COMMUNITY REMINDERS
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
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 Speaker Series (with Brehon Law Society): Defender Association of Philadelphia – Wednesday, October 8th
Join APALSA and the Brehon Law Society for a casual luncheon with AAPI attorneys from the Philadelphia Public Defenders on Wednesday, October 8th from 12-1 PM in K1A. Lunch will be provided.
Data Centers, AI, and the Environment – Thursday, October 9th
The Environmental, Energy, and Climate Justice (EECJ) Fellows, the Temple Environmental Law Society (TELS) and Artificial Intelligence Law Society (AILS) welcome you to a co-sponsored panel discussion on the environmental and energy impacts of data centers. Join us to learn how different environmental law players—from state legislatures to utility regulators—-are addressing the rise of data centers. This event will take place on Thursday, October 9th @ 12:00 PM in K2A and will feature two Temple Law alums, Eleanor Breslin of Clean Air Council and Aaron Stemplewicz of Earthjustice. Food will be served! Please RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/f6BUTKr4WVAmvGyz8
Temple Law Review 2025 Symposium – Thursday, October 9th
Temple Law Review Volume 98 would like to formally extend an updated invitation to attend our 2025 Fall Symposium, a collaboration with the Juvenile Law Center for its 50th Anniversary. The Symposium is on Thursday, October 9, 2025 in Schusterman Hall on Temple’s Main Campus. The event runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm with a reception to follow.
Please RSVP with this link: Register Here
Mental Health Day Event – Struggles and Strengths: The Human Side of The Law – Friday, October 10th
Hosted by: Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual | Free of Charge
✅ Approved for 1 PA Ethics CLE Credit
🔗 Register at: https://duquesne.jotform.com/252605608625054
This program will include:
- An overview of LCL-PA’s free and confidential services, available to law students, lawyers, judges, and their families
- A candid panel of Western Pennsylvania attorneys sharing personal experiences with mental health challenges
- Insightful conversation on destigmatizing mental health struggles in legal education and the profession
Philly-wide APALSA Mixer – Friday, October 10th
Connect with law students from across Philadelphia at the Philly-Wide APALSA Mixer on Friday, October 10th, 6-8PM at Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106). Enjoy networking, food, and community building with students from multiple law schools (Penn, Drexel, Villanova and Rutgers-Camden). Everybody is welcome!
Celebrate TU Homecoming with Temple Law at the Linc! – Saturday, October 11th
On Saturday, October 11, Temple Law and the Temple Law Alumni Association (TLAA) will host a tailgate for alumni and students along Tailgate Village Row at Lincoln Financial Field. Join Temple Law in Lot K at our tent inside Temple Alumni’s Tailgate Village to celebrate, network, and show your Temple pride before the game! Your registration includes access to our exclusive Temple Law tailgate area with snacks, beverages, and plenty of great company.
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Lincoln Financial Field – Lot K
Cost: $5/student
Kickoff Time: 4pm (Tailgate begins 3.5 hours before and ends 30 minutes before kickoff)
Registration: Temple University Beasley School of Law – 2025 TLAA Homecoming Tailgate
Free Speech at the Crossroads: A Keystone Dialogue – October 15th & 16th
Join Georgetown University’s Free Speech Project in Rock Hall for “Free Speech at the Crossroads: A Keystone Dialogue,” a convening of expert opinion panels and conversations on challenges to Free Speech and the First Amendment. The Symposium will feature discussions on campus protest, artificial intelligence, book banning, economic mobility, swing-state politics, and other topics, drawing information from Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania. Here you can find the details and registration form.
Virtual Event on PA Bar Exam Character & Fitness – Monday, October 20th
For more information on this event, see the BAR EXAM & MPRE section of this week’s Student Post.
Immigrants Under Siege: Learn the Facts. Work Together. Take Action. – Sunday, October 26th
Questions? Email nwrefugeeandimmigrant@gmail.com
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMMING
Exam Information 2.0: Exam-Taking Skills & Strategies – Slides
In Part II, join us to learn about how to approach exams, how to structure and organize an exam answer, and how to make the most of the time that you have to demonstrate your learning.
- Monday, October 6th from 5:00 – 5:50 PM via Zoom
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
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.