Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Full-Time Summer Research Assistant
Professor deGuzman is soliciting applications for a full-time summer research assistant. Her work focuses on international and regional criminal law. If you are interested, please send a resume, transcript and one-paragraph statement of interest to deguzman@temple.edu by March 6th. Proficiency in Spanish or French is a plus, but not required.
Temple 10-Q – Student Editors Needed
The Temple 10-Q, Temple Law’s Electronic Business Law Magazine, is looking for 1Ls and 2Ls interested in becoming a Student Editor. The Student Editors reports to the Senior Student Editor and Faculty Editors. The Temple 10-Q is run by Professor Jonathan Lipson along with Professors Salil Mehra and Jonathan Broder. The readership of the 10-Q is a combination of Temple Law faculty, alumni, students, prospective students, and lawyers. The position is a great opportunity for students to network with attorneys from all sized law firms, expand on business law knowledge, and gain writing and editing experience. Working for the 10-Q requires attention to detail, timeliness, and dependability. The duties of a Student Editor are as follows:
- Manage the production calendar
- Communicate with authors
- Develop articles in the pipeline
- Write articles
- Attend business law events
- Provide advice as to how maximize the 10-Q
The position is eligible for work study. If interested in applying, please send resumes to Professor Lipson at jlipson@temple.edu and copy Senior Student Editor, Sarah McKinney at sarah.mckinney@temple.edu.
Admitted Student Open House – Request for Student Volunteers!
Temple Law’s Admitted Student Open House is on Saturday, March 28th from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. On that day, current law students play a vital role! Our students are the heart of Temple Law School, and we want to make sure that our success in recruiting remarkable students continues. We are hoping you will volunteer to help at the Open House!
We are looking for students to assist throughout the day, but if you’re only available in the morning or afternoon, that is fine too! We promise to have plenty of coffee and food available for our volunteers. We’d also love to have you join us at the Closing Reception (a Taste of Philly/wine and cheese mixer) from approximately 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
If you’re able to volunteer, please send an email to Kelsey Nelson in the Admissions Office at lawadmis@temple.edu. In your email, please include: 1) your year of graduation, 2) whether you’re a day or evening student, 3) whether you can help out all day, only morning (8:00am to 12:00pm), only afternoon (12:00pm to 4:00pm) or only for the Taste of Philly mixer (approx. 2:30pm to 4:00pm), 4) a list of the things that you’ve been involved with here at Temple (including student orgs/clubs/ITAP/ITP/research assistant/teaching assistant/law review/mock trial/TICLJ/summer internships/clinics/practicums/intramural sports/trial team/pro bono work/guided research/study abroad/or anything else!)
Summer Research Assistant Jobs – Paid
Professor Cary Coglianese is seeking law students to work as research assistants this summer on a major project on regulation of the U.S. economy. If you want to learn more about how economic activity is regulated in the United States, are interested in public policy issues, or simply wish to prepare yourself better for a career in nearly any field of law today, we want to hear from you! 1Ls are especially encouraged to apply to be part of this engaging research team at the Penn Program on Regulation, directed by Prof. Coglianese. Full-time commitments for the summer are preferred, but interest in a part-time position may be considered. We can provide stipends of about $7,500 per position for full-time work throughout the summer due to an outside funding source. To be considered for a position, please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your background and interests to regulation@law.upenn.edu.
Community Events
Crisis at DOJ: Defending the Rule of Law
Headlines blare about a crisis at the US Department of Justice. What exactly is happening? What does the “Rule of law” mean, and is it currently in jeopardy? The Watergate scandal highlighted the use of DOJ to protect a corrupt president and the country adopted measures to try to insulate DOJ from political influence. What were those protections? Did they work? Why are they at risk now? What can and should be done to protect our system of justice from abuse? Our knowledgeable speakers, Peter Schenck and Professor Lauren Ouziel, who both served as Assistant US Attorneys, will address these pressing issues, with Professor Jim Shellenberger moderating. Pizza will be served! We look forward to seeing you Monday, March 9th at noon in K1D.
In-House Clinic Application & Information Session
The application process is open for in-house clinics!
In our in-house legal clinics, students handle actual cases and/or legal advocacy projects for course credit. The application process for the fall 2020 semester is now open (application deadline is Monday, March 16th at 5 pm). An information session on the clinics and the application process will be offered on Tuesday, March 10th, at noon in K1C (lunch provided). You’ll also find information and a link to the application form here.
Conversations & Community
Conversations and Community provides a space to talk about anything that’s on your mind regarding law school, the law, and the legal profession. Bring questions, suggestions, and an open mind on March 10th at noon in K6A. We’ll have pretzels!
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers – Confidential Assistance
Ms. Laurie Besden, Esquire, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) will be in Klein 808 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on March 11th for “closed door” assistance. Students can meet with Laurie to talk confidentially about addiction, alcohol issues, mental health disorders, gambling, stress, depression or ethical and bar related questions related to any of these issues. If you have concerns about another law student or a family member, you can also speak with Laurie about that. This is an opportunity to receive help and we encourage you to stop in to meet Laurie. Please schedule an appointment with her ahead of time by emailing her at laurie@lclpa.org. As always, LCL is available at any other time. To reach LCL please call 1-888-999-1941. Please note that Laurie does not share any information with faculty or administration – this is completely confidential.
Litigating Against Big Pharma: A Conversation with Steve Sheller
Interested students are invited to a small group conversation, “Litigating against Big Pharma: A Conversation with Steve Sheller,” at noon on March 11th. Stephen Sheller, one of the nation’s leading plaintiff’s-side litigators and a good friend of the law school, will discuss complex civil litigation against large drug companies. Lunch will be provided. Participation is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis; if you’re interested, please RSVP by March 2nd to Ro Scipio at rscipio@temple.edu.
Dean’s Invitation Forum & Lunch
We invite you to join us in welcoming alumnus and entrepreneur Richard Oller back to Temple Law on March 11th. Over lunch, the founder of the Wentworth Group (now First Service Residential) will be interviewed by Professor Jonathan Lipson. The interview will be followed by a question and answer session. Please RSVP before Spring Break!
Temple Law Review Presents: Third Circuit Task Force on Eyewitness Identifications Report Panel
As forensic science disciplines continue to develop, cases in which innocent people have been wrongly incarcerated are coming to light at alarming rates. In fact, studies indicate that a stunning 70% of wrongful convictions stem from faulty eyewitness identifications.
The Third Circuit Task Force on Eyewitness Identifications was created, in part, in response to these scientific developments and to the recognition that courts had begun to apply these developments in criminal cases. Please join the Honorable Theodore McKee, the Honorable Mitchell Goldberg, and Professor Jules Epstein to discuss the Task Force Report on March 12th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Duane Morris LLP Moot Court Room. You may read more about the report and panel here and RSVP here.
2020 Edward Ross Lecture in Litigation
You are cordially invited to the 2020 Edward Ross Lecture in Litigation, featuring remarks by Mike Papantonio, senior partner at Levin Papantonio. Mr. Papantonio has earned international recognition for his accomplishments in the courtroom and is a leading voice in the worlds of trial advocacy and social justice. In addition to senior partner at Levin Papantonio, Mr. Papantonio is founder of Mass Torts Made Perfect, host of the international television show, America’s Lawyer, and co-founder, along with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder, of the Ring of Fire radio program.
Please RSVP to this event on March 18th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Moot Court Room.
Affinity Group Coalition’s Professional Development Academy
The Professional Development Academy will help students practice their interviewing skills with attorneys and also help students improve their resumes with feedback from the career counselors. We look forward to seeing you on March 25th from 2:45 to 5 pm on the 3rd floor of Barrack Hall. RSVP now: https://forms.gle/k8gPoPxfUu621kcPA
The 2nd Annual Temple Law Kickball Tournament
The 2nd Annual Temple Law Kickball Tournament will be held next month! Register your teams at http://bit.ly/2020tournament (Min: 8 players Max: 11 players). Get more information at the 2nd Floor Help Desk on the following days:
- Monday, March 9: 11:30 am to 1 pm & 4:30 to 6 pm
- Thursday, March 12: 11:30 am to 1 pm
- Tuesday, March 17: 4:30 to 6 pm
Graduation Day – May 14th
We wanted to share some preliminary details in anticipation of Graduation Day on May 14, 2020! First, during the week of April 13th to 17th, you will stop by Student Affairs (Barrack 103) to receive detailed graduation information, vote for your favorite professor to win the George P Williams Award, and receive one parking pass for graduation day. We’ll let you know what time frame to stop by for this check up shortly, but please know that appointments are not needed. Second, to give you an idea of what your graduation day will look like, we’ve outlined the main events. In short, at 1 pm, there will be an Awards Ceremony at the Temple Performing Arts Center, at 2 pm there will be a Reception at Klein, a 3 pm you will line up at Liacouras, and at 4 pm Graduation will begin! Please note that tickets are not needed for graduation; you are welcome to invite as many people as you would like! Any concerns please feel free to reach out to Britt Walden or Mai Le at britt.walden@temple.edu or mai.le@temple.edu.
Mindful Mondays
Mindful Mondays is back at 12:00 pm in room K1A. Everyone can participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice. Mindful meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgement. No experience is necessary.
Spring 2020 Exam Information
Spring 2020 Exam Schedule
The Spring 2020 exam schedule is posted here. Information about exam conflicts can be found here. If you have a conflict please complete this form and email it to Kathy Wilson at kilson@temple.edu. If you do not see your course on the scheduled exam list, please check the take-home list and the free-slot exam list. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu.
Spring 2020 Saturday Exam Request Form – Evening Students ONLY
The law school is offering Upper Level Evening Students the option to move exams to either Saturday, April 25 or May 2. Interested students should complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/ngs2gD7chj3rpb2V7 Understand that though Dean Bretschneider and Associate Director Walden will be proctoring the exams, there will not be a member of the Technology Staff present and so any technology issues will be handled by members of the Student Affairs team. Please also note that, consistent with Law School rules, you will not be permitted to take an exam early. You can only move an exam that was originally scheduled for administration on a date that is prior to the selected Saturday.
Bar Exam & MPRE Information
Bar Exam Tips – Week 10
Empower yourself to study effectively and efficiently by thinking ahead about where and when you will study. The best way to study for the bar is to consider it a full time job. After your bar review course hours (typically in the morning) and lunch, studying for the rest of the afternoon may work best for you. Or you might devote time to studying during the day and weekend if your bar review course is at night. (Trying to mirror your studying schedule to the day hours of the bar exam schedule itself, however, is not a bad idea!) Think also about where your most effective studying will take place, whether it be a quiet spot at home or in the library or a place with some background noise.
Keep a look out for bar tips delivered to you each week this semester in the Post!
Important Changes to the 2020 MPRE
There are some important changes to the 2020 MPRE that all students should know about.
- August and October are the next available MPRE administrations. The MPRE is no longer administered during a single two-hour period on Saturday. Instead, students will select one of several two-hour appointment times on one of the two weekday test dates.
- The test will be administered on a computer at a Pearson VUE testing center. This is a new location compared to past administrations. Students will select a testing center when they schedule their test appointment.
- There is no late registration deadline. The earlier students register with NCBE and schedule their appointment with Pearson VUE, the more likely they will be to get an appointment with their desired location, date, and test time.
- If students plan to seek accommodations under the ADA, they should apply for accommodations as soon as possible to allow NCBE time to review their application. Those applying for accommodations should check their NCBE File Cabinets frequently for updates on their accommodations applications.
Any questions should be directed to NCBE at 608.280.8550 or by email to mpreregistration@ncbex.org (for questions about registration) or mpre.ada@ncbex.org (for questions about accommodations). You may visit their website here.
Scholarships & Writing Competitions
Notre Dame Law School Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition
The competition is open to all law students. Entries should concern any issue within the general category of legal ethics. A prize of $2,500 will be awarded for one winning entry. All entries must be received by 5 pm, Friday, April 24, 2020.
ABA Real Property & Trust & Estate Law – Writing Contest
The goal of the Real Property and Trust and Estate Law Writing Contest is to encourage and reward law student writing on the subjects of real property or trust and estate law. Articles submitted for judging are encouraged to be of timely topics and have not been previously published. This contest is open to all law and LL.M students currently attending an ABA-accredited law school. The first-place winner will receive a number of awards including $2,500. A second and third place winner will also be selected. The contest deadline is May 31, 2020.