COMMUNITY REMINDERS
Law School Mental Health Day Virtual Program for Legal Professionals – October 10th at 12 pm
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University is hosting a free virtual program in celebration of Law School Mental Health Day on Monday, October 10th from 12 – 1 pm. Detailed information about the virtual program can be found below. You can register for the event by clicking here or on the information flyer below. 
Early Deadline for Spring 2023 Practicum – United States Attorney’s Office: Civil Division
We are now collecting applications for our School Designed Practicum with the United States Attorney’s Office – Civil Division for the Spring 2023 semester. A description of this practicum opportunity and application instructions can be found below. Additional practicum opportunities will be posted in mid- to end-October. More information on practicums can be found here.
CIVIL LITIGATION PRACTICUM (UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – CIVIL DIVISION)
There are up to three slots available for third- and fourth-year law students in this 3-credit Practicum supervised by Professor Marian Braccia.
This Practicum with the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia supplements traditional classroom study by offering students the opportunity to hone their legal skills by working with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) toward the resolution of cases in litigation or at the pre-complaint stage. Students will have the opportunity to deepen their substantive knowledge, sharpen essential lawyering skills, and appreciate professional values of the legal profession. Under the supervision of one or more AUSAs in the civil division of the United States Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia, students will engage in and observe all phases of work of the civil side of the United States Attorney’s Office—to include both affirmative and defensive litigation—in subject areas including, but not limited to: torts, employment discrimination, civil rights, disability rights, environmental law, and healthcare fraud. Students will assist civil division AUSAs with a variety of casework, the nature of which depends upon the needs of each case. Assignments may include legal research, analysis, and writing; attending meetings and court hearings; assisting with witness interviews and taking/defending depositions; drafting and responding to discovery; and participating in all aspects of arbitrations and trials (including witness examination). Externs will have regular opportunities for feedback.
Students will need to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week to this Practicum. To participate in this Practicum, students must also be eligible for court certification. A security clearance must be obtained prior to the start of the semester’s work. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume, a copy of your transcript, a writing sample, and a letter of interest addressed to the “United States Attorney’s Office – Civil Division Practicum Selection Committee” to lawpract@temple.edu by 12:00 pm on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Philadelphia Bar Association Networking Happy Hour – Wednesday, October 12th
The Young Lawyers Division, Business Law Section, Tax Section, and Probate & Trust Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association are hosting a Networking Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Du Jour Café & Bar, 2001 Market Street. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served on the outdoor patio. Law students are welcomed and encouraged to join!
There is no cost to attend but space is limited. Advance registration is required by October 11th. Click here for more information or to register.
Free Webinar for Students on Legal and Compliance Career Opportunities in the Asset Management Industry – October 19
The Investment Company Institute, the Washington, DC-based association representing regulated funds globally (mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds), is offering a free webinar on Wednesday, October 19, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET to introduce law students from diverse backgrounds to legal and compliance career opportunities in the asset management industry. Detailed information about the webinar, including a registration link and the names and affiliations of our speakers, is below. At the conclusion of the webinar, we will encourage attendees to upload their resumes into ICI’s resume collection, which is accessible for review only by ICI member firms (i.e., asset management companies).
PA Voter Registration Deadline for November 8th Election – October 24th
Do you need to register to vote in PA? October 24th is the last day to register before the November 8th election. Complete your Voter Registration Application online today!
PA Bar Association Family Law Section Virtual Law Student Event – Monday, October 24
The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Family Law Section is hosting a free virtual informational event for law students interested in landing a job in family law on Monday, October 24 at 4:30 pm. This one-hour program provides an overview of how the Family Law Section can help students launch a career in family law and the chance to hear about scholarships available to attend the 2023 Family Law Section Winter Meeting. Registration is required.
See the below brochure for additional details and registration information. You can register by clicking on the brochure below or at this link: https://www.pabar.org/site/Events-and-Education/Event-Info/sessionaltcd/FLST10242022
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.
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
New York Times – Unlimited Access Available
Temple University now has unlimited access to The New York Times via NYTimes.com. Access is available to current students, staff, and faculty after creating an account using your @temple.edu email address. If you already have a personal account with your @temple.edu email address, you need to contact the New York Times to cancel your existing account and set up a new Temple account. Full details are available on this Topic Guide: https://guides.temple.edu/nyt
The Temple 10-Q – Random Advice for First-Year Law Students (2022-2023) – We Encourage You to Read!
https://www2.law.temple.edu/10q/10-q-random-advice-for-first-year-law-students-2022-2023/
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/
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!
PA Bar Association EELS Mentorship Program
The Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Environmental and Energy Law Section (EELS) is in the process of launching this year’s EELS Mentorship Program (the “Mentorship Program” or the “Program”).
Since its inception several years ago, the EELS Mentorship Program has paired law students and attorneys interested in the practice of environmental and/or energy law with experienced practitioners in these fields, who serve as mentors. Mentees and Mentors will be paired based on a variety of factors, such as geographic location and practice area/area of interest as indicated on the Mentee/Mentor application attached to this email.
Through planned in-person and/or virtual meetings or activities sponsored by the Mentorship Program, as well as one-on-one in-person and/or virtual meetings, as determined by the Mentees and Mentors, Mentees will have the opportunity to interface with their own mentor, as well as other experienced practitioners, and gain insight into a number of topics such as developing the necessary skills for successful entry into the practice area of interest, networking tips and career development strategies. The duration of the Program is approximately twelve (12) months.
Students interested in participating can complete this application and email it directly to Pam Kance at Pam.Kance@pabar.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Moot Court Competition Team Tryouts – Information Session on Monday October 3rd at 12 pm in the Moot Court Room
The Temple Law Moot Court Competition Team is excited to announce that tryouts will be the weeks of October 10th & 17th. Details can be found in the flyer below. Question? Contact Professor Mary Levy at marylevy@temple.edu.
An Evening Conversation with Anita Hill and Dean Rebouché – Monday, October 3rd from 6 – 7 pm
Dean Rebouché and Anita Hill are having an hour-long conversation, “An Evening Conversation: Power, Truth, and Courage: Anita Hill and the Evolving Workplace”, on Monday, October 3, 2022 from 6PM-7PM in Rock Hall (the building next to Klein Hall on Broad Street). Registration is required. Please see below for more information. Register here: https://law.temple.edu/events/power-truth-and-courage-anita-hill-and-the-evolving-workplace-october-3-2022/
Hispanic Heritage Month Event – Tuesday, October 4th at 12 pm in K1E
Temple’s Latin American Studies program has organized a university-wide Hispanic Heritage Month with a range of terrific events from September 15 to October 15. You can find the full calendar here. We are hosting two great events at the law school co-sponsored by LALSA and the Sheller Center for Social Justice:
- On Tuesday, October 4 from 12-1 pm in Klein 1E, Latinx in the Law will feature five graduates of Temple Law School who will discuss their careers as Latinx lawyers and/or serving Latinx populations; Prof. Jaya Ramji-Nogales will moderate the panel. The panelists are:
- Alicia Anguiano (Deputy Director, Justice at Work)
- Andria Bibiloni (Staff Attorney/Independence Foundation Fellow, Philadelphia Legal Assistance)
- Stephanie Costa (Staff Attorney, HIAS Pennsylvania)
- Brenda Marrero (Executive Director, Public Interest Law Center)
- Anu Thomas (Executive Director, Esperanza Immigration Legal Services)
Pizza will be served at both events. We hope you will join us for these conversations!
1L Academic Success Workshops – Wednesday, October 5th
Please join us for our second Academic Success Workshop of the year: Outlining – When and How to Begin. This session will cover how to organize, synthesize, and create your own study materials (outlines and more). We will also discuss how to use office hours and practice exams. Pizza will be served!
- 1L Day Division: Wednesday, October 5, 12-1 pm in K1E
- 1L Evening Division: Wednesday, October 5, 8:00-8:50 pm in K1D
Questions? Contact Associate Director Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.
The Law Library presents: Locating Company Information – Wednesday, October 5 at noon in Klein 6A
Learn how to use EDGAR to find public company information. Lunch will be provided.
Temple Law Japan Spring 2023 Semester Abroad – Information Sessions on October 5th and 6th
Temple Law Japan will be hosting information sessions on their Spring 2023 semester abroad on Wednesday October 5th from 5 – 6 pm and Thursday, October 6th from 12 – 1 pm. Both sessions will be held in K1C. More information can be found on the flyer below.
Friday, October 7, 2022, 9:00-2:30pm – Temple Institute for Law, Innovation & Technology Pathways Conference
Registration is now open for a hybrid half-day conference designed to highlight the growing array of opportunities for students and emerging professionals to build careers at the intersection of law, technology, and society.
OCS and iLIT are also offering resume review and counseling sessions leading up to this event. Sign up when you register.
Find out more, share with others, and register today (hurry – limited in-person spots available): https://law.temple.edu/ilit/pathways/
Temple Advocacy – “Lunch with Litigators Series” – Monday, October 10th at 12 pm in K1E
Please join Temple Law’s “Lunch With Litigators” program on Monday October 10 from 12-1:15 p.m. Our guest will be Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame member John Romano. Mr. Romano has successfully tried to verdict over 200 cases in nearly every type of civil and criminal case and obtained numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts. He is also a presenter for “connectionology,” training lawyers across the U.S. with particular emphasis on how to connect to jurors and judges. He will talk about his career and how he has ensured time and space in that career for family, and then about the art and importance of storytelling. There will be time for questions.
2022 Fogel Lecture featuring Caroline Ciraolo – Tuesday, October 11th at 12 pm
Join us for the 2022 Fogel Lecture, “Enforcing the Nation’s Tax Laws Fully, Fairly, and Consistently: The Role of DOH in Tax Enforcement,” featuring Caroline Ciraolo, former Acting Assistant Attorney General, US. Department of Justice, Tax Division. The 2022 Fogel Lecture will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in K2B.
See the below flyer for more information or to register for this event: https://law.temple.edu/events/fall-2022-fogel-lecture-october-11-2022/
PA Board of Law Examiners – Information Meeting: Bar Exam and Character & Fitness – Tuesday, October 11th at 5 pm
We are delighted that the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners will be presenting on October 11, 2022 at 5pm. We will be streaming this session on Zoom at this link: https://temple.zoom.us/j/91411707423 The PABOLE will discuss the Pennsylvania Bar Exam and the admissions process. This is a helpful presentation that includes information about the character and fitness process and we hope you will attend. If you are unable to attend the Zoom meeting, please send any questions to Director Walden at walden@temple.edu and she will ask on your behalf. This event will be recorded. The Board of Law Examiners will also present in person next semester. Please mark your calendars now for March 14, 2023 at 12PM, room TBD.
WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, AND TOURNAMENTS
Philadelphia Bar Association Workers’ Comp Section DE&I Scholarship – Application Deadline October 31st
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion subcommittee of the Workers’ Comp Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association is offering one $10,000 scholarship for a deserving student to help with spring semester tuition. There will be one winner from a pool of all participating schools (Temple and Drexel).
The applicants can be from any year of law school. All applications must answer the prompt with a 1-2 page response. A letter of recommendation from a professor (may be law school or undergrad) OR an Employer must accompany the application. If the letters of recommendation do not come in with the essay, please make sure the professor or supervisor clearly identifies which applicant the letter is for.
All applications will be judged anonymously by the Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee members. The members will decide which essays most appropriately respond to the prompt and have an accompanying letter of recommendation indicating the applicant’s deservedness for a scholarship that seeks to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The subcommittee will choose the top 5 applicants and then pass those on to the Section’s three co-chairs for final judging. The judges will vote on the winner- majority rule. If there is a disagreement with the co-chairs, the chairs of the DEI subcommittee will be asked to be the deciding vote.
This year’s prompt: Please respond in a 1-2 page essay how you would use your life experience to enhance/promote the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion as an attorney in the Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation community.
Application Submission: Students must submit applications to Kaitlin Files (kfiles@fileslawoffice.com) by no later than October 31, 2022.
The scholarship posting can be found here: https://law-temple.12twenty.com/job-postings/35006701840425
American Bar Association Law Student Writing Contest on the Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law
The Law Student Writing Contest of the Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law (SCAFL) is a competitive writing contest with the goal of recognizing law students who have exceptional written work that focuses on the military’s application of criminal law—also known as military justice. Please view the Official Rules for details about the submission requirements, entry procedure, and selection process. Deadline: November 11, 2022.
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/
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS
RA Position – Professor Sinden – Fall 2022
Professor Amy Sinden is looking for interested law students to work with her as part-time research assistants during the Fall 2022 semester on projects relating to environmental law. Possible topics will include the role of cost-benefit 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) to jonathan.joseph.koehler@temple.edu. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis.
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.
TA Position – Criminal Procedure I with Professor Evelyn Rangel-Medina – Fall 2022
Professor Rangel-Medina is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) to assist in the preparation and support of students for her Criminal Procedure I course for the Fall 2022 semester. This course meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:10 to 2:25 pm. Interested candidates should send a CV and short statement of interest to Professor Rangel-Medina at evelyn.rangel-medina@temple.edu.
Brooklyn Defender Services – Public Interest Law Fellowship
The Civil Justice Practice (CJP) at Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is seeking rising third year law students, judicial law clerks, and recent law school graduates to sponsor for a post-graduate public interest law fellowship project designed to focus on NYPD property seizures and civil forfeiture. The fellow will collaborate with the Science and Surveillance Project to assist clients of the criminal defense practice with property seizure related collateral consequences. BDS regularly sponsors fellows for Equal Justice Works, Skadden, Liman, Kirkland & Ellis, and school-based fellowships. Under the direct supervision of a Supervising Attorney in the Civil Justice Practice the fellow will apply for project funding to address an area of rising need in New York City.
BDS represents approximately 30,000 clients per year in a variety of legal proceedings in New York City, primarily indigent criminal, family, and immigration defense. We also provide legal representation for our clients on a wide range of matters that impact their lives including housing, education, employment, and immigration. We are one of the largest public defense providers; representing people who have diverse, complex, and multi-faceted needs in a high volume and fast-paced setting.
CJP aims to reduce the civil collateral consequences for low-income clients who have had interaction with the criminal, family or immigration justice systems. Through legal advocacy in court and at various agencies, we assist people in eviction defense, benefits advocacy, returning seized property, and interdisciplinary representation.
The Science and Surveillance Project provides technical support to attorneys in criminal cases and engages in larger systemic advocacy. The team investigates government and private entity use of new science, surveillance, and data analysis techniques and focuses on the civil rights implications of mass surveillance and unlawful practices by police.
To find out more information and apply, please click here. Interested students should also feel free to contact iLIT Executive Director Laura Bingham at laura.bingham@temple.edu to learn about the process, the specific goals of the project, and what it’s like to work with BDS.
WELLNESS PROGRAMMING
Weekly Wellness Tip – Mindful Mondays every Monday at noon in K5A
We invite everyone to participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice. Mindfulness meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgment. No experience is necessary. Join us at noon in K5A every Monday at noon.
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.