COMMUNITY REMINDERS
Fall Break – Holiday Building Hours
We hope you all have a safe fall break. On November 24th, Klein Hall and Barrack Hall will be closed. From November 25th – November 27th, Klein Hall will be open and Barrack Hall will be closed.
Mac Users: Hold Off Upgrading to macOS Ventura
Apple will soon be releasing its latest operating system, macOS Ventura. At this time, Information Technology Services recommends not installing this upgrade when it becomes available because you may encounter compatibility issues with various applications used at the university.
Once the university’s vendors certify that key applications used in our environment are compatible, we will notify you that it is safe to install this upgrade.
Questions? Please contact the Help Desk at tuhelp.temple.edu (click Chat or Request Help) or call 215-204-8000.
Flyer Policy
Do not post flyers on the glass doors leading to K2A/K2B and K1E/K1D. The tape leaves unsightly residue. Thanks for helping keep our law school looking great!
January 2023 Graduates – Graduation Application due November 23rd
The graduation application process for January 2023 graduates is now open and will be available to our students until November 23rd. Please log on to TUportal at http://tuportal.temple.edu, and follow these steps: Select the “Student Tools” tab, then “Records,” then “Apply to Graduate.” The system will then ask you to pick your curriculum and term to finalize your graduation application. After you complete the online graduation application form, you will receive a message in your Temple email within 24 hours, confirming receipt of your graduation application. The email notice will also display how your full name will be printed on your diploma. If you need to update how your name is printed on your diploma, please follow the email instructions to submit a name update and supporting name change documentation.
Student Loan Debt Relief – Information and Webinars by AccessLex
Want to learn more about the Student Loan Debt Relief? AccessLex has all the information you need on their website here. They are also hosting webinars over the next few weeks where you will hear an overview of the program and then have the opportunity to ask your specific questions.
Did you hear about the student loan announcements? Scammers did, too!
In light of the recently announced Student Debt Relief Plan, The FTC issued a Consumer Alert on how to avoid student loan forgiveness plans. You can report any suspected fraud related to student loan forgiveness to https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
SPRING 2023 PRACTICUM COURSE OPPORTUNITIES
Temple Law Practicum Course Overview
A practicum course offers students an opportunity to earn 2- or 3-credits in connection with an unpaid experiential opportunity. In a practicum course, students will engage in a project for a real client under the supervision of an on-site practicing attorney or supervisor and a full-time faculty member. We offer two types of practicum courses: School Designed Practicums and Independent Practicums.
School Designed Practicums: Catalogue Update
Our School Designed Practicums are pre-approved practicum opportunities with designated faculty supervisors. Each semester, we published a School Designed Practicum Course Catalogue that provides a description for each practicum course and the application requirements. We are pleased to provide our second publication of the Spring 2023 School Designed Practicum Course Catalogue and encourage you to consider the opportunities in this attached document: Spring 2023 School Designed Practicums (2). We will continue to update and circulate this list in the upcoming weeks as additional opportunities become available or are confirmed.
Independent Practicums: Approval Deadline & Finding Opportunities on CPM
For students who are unable to fulfill their learning goals through an existing in-house clinic, external clinic, or School-Designed Practicum, Independent Practicums provide students an opportunity to design their own experiential opportunity . Upon accepting a legal internship or externship position, a student seeking to pursue an Independent Practicum must complete the Practicum Approval Form to obtain approval from Dean Ramji-Nogales. Once approved, the student will then need to secure a full-time faculty member to act as the faculty supervisor for their practicum. The deadline to submit Practicum Approval Forms for the Spring 2023 semester is December 15, 2022 at 12 pm.
Looking for an externship that may qualify for an independent practicum? Search for Job Listings on the Temple Law CPM and sort job type by “Volunteer Externships”!
Practicum Registration: Procedure and Deadline
All students who wish to register for a practicum must submit a completed Practicum Agreement, signed by the student’s faculty supervisor and site supervisor, through the Practicum Agreement Submission Form on our website. The Practicum Agreement serves as the registration form for the practicum course. Once submitted, the student will be manually registered for their practicum by the end of the add/drop period. Students seeking to pursue a practicum opportunity for the spring semester should plan on registering for a full course load during general registration in the coming weeks and dropping a course during the add/drop period if they need to make room in their schedule. The deadline to submit Practicum Agreements for the Spring 2023 semester in January 4, 2023 at 12 pm.
If you have any questions, please email lawpract@temple.edu or contact Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.
FINAL EXAM INFORMATION – FALL 2022
Fall 2022 Exam Schedule
As you know, the last day of fall classes is Thursday, December 8, 2022. The exam period begins Friday, December 9, 2022 and ends on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. If you do not see an exam listed on the F22 Exam Schedule, please check the F22 Take-Home Exam Schedule. The Exam Conflict Form was due to Molly Levy, Coordinator of Student Services and Wellness Initiatives, at molly.paige.levy@temple.edu, by November 11, 2022 at 2PM.
Saturday Exam Option (Upper-Level Students and 1LE Students)
We are administering an exam session on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 9AM. All evening division students (1LE-4LE) may move one exam from the originally scheduled date to Saturday, December 17, 2022 (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 fill out this form.
Any upper-level student who would like to take an exam that was already approved as a conflict on Saturday, December 17, 2022, may do so and should complete the same form.
Examplify – Download Today!
Students have to download and register Examplify (new version of exam software) for each new academic year. Students can download the software by following the directions on the Examsoft website: examsoft.com/templelaw. It’s not too early to do this! Use tlaw1234 as your password for taking the secured mock Exam and LAW123 as your password for the unsecured mock exam.
Exam Information Sessions
To prepare you for final exams, we will be hosting the below exam information sessions. These sessions are designed to walk you through the exam process at Temple Law, download and register Examplify, and ask any questions you may have. Please bring with you the computer you will use for exams.
- Monday, November 14 at 12PM in K2A
- Monday, November 14 at 5PM in K1C
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Director Walden at walden@temple.edu.
Exam Reminders
- Password for secure mock exam: tlaw1234
- Password for unsecure mock exam: LAW123
- 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mandatory 1L Elective Information Session – November 15th at 3:10 pm in K1E
For the Spring Semester, full-time first year students are able to select one elective course. This coming spring, the elective courses are:
- International Law (Professor Duncan Hollis)
- Tax Law (Professor Andy Monroe)
- Family Law (Professor Amy Cohen)
- Introduction to Intellectual Property (Associate Dean and Professor Donald P. Harris)
Please mark your calendars for a mandatory information session on Tuesday, November 15th from 3:10-4:00 pm in K1E. At that time, you will have a chance to meet the professors teaching the courses and learn about each elective course. We will also explain the process you will use to rank your elective choices. Soft pretzels will be served!
1L Academic Success Workshop: Exam Skills and Strategies – Wednesday, November 16th
Please join us for our third Academic Success Workshop of the year on Exams: Test-Taking Skills and Strategies. This session will cover general guidelines for taking a law school exam, using your study materials to prepare for final exams, and strategies for success on test day. Pizza will be served!
- 1L Day Division: Wednesday, November 16, 12-1 pm in K1E
- 1L Evening Division: Wednesday, November 16, 5:00 – 5:50 pm in K1D
Questions? Contact Associate Director Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.
iLIT and TLR symposium – Thursday, November 17th from 9 am to 5 pm
Join the Temple University Institute for Law, Innovation & Technology (iLIT) and the Temple Law Review (TLR) for a joint symposium: Sovereign Identity Crisis: State, Self, and Collective in a Digital Age. The symposium will explore different dimensions of sovereignty in a digital age, from the territorial integrity of states to the inner sanctum of bodily integrity and freedom of thought and will examine competing priorities, promises and players in emerging governing agendas for the future of technology.
Please visit the registration page for full program and speaker information.
Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2022
WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, AND TOURNAMENTS
College of Labor and Employment Lawyers – Annual Law Student Writing Competition 2022-2023
The ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers are pleased to announce their 2022 writing competition. This competition is open to articles written while the author is an active student at an accredited law school in the United States. Prizes are as follows: First Place: $3000; Second Place: $1000, and Third Place: $500. The first-place winning article may be selected for publication in the ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law. In addition, the author of the first-place paper will be a guest at the ABA Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference and honored at the Annual Induction Dinner of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. The College and the Section reserve the right not to select any article for publication or award any prizes if, in their judgment, the submissions do not meet their standards for outstanding legal writing. Please click HERE to view the Announcement and Rules for this Competition. Deadline: June 15, 2023.
Wells Call Injury Lawyers Law School Scholarship
Wells Call Injury Lawyers is sponsoring a law school scholarship, where students who are pursuing law degrees can win a $2,500 scholarship to put towards their law school education.
To apply, students must write an essay of at least 500 words (and no more than 1000 words) answering the following: If you were able to change one state or federal law, what law would it be and why? How would this law impact others in your community or society as a whole?
For more information, or to submit your application, please visit https://www.wccbc.com/law-school-scholarship-contest/.
Application Deadline: December 2, 2022.
IMLA Charles W. Thompson, Jr. Local Government Law Scholarships
The International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) is pleased to announce the inaugural IMLA Charles W. Thompson, Jr. Local Government Law Scholarships (IMLA Scholarships). The IMLA Scholarships consist of one $5,000 award and two $2,500 awards conferred annually.
First-year and second-year law students are eligible to apply for the IMLA Scholarships, which, if awarded, will apply to their next year’s law school tuition (i.e., their second or third year of law school). For more information, including criteria and application information, go to https://imla.org/scholarships/.
Application Deadline: December 15th for the following academic year.
Meltzer Fellowships through the Sheller Center for Social Justice
Meltzer Social Justice Grants offer stipends of $1,000 to $3,000 to students who design and carry out innovative social justice projects. Applications are welcomed on a rolling basis as long as funding is available, and can be for work planned to occur this fall; over the course of both semesters; or in the spring semester. Information on the types of projects supported and application procedures are available in the Meltzer Social Justice Projects Announcement.
Allen Tittle 2022 Medical Malpractice Scholarship
Tittle & Perlmuter, a firm located in Cleveland, OH, offers an annual scholarship opportunity for eligible grad students. The Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Scholarship is a recurring $1,000 scholarship that aims to provide support for those affected by medical malpractice and raise awareness of this important issue.
If you are interested in this opportunity, information on eligibility and application requirements can be found here: 2022 Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Scholarship. Deadline: November 30, 2022.
Pines Federal Annual Scholarship Contest
Pines Federal is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a current or incoming student interested in civil service, federal employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney. Applicants must be outgoing high school seniors (graduating in summer 2023) or current students enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school at the start of the fall 2023 semester. Deadline: August 1, 2023
For more information or to apply: https://www.pinesfederal.com/pines-federal-annual-scholarship/
PA Bar Association FLS Scholarship Program
The PA Bar Association Family Law Section is extending invitations for interested law students to apply for scholarships to attend their Winter Conference from January 13-15, 2023 at The Hershey Hotel in Hershey, PA. Scholarships will be offered to a maximum of three law students per law school. The Scholarship Award covers 100% of the student conference registration fee along with a stipend of up to $650 is available to cover reimbursement of travel and lodging expenses. This year, we plan on holding one CLE session directed specifically to law students and new attorneys. Please see the 2023 PBA FLS Law Student Scholarship Program FAQs for more information.
If you are interested in attending the FLS Winter Conference, please submit the 2023 PBA FLS Law Student Scholarship Program Application & Registration Form no later than November 18, 2022 to: Pamela Kance, Section Relations Coordinator, PA Bar Association, P.O. Box 186, Harrisburg, PA 17108, or by email to pam.kance@pabar.org.
What Does Justice Mean to You – Law School Scholarship Contest
Essay Overview
Understanding the justice system, why it is important for democracy, and how we can teach others the importance of our judicial system.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2022 semester.
- Applicants must submit their essay and other required information by Monday, August 1st, 2023.
Essay Criteria:
Please upload the following information:
- First / Last Name
- Email address
- Phone Number
- Transcript or proof of enrollment to your law school
- Copy of your essay submission (.doc, .docx, .pdf)
Award Amount:
One student will be selected via email and be awarded $1,500 to put towards their law school education.
- $1,500 dollars to one (1) person to put towards their law school tuition
FAQ:
What is the deadline for submission?
- Applications must be received no later than August 1st, 2023.
When will the winner be selected and notified?
- The winner will be selected and notified no later than Monday, August 15th, 2023.
For complete details, please visit https://www.gafirm.com/law-school-scholarship/
Apply Today – UCLA Voting Rights Project Summer 2023 Legal Fellowship (Remote)
The UCLA Voting Rights Project (VRP) is the flagship project of the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Initiative (LPPI). The VRP’s mission is to ensure that there is an accessible and equitable system of voting for all Americans through impact litigation, research, and clinical education to expand access to the ballot box. The VRP has been involved in voting rights cases in Washington, New Mexico, and Texas; provided expert witness testimony in voting rights violation cases in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Missouri; and conducted analyses and filed amicus briefs in state and federal redistricting cases.
The VRP seeks current law students of diverse backgrounds for its 2023 Summer Legal Fellowship, a 10-week remote internship with some in-person professional development and special events. To promote equity and diversity in public service legal professions, the VRP is pleased to offer summer interns stipends up to $2,000.
In previous years, summer interns assisted in drafting briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court, helped prepare staff attorneys for court arguments, engaged in voting rights research and conducted analysis that was cited to uphold voting rights in federal courts, and co-authored published law review articles.
Program Structure
- 10-week remote internship runs from May 23, 2023 through July 24, 2023
- Fellows must be available to work a minimum of 35 hours per week
- Fellows will be working remotely with some limited in-person opportunities and special events.
Eligibility Criteria
The VRP seeks candidates who:
- Are currently enrolled in good standing within an accredited U.S. law school;
- Have a strong interest in upholding voting rights and a demonstrated commitment to social justice;
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Have experience working on policy and legal issues impacting U.S. Latino communities and other communities of color and/or firsthand lived experience; and
- Show strong promise for a career in public service law.
Benefits
Summer 2023 Legal Fellows will receive:
- A stipend of up $2,000 for completion of the 10-week fellowship for all summer fellows, regardless of school summer-funding.
- Unique, hands-on training in legal research and analysis; trial practice; voting rights policy research and academic writing; and community-based advocacy campaigns
- Access to the UCLA LPPI and VRP network of legal scholars, faculty, practicing attorneys, policy experts, and community partners
- Continued engagement with UCLA LPPI and VRP, including exclusive invitations to policy forums and convenings, as program alumni
How to Apply
Candidates must submit the following materials via our online application:
- Cover letter explaining their interest in voting rights and a career in public service law
- Resume with two professional references
- Writing sample of no more than 10 pages, preferably a document with a non-objective legal argument
Please combine the above documents into one PDF file labeled “VRP-LastName_FirstInitial-InternshipTerm.” For example: VRP-Sanchez_J-Summer2023
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS
RA Position – Professor Evelyn Rangel-Medina – Fall 2022
Research Assistant (RA) wanted to assist Professor Evelyn Rangel-Medina with research and writing support for academic journals. The preferred RA candidate has journal experience and should be interested in racial and economic justice. The RA will help edit academic journals, support with citation development, and provide research assistance in the areas of immigration, race & the law, and labor and employment discrimination. The RA will work with and report to Professor Rangel-Medina and will be expected to work 8 – 12 hours per week. Please send Professor Rangel-Medina your CV and a short statement of interest in the position at evelyn.rangel-medina@temple.edu.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS
Stay Healthy this Fall: Flu Shot Clinic and COVID Guidance
As we head into cooler weather and more time indoors, we encourage you to take steps to stay healthy this season.
Flu Shots for 2022-2023
Seasonal flu vaccinations are now available for all University students, faculty and staff for the 2022-2023 flu season. All Temple University students, faculty and staff may receive a free seasonal flu shot.
You must schedule an appointment on the Patient Health Portal in order to receive your free flu shot. No Walk-ins will be accepted! After scheduling your appointment, please complete the required form TU Flu Consent. Flu shots are administer on Main Campus at Morgan Hall North, Room D301 (Entrance from the courtyard in the middle of Morgan North and South).
Directions to the flu shot clinic from the law school: Exiting the law school on Broad Street, head south and cross Cecil B. Moore. You’ll see an entrance to the Morgan Hall residence halls on your left; don’t take that door as it’s locked. The next door on your left leads to the food court; enter through that door, head to your left (away from the food court and toward the dorm), and go up the stairs until you reach the third floor. The flu shot location will be directly in front of you.
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.
ABA Journal Podcast – Recovery and Holiday Parties
Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Laurie Besden, spoke with the ABA Journal to discuss ways in which those in recovery can navigate holiday parties/work events, and what hosts can do to make their guests in recovery feel respected and welcomed. Whether it’s finding a sober buddy to accompany you at the party, informing the host of your sobriety, or carrying a meaningful token that reminds you of your sobriety, there are ways to still have fun and remain successful in recovery. Listen here: https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/asked-and-answered-podcast-monthly-episode-158
BAR EXAM & MPRE
Win a Free Bar Review Course while preparing for the MPRE!
Helix Bar Review by AccessLex is giving any student who enrolls in and activates our free November 2022 Helix MPRE course a chance to win a free Helix Bar Review course. The 20 lucky winners can opt for Helix UBE, Helix California, Helix MBE or Helix Florida (coming soon) — up to course year 2025!
Click here for all the official details.
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. Dates and deadlines have now been announced for the 2023 MPRE administrations. Registration is currently open for the March 2023 MPRE Administration:
- November 14 & 15, 2022 | registration now closed
- March 28 & 29, 2023 | registration deadline: January 26, 2023
- August 9 & 10, 2023 | registration deadline: June 8, 2023 (not yet open)
- November 2 & 3, 2023 | registration deadline: September 12, 2023 (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
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:
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.