COMMUNITY REMINDERS
Welcome Back Help Desk – Tuesday, January 17th
Welcome back to campus! Need help finding your classroom? Have any questions about add/drop? Curious about wellness programs this semester? Stop by the Help Desk and grab a snack!
Upper Level Add/Drop and Waitlist Process – January 9th – 20th
The waitlist and add/drop period is from January 9, 2023 through January 20, 2023. Waitlists are maintained for select courses. For Waitlist Tips and Step-by-Step Instructions on how to be added to a Waitlist, a link is provided on the Course Schedule and Descriptions web page titled Waiting Lists for Law School Courses. Please note that any student offered a spot off a waitlist must take action to accept the spot in accordance with the timetable below:
- From 12PM on January 9 to 9AM on January 18 – you have 24 hours to take action
- From 9AM on January 18, you have a maximum of 12 hours to take action
Grade Roll – Monday, January 16th at 6 PM
Grades will be visible for all courses on Monday, January 16th at 6PM. Please do not reach out to your professors about exams until grades are posted. Although the roll will start at 6PM, it can take up to 30 minutes for the system to run the program. If you have not received a grade by 6:30PM, we will automatically contact your professor and ask that grades are entered. We will schedule a second release for Tuesday, January 17th at 5PM.
Spring 2023 Academic Calendar
Spring classes begin on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The law school academic calendar can be found here.
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers – OPEN STUDENT HOURS
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) is hosting Open Student Hours on the following days this semester:
- Monday, January 30th
- Thursday, February 23rd
- Tuesday, March 14th
- Monday, March 27th
- Thursday, April 13th
On these days, you can contact LCL’s Executive Director, Laurie Besden, for a confidential 30-minute session. All you have to do is email Laurie at laurie@lclpa.org and request a zoom meeting and Laurie will send you a unique link for your session only. LCL offers not only incredible resources but an ear to help students navigate disclosure issues, stress, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and substance use/mental health challenges. These sessions are confidential, and the school is NOT involved in any respect. LCL remains available 24/7/365 to you, even while you are on winter break.
Temple Law Housing Survey
Our JD Admissions team is working on creating a helpful housing guide for our newly admitted Law Owls and they need some help from current students. Please fill out this Current Student Housing Survey to let them know where you currently live. The form is completely anonymous. This information will be compiled into an Incoming Student Housing Guide created by our partners at VeryApt and is always an invaluable resource for our accepted students. You can complete the survey by clicking the picture above or this link: shorturl.at/floz4
Mac Users: Hold Off Upgrading to macOS Ventura
Apple will soon be releasing its latest operating system, macOS Ventura. At this time, Information Technology Services recommends not installing this upgrade when it becomes available because you may encounter compatibility issues with various applications used at the university.
Once the university’s vendors certify that key applications used in our environment are compatible, we will notify you that it is safe to install this upgrade.
Questions? Please contact the Help Desk at tuhelp.temple.edu (click Chat or Request Help) or call 215-204-8000.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The King and I: Intergenerational Conversations on the Dream – January 16th
Temple University Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership is hosting its annual MLK 365 in-person event focused on how various generations have approached fulfilling Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s dream.
Monday, January 16, 2023
11:30 am- 1:30 pm
Center for Anti-Racism | Mazur 1st Floor
Food, drinks, and a commemorative item will be provided. Please RSVP at this link: http://tinyurl.com/IDEALMLK365
What to Do After First Semester Grades – Zoom – January 20th at 12:00PM
Now that you’ve completed your first semester of law school and grades have been released, where do you go from here? Join us for a virtual discussion and Q&A session on Friday, January 20th at 12 pm via Zoom. In this session, we will discuss how to improve or maintain your performance in the spring semester and beyond, getting the most out of reviewing your exams with fall Professors, and effectively reflecting on and revising your study strategies. Link: https://temple.zoom.us/j/6398848836
1LD Re-Orientation – Zoom – January 24th at 4:30PM
Spring of 1L year is a very busy time for students and there are many information sessions, application deadlines, and opportunities. We have learned that students sometimes miss these opportunities because the spring is a very challenging and busy semester (and we know you get a lot of email!) In response to a student survey last year, we are holding a short 30-minute Zoom Re-Orientation on January 24th at 4:30PM. This Re-Orientation will be designed to give all students an overview of the many opportunities that will come your way in the coming months. We want to make sure that every student has a good foundational understanding of the importance of some of the opportunities at Temple Law. We hope that providing a general timeline for the next several months, and explaining some of the acronyms that are commonly used, is a good way to start. Please mark your calendars and join us and upper-level students for this important session! Zoom Link: https://temple.zoom.us/s/98784287398
Immigration Law Networking Event – January 26th at 5:30PM
The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) invites area law students to a mix and mingle event at City Tap House (2 Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103) on January 26th at 5:30 p.m. Join us in connecting practicing immigration attorneys and law school students interested in immigration law. Free admission with food provided. Cash bar. Any questions can be directed to Temple Law alumnus, Andrew Fuller, at afuller@lhscimmigration.com.
Professor Henry J. Richardson III Lecture – January 27th at 3:00PM
Please join us for The Inaugural Professor Henry J. Richardson III Lecture:
Friday, January 27, 2023
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Shusterman Hall
Reception to follow
This lecture, hosted by the Institute for International Law and Public Policy and co-sponsored by Blacks of the American Society of International Law; the Temple Law School Black Law Students’ Association; the Temple Law International Law Society; and the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal, is presented in honor of the life work of Professor Henry J. Richardson III, and will feature Professor Gay McDougall, a globally acclaimed expert on international human rights law who currently serves as an independent expert on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, as the speaker for this inaugural lecture. Reception to follow.
WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, AND TOURNAMENTS
Trial LawHER Scholarship
Milestone’s annual Trial LawHER Scholarship application window is now open. This is a $10,000 scholarship given to a female rising 3L who aspires to become a plaintiff trial lawyer. Applications for the Trial LawHER Scholarship will be accepted until May 1, 2023.
All law students who fit the above description are invited to apply. Further information and instructions to apply can be found here: https://milestoneseventh.com/trial-lawher-scholarship/. Need a resource on where to begin in your essay? Information can be found here: https://milestoneseventh.com/settlement-planning/
College of Labor and Employment Lawyers – Annual Law Student Writing Competition 2022-2023
The ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law and The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers are pleased to announce their 2022 writing competition. This competition is open to articles written while the author is an active student at an accredited law school in the United States. Prizes are as follows: First Place: $3000; Second Place: $1000, and Third Place: $500. The first-place winning article may be selected for publication in the ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law. In addition, the author of the first-place paper will be a guest at the ABA Annual Section of Labor and Employment Law Conference and honored at the Annual Induction Dinner of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. The College and the Section reserve the right not to select any article for publication or award any prizes if, in their judgment, the submissions do not meet their standards for outstanding legal writing. Please click HERE to view the Announcement and Rules for this Competition. Deadline: June 15, 2023.
Pines Federal Annual Scholarship Contest
Pines Federal is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a current or incoming student interested in civil service, federal employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney. Applicants must be outgoing high school seniors (graduating in summer 2023) or current students enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school at the start of the fall 2023 semester. Deadline: August 1, 2023 For more information or to apply: https://www.pinesfederal.com/pines-federal-annual-scholarship/
What Does Justice Mean to You – Law School Scholarship Contest
Essay Overview: Understanding the justice system, why it is important for democracy, and how we can teach others the importance of our judicial system. For complete details, please visit https://www.gafirm.com/law-school-scholarship/
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2022 semester.
Deadline: Applicants must submit their essay and other required information by Monday, August 1st, 2023.
Essay Criteria: Please upload the following information: first / last name, email address, phone number, transcript or proof of enrollment to your law school, copy of your essay submission (.doc, .docx, .pdf)
Award Amount: One student will be selected via email and be awarded $1,500 to put towards their law school education. The winner will be selected and notified no later than Monday, August 15th, 2023.
Meltzer Fellowships through the Sheller Center for Social Justice
Meltzer Social Justice Grants offer stipends of $1,000 to $3,000 to students who design and carry out innovative social justice projects. Applications are welcomed on a rolling basis as long as funding is available, and can be for work planned to occur this fall; over the course of both semesters; or in the spring semester. Information on the types of projects supported and application procedures are available in the Meltzer Social Justice Projects Announcement.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS
Trial Advocacy TA Positions – Spring 2023
Listed below by instructor/day/time are the Spring 2023 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.
NOTE: This appointment fulfills one of the requirements for the ‘Trial Advocacy Certificate’ program.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please reply to Mary Beth Wilson at mwilson6@temple.edu with the available time(s) you would like to be assigned.
TAs are expected to attend each class and play the witness role(s) as needed; assist the instructor with class recordings, student feedback form processing, final trial scheduling, etc.; act as liaison between the Trial Ad Office, instructors, and students, i.e. contacting students with changes in assignments, dates, or other information; and make sure all forms are distributed, completed, and returned as instructed.
Payment is $15/hour. Work Study is preferred, but not required.
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SCHEDULES – SPRING 2023 |
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| TITLE | CRS | SEC | DAY / TIME | INSTRUCTOR |
| Advanced Trial Advocacy – Civil | 569 | 021 | T 5:30-8:20 pm | SANCHEZ, Hon. Juan |
| Advanced Trial Advocacy – Criminal | 565 | 021 | T 5:30-8:20 pm | RESTREPO, Hon. Phil |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 021 | TH 1:00-3:50 pm | KOLB, Richard |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 022 | TH 5:30-8:20 pm | ROPER, Mary Catherine |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 023 | TH 5:30-8:20 pm | LECKMAN, T. Matthew |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 024 | TH 5:30-8:20 pm | HOCKEIMER, Henry |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 025 | TH 4:30-7:20 pm | TBA |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 026 | W 5:30-8:20 pm | URBANO, Janesa |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 027 | TH 6:00-8:50 pm | NORFLEET, Andrew |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 028 | W 5:30-8:20 pm | McNAMARA, Timothy |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 030 | TH 7:30-9:20 pm | STRAW, Craig |
| Trial Ad II | 461 | 031 | TH 7:30-9:20 pm | KWASS, David |
| Introduction to Trial Advocacy | 558 | 23 | M 6:00-8:50 pm | McCARTNEY, Maureen |
| Introduction to Trial Advocacy | 558 | 24 | M 1:00-3:50 pm | BRACCIA, Marian |
| Introduction to Trial Advocacy | 558 | 25 | M 4:30-7:20pm | BLUESTINE, Marissa |
| Introduction to Trial Advocacy | 558 | 27 | T 7:30-9:30 pm | ANHALT, Diana |
| Introduction to Trial Advocacy | 558 | 30 | T 6:00-8:50 pm | SCOTT, Kai |
TA Position – Global Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Professor Donnella is seeking a teaching assistant for his upcoming Global Anti-Bribery & Corruption class. This class meets on Tuesdays from 4 – 5:50 pm. Strong preference for students who have taken Intro to Compliance and Ethics. Interested students should send Professor Donnella your resume and a short statement of interest at michael.donnella@temple.edu.
RA Position – Professor Evelyn Rangel-Medina
Research Assistant (RA) wanted to assist Professor Evelyn Rangel-Medina with research and writing support for academic journals. The preferred RA candidate has journal experience and should be interested in racial and economic justice. The RA will help edit academic journals, support with citation development, and provide research assistance in the areas of immigration, race & the law, and labor and employment discrimination. The RA will work with and report to Professor Rangel-Medina and will be expected to work 8 – 12 hours per week. Please send Professor Rangel-Medina your CV and a short statement of interest in the position at evelyn.rangel-medina@temple.edu.
RA Position – Professor Amy Sinden – Application Deadline January 17
Professor Amy Sinden is looking for interested law students to work with her as part-time research assistants during the Spring 2023 semester on projects relating to environmental law. Possible topics will include the role of cost-benefit analysis in EPA rule making, general administrative law topics, and climate change. Work-study required. Interest in and knowledge of environmental law, administrative law, and/or economics is a plus, but not required. Please send resume and transcript (unofficial) to Amy.Sinden@temple.edu, by Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Summer 2023 Internship Opportunities – ABA Commission on Disability Rights
The ABA Commission on Disability Rights will be offering exciting internship opportunities for law students with disabilities for the summer of 2023, in partnership with leading corporations, including Prudential and Accenture. All internships are open to students who will have completed their first year of law school in good standing and offer a chance for these students to develop their skills and further their careers.
For more information, visit the CDR internship portal: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/disabilityrights/resources/lawstudents/internships/
If you have any questions or issues, please email CDR Staff Director Amy Allbright at amy.allbright@americanbar.org.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS
Knit and Crochet Club Beginning Spring 2023!
In the spirit of wellness and mindfulness, Molly Levy, Professor Mandelbaum, and Noeleen Urmson will be coming together to teach (and learn with!) students the art of knitting and crocheting. This is an opportunity to relax, learn a new skill, and more importantly, connect with one another. Yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks will be provided so that everyone can get started before the first meeting on January 24th. If you would like to explore this skill and join us in the New Year, please email Molly Levy at molly.paige.levy@temple.edu. We will then give you further details about when and where to pick up your supplies, as well as a list of resources that you can reference whiling you practice over break.
Stay Healthy this Winter: Flu Shot Clinic and COVID Guidance
Flu Shots for 2022-2023: Seasonal flu vaccinations are now available for all University students, faculty and staff for the 2022-2023 flu season. All Temple University students, faculty and staff may receive a free seasonal flu shot. You must schedule an appointment on the Patient Health Portal in order to receive your free flu shot. No Walk-ins will be accepted! Flu shots are administer on Main Campus at Morgan Hall North, Room D301 (Entrance from the courtyard in the middle of Morgan North and South).
COVID Guidance: Need a refresher on what to do if you’re exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19? See the flowchart below for additional guidance! You can also review Temple’s COVID guidance in more detail at http://temple.edu/stayhealthy.
Temple Campus Walking Escort Program
To request an escort,
Call: 8-WALK (8-9255) from a campus phone, or call: 215-777-9255 from a cell phone.Escort service is available daily from 4 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Security Bike Officers provide escort services and maintain communication with Temple Police. Patrol boundaries are Susquehanna Avenue on the north to Jefferson Street on the south, with the exception of 13th to Broad Street, where the southern boundary is Girard Avenue. The western border is 18th Street and the patrol area extends east to 9th Street
Temple Flight Program
Flight is Temple University’s nighttime fixed-route shuttle loop service. Flight-branded shuttles circulate throughout the areas within and surrounding the main campus patrol zone, and pick up and drop off students at each of its over 40 stops. The shuttles arrive approximately every 15 minutes at each stop, and you can track the locations of each shuttle in real time using the TransLoc app.
- Any student, faculty, or staff member with a valid TUid can use Flight. A valid TUid can be your physical or mobile OWLcard.
- Flight operates 7 days per week from 6 PM to 2 AM, and the shuttles arrive at each drop-off and pick-up location every 15 minutes during this service time. The service continues to operate in a modified form during university breaks.
- Flight serves the Main Campus patrol zone. It operates in two loops – the north loop, which covers the northern parts of the patrol zone, and the south loop, which covers the southern and eastern parts of the patrol zone. Shuttles on each loop follow a fixed route around that loop.
Flight shuttles can be tracked in real time using the TransLoc App during hours of operation. Use the website or app to plan your arrival at the shuttle stop most convenient for you – the shuttle driver will stop for you if they see you at the stop, but the shuttle will continue on its way if no one is waiting. Display your Temple ID when boarding the shuttle, and when you’re a block or so from your destination, let the driver know so they can stop the shuttle and let you off.
RAVE Temple Guardian: Campus Personal Safety Mobile App
RAVE Temple Guardian is a new one-touch personal safety mobile app that allows students, faculty and staff to connect directly with Temple University Police.
Setting Up the App
Before setting up the Temple Guardian app, verify that Temple has your phone on file.
- Log in to TUportal.
- Click “Manage My Account” in the upper-right portion of the screen.
- Click “Manage Addresses and Phones.”
- Make sure your phone number is listed with a Phone Type of Mobile—Personal or Mobile—Work. If not, click “Add phone” and follow the prompts to add it.
Then, follow the steps below.
- Search “Rave Guardian” in the Apple App Store for iPhones or Google Play Store for Android phones. Once downloaded, Temple Guardian will also be integrated within TUmobile.
- Register using your Temple AccessNet username. Note that email aliases cannot be used when registering for the app.
- Once registered, you can access new key campus safety features, such as choosing to chat with Temple Police, call Temple Police, call 911 or start a virtual safe walk.
- In the app, users can also update emergency contacts, vehicle information and choose to share their profile directly with 911.
If you need help using the Temple Guardian app, please contact the Help Desk for assistance.
Virtual Safety Walk
In the app, users can choose to set a “guardian,” who can be a member of their friends or family, or a member of the Temple University Police Department. To access the virtual safe walk feature, users must first allow Temple Guardian to access their location. Then, users can set a fixed time for their departure and arrival, and their guardians are notified when they reach their destination.
Chat with Temple University Police
You can directly connect with Temple Police and discreetly report suspicious activity. To initiate a chat with Temple University Police, on the Temple Guardian main screen, tap “Chat with Police,” and then tap “Chat with TU Police.” To report the tip anonymously, tap the slider next to “Go Anonymous.” The screen will go dark.
BAR EXAM & MPRE
PA Disciplinary Board – Monthly Newsletter
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is responsible for regulating attorney conduct in Pennsylvania. The Disciplinary Board promotes ethics education, misconduct prevention, and well-being within the legal community. You can find important information and updates by subscribing to the Disciplinary Board’s monthly newsletter. The December edition features rule amendments, “reply all” email communication, and the relationship between sleep hygiene and mental health. All recent past editions can be found in the Newsletter Archives. You can also keep up with Board news and resources on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
July 2023 Pennsylvania Bar Application Now Open!
The application period for the July 2023 Pennsylvania Bar Exam is now open. If you plan on sitting for the July 2023 bar exam in Pennsylvania, you can begin your online application today.
If you plan on sitting for the bar exam in another jurisdiction, you should refer to that jurisdiction’s website for more information on the application process, timeline, and fees. Not sure where to start? Check out the NCBE’s Directory of Jurisdiction Bar Admission Agencies.
PA Bar Application Information and Ask Me Anything Session – Zoom – January 29th at 7PM
To help you navigate the bar application process, we will be holding a Zoom PA Bar Application Information and Ask Me Anything Session on Sunday, January 29th at 7PM. This session will also be recorded. If you have any specific questions about the bar application process that you would like addressed during this session, you can send your questions to nurmson@temple.edu.
2022-2023 MPRE Dates and Deadlines
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice examination administered three times per year. It is required for admission to the bars in almost every jurisdiction in the United States. Dates and deadlines have now been announced for the 2023 MPRE administrations. Registration is currently open for the March 2023 MPRE Administration:
- March 28 & 29, 2023 | registration deadline: January 26, 2023
- August 9 & 10, 2023 | registration deadline: June 8, 2023 (not yet open)
- November 2 & 3, 2023 | registration deadline: September 12, 2023 (not yet open)
For more information, or to register, please go to the MPRE Registration Information page of the NCBE website here: https://www.ncbex.org/exams/mpre/registration/
Information on Free MPRE Review Courses
Did you know that most commercial bar prep companies offer free MPRE review courses? If you are preparing for the MPRE and still deciding on a commercial bar prep course, MPRE review courses are a great opportunity to get a sense of which commercial bar prep course might be best for you. Information on the MPRE prep courses for some of the most popular bar prep companies are linked below:
Critical Pass Flashcards – 15% Discount
West Academic is offering Temple Law students and recent graduates a 15% discount off Critical Pass flashcards and most other West Academic print and digital publications. To make a purchase, go to www.westacademic.com and enter the discount code WATEMPLE when you check out.