Spring 2021 – Week 2

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COMMUNITY REMINDERS

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

As a reminder, there are no classes in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 18, 2021.

FELLOWSHIP, TA, RA OPPORTUNITIES

Meltzer Project Fellows – Through The Sheller Center for Social Justice

Thanks to a generous gift to the Sheller Center for Social Justice, we offer stipends for student projects focused on social justice, to be completed during the spring semester 2021. The application process for these stipends is open to any interested law student. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

We seek proposals for projects that would serve unmet needs of indigent or otherwise vulnerable populations, designed by and conducted by students. These novel projects will implicate systemic change and will take their direction from impacted communities. These projects could take a variety of forms, from policy interventions to advocacy campaigns to the creation of ongoing service opportunities. Projects will serve communities in Pennsylvania.

Students can work individually or as a team. Those who are interested in creating a Meltzer Project should submit a grant application that includes:

  • A description of the proposed project (at least two pages long):
    • Explain the need for the project: what is the problem and why is this intervention
      an appropriate solution
      o Describe the community to be served and their interest in this intervention
      o Detail the applicant’s relevant experience, including work with the relevant
      community
      o Make clear how the project will engage/seek feedback from the relevant community
      o Provide details about the project, including a description of the final deliverable
      o Lay out deadlines for submission of a final project proposal, a mid-term report, and
      the final deliverable
  • The name of a Temple Law faculty member who will provide feedback and guidance on
    the project.
  • The name of an organization(s) with which the students will collaborate on the project.
    This could be a policy, advocacy, community, or legal services organization. Provide the
    name and contact information for an individual at the organization(s).
  • A resume for each student participating in the project.

We suggest that students review the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Sheller Center for Social
Justice to ensure that proposals are aligned with the Center’s approach. Stipends will be awarded based on your estimate of the amount of time you will devote to the project:

$1,000 (for approximately 50 hours work)
$2,000 (for approximately 100 hours work)
$3,000 (for approximately 150 hours work)

An additional amount may be awarded if there are costs related to executing the project (please
specify what these costs are in your project description).

In addition to mid-term and final reporting requirements, grant recipients will be required to make
themselves available to give a live presentation to the law school community on their project.

These factors will be assessed in reviewing applications:

  • The positive impact on the relevant community, and the potential for systemic change
  • The level of community participation in the project and its design
  • The level of unmet needs
  • The added value of the project, in that it does not replicate existing efforts or projects
  • The level of collaboration with other organizations working on the problem
  • Whether the project is one for which students can take primary responsibility, both in
    initiating and conducting the work
  • The feasibility of the project within the projected timeline
  • Preference will be given to students who are proposing their first project (although we will consider new and different projects by former Meltzer recipients)
  • Some preference may be given to proposals that involve collaboration with people from other disciplines (including, but not limited to, with other departments at Temple University)

Fellowship funds cannot be awarded to:

  • Students looking to fund internships
  • Non-legal projects (e.g., organizing, social work)

Examples of potential projects include:

  • A student or team could work with a grass-roots organization (e.g., a neighborhood- or
    city-based group concerned with criminal justice; a parent group concerned with public
    education; a group concerned with workers’ or immigrants’ rights) to develop a proposal
    for policy, regulatory or legislative change on a subject of concern to its members. The
    project might (or might not) include collaboration with a student or professional from
    another field (such as social work, public health, or sociology).
  • Similarly, a student or team could work with a legal services organization to lay the
    groundwork for systemic litigation on behalf of an underserved group, on an issue related,
    or unrelated, to the pandemic.
  • A student or team of students could work with a legal services organization to develop an
    idea as to how that organization might expand direct services, which might be provided in
    innovative ways, for which demand has increased as a result of the pandemic.

We welcome questions about potential projects and/or the application process: Prof. Jennifer Lee
jenniferjlee@temple.edu; Prof. Jaya Ramji-Nogales jayarn@temple.edu; Prof. Len Rieser
lenrieser@gmail.com; or Prof. Shanda Sibley shanda.sibley@temple.edu.

Please submit applications to Roshonda Scipio at rscipio@temple.edu.

Research Assistant Position Summer 2021 – Professor deGuzman

Professor deGuzman is accepting applications for summer research assistant positions. The research will involve doctrinal and theoretical issues related to international criminal law. Students interested in international law, criminal law, or both, are encouraged to apply.  For one of the research projects, working knowledge of French would be a plus (although not required).  To apply, please send a CV, one-paragraph statement of interest, and transcript (with Fall grades) to deguzman@temple.edu by the end of January.

Admissions Office – Hiring Upper Level Students

The Admissions Office is looking to hire a few upper level students to work as Law Owl Ambassadors this semester. Law Owl Ambassadors e-mail/Zoom with newly admitted students and speak on panels about the Temple Law experience. This is a work study position and most students work about 3-5 hours per week. Evening students are also welcome to apply! If you’re interested in this position, please email our Director of Admissions, Shauna Ware, at Shauna.Ware@temple.edu and include:

1) the days and times that you’d be able to work;

2) your hometown;

3) a list of the clubs/activities/clinics/internships/integrated programs/research/etc. that you’re involved with at Temple and

4) your resume.

Please feel free to reach out to Shauna with any questions!

Trial Advocacy TA Positions – Spring 2021

Listed below by instructor/day/time are the Spring 2021 Advanced Trial Ad (ATA), Integrated Trial Ad (ITAP II) skills, and Introduction to Trial Ad (ITA) classes that need class assistants. Positions are open to current students beyond their first year. If you are interested in applying for this position, please reply to Mary Beth Wilson at mwilson6@temple.edu  ASAP with the available time(s) you would like to be assigned.  NOTE: This appointment fulfills one of the requirements for the ‘Trial Advocacy Certificate’ program.

All classes will be held over Zoom.  TAs are expected to attend each class and play the witness role(s) as needed, as well as assist instructor with ZOOM meeting format; act as liaison between the Trial Ad Office, instructors, and students, i.e. contacting students with changes in assignments, dates, or other information; handouts, student feedback forms processing, etc.; make sure all forms are distributed, completed, and returned as instructed.

Payment is $12/hour. Work Study is preferred, but not required.

ADVANCED TRIAL ADVOCACY
TITLE CRS SEC DAY / TIME INSTRUCTOR
ATA Civil 569 021 T 5:30-8:20 pm SANCHEZ, Hon. Juan
INTEGRATED TRIAL ADVOCACY II
TITLE CRS SEC DAY / TIME INSTRUCTOR
Trial Ad II: 461 020 TH 5:30-8:20 pm FEDEN, Kristen
Trial Ad II: 461 021 TH 5:30-8:20 pm ROPER, Mary Catherine
Trial Ad II: 461 022 TH 1:00-3:50 pm KOLB, Richard
Trial Ad II: 461 023 TH 5:30-8:20 pm McNAMARA, Timothy
Trial Ad II: 461 024 TH 5:30-8:20 pm HOCKEIMER, Henry
Trial Ad II: 461 026 W 5:30-8:20 pm KRAMER, Kathleen
Trial Ad II: 461 031 TH 7:30-9:20 pm REID, Scott
Trial Ad II: 461 032 TH 7:30-9:20 pm STRAW, Craig
INTRODUCTION TO TRIAL ADVOCACY
TITLE CRS SEC DAY / TIME INSTRUCTORS
Intro to Trial Advocacy 558 23 M 6:00-8:50 pm McCARTNEY, Maureen
Intro to Trial Advocacy 558 24 M 1:00-3:50 pm JACOBSON, Sara
Intro to Trial Advocacy 558 27 T  7:30-9:30 pm ANHALT, Diana
Intro to Trial Advocacy 558 30 T  6:00-8:50 pm PEREZ, Mia
Intro to Trial Advocacy 558 31 T  1:00-3:50 MILLS, Donte

SCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS

WADA Scholarship

The Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association is thrilled to offer a scholarship to be granted this academic year to a law student who has shown commitment to helping promote meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the legal profession and by sharing the personal experience of a person with disabilities while pursuing a legal career. Please see the attached for additional information or visit https://wadaweb.org/2020/10/02/washington-attorneys-with-disabilities-association-wada-2020-2021-scholarship/.  Applications and supporting materials are due March 30, 2021.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Rome Study Abroad

Study abroad in Rome this summer! Join us for a Zoom info session to learn more about Temple law school’s Rome Summer 2021 Program: the courses, opportunities, and benefits of studying abroad at Temple Rome! You’ll also meet the faculty who will be teaching in the program this year: Professors Alice Abreu (international fiscal policy) and Ken Jacobsen (international sports law) who will describe the program and courses.

Thursday, February 18, 2021 | noon | https://temple.zoom.us/j/93735618133 

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 5 p.m. | https://temple.zoom.us/j/97799689239

If you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting at a different time, please contact Ally Lamson at ally.lamson@temple.edu.

WELLNESS PROGRAMMING

Mindful Mondays

Everyone is invited to participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice. Mindfulness meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgment. No experience is necessary. Watch this great video from Professor Meg deGuzman as she gives a brief presentation about mindfulness and engages in a short meditation practice. This is a great primer for Mindful Mondays.  Join us on Zoom, every Monday at noon, starting January 25, 2021.

Wellness – Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Confidential Office Hours

Ms. Laurie Besden, Esquire, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL), will be hosting confidential student office hours (times listed below). Students can meet with Laurie to talk confidentially about addiction, alcohol issues, mental health, 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 utilize this vital resource. Please schedule an appointment with Laurie 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.

  • Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 11:30 – 4:00 pm
  • Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 11:30 – 4:00 pm

BAR EXAM and MPRE INFORMATION

PA Board of Law Examiners – Information Meeting- Bar Exam and Character & Fitness

We are delighted that the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners will be presenting on February 18 at 12:00 pm via Zoom: https://temple.zoom.us/j/93381875495 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 are unable to attend live, please send any questions to Britt Walden at walden@temple.edu and she will ask on your behalf.  This event will be recorded.