Spring 2023 – Week Thirteen

Available Scholarship Opportunities and Upcoming Deadlines

Below is a list of the scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments that are currently accepting applications or submissions:

• Notre Dame Law School Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition – Deadline April 15th
• Robert Masur Fellowship in Civil Liberties for 1L students – Deadline April 21st
• PBA Intellectual Property Law Section Law Student Writing Contest – Deadline April 24th
• Marshall M. Schulman Criminal Law Student Writing Competition – Deadline April 28th
• Lawrence M. Klemow, Esq. Memorial Scholarship – Deadline April 28th
• ABA LGBT Public Interest Scholarship – Deadline April 28th
• Trial LawHER Scholarship – Deadline May 1st
• Third Annual Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Memorial Legal Writing Competition – Deadline May 15th
• Philadelphia Bar Association YLD Diversity Scholarship – Deadline May 31st
• College of Labor and Employment Lawyers – Annual Law Student Writing Competition 2022-2023 – Deadline June 15th
• Cumberland County Bar Foundation 2023 Scholarship – Deadline June 30th
• Alpha Accident Lawyers Spring 2023 Scholarship – Deadline July 14th
• StrangerLaw LLC Law School Scholarship – Deadline July 16th
• The 2023 Law Offices of Daniel Kim – Spring Scholarship – Deadline July 31st
• Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship – Deadline July 31st
• Pines Federal Annual Scholarship Contest – Deadline August 1st
• What Does Justice Mean to You – Law School Scholarship Contest – Deadline August 1st
• The Zimmerman Law Firm 2023 Law School Scholarship – Deadline August 1st
• Meltzer Fellowships through the Sheller Center for Social Justice

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS

Summer Research Position – Dean Ramji-Nogales – Application Deadline May 1st

Dean Ramji-Nogales is looking for a summer research assistant to conduct research on the state of exception in El Salvador as well as the human rights situation in other Central American countries related to asylum claims. There is plenty of work for a full-time RA (40 hours per week), but she is happy to entertain applications from interested students who have less availability. The ability to research in Spanish and prior experience with asylum law are beneficial but not required. Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and any relevant experience, a current resume, and a transcript to jayarn@temple.edu by May 1. The position will be filled on a rolling basis.

Federal Trade Commission Fall 2023 Semester Internship Program (Remote Work Possible)

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition is now accepting applications for their Semester Legal Intern Program. The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition enforces the nation’s antitrust laws. Semester legal interns work closely with attorneys, economists, and other investigative staff on actual law enforcement investigations, and federal and administrative court litigations. For Fall 2023, the application period is January 23 – April 7, 2023. Interviews are scheduled and offers are extended on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline. For more information, or to apply for this opportunity, click here: FTC Semester Legal Intern Program 2023

Knit and Crochet Club – Every Tuesday at noon in K6A

In the spirit of wellness and mindfulness, Molly Levy and Professor Mandelbaum 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. If you would like to explore this skill, join us every Tuesday at 12 pm in K6A. Questions? Please email Molly Levy at molly.paige.levy@temple.edu.

Stay Healthy this Winter: Flu Shot Clinic and COVID Guidance

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

Bar Exam Information Session Recording

Did you miss our session on the Bar Exam and Application? We recorded it! You can find the audio and video recordings, along with a copy of the slides from our session, here. Questions? Contact Associate Director Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.

PA Disciplinary Board – Monthly Newsletter – February edition now available

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 February edition features 2022’s top Disciplinary Board cases of interest, the NCLDB’s annual conference, and challenges to mental health within the legal profession. 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 – Timely Filing Deadline April 15th

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 and haven’t done so already, you should begin your online application today. The timely filing deadline for the July 2023 PA Bar Application is April 15, 2023. If you are requesting Nonstandard Testing Accommodations for the bar exam, you must submit your application by this date. If you want to review the recording from the PABOLE, please email Director Walden at walden@temple.edu.

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.

Kaplan Bar Review seeks 1L/2L reps

Kaplan Bar Review is currently looking for 1L and 2L students to join its student rep team. Responsibilities include promoting the Kaplan course through email and social media and generally being a Kaplan ambassador to promote the course to our student body. Kaplan also runs a table each Wednesday on the 3rd floor of Klein. In exchange for your efforts, Kaplan will provide a free bar course to you when it comes time for you to take the bar exam, along with monetary benefits for each enrollment you help process.

Need a Notary for your bar application?

Professor Mandelbaum has graciously offered her notary services for any law students who requires notarization for their bar applications free of charge. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please email Professor Mandelbaum at kathy.mandelbaum@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. Registration for the remaining 2023 MPRE test dates is now open.

• August 9 & 10, 2023 | registration deadline: June 8, 2023
• November 2 & 3, 2023 | registration deadline: September 12, 2023

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:

• BARBRI
• Helix
• Kaplan
• Quimbee
• Themis

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.

NCBE BarNow Demo Pack