COMMUNITY REMINDERS
PA Voter Deadlines for November 4th Election – Monday, October 20th
Do you need to register to vote in PA? Want to make changes to your PA Voter registration? October 20th is the last day to register or make changes before the November 4th election. Complete your Voter Registration Application online today! Need to check your PA Voter Registration Status or make changes to your registration? Check your PA Voter Registration Status here.
For more information on voting in PA, go to the PA Department of State Voting & Elections Website or contact your County Board of Elections.
October is Pro Bono Month – Volunteer with PA Free Legal Answers
Current law students are welcome and encouraged to lend their time and unique expertise to Pennsylvania Free Legal Answers, a program offered by the Pennsylvania Bar Association in partnership with ABA Free Legal Answers.
This valuable service provides free basic legal advice to individuals online, with no expectation of extended representation. By volunteering, you can make a real impact in expanding access to justice while building practical skills and serving your community.
Celebrate Pro Bono Month by contributing your knowledge where it’s needed most! For more information or to register, click here.
Temple Law Current Student Housing Survey: Help the next class of Temple Law 1Ls find their new Philadelphia home!
Complete the Housing Survey here: https://tinyurl.com/Temple-Law-Housing-Survey
Christian Legal Society – Weekly Programming
Are you seeking a Christian community to support you in law school through prayer and quality time? Please join the Christian Legal Society for their weekly bible studies:
Day Time: Thursday @ 9:15 AM in K7B
Evening: Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM on Zoom! See link below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://temple.zoom.us/j/8800705586
Meeting ID: 880 070 5586
The Women’s Law Caucus Outline Bank is now OPEN for new registrations!
Membership to the WLC Outline Bank gains you access to hundreds of outlines, previously prepared by upperclassmen at Temple Law, organized by course and professor—this is an invaluable resource, especially for new students.
Your payment goes to supporting WLC events and programs, as well as “member-only” perks, such as WLC-funded happy hours and a discounted “It Depends” sweatshirt. Your payment will also last for your entire time at Temple Law!
The payment schedule is as follows:
Before October 1st: $20.00
October 1st – October 15th: $25.00
October 15th – November 1st: $30.00
To gain access to the WLC Outline Bank, fill out the form linked below and follow the instructions to submit your payment!
Form Link: https://forms.gle/HvCp12Cb6ZeRVgSp7
Volunteer Judges Needed for Haverford College Mock Trial Tournament – November 8th & 9th
Haverford Mock Trial is hosting their annual undergraduate mock trial tournament, the Black Squirrel Invitational, on the weekend of November 8-9, 2025 in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and are seeking judges for the tournament. For more information, or to sign up to volunteer as a judge, please complete this form.
Mac Users: Hold Off Upgrading to macOS Tahoe 26
Apple will release its latest operating system, macOS Tahoe 26, this fall. 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.
If you use a Mac outside of school or work, you may also want to confirm that your software is compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 before upgrading.
Questions? Please contact the Technology Support Center at tuhelp.temple.edu or call 215-204-8000.
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
APALSA Bento Box Bonanza – Monday, October 20th
APALSA is here to power you through the midsemester with a bento box fundraiser for all students! We’ll be offering three different bento box options for the student body to purchase and enjoy. Stop by, grab a meal, and support APALSA while treating yourself to some comfort food!
Monday, October 20, 11:00–3:00 PM, Klein 1st Floor Breezeway. Pick up your bento box!
Supreme Court Roundup, Part II – Monday, October 20th
2025 Friel Scanlan Lecture – Wednesday, October 22nd
APALSA x Family Law Society Speaker Series: Family Law – Wednesday, October 22nd
Join APALSA and the Family Law Society for a casual luncheon with AAPI practitioners in family law. Wednesday, October 22, 12:00–1:00 PM, Room K1A. Food will be provided.
PA Board of Law Examiners – Information Meeting: Bar Exam and Character & Fitness – Thursday, October 23rd
We are delighted that the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners will be presenting on Thursday, October 23rd at 12:00 pm in K1D. We will also be streaming this session on Zoom at this link: https://temple.zoom.us/j/93787597451
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 have any questions or concerns that you would like addressed, you can submit your questions anonymously via this form https://forms.office.com/r/bGBgGie8Q5 by Wednesday, October 22nd at 12PM.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send any questions to Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu and she will ask on your behalf. This event will be recorded.
Immigrants Under Siege: Learn the Facts. Work Together. Take Action. – Sunday, October 26th
Questions? Email nwrefugeeandimmigrant@gmail.com
APALSA October Study Hall – Monday, October 27th
Take a break from the semester rush and join APALSA for our October Study Hall! Come outline, prep for class, or just get some focused study time with peers. Monday, October 27, 4:00–6:00 PM, Room K8B. Snacks will be provided.
Chancellor’s Forum Career Panel on International Law – Tuesday, October 28th
We cordially invite you to join us for an engaging Chancellor’s Forum Career Panel on International Law: Pathways & Opportunities on Tuesday, October 28 at 12:00 PM in K2B. Come hear from our distinguished panelists as they share insights and experiences from their legal careers. Food will be served! Please find more information below.
The Chancellor’s Forum is co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association’s International Law Committee and Temple’s Office of Career Planning, Office of Graduate & International Programs, and International Law Society. The panel discussion will include a Q&A with attorneys who work in a diverse range of careers related to international law. We will also include time for a brief networking session to meet the panelists one-on-one. We welcome you to learn more about the various employment opportunities and pathways to success for international law-oriented advocates!
Welcome Remarks by Dean Kristen Murray
Opening Remarks by PBA Chancellor Katayun Jaffari
Panelists:
Jeremy Heep – Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Troutman Pepper Locke
Stefania Rosca – Partner, Litigation Department, Montgomery McCracken
Michael Donnella – Director of the Center for Compliance and Ethics, Temple Beasley School of Law
Rachel López – Professor, International Human Rights Law, Temple Beasley School of Law
Chancellor’s Forum Details:
🗓️ Tuesday, October 28, 12:00 PM
📍 Temple Law School, Klein Hall (1719 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122), Room K2B
🍕 Free Food Provided
Halloween Movie Night: Train to Busan – Thursday, October 30th
Join APALSA for a spooky Halloween screening of Train to Busan. Thursday, October 30, 4:00–6:00 PM, Room K1D. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Temple Law 2025 Diversity Reception – Wednesday, November 19th
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING
Preparing for Class: Reading and Briefing Cases 2.0 – Slides
Outlines: When and How to Begin – Information Session – Slides
Exam Information 1.o: Examplify – Slides
Exam Information 2.0: Exam-Taking Skills & Strategies – Slides
Please email Sr. Director Walden at walden@temple.edu to access any session recordings.
WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS
Scholarship Opportunities and Data bank
Information on available scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments is posted here: Student Post Scholarship Page. Students seeking additional financial support during law school can also access the AccessLex Scholarship Databank.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS
Part-Time Research Assistant Position: Environmental Law
Professor Amy Sinden is looking for interested law students to work with her on a part-time basis as research assistants during the fall semester of 2025 on projects relating to environmental law. Possible topics/projects will include comments on EPA rollbacks of regulations, the environmental impacts of data centers, and the role of cost-benefit analysis in EPA rulemaking. 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 Amy.Sinden@temple.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS
Mindful Mondays: September 8, 2025 – December 1, 2025
Take a moment to check in with yourself and join us for Mindful Mondays. A short guided mediation will be given, as well as a space for anyone who needs quiet and a space to relax and unwind.
When: 12:15pm – 12:45pm on Mondays from September 8th through December 1st
Where: Temple Law School – Klein Hall – Room: K6A
Therapy Dog Thursday: September 4, 2025 – November 13, 2025
Please join Henry the therapy dog in the law library for some rest and fun! Henry loves seeing old faces and new ones, so please come say hi!
When: 3:00pm – 4:00pm on Thursdays from September 4th through November 13th
Where: Klein Hall – Law Library, 3rd Floor
Tea Time Tuesday from 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Need an afternoon pick me up? Come by the help desk for a hot cup of tea! Light snacks will be available as well as a variety of teas. We hope to see you there!
- September 9
- September 16
- October 6
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 4:00 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
Everything You Wanted to Know About Character and Fitness and the Challenges of Modern Practice – Monday, October 20th
Ask your questions anonymously by completing this form by Monday, October 13th at 5PM.
To livestream the event, scan the QR code above or click here.
2026 MPRE Test 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. Registration for the November 2025 MPRE is now closed. The 2026 test dates for the MPRE can be found below. Registration for all 2026 MPRE test dates opens on December 16, 2025.
| Test Administration | Recommended Submission Date to Apply for Accommodations | Registration Deadline Fee: $185 |
|---|---|---|
| March 24 or 25, 2026 | November 20, 2025 | January 22, 2026 (registration not yet open) |
| August 11 or 12, 2026 | April 23, 2026 | June 11, 2026 (registration not yet open) |
| November 12 or 13, 2026 | July 30, 2026 | September 17, 2026 (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
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.