Fall 2024 – Week Nine

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COMMUNITY REMINDERS

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).

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

Spring 2025 State Judicial Clerkship Clinical Program (2LD/3LE Students) – Application Deadline Monday, 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 1st at 5 p.m.  If you have any questions, please email me at nurmson@temple.edu.

Spring 2025 In-House Clinic Applications – Deadline Wednesday, October 23rd

Students interested in enrolling in an in-house clinic for Spring 2025, must submit an application no later than OCTOBER 23, 2024 at 11:59pm.  More details about in-house clinics and the application form can be found here: https://law.temple.edu/academics/experiential/temple-based-clinics/

IP Moot Court Competition – Apply by Friday, October 25th

Professors Douglas and Gugliuzza are planning to advise two student teams this year in the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court competition (see https://www.aipla.org/resources/programs-awards/moot-court-competition). This is a prestigious intellectual property law moot court competition. The team will both write briefs and present oral arguments.

All 2L, 3L, and 4L students are eligible. The competition is typically patent-focused but may relate to copyright or other IP law. You must have taken or be taking Introduction to Intellectual Property to be eligible. Participation in this competition can be a very valuable learning experience, but you must be ready to put in substantial effort into research, writing and oral argument, which requires that you be strongly self-motivated.

The moot court materials for this competition are released in the Fall semester, and students will work on their briefs in teams of two beginning in the Fall through to January, with oral argument practices through to March. Students selected will receive 3 credits of Guided Research credit in the Spring semester for satisfactory work.

If you are interested in taking part this year, please send your resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and a brief statement of interest (no more than one page) to Josette Finnegan (josette.finnegan@temple.edu)as soon as possible, not later than October 25 at 5pm.

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)
Recording: 1L ACE #3: Exams –Test-Taking Skills and Strategies (Day)

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

SPRING 2025 PRACTICUM INFORMATION

We are pleased to share some important information on our practicum course offerings for the Spring 2025 semester. 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 Practicum Catalogue – First Deadline October 21st

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 share the first version of our Spring 2025 School Designed Practicum Course Catalogue and encourage you to consider the opportunities in the document linked here: Spring 2025 School Designed Practicums (1).  We will continue to update and circulate this list in the upcoming weeks and early summer months as additional opportunities become available or are confirmed.

The following opportunities on this initial list have a fast-approaching deadline of next Monday, October 21st at 12PM (noon):

    • United States Attorney’s Office – Civil Division
    • The Wistar Institute

Questions? Email lawpract@temple.edu or contact Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.

Independent Practicums: Information and Approval Form – Deadline December 12th

Independent Practicums provide students an opportunity to earn academic credit for an experiential opportunity not otherwise offered by the law school. Upon accepting an unpaid legal internship or externship position, a student seeking to pursue an Independent Practicum must obtain approval from Dean Ramji-Nogales by completing the Practicum Approval Form. 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 2025 semester is December 12, 2024 at 12 pm.

Questions? Email lawpract@temple.edu or contact Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.

Practicum Registration – Information and Practicum Agreement – Deadline January 6th

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 administratively 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 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 2025 semester is January 6, 2025 at 12 pm.

Questions? Email lawpract@temple.edu or contact Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.

FINAL EXAM INFORMATION – FALL 2024

Fall 2024 Exam Schedule

As you know, the last day of fall classes is Thursday, December 5, 2024.  The exam period begins Friday, December 6, 2024 and ends on Thursday, December 19, 2024.  If you do not see an exam listed on the F24 Exam Schedule, please check the F24 Take-Home Schedule and the F24 Free Slot Schedule.

Students with a F24 Free Slot exam can take the exam at any Free Slot on the F24 Exam Schedule. You do not need to need to notify us beforehand – just come to Exam Central and we will have the exam ready for you.

Please note that occasionally a faculty member changes the format or length of an exam, or sometimes we change the exam room.  Although these schedules are as accurate as we can make them, we ask that you please check the exam schedule online in the weeks leading up to the exam period.

Saturday Exam Option (Upper-Level Students and 1LE Students)

We are administering an exam session on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9AM.

All evening division students (1LE-4LE) may move one exam from the originally scheduled date to Saturday (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 complete this form by November 18, 2024 at 2PM.

ALSO

Any upper-level student who would like to reschedule an exam that was already approved as a conflict for Saturday, December 14 at 9AM may do so and should complete this form by November 18, 2024 at 2PM.

Exam Reminders

  • Password for all mock exams: TU123
  • 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.

Exam Information Session Slides and Recording

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Hamlet Fire: Discussion on Worker’s Rights – Monday, October 21st at 12PM

Join NLG on Monday, October 21st from 12-1 PM in K1D for “The Hamlet Fire: A discussion about Worker’s Rights with Temple history professor Bryant Simon”

Career in Housing and Property Law Panel Discussion– Monday, October 21st at 12PM

Please join Temple’s Housing Justice Initiative and three Temple alum on Monday, October 21st from 12-1 PM in K1A for a panel dedicated to exploring various public interest careers in housing and property law.

RSVP Today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11S4PjzW-YZa4WDeXB8-H3Hk-goTSTCa2ZZ_pqpAkiAE/edit

A Temple Law Community Conversation: Election 2024 – Concerns and Insights – Tuesday, October 22nd at 3:30 PM

American voters will soon cast their ballots after an historic election cycle, but election-related litigation is already well underway. Join us for our next Community Conversation on Tuesday, October 22nd from 3:30-5:30 PM via Zoom. In a discussion moderated by Professor and DEI Liaison Donald Harris, election lawyers Alison Stohr ’13 and Benjamin Geffen for a report on the current election law landscape and what election officials and lawyers are dealing with as the upcoming presidential election nears.

Register here: https://law.temple.edu/events/community-conversation-election-2024-concerns-and-insights-october-22-2024/

Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely – Screening and Discussion – Wednesday, October 23rd at 3:30 PM

Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd from 3:30-6PM in K1E for a special screening of the documentary Speaking Freely, which explores the extraordinary life and First Amendment advocacy of Floyd Abrams, one of the most prominent defenders of free speech in the U.S. This event is a collaborative effort between the Law School, the American Constitution Society (ACS), and Klein College of Media and Communication, and it’s happening as part of First Amendment Week.

Our very own Professor Nate Ela will introduce the film and co-moderate a thought-provoking discussion on First Amendment issues and their impact on journalism, free speech, and advocacy. This conversation will be especially relevant to those studying law and media, and it will be an incredible opportunity to connect with peers from Klein College of Media and Communication.

This event is free to attend, and refreshments will be served. Please take a moment to register here and reserve your spot. We encourage you to come and take part in this cross-disciplinary dialogue.

What is Public Interest Technology? Opportunities, Experiences & Resources for Law Students – Thursday, October 24th at 12PM

Join iLIT on Thursday, October 24th at 12PM to learn more about the opportunities available in the emergent field of Public Interest Technology (PIT)! While enjoying a delicious lunch from Masala Kitchen, discover job search tools and resources, hear about past internship experiences, and get excited for the Law & PIT Career Fair this February! Join in-person in K2B or on Zoom. Reach out to ilit@temple.edu with any questions.

PA Office of Attorney General Diversity Recruitment Reception – Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 PM

The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General is hosting a Diversity Recruitment Reception at Temple Law on Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to connect and socialize with peers at the OAG and similar fields. RSVP by October 21st to diversity@attorneygeneral.gov

Lunch with Litigators Fall 2024 Series – next event Wednesday, October 30th

Lunch with Litigators offers students the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of extraordinary advocates. The series takes place on Wednesdays, 11:45AM – 12:45PM in K1E. You must register to attend. Pizza will be provided. The Fall 2024 series is below:

  • October 30: The World of Civil Litigation
  • November 6: Three Exceptional Appellate Advocates

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening – Wednesday, October 30th at 5PM

Give yourself over to absolute pleasure and join us for a screening of the cult-classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show! This event will feature a live pre-show as well as audience participation. All are welcome, including Rocky Horror virgins! Food and drinks (alc/non-alc) provided. Optional but encouraged donations will be sent to Hearts on a Wire, a grassroots inside/outside prison advocacy organization working to address the needs of transgender people in Pennsylvania’s prisons.

Affinity Halloween Mixer – Thursday, October 31st at 5 PM

Come join APALSA, WLC, First-Gen, OUTlaw, JLSA, LALSA, BLSA, and SALSA for the annual Affinity Halloween Mixer! Stop by for food and drinks before heading out for your Halloween plans, or stay the evening for a spooky good time. Please RSVP (https://forms.gle/jsc6x9CCy3gRFkyM6) to receive the address at a date closer to the event. Costumes aren’t required but encouraged!!

WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS

Scholarship Opportunities: next deadline November 1st

Information on available scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments is posted here: Student Post Scholarship Page. The scholarship opportunities currently available include:

AccessLex Scholarship Databank

Students seeking additional financial support during law school can also access the AccessLex Scholarship Databank.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS

Nothing here for now – check back next week!

HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS

Temple University Wellness Resource Center October Events

The Temple University Wellness Resource Center (WRC) is hosting a series of events through the month of October. More details can be found below.

Mindful Mondays
Details: Monday, October 7th and 21st at 3 PM
Location: https://temple.zoom.us/j/92756662962
Description: Intentionally paying attention to the current moment without judgement takes some practice and the WRC wants to create space for you to do just that!
Mindful Mondays will be virtual opportunities to learn about the science of mindfulness, as well as engage in an optional guided practice (different each time).
Join us at either 3:00 or 3:30pm or stay the whole hour!

Thoughtful Thursdays
Details: Thursday, October 3rd, 7th and 31st at 11 AM
Location: https://temple.zoom.us/j/92756662962
Description: Drop by and explore a new wellness topic with the WRC team. Learn about supporting peers and friends, gain skills, and find community!

Wellness Day Your Way
Details: Friday, October 11th, 2024
Location: Virtual or Ambler Campus
Description: Temple University has designated Friday, October 11th as a university wellness day for students. Heading home for a long weekend? Staying cozy in your apartment of residence hall? Exploring options for a break in the routine?

  • Stop by the Wellness Resource Center during business hours to pick up a free tote bag of goodies and resources. They also have a digital resource with checklists, wallpapers, apps, and links to enhance your wellness wherever you are! Check the link in their bio @BeWellTU
  • @TempleAmbler has a day of programming planned to support your environmental wellness and sense of community. Register in advance using the link in their bio and take SEPTA or the Intercampus Bus to and from campuses.
  • Access peer support and self-care resources through Tuttleman Counseling Services’ partnership with @Togetherall and @WelltrackBoost

The Clothesline Project
Details: Thursday, October 24th; 12-3PM
Location: Ritter Quad
Description: *Take care mention of interpersonal violence*
The Clothesline Project is an art display of t-shirts created by members of the campus community who have experienced violence and abuse. To honor #DDVAM, the Clothesline Project will be on display at Ritter Quad along with resource tables, giving folks the opportunity to share messages of support and healing. Join us in creating space for social change!

TUSafe App – download today!

Temple University’s Department of Public Safety has a one-stop personal safety app that is available on your mobile device. Please visit the university’s Public Safety website for the new application.

Bike Temple: Register your Bicycle; Free U-locks

Students can register bicycles online using Campus Safety’s Bike Registration Form. Just complete and submit the online form, and then visit one of the Campus Safety locations.

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. 

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. Flight shuttles can be tracked in real time.

BAR EXAM & MPRE

“Esquire Bound”: Virtual Information Series on Admission to Practice and Bar Exam Success

Join us for “Esquire Bound” – our  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 6 – 6:45 pm via Zoom. You can access the Zoom link for every session here: https://temple.zoom.us/j/96046427589. These sessions will be recorded.

The Esquire Bound events for the fall semester are as follows:

  • September 15th: Admission to Practice: Overview of the Bar Exam – Recording – Slides
  • September 29th: Admission to Practice: Other Requirements – Recording – Slides
  • October 13th October 27th: Planning for the Bar Exam: Courses, Schedules, and More
  • November 10th: Tools to Tackle the Bar Exam: Essential Study Tools and Resources

2025 MPRE Dates and Registration Deadlines – Register for March MPRE by January 23rd, 2025

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 2025 test dates for the MPRE have been released, and can be found below:

Test Administration Recommended Submission Date to Apply for Accommodations Registration Deadline
Fee: $160
March 26 or 27, 2025 December 4, 2024 January 23, 2025
August 20 or 21, 2025 April 30, 2025 June 18, 2025
November 13 or 14, 2025 July 30, 2025 September 25, 2025

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

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.