COMMUNITY REMINDERS
Spring 2023 In-House Clinics – Applications Due Monday, October 16th
Don’t miss the application process for in-house clinics! In Temple’s in-house clinics, students in their second year or beyond can get hands-on legal experience under the supervision of our clinical professors — while also earning course credit. Clinics offered in the spring include the Family Law Litigation Clinic, the Community Lawyering Clinic, the Social Justice Lawyering Clinic, the Systemic Justice Clinic, the Access to Justice Clinic, and the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (more information on the Law School web site under “in house clinics”). Applications are due by the end of the day Monday, 10/16. Click here for more information about the clinics and a link to the application form.
Mandatory Graduation Check-up: October 16 – October 27
To All January, May and July 2024 Graduates:
Mandatory graduation check-ups will take place over the next two weeks. Sign up for a check using this link. Reserve evening slots for evening students. Please fill out this form at least three hours before your scheduled appointment. If you need an appointment at a time other than the times listed, please contact Associate Director Noeleen Urmson (nurmson@temple.edu).
January 2024 Graduates – The Graduation Application is Now Open!
The Graduation Application is now open for the January 2024 graduating class.
Students who plan to graduate in January 2024 must apply to graduate through the University TUPortal/Self Service Banner system. This application must be completed by Wednesday, November 22, 2023 for all law January 2024 graduates. Students enrolled in dual degree programs will have to submit a separate graduation application for each degree. The graduation application is an easy and fast application to complete, but failing to complete it by the deadline can cause a delay in receiving your diploma.
Please follow the instructions below to apply for graduation.
- Sign in to TUPortal.
- Click on the Student Tools tab at the top of the page.
- Go to the Records section which is located on the right side of the page.
- Select Apply to Graduate.
- Confirm that the program listed is correct (should be: Current Program – Juris Doctor)
- Select a Graduation term – Fall 2023 should be the only option.
- Review and submit.
You should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of submitting your application. The email will include information on how your name will appear on the diploma. If you would like to make changes to your legal name, you can follow the instructions outlined in the email or submit the Personal Information Update Form directly to the Law School Office of Academic Records.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Frisby-Selby at lfrisby@temple.edu or Senior Director Walden at walden@temple.edu
Exam Information Session
Did you miss the Fall 2023 Exam Information Session? The slides are here and you can watch the recording at this link. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Director Walden at walden@temple.edu.
No Stickers on Lockers
As a reminder, do not stick any items (like stickers) inside or outside of your locker.
1L Outlining Study Halls & Office Hours – October 16th
Looking for a time and place to work on developing your study materials with some guidance from upper-level students and administration? Join us for one (or more!) of our Outlining Study Halls & office Hours.
All sections: Monday, October 16th from 3PM – 5PM in K2B – snacks will be served!
If you have any questions, please contact Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.
Academic Core Enrichment (ACE) Counselor Request Form
Are you a 1L student still trying to navigate how best to prepare for and participate in class? Complete the ACE Counselor Request Form to let us know how we can best help you! Once you’ve completed the form, we will pair you with an ACE Counselor to work with them one-on-one to develop the tools and skills you need to succeed. (Note: you will need to be logged into your Temple AccessNet account to complete the form linked above).
Questions? Contact Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.
PA Voter Registration Deadline for November 7th Election – October 23rd
Do you need to register to vote in PA? October 23rd is the last day to register before the November 7th election. Complete your Voter Registration Application online today!
Volunteer Judges Needed for Haverford College Mock Trial Tournament – November 11th & 12th
Haverford Mock Trial is hosting their annual undergraduate mock trial tournament, the Black Squirrel Invitational, on the weekend of November 11-12, 2023 at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and are seeking judges for the tournament. For more information, or to sign up to volunteer as a judge, see this link: https://forms.gle/2v129QkmtonkQtWT6
Sign up for your FREE PA Bar Association membership today!
Chester County Bar Association: Join for free today!
Free Federal Bar Association Law Student Membership
The Federal Bar Association (FBA) is now offering its Law Student Membership to new applicants for free. This membership includes up to three years of associate membership while the student is enrolled in law school (up to four if in a part-time program) and the first year of their professional membership after graduation. Students may apply for their free membership at http://www.fedbar.org/join.
The FBA is the premier professional association for judges and lawyers involved in federal practice. It is a nonpartisan national voluntary bar association with more than 15,000 members, including more than 2,000 members of the Judiciary. The FBA also has nearly 100 professional chapters across the United States tasked with building partnerships with their local law schools and developing affiliated law school student chapters that cater specifically to students considering federal practice.
Temple Law Alumni in the News
We’re excited to introduce our new feature page of the Student Post, Temple Law Alumni in the News. Here, you’ll find news features and announcements on some of Temple Law’s alumni.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Esquire Bound Series: Tools to Tackle the Bar Exam – Sunday, October 15th at 7PM via Zoom
Join us for our next “Esquire Bound” event on Sunday, October 15th from 7 – 7:45 pm via Zoom. You can access the Zoom link for every session here: https://temple.zoom.us/j/6398848836. During this session, we will discuss the tools and resources available to you as you prepare for the bar exam, including commercial bar prep resources and Temple Law’s Bar Support programming. This session will be recorded.
For more information on the Esquire Bound series, including dates for upcoming events and a copy of the recordings for the vents, see the BAR EXAM & MPRE section of the Student Post below.
Life After Life: A Conversation with Former Juvenile Lifers: Monday, October 16th at 6PM
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program “LGBT Inclusion In American Life” – Tuesday, October 17 from 2-3:30PM
Webinar: Legal and Compliance Career Opportunities in the Asset Management Industry – Wednesday, October 18th
Justinian Society of Philadelphia FREE Networking Happy Hour – Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 5PM – 7PM
The Rooftop Patio and Lounge at 123 South Broad Street, 30th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19109, on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rosen, Schafer and DiMeo are pleased to host the Justinian Society Law Student Networking Happy Hour which will be held on the Rooftop Patio and Lounge located on the 30th Floor of 123 South Broad Street. Light fare and drink will be provided.
Join members of the Justinian Society, members of the bench and bar, and area law students as we enjoy one of the best views of our wonderful city and renew old friendships while creating new ones.
You must RSVP by close of business on Monday, October 16, 2023.
This will be a great networking event to meet attorneys and judges. Tickets are limited so please RSVP via Eventbrite (if for some reason you have issues or cannot register contact Anthony Christina at achristina@lowey.com)
About the Justinian Society
Founded in 1935, the Justinian Society is a legal organization comprised of attorneys, judges and law students of Italian-ancestry. Located in Philadelphia, the Society’s members celebrate generations of involvement within the legal community. Justinian Society members are engaged in activities directed toward fostering a spirit of good fellowship, maintaining honor and dignity of the legal profession, performing civic duties, administering justice, and promoting the study of law. The Society promotes continuing education in law, supports the advancement of qualified and distinguished Justinians in public office, and serves the Italian-American legal profession and the community.
To learn more about the Justinian Society please visit http://www.justinian.org/. To learn more about Law Student Memberships visit http://www.justinian.org/membership.php
TLR Symposium: Competition/Regulation: Controlling Corporate Power in the Digital Economy – Thursday, October 19th
Free Screening of “Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life” – Thursday, October 19th at 6:30 PM
WHYY and the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of PA host a screening of Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Suzanne Roberts Theatre | 480 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia
Watch the documentary film on Pittsburgh’s powerful community response to hate in the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, showing what it means to be “stronger than hate.” WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn will moderate a discussion and Q&A with the director and producer, Patrice O’Neill.
Interested in attending? While the event is free, space is limited. To RSVP, please email USAPAE.RSVP@USDOJ.GOV. Please add “WHYY RSVP to Repairing the World” in the subject line.
We aim to provide a safe, respectful, and harassment-free environment for all attendees regardless of age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, ability, or religious beliefs.
WHYY-TV 12 will premiere the film on Thursday, October 26 at 9 p.m. with an encore presentation on Sunday, October 29 at 12:30 p.m.
Dissent in America Teach-in Series: Trump’s Indictments: The Collision of Law and Politics – Friday, October 20th
To attend via Zoom, register here: https://temple.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcOitrDojGtXOGjxZwQg7rfg5ypog2Adc#/registration
Save the Date: Philadelphia Bar Association Law Student Outreach Series – Thursday, October 26th
Lunch with Litigators Series – next event Monday, October 30th at 12PM
The Temple Law Trial Advocacy Program will host five events in their “Lunch with Litigators” series during the Fall 2023 semester. Each event will have extraordinary litigators, people who will discuss their careers, offer advocacy lessons, and give you a chance to ask your questions and network.
Below are the remaining events for the semester. Some will be bring-your-own lunch, while pizza will be provided for others. No sign-up required! Just show up!
Monday, October 30th: Zoe Littlepage – https://www.littlepagebooth.com/meet-the-team/attorneys/zoe-littlepage and https://www.athealaw.com/attorneys/zoe-littlepage/ , one of the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ lawyers and a founding member of Athea Law, a group of collaborating women lawyers
Monday, November 13th: Members of the firm MGM https://www.mgmlaw.com/The-Firm a national litigation firm, including managing partner Amaryah Bocchino https://www.mgmlaw.com/amaryah-bocchino and at least one member of the litigation team
Monday, November 27th: Exoneree Steven Lazar and his civil rights counsel (Temple alum, Grace Harris)
Questions? Please contact Professor Epstein at jules.epstein@temple.edu
WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS
Looking for more information on available scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments? Check out our Student Post Scholarship Page! If you’d like to explore opportunities that are currently accepting applications or submissions, you can find them sorted by submission deadline here: https://www2.law.temple.edu/studentpost/scholarships/.
Available Scholarship Opportunities; next deadline November 10th
Below is a list of the scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments that are currently accepting applications or submissions:
- American Bar Association Law Student Writing Contest on the Standing Committee on Armed Forces – Deadline November 10th
- Allen Tittle Medical Malpractice Scholarship – Deadline November 30th
- Wells Call Injury Lawyers Scholarship – Deadline December 2nd
- Alpha Accident Lawyers Spring 2023 Scholarship – Deadline December 31st
- Fourth Annual Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Memorial Legal Writing Competition – Deadline December 31st
- Meltzer Fellowships through the Sheller Center for Social Justice
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS
Madison Square Garden Entertainment: Summer 2024 Legal Student Associate Program
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment), a leader in live entertainment, is accepting applications for their Summer 2024 Legal Student Associate Program. Interested students should review details about the position and apply here: https://jobs.msgentertainment.com/entertainment/jobs/20313?lang=en-us
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.
Community Legal Services Summer 2024 Law Student Internship
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia offers a summer internship program for approximately 15-20 students that have completed their first or second year of law school.
CLS offers a rich and exciting summer internship experience. Our law students receive exceptional training and the opportunity to work with some of the most talented legal minds in civil legal services.
The application for the CLS Summer 2024 Law Student Internship is now open. For more information, or to apply for this internship, see more here: CLS Summer 2024 Law Student Internship.
Chester County Bar Association Summer 2024 Diverse Law Student Internship Program
HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS
Knit and Crochet Club – Every Other Wednesday at 12PM in K6A
In the spirit of wellness and mindfulness, 2L Students Blayne Cekine & Jessica Novey, along with Professor Mandelbaum, will be coming together to teach (and learn with) students the art of knitting and crocheting. This is an opportunity to relax, learn a new skills, and more importantly, connect with one another. Yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks will be provided. If you would like to explore this skill, join us every other Wednesday at 12PM in K6A (the specific meeting dates can be found in the Temple Law Calendar). Questions? Please email Jessica Novey at jessica.novey@temple.edu.
Temple University Flu Shots Now Available!
Seasonal flu vaccinations are now available for all University students, faculty and staff for the 2023-2024 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! 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).
TU Wellness Resource Center Events
Heart Space is a place for those who have experienced harm and allies/advocates to come together to create and find connection, education, and expression. Heart Space will run every other Thursday at the WRC and each gathering will focus on a different topic related to survivorship and healing.
*Please note that Heart Space is not clinical in nature – additional resources are available if needed*
TUSafe App – download today!
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety has launched the TUSafe app, a one-stop personal safety app that will be available via mobile device. The new TUSafe app includes enhanced features such as the ability to link to new key resources within the app. It also retains all of the features that were available in RAVE Temple Guardian, including the ability to chat with Temple Police, call Temple Police, call 911 or start a virtual safe walk. Users are also able to report crimes; provide emergency contacts; access real-time tracking for Flight, Temple’s fixed-route shuttle loop service that transports students around the Main Campus patrol zone; and access the university’s walking escort service.
For more information on TUSafe, please visit the university’s Public Safety website for the new application. If you have any questions regarding the use of the app, contact Information Technology Services. Additional details on how to use the app are also available here.
Bike Temple: Register your Bicycle; Free U-locks
Students, staff and faculty can register their bicycles online using Campus Safety’s Bike Registration Form. Just complete and submit the online form, and then visit one of the following Campus Safety locations:
- Main Headquarters: 1101 W. Montgomery Avenue
- Center Station: Beasely and Pollett Walks
- Morgan Hall Mini-Station: 1600 N. Park Avenue
At one of these locations, an officer will inspect your bike and place a sticker to the frame that corresponds to your file in the police database. This way, if your bicycle ever turns up without you on it, the police will be able to get in contact with you to return it. The information is also shared with the Philadelphia Police Department, in case your bike is found outside of the campus area.
Every semester, Campus Safety provides a free U-lock to the first 500 students to register their bicycles with the Temple Police. The U-Lock will be given when you bring your bike to a Campus Safety location for inspection by an officer.
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.
BAR EXAM & MPRE
Introducing “Esquire Bound”: Your Checklist for Admission to Practice and Bar Exam Success
Join us for “Esquire Bound” – our new series of virtual information sessions on admission to practice and how to pass the bar exam. These sessions will be held on Sunday evenings from 7 – 7:45 pm via Zoom. You can access the Zoom link for every session here: https://temple.zoom.us/j/6398848836. These sessions will be recorded.
The Esquire Bound events for the fall semester are as follows:
- September 17th: Admission by Bar Exam Part 1 – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
- October 1st: Admission by Bar Exam Part 2 – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
- October 15th: Tools to Tackle the Bar Exam
- October 29th: Course Planning for the Bar Exam
- November 12th: Winter Break Review and To-Do
- November 26th: Bar Exam & Application Help Desk
2024 MPRE Dates and Registration 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. The 2024 test dates for the MPRE have been released, and can be found below:
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TEST ADMINISTRATION |
RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DATE TO APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATIONS |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
| March 26 or 27, 2024 |
December 5, 2023 |
January 25, 2024 (registration not yet open) |
| August 13 or 14, 2024 |
April 24, 2024 |
June 12, 2024 (registration not yet open) |
| November 7 or 8, 2024 | July 24, 2024 |
September 18, 2024 (registration 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.