Spring 2022 – Week 3

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COMMUNITY REMINDERS

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 8 at 12:00 pm. We will be streaming this session on Zoom at this link: https://temple.zoom.us/j/98442386425 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 the Zoom meeting, please send any questions to Director Walden at walden@temple.edu and she will ask on your behalf.  This event will be recorded.

Quimbee Access

Over the winter break, Quimbee ended a legacy domain authentication system.  This change should not impact most students, but if your access has been interrupted, please complete this Google Form and the library will arrange for you to receive a new invitation to the Temple Quimbee Group account.  Please allow two business days to receive a new invitation.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Charlie Perkins at charles.perkins@temple.edu.

Application for Financial Aid for the 2022-2023 Academic Year is DUE 3/1/2022

Now is the time to begin the financial aid application process for the 2022-2023 academic year. The financial aid application process can be completed entirely online.

STEP 1: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Click FAFSA Renewal if you would like your 2022-2023 FAFSA information to be re-filled with basic information from your 2021-2022 FAFSA record. School code – 003371 

STEP 2: Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form

This online form should be completed by students who are interested in borrowing student loans and/or federal work study for the 2022-2023 Academic Year and is also the form required to apply for a summer work study grant.

Join the Philadelphia Bar Association – Membership Cost is Funded by Temple Law

The Office of Career Services has worked to partner with the Philadelphia Bar Association and we are happy to announce that the law school will now cover your membership to the Association. You can join the Association by clicking on this link and filling out the short form.  Once you activate your membership, you become part of the Young Lawyers Division and we encourage you to take advantage of all the Young Lawyers Division and the Association have to offer, including networking events and other educational programming, community outreach projects, mentoring programs, and more. Please use your temple.edu email address to register. If you are already a Philadelphia Bar Association member, you do not need to create a new account. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to membership@philabar.org or (215) 238-6300.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Social Justice Advocacy in Japan: JD Semester Abroad Internships and Opportunities
February 8, 2022 | 6 pm | Meeting ID: 951 2408 8475  Join Professor Tina Saunders, Director of Temple Law’s Japan programs, for an online discussion on social justice advocacy and activism efforts by lawyers in Japan and Temple University Japan students and faculty. We will discuss opportunities for J.D. students participating in the Japan spring semester abroad program to intern with NPOs and other organizations doing human rights advocacy work and to volunteer with TUJ’s diversity and inclusion group, LEAD| Leading in Equity, Acceptance and Diversity. We will also talk about the importance of pro bono work in legal practice.  For questions, contact Tina Saunders: tsaunders@tuj.temple.edu

Making Connections: A Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event for Law Students

Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 5-6PM
Come and connect with law students and attorneys from the Pennsylvania Bar Association Minority Bar Committee! The goal of the event is to provide a forum for law students, especially law students who identify as BIPOC and/or students of color, to meet with attorneys across Pennsylvania to discuss different career options and paths, including:
• Government
• Public Interest
• Solo and Small Firms
• Mid-size and Large firms
Please register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpceCtrzkrGdA4ti89JGyx1uVPO-Eqd31D  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.

Rome Summer 2022 Information Sessions

Study abroad in Rome next summer! Join us for an information session to learn more about Temple law school’s Rome Summer 2022 Program: the courses, opportunities, and benefits of studying abroad at Temple Rome! You can apply now.  You’ll also meet the faculty who will be teaching in the program this year: Professors Susan DeJarnatt and Ken Jacobsen.

To attend either session using Zoom, using Meeting ID: 92859808285. 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.

COVID-19 REMINDERS AND UPDATES

MASKS RULES

Temple’s mask guidelines have changed. Cloth masks alone are no longer adequate for protecting yourself and others. You now have three options for how to mask while on campus.   Good: a surgical mask with multiple layers of non-woven material. Better: a surgical mask with a cloth mask over it. Best: a KN95 mask.  To get you started, a limited number of KN95 masks will be made available on Main Campus next week. Students can swipe their OWLcards to receive one mask each. Masks will be distributed at the Charles Library security desk, 1101 W. Montgomery Ave. (Bell Building), Howard Gittis Student Center Information Desk, and TECH Center security desk. We will also distribute KN95 masks at the Klein Hall Help Desk Monday-Thursday 12PM-1PM (one per student).

DESIGNATED EATING AREAS IN KLEIN HALL AND BARRACK HALL: The only places in Klein Hall and Barrack Hall (other than the library carrels) that are designated for eating/drinking are: the 1st Floor Cafe Area, the second alcove on the second floor of Klein Hall (the Exam Central location), and the 3rd floor of Barrack Hall in the Student Lounge.  You are not permitted to eat and drink in classrooms.

  • COVID TESTING. Before you return to campus, you are strongly encouraged to get a COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccine status. Testing appointments can be scheduled using the patient health portal. If you have received either a PCR or rapid COVID-19 test outside of the university, please upload your results into the patient health portal. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, upload that test result and do not test again unless you are symptomatic. Please note that any students granted a COVID-19 vaccine exemption for the fall semester are required to resume regular testing if they will be on campus for classes or other activities. Failure to comply with the testing program may result in loss of access to campus buildings.
  • 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.

Research Assistant for Professor deGuzman

Professor deGuzman is accepting applications for 1-2 research assistant positions this summer. Work will involve research and writing related to international criminal law and transitional justice. Please send a resume, transcript and brief statement of interest to deguzman@temple.edu by February 20th. Students with working knowledge of Spanish are particularly encouraged to apply.

WELLNESS PROGRAMMING

Weekly Wellness Tip – Mindful Mondays – Every Monday!

We invite everyone to participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice.  Mindful meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgment.  No experience is necessary.  Join us at noon in K5A every Monday at noon.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Confidential Office Hours

Ms. Laurie Besden, Esquire, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) will be hosting student office hours on February 8th.  Students can meet with Laurie to talk confidentially about stress, depression, or ethical and bar related questions.  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. 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.

SCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS

2021-2022 American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition

This year’s American Indian Law Review national writing competition is now welcoming papers from students at accredited law schools in the United States and Canada.  Papers will be accepted on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples.  Three cash prizes will be awarded: $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place, and $400 for third place.  Each of the three winning authors will also be awarded an eBook copy of Cohen’s Handbook of Federal Indian Law, provided by LexisNexis.  The deadline for entries is Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.  Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Law, the American Indian Law Review has proudly served Native and legal communities since 1973.  Each year at this time we encourage law students nationwide to participate in this, the longest-running competition of its kind.  Papers will be judged by a panel of Indian law scholars and by the editors of the Review.  For further information on eligibility, entry requirements, and judging criteria, see the AILR writing competition website at http://www.ailr.net/writecomp.

PIDC – D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development

Applications for the 2022 PIDC- D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development are open.  This scholarship is designed to support graduate students pursuing a career in urban studies, economics, law, public administration, real estate, regional and/or city planning, and urban planning and design. Up to two (2) scholarships of up to $2,500 each will be awarded. Scholarship recipients will also be offered a paid PIDC fall internship in 2022.  Students must either be pursuing a graduate degree at a Philadelphia college or university or be a Philadelphia resident at a college or university studying outside the Philadelphia area. The scholarship application opens January 25 and closes on March 31, 2022. Please review the scholarship site for additional details and to find the application.

BAR EXAM & MPRE

2L Helix Bar Review Giveaway: Drawings on February 1 and April 1

Helix Bar Review by AccessLex is offering 2L students the opportunity to win one of 1000 free July 2023 bar prep courses. Any current 2L student who takes the Helix Sneak Peek and completes just 10% of the content is automatically entered to win their choice of Helix UBE (a $1199 value) or Helix MBE (a $279 value). Extraordinary bar preparation. No bar prep debt. Get the details and spread the word!

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.