Fall 2022 – Week Six

Villanova Baseball Filing Competition – Application Due October 10^th

Temple Law students are invited to participate in Villanova Law School’s regional Baseball Filing Competition, tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 4^th and Saturday, November 5^th.

The Villanova Baseball Filing Day Competition is a simulated exercise intended to mimic negotiations between MLB Players Association (MLBPA) player agents and MLB club executives before the salary arbitration Exchange Date between the MLB Labor Relations Department and the MLBPA as governed by Major League Baseball’s Basic Agreement. Participants will be able to build oral advocacy and negotiation skills while handling baseball statistics and player valuation information in order to come to resolution with opposing counsel. Winners will be selected by judges from the baseball industry including player agents, team officials, and attorneys working in the space.

If you wish to participate, please email your interest along with your resume and a writing sample to: lawsels@temple.edu AND kenneth.jacobsen@temple.edu before noon on October 10th.

See the following link for more information on this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-villanova-university-charles-widger-school-of-law-baseball-filing-tickets-410053560237

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

TAs Needed – Fall 2022 Integrated Trial Advocacy (ITAP) and Advanced Trial Ad (ATA)

Upper level students interested in applying to be a TA in ITAP or ATA should email Mary Beth Wilson at mwilson6@temple.edu ASAP. Payment is $12/hour. Work Study is preferred, but not required. As everyone knows, COVID remains a health issue. As of now, Fall classes are being held in person. If for any reason we are forced to change to an online class format (Zoom), you are expected to continue your appointment in this format.  Class assistants will:

• Work with practicing “attorney” adjunct faculty as well as Temple faculty;
• attend each class and play the witness role(s) as needed;
• act as liaison between the Trial Ad Office, instructors, and students, i.e. contacting students with changes in assignments, dates, or other information; handouts, student feedback forms processing, etc.;
• make sure all forms are distributed, completed, and returned as instructed.

NOTE: This appointment fulfills one of the requirements for the ‘Trial Advocacy Certificate’ program.

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.

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.

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:

• BARBRI
• Helix
• Kaplan
• Quimbee
• Themis

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.

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