentees will be matched with a mentor based on shared interests and future goals. This is open to anyone. We have a ton of great mentors ready and willing to help you succeed during your first year of law school! The application can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxyZmsXpUbQ9wZaVVZ6u42dP9m8hRSEWv7wZ1C9lWXV_Aevg/viewform Apply by 5 pm on Friday, September 27th.
Certificate In Litigation & Trial Advocacy – Information Session & Registration Extended
We will hold an additional information session on the Certificate in Litigation and Trial Advocacy on Monday, September 30th at 5:30 pm in room 614. Additional information, including the registration form for the Certificate, can be found here: https://www.law.temple.edu/academics/degrees/certificates/litigation/. Registration will be held open until October 4th.
Dialogue with Chair Weintraub of the Federal Election Commission
Please join us as we welcome Chair Ellen L. Weintraub of the Federal Election Commission. Chair Weintraub is looking forward to engaging in an open dialogue with students; please come with questions! More details will be announced shortly. Questions? Contact Mai Le at mai.le@temple.edu.
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.
Spring 2020 School Designed Practicum with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Healthcare Fraud Unit (Compliance) – Deadline to Apply October 7th
There is one slot available for second and third year law students in this Practicum supervised by Professor Jon Smollen.
The experiential learning project offered with this Practicum is with the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Students will work on a variety of matters including researching health care and other fraud related topics (particular regulatory environments, state statutes and regulations); analyzing compliance-adjacent documents such as statutes, regulations, and enforcement documents and creation of topic area summaries; data analytics of public data sources on given topics; and identifying likely areas of fraud exploitation and/or targeting of business units that are likely to be committing fraud, waste, or abuse.
This Practicum is ideal for students who are committed to the compliance field and have a vested interest in data analytics and data mining. Interest in health law and criminal law is also preferable. There are no pre requisite courses, however, preference will be given to students who have taken compliance courses including Introduction to Compliance, Health Care Fraud: Investigation, Prosecution, and Compliance, and Drug and Medical Device Law. Students must commit to 10 hours per week. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume, transcript, and cover letter/statement of interest addressed to “Compliance Practicum Selection Committee: U.S. Attorney’s Office” to Mai Le (mai.le@temple.edu) by 12:00 pm on October 7, 2019.
SPIN Forum – October 7th
Join the Temple Law Student Public Interest Network (SPIN) on Monday, October 7th at 3:00 pm in the Moot Court Room for a panel discussion delving into how state and local institutions can influence federal policy. Reception to follow. Please sign up here.
Law Student Mental Health Day Breakfast – October 10th
Join us for an avocado toast breakfast bar to begin Law Student Mental Health Day. This event is sponsored by Ballard Spahr. Breakfast will be at 9:30 am on the 2nd floor of Klein Hall. RSVP required at this link.
Mental Health Awareness & Happiness Hour – October 10th
The Student Wellness Association invites you to their Mental Health Awareness and Happiness Hour on October 10, 2019 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm in the 3rd floor lounge in Barrack Hall. There will be a panel discussion and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
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.
In Fall 2019 the following faculty member will be considered for tenure. For this faculty member please submit your comments by October 10, 2019.
Seeking Tenure: Associate Professor Lauren Ouziel
In addition, 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
Finally, 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.
Evening Experiential Discussion with Dean Ramji-Nogales – October 15th
Dean Ramji-Nogales and Mai Le look forward to discussing the evening experiential survey results as well as the pilot evening experiential program for the Spring 2020 semester. Please join us on Tuesday, October 15th from 5:30 to 6:00 pm in K6A. Pizza will be served. Questions? Contact Mai Le at mai.le@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.
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.
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.