Spring 2021 – Week 6

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COMMUNITY REMINDERS

Admissions Housing Survey – We Hope You Can Participate

The Law School Admissions Office is asking for your help in responding to an anonymous survey to obtain information about our current students’ housing experiences. This information will be distributed to admitted students and will help them locate the housing that best suits their needs. Securing housing is often listed as one of the biggest stressors in the transition process for new students and given the current climate, providing your feedback on this survey will help the incoming class make a confident housing decision.

Here is the Link to the Housing Survey: Temple University Beasley School of Law – Housing Survey

Again, the survey is anonymous and should take approximately five minutes to complete. The housing guide is being put together with the help of VeryApt, an emerging startup in the real estate tech industry. Please contact Shauna Ware, Director of Law School Admissions, at shauna.ware@temple.edu, if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your participation.

How to Request Materials from the Law Library for Contactless Checkout

If you would like to request an item from the Law Library please complete this form.  You will receive an email from a staff member at the Law Library when your item is ready for pick up. Please allow at least 2 hours for your request to be processed during normal library hours. Requests received outside library hours will be processed the next working day.  You will be able to pick up your items from a cart on the second floor of Klein Hall. Items not picked up in seven days will be returned to the collection.

Study Aids Available through the Library

Have you signed up for online access to CALI, Quimbee, the West Academic Study Aid Library, and the Wolters Kluwer Online Study Aid Library?   Check out this link for more information about these resources and how to sign up.  If you have any questions just ask by emailing tulawlib@temple.edu.

Summer Work Study Application Process & Deadlines

Now is the time to apply for summer work study.  Even if you don’t know where you will be working this summer, or if you will even need work study, you should still complete the process and make sure your application is filed on time.

Summer Work-Study Application Deadlines:

Employer information is not required to complete the financial aid forms. We will begin reviewing applications after the March 1st deadline has passed. Students who are eligible for Summer Work-Study will be notified via email. If you will be working with an off-campus employer (must be non-profit or government), you will need to complete a separate application for matching funds which will be available April 12th.

  • April 12th:
    • Complete the Law Foundation Matching Grant Application
    • After your matching grant application has been reviewed and approved you will receive an email with instructions to complete the Summer Work-Study payroll process prior to your start date.

The Summer Work-Study period begins May 10th, 2021  and ends August 13th, 2021.  A more detailed explanation of what Summer Work-Study is and how you can apply for it can be found here: https://www.law.temple.edu/resources/financial-aid/summer/work-study/

Upcoming Financial Aid Deadlines

Application for Financial Aid for the 2021-2022 Academic Year – DUE 3/1/2021

Now is the time to begin the financial aid application process for the 2021-2022 academic year. The financial aid application process can be completed entirely online.

  • STEP 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Click FAFSA Renewal if you would like your 2021-2022 FAFSA information to be -re-filled with basic information from your 2020-2021 FAFSA record. School code – 003371
  • STEP 2: Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form. This online should be completed by students who are interested in borrowing student loans for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. The application can be accessed here  https://www4.law.temple.edu/FinancialAidRequests/ReturningStudent
  • STEP 3: Student Loans

o Unsubsidized Loan: If this is your first time borrowing student loans as a Temple Law Student you will need to complete an electronic Master Promissory Note or complete a new online entrance interview. Returning Temple Law borrowers are not required to complete these applications again.

o Graduate PLUS: A credit application is required regardless if you borrowed in previous semesters. The credit check application can be completed at  https://studentaid.gov/app/launchPLUS.action?plusType=gradPlus. The 2021-2022 credit check application will not be available until May 1st, 2021. We will send an email reminder in early May letting you know when it is time to complete the application process. If you will be a new Direct Graduate PLUS loan borrower for 2021-2022, you should refer to the application instructions on the Federal & Private Loans page of the law school website for details on applying for this loan.

Summer 2020 Class Session – DUE 3/1/2021 

Please review the Summer Financial Aid Options on the Law School website for detailed information about summer financial aid process and requirements.  The Law School Financial Aid Office will contact you to schedule an appointment once you have completed all of the required forms. Summer financial aid appointments will start on March 6th and continue throughout the spring semester.

Summer Work-Study Grants – DUE 3/1/2021  

If you plan to apply for summer work-study you need to complete the Summer Work-Study Request section of the 2021-2022 Temple Law School Financial Aid Application. All students who anticipate they will need summer work-study should be sure to read the information posted on the law school website at http://www.law.temple.edu/Pages/Current_Students/Current_Work_Study.aspx .

  • 2021-2022 Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form and Summer Work-Study Request which is available online at  http://www4.law.temple.edu/financialaidrequests. Please select the application for Returning Students, even if this is your first time applying for financial aid.

Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions or if you need any additional information. Also, please remember that the Law School has its own Financial Aid Office which handles all financial aid and billing questions for law students. Many university communications will direct students to contact the University Student Financial Services (SFS) with questions, but as a law student, you should always contact the Law School Financial Aid Office with your questions.  We can be reached by email at lwfinaid@temple.edu or you can visit us during our virtual office hours listed on our website, https://www.law.temple.edu/resources/financial-aid/.

FELLOWSHIP, TA, RA, JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Compliance Summer Fellows Program

We encourage you to apply to the Compliance Summer Fellows Program to work as a paid intern for 8-10 weeks this summer at first class organizations like Lincoln Financial Group, Tabula Rasa Healthcare, Olympus, and Novo Nordisk. https://law-temple.12twenty.com/job-postings/31999904724469

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.

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts ($5000 Writing Contest) – “Why Should Pennsylvania Focus on Increasing Diversity in its Appellate Courts”

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts sponsors an Annual Law School writing contest (2000-2300 words) and awards $5,000 to the best essay.  This year the topic is “Why Should Pennsylvania Focus on Increasing Diversity in its Appellate Courts”. The deadline has been extended to February 26th.  We encourage you to consider this opportunity.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Student Wellness Association Brown Bag Lunch Series – February 18 at Noon

One of the benefits of Law School is that you can make many connections with Professors that can assist you in your future careers, or in your current job search.
BUT- it can be intimidating to email a professor out of the blue to ask to meet, especially if you just want to network with them and hear about their experiences.
For that reason, the Student Wellness Association is hosting weekly Brown Bag Lunches with Professors so that students can naturally form connections with other students and professors.
Please join us on Thursday, February 18th from 12-1pm for our first Brown Bag. Dean Harris is our first professor. Some of his areas of expertise are Administrative Law, Corporate Law, and Intellectual Property, and his bio can be found here.

Pennsylvania Legal Research Training – February 24 at Noon

Join reference librarian Julie Randolph for a crash course in Pennsylvania legal research to get ready for your assignments this summer and after graduation.  The session will be held on 2/24/21 at 12PM at this Zoom link: https://temple.zoom.us/j/98244160734

Spring 2022 – Spring Semester Abroad in Japan – Information Session

Interested in studying abroad while in law school? Temple Law School’s Spring Semester Abroad in Japan is the only full-time J.D. semester study abroad program in Japan accredited by the American Bar Association. The program is open to 2L-4E students in good academic and disciplinary standing at an ABA-accredited law school. Do you want to learn about this exciting opportunity to study in Tokyo and expand your law school experience? Please join our online information session for the Temple Law Japan Spring Semester Abroad and learn what you need to know about the program and Tokyo! All students are welcome to attend the session.

Date: Tuesday, February 23

Time: 7:00 p.m. EST

Register for the Information Session Here. After submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a Zoom link for the program information session.

In-House Clinic Information Session – March 1 at Noon

Learn about our In-House Clinics and how to apply before the March 17, 2021 deadline.

Spring Legal Research Workshops With the Law Librarians

Join the Law Librarians for a series of workshops to improve your legal research skills.

BLSA Black History Month Event – “Activists Then and Now: Trivia Night” – February 12 at 5PM

Temple Law Review Symposium, Friday, February 26th

The Temple Law Review Symposium, co-sponsored by the Center for Progressive Reform, will be held virtually on Friday, February 26th from 10AM-4:30PM. The symposium, “A Gathering Wave: Emerging Legal and Policy Implications of Climate Migration”, should be a terrific event and we hope you will attend some or all of this program. Please register at: https://bit.ly/2Xaw3kE

Message from Dean Harris – Black History Month Calendar

Dean Harris wanted to share this informative and useful calendar that was created for Black History Month.

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.

Student Scramble – February 20th at 10AM

Feeling isolated? You’re not alone. Join us Saturday morning over your cup of coffee for some community and connection over Zoom.

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.

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.

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

BAR EXAM and MPRE INFORMATION

Essential Mental Health, Physical Health, and Wellness Resources for Bar Exam Prep

The ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs and the ABA Law Student Division have compiled some essential resources as you prepare for the bar exam. Those resources can be found here.

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.

The Community Fund for Black Bar Applicants

The Community Fund for Black Bar Applicants was founded by Octavia Carson, J.D.  The mission is to provide $500 grants to Black bar exam applicants across the United States. This mission stems out of a desire to diversify the legal profession and raise the percentage of Black attorneys in the United States from 5% to 20% by 2024.  Students can register for the fund here and each time the fund has $500 they will donate it to the first applicant in line to receive a grant. Students can apply multiple times but may be moved to the end of the list after they receive the first grant.