Spring 2022 – Week 12

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COMMUNITY REMINDERS

Honorable Clifford Scott Green Lecture

Please join us for the 2022 Honorable Clifford Scott Green Lecture, delivered by Senior Advisor to the President and Professor of Law, JoAnne A. Epps on Thursday, April 7th at noon. Link: https://law.temple.edu/events/green-lecture-april-7-2022/

The Temple 10-Q – Preparing for the 2022-2023 Academic Year – We Encourage You to Read!

Preparing for the 2022-23 Academic Year: What Courses Should You Take? – The Temple 10-Q

APPLY NOW! MELTZER SUMMER FELLOWS – THROUGH THE SHELLER CENTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Thanks to a generous gift to the Sheller Center for Social Justice, we are able to offer stipends for student projects focused on social justice, to be conducted during the summer of 2022. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2022. Students can work individually or as a team.  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 lrieser@temple.edu; or Prof. Shanda Sibley shanda.sibley@temple.edu. Please submit applications to sheller@temple.edu.

Student Legal Services Survey

Many schools across the country offer an SLS program already, wherein students pay a minimal fee of approximately $35 per semester and in exchange have unlimited access to an attorney and/or other legal representation, in the event that they are faced with any legal issues while enrolled at Temple. We are trying to collect data on student need for such a program, so if you get a chance to fill out this survey that would be really appreciated! RESPONSES ARE ALL ANONYMOUS! https://forms.gle/AGNbJm5pcJHGaztm6

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jessup International Moot Court Competition Tryouts 4/14-4/15

The Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition is the world’s largest moot court competition. Topics covered include a variety of issues regarding public international law and hypothetical disputes between fictional countries before the International Court of Justice. During the fall semester, team activity will largely revolve around research and brief-writing, and mooting will be conducted in the spring. Temple Law has had success over the years in this competition, and we are confident that next year we will be able to field a fantastic team.

The Jessup team will hold tryouts this April 14 and 15. An excel sheet for time sign-ups will be circulated in the coming weeks. The tryout packet, including more detailed instructions, will be released on April 7. Interested students should bring a statement of interest and resume to the tryouts. Please contact joseph.oconnell@temple.edu, anand.tayal@temple.edu, or angie.stoltzfus@temple.edu with any questions.

COURSE REGISTRATION – FALL 2022

As always, fall 2022 registration will take place in 3 steps (External Clinic and Externship Registration, Priority Registration, and General Registration).  Registration will take place between March 28 – April 15, 2022 according to the attached schedule which can also be found here.

Before planning your schedule, please review the following information:

  • A list of the Temple Law graduation requirements can be found here.
  • Information about registering for an Independent Guided Research project can be found here.
  • Information about Practicum courses (including important deadlines) can be found here.  In order to register for an independent, for-profit or repeat practicum placement, students must complete the Practicum Approval Form by 12PM on July 28, 2022.
  • Active duty service members, veterans, and those who serve in the military reserve are afforded Veterans’ Priority Registration and are asked to contact Kelly Butts, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs at kelly.butts@temple.edu for information and assistance.
  • The first day of fall 2022 classes is August 29th and the law school academic calendar can be found here.
  • Each semester, the University requires that you agree to a Financial Responsibility Agreement before you register for courses. In order to avoid delays when you are registering, we advise you to take care of this requirement before your first registration date.
  • You can review the mechanics of registration here and written instructions can be found here.
  • Add/Drop will take place from 8/8/22 – 9/2/22.  Wait-lists will open at that time.

FINAL EXAM INFORMATION – SPRING 2022

Spring 2022 Exam Schedule

The Spring 2022 examination schedule is now available here. This Spring, the last day of classes is Monday, April 25, 2022.  Exams will begin on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 and end on Monday, May 9, 2022.  If you do not see an exam listed on the “Exam Schedule Fall 2022” document, please check the “Free Slot Exams” document and the “Take-Home Exams” document.

COVID-19 REMINDERS AND UPDATES

DRS ACCOMMODATION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS: Any student who seeks an academic accommodation related to the pandemic through the Office of Disability Resources and Services can start the process at any point in the semester. Students who need assistance should reach out to Associate Director of Academic and Professional Success Noeleen Urmson (urmson@temple.edu).  

JOB OPPORTUNITIES & TA POSITIONS

Law Library Research Assistant 

Law Library Research Assistants will work in the Temple Law Library’s Public Services Department assisting on the public service desk, providing research assistance for faculty scholarship,  and participating in special projects that support reference activities.  Training will be provided.   Students are expected to work 10 hours/week during the semester, but scheduling is flexible.  Qualified candidates will have completed a law school first-year legal research and writing class.  Work-study students are preferred.  The Law Library may opt to renew this position for future semesters.  Interested students should contact Charlie Perkins at charles.perkins@temple.edu with a cover letter and resume.

WELLNESS PROGRAMMING

If you’re experiencing a financial hardship due to emergency, accident, illness, or other unforeseen events, you may qualify for emergency funds through Temple University Student Affairs. You can visit the Student Affairs Emergency Student Aid webpage for additional information and to access the online application.

SCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS

PBA Intellectual Property Law 2022 Writing Contest

The PBA Intellectual Property Law Section is offering $500 to the law student winner of the section’s 2022 writing contest. This is an opportunity for law students to express in writing their insight and knowledge in the areas of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or trade dress. In addition to the cash award, the winning entry will be published in the section newsletter and on the section page of the PBA website.  Read more about the contest and the submission process here: IPWritingcontest2022.pdf (pabar.org)  For additional information and to view past winning entries, visit the section’s webpage here:http://www.pabar.org/site/For-Lawyers/Sections/Intellectual-Property-Law-Section/Projects-and-Programs/IP-Annual-Writing-Competition Entry Deadline: April 22.

BAR EXAM, MPRE, GRADUATION INFORMATION

Did You Know…? Bar Exam Edition (Application Deadlines and Costs)

Applying to take the bar exam is a protracted and costly process. Start early, fill out the correct paperwork, and begin the process of collecting the historical records needed to complete your application.

Keep a look out for additional bar exam tips each week in the Post! 

Passing the Bar Podcast

CALI’s Passing the Bar Guide is now an audiobook. Lawdibles is highlighting a new section of the guide each week. Be sure to check out “A Note To Social Justice Oriented, First-Generation, and Other Law Students Who Don’t Feel Like Legal Education Was Designed With Them In Mind – a special message to law students whose experiences, communities, and future clients are underrepresented on the bar exam.” Listen at this link.

Bar Exam Loans for Graduating Students 

Students who are expecting to graduate in 2022 may apply for a bar loan to assist them with costs related to studying and taking the bar exam. Please review our Bar Examination Loans page for more information.

Need A Notary?

Temple Law Library Bibliographic Assistant II, Lizzie Yazvac, is now a notary! She is offering her services, complimentary, to the Temple Law Community. Lizzie is on-site Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10 am-7 pm.  For the rest of the spring semester she has set up the following drop-in hours:

  • Mondays: 9 am – 11 am
  • Tuesdays: 5 pm – 7 pm
  • Thursdays: 2 pm – 4 pm

Feel free to stop by her office in Klein Hall Room 302B during these drop-in times or if these times do not work out in your schedule please do not hesitate to reach out to Lizzie at lizzie@temple.edu to set up an appointment.

Graduation Regalia

You can purchase your regalia at the Temple University Bookstore (not the Law School Bookstore) which is located in the Gittis Student Center on 13th Street in the Lower level at the Textbook Information Desk starting in March until Graduation day. The law school regalia package is $93.98. Regalia can also be purchased separately. Cap and Gown – $52.98, Hood – $40.99, Tassel – $7.98 and Tam – $53.98.