Fall 2024 – Week Eight

Mandatory Graduation Check-up: October 14 – November 1

To All January, May and July 2025 Graduates:
Mandatory graduation check-ups will take place from October 14 through November 1. 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).

Temple Sports & Entertainment Law Competition Teams – Deadline October 18th

The Temple Sports Law program sends teams to negotiation competitions that are typically modeled after the salary negotiation process for professional athletes (including baseball and football players). We are accepting applications for students to compete with us for competitions throughout the year. Please send a resume and statement of interest (email format is fine) to lawsels@temple.edu by 10/18. 

Law and Public Policy Program 1L Application Now Open – Priority Deadline October 21st

Spring 2025 State Judicial Clerkship Clinical Program – Application Now Open (2LD/3LE Students) – Due October 21st

Temple Law School is proud to offer the Spring 2025 State Judicial Clerkship (SJC) Program to current second-year day and third-year evening division and part-time students. The SJC Program is a three (3) credit experiential program that has a real-world practice component and a classroom component.

In the SJC program, up to 7 students will be selected, and each student will be paired with a judge in each division of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas or Municipal Court in Philadelphia.  Students are required to work for 10 hours a week in chambers and the courtroom.  Students are also required to attend a seminar taught by the Honorable Sheila Woods-Skipper, Administrative Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Orphans Court Division and the Honorable Annette Rizzo (Ret.). The seminar class will meet at City Hall every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (you may schedule a portion of your chambers hours on Fridays before and after the class) and will be primarily held in person at City Hall.

Students need to apply to participate in this program.  Your application must include a resume and a statement of interest. The application and more information on the SJC program can be found at the following link: ​ https://law.temple.edu/academics/experiential/external-clinics/state-judicial-clerkships/.

The application deadline is Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12 p.m.  If selected, you will be matched with a judge in Philadelphia (all placements are easily reached by car or public transportation). Students will be notified about selections by November 1^st at 5 p.m.  If you have any questions, please email me at nurmson@temple.edu.

Exam Information Session

Did you miss the Fall 2024 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.

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ReOrientation

Did you miss the Fall 2024 ReOrientation? The slides are here. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Director Walden at walden@temple.edu.

Recordings for 1L & 2L ACE Sessions

Did you miss our 1L or 2L ACE Sessions? You can view the recordings at the links below.  If you have any questions, please contact Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.

1L ACE Sessions

Recording: 1L ACE #1: Studying & Synthesis – What to do Outside the Classroom (Evening)
Recording: 1L ACE #1: Studying & Synthesis – What to do Outside the Classroom (Day)
Recording: 1L ACE #2: Outlines – When and How to Begin (Day)
Recording: 1L ACE #2: Outlines – When and How to Begin (Evening)

2L ACE Sessions

Recording: 2L ACE #1: Outlining Refresher

1L ACE Counselor Request Form

Are you a 1L student trying to navigate how to outline and prepare for your midterms and final exams? 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 Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.

Mac Users: Hold Off Upgrading to macOS Sequoia

Apple released its latest operating system, macOS Sequoia, on Monday September 16. At this time, Information Technology Services recommends not installing this upgrade, as you may encounter compatibility issues with various applications used at the university.

Once our 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 Technology Support Center at tuhelp.temple.edu (click Chat or Request Help) or call 215-204-8000.

Important: Microsoft and Apple Upcoming Operating System Updates and Examplify Compatibility

Microsoft and Apple have announced the upcoming release of new operating systems Windows 11 24H2 and macOS Sequoia, though the official dates are not yet available.

ExamSoft is currently testing Examplify’s compatibility with these new operating systems. Certifying Examplify’s compatibility can only be completed after final versions of the new operating systems have been released because Microsoft and Apple may make key changes right up until release.

Exam-takers should not update their devices to the new Windows and Mac operating systems until we announce Examplify’s compatibility with the new versions. This includes beta versions that may be available to exam-takers prior to their official release dates.

If you are concerned that your operating system may automatically update, please check out this article for information on disabling automatic updates.

PA Voter Registration Deadline for November 5th Election – October 21st

Do you need to register to vote in PA? October 21st is the last day to register before the November 5th election. Complete your Voter Registration Application online today!

No Stickers on Lockers

As a reminder, do not stick any items (like stickers) inside or outside of your locker.

Flyer Posting Policy

Flyers are prohibited in the following areas:

• Wall-papered or laminated surfaces​
• Glass doors leading to classrooms​
• Inside & outside of the elevators​
• Career Services, SBA, and International Programs bulletin board on 1st Floor of Klein​
• 2nd Floor of Klein – including front doors, classroom doors, wooden pillars at alcoves​
• Doors entering and exiting the library on the 3rd floor​
• Inside classrooms​
• Barrack Hall (except public bulletin boards)​
• Individual Lockers (unless you have permission)​
• No more than 1 in each restroom (but only the interior of the lavatory door)

Thank you for helping keep our law school looking great!

Bar Association Student Memberships – Join for Free Today!

Join the Philadelphia Bar Association Today!

The Philadelphia Bar Association makes an important investment in students’ professional development by paying for your membership. To get started, fill out this online form. You must use your temple.edu email address. Questions? Contact membership@philabar.org or (215) 238-6300.

Pennsylvania Bar Association – Free Membership for Law Students

Law students can join the Pennsylvania Bar Association for benefits such as networking, scholarships, job posting, writing competitions, and leadership opportunities. For more information: PBA 2024 Law School Membership Flyer

Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania – Free Student Membership

Law student membership to the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania is completely FREE. The HBAP has a robust Legal Education Fund organization which provides generous scholarship opportunities for Latinx law students. For more information, go to https://www.hbapa.net/.

Free ABA Law Student Membership

ABA Law Student Membership is FREE and includes many extremely valuable resources. For more information:  ABA Law Student Membership Brochure