Spring 2023 – Week Twelve

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COMMUNITY REMINDERS

Updated Flyer Policy

  • Do not post flyers on the glass doors leading to K2A/K2B and K1E/K1D. The tape leaves unsightly residue.
  • Do not post flyers on the 2nd floor wooden pillars at the alcoves

Thanks for helping keep our law school looking great!

Registration Help Desk

Registration for next semester is quickly approaching! Stop by the help desk with questions and keep your graduation requirements in mind!

  • Monday, April 3: 11AM – 1PM and 4PM – 6PM
  • Tuesday, April 4: 11AM – 1PM and 4PM – 6PM
  • Wednesday, April 5: 11AM – 1PM and 4PM – 6PM
  • Thursday, April 6: 11AM – 1PM and 4PM – 6PM

1LE Academic Advising Session (Zoom) – Sunday, April 2nd at 7:30 PM

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Kristen Murray and Assistant Dean for Students Jen Bretschneider are hosting a 1LE Academic Advising/Q&A Session on Sunday, April 2nd from 7:30PM-8PM (or longer if needed). Please stop by with questions!  Zoom Link: https://temple.zoom.us/j/99463225600

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers – OPEN STUDENT HOURS

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) is hosting Open Student Hours on the following days this semester:

  • 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.

Examplify Retiring Support of Windows 10 version 21H2

Examplify has now retired support of Windows 10 version 21H2 OS. If you are currently using Windows 10 version 21H2, please follow these instructions from Microsoft to update your machines.

1L Academic Success Workshop Recording – Spring Semester Study Materials

Did you miss our sessions on Spring Semester Study Materials? We recorded it! You can find both audio and video recordings of the day and evening sessions here. Questions? Contact Associate Director Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu.

Save the Date: Morgan Lewis Rising 2L Reception – Tuesday June 13th at 5:30 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

April Law Library Trainings – Every Wednesday at 3:30PM in K6B

Get ready for your summer or post-graduation job!  April’s Law Library trainings include Litigation Analytics, Cost-Effective Research, Dockets, and Summer Assignments.  Wednesdays at 3:30, in Klein 6A.  Coffee, herbal tea, and cookies will be served.  Can’t be there in person?  Join live via Zoom at https://temple.zoom.us/j/98244160734 or view the recording later on the Law Library’s Canvas page.

Public Interest Academic Advising Panel – Monday, April 3rd at 12 PM in K1E

All 1Ls interested in public interest law should plan to attend the 1L Public Interest Academic Advising Session with Professors Sibley, Margolis, Sinden, Rieser, Rand, and DeJarnatt and Director of Public Interest Programs Jorge Godoy.  The session is from 12-1PM in K1E and pizza will be served.  Questions? jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu.

Temple Law Review Training Session – Tuesday, April 4th at 12 PM in K1E and via Zoom

Careers in Bankruptcy Panel – Wednesday, April 5th at 12 PM in K1E

The 2023 Honorable Clifford Scott Green Lectureship – Thursday, April 13th at 4 PM

Join us for the 2023 Honorable Clifford Scott Green Lectureship, “The Value of Tilting at Windmills,” presented by Professor Dorothy A. Brown on

April 13th at 4:00 PM. Professor Brown, the Martin D. Ginsburg Chair in Taxation at the Georgetown University Law Center and author of The Whiteness of Wealth: How The Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans-And How We Can Fix It (Crown 2021), joins us as this year’s guest speaker. Professor Brown is a nationally recognized scholar in a variety of areas: the effects of tax policy by race, class, and/or gender; workplace equity and inclusion; and law school reform. Register here.

Law Student Bootcamp Series – Thursday, April 13th at 5:30 PM

Please join The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania for an evening of networking and advice on how to elevate your professional profile during Part 1 of their Law Student Bootcamp series! Click on the flyer below or the following link to RSVP: https://www.hbapa.net/law-student-bootcamp

Stress-Busting and Self-Care Toolbox for Law Students, Young Lawyers and Those Supporting Them – Monday, April 17th at 12 PM via Zoom

To register for this event, click the flyer above or register here.

Navigating the Public Interest Fellowship Process – Thursday, April 20th at 4 PM in Student Lounge, Barrack Hall 3rd Floor

Join the Rubin-Presser Public Interest Fellowship Program for a panel discussion and reception celebrating the 20th anniversary of the program. Amy Chin Arroyo (Temple Law ’21), Prof. Susan DeJarnatt, and 3Ls Livia Luan and Kyra Sampson will discuss the public interest fellowship process, offering advice about applying for fellowships and answering questions from students.  After the panel, guests are invited to connect with Rubin-Presser alumni, share experiences, and network with other professionals in the public interest field. Register here.

Contract Law in Action: COVID and the Casebook – Friday, April 21st at 9 AM in Shusterman Hall

Temple Law School and the University of Wisconsin Law School will host a workshop April 21, 2023 at Temple (Philadelphia) focusing on recent changes in Contracts pedagogy and law: (i) the effect of the last few years on the delivery of Contracts teaching materials (e.g., what is the role of the Contracts casebook?); and (ii) how, in early hindsight, have our predictions about COVID and Contract doctrine, documented in a 2021 issue of Law and Contemporary Problems, played out? Students are invited to join.  Register here.

FINAL EXAM INFORMATION – SPRING 2023

Spring 2023 Exam Schedule

As you know, the last day of spring classes is Monday, May 1, 2023.  The exam period begins Wednesday, May 3, 2023 and ends on Monday, May 15, 2023.  If you do not see an exam listed on the SP23 Exam Schedule, please check the SP23 Take-Home Exam Schedule and SP23 Free Slot Schedule.

Students with a SP23 Free Slot exam can take the exam at any Free Slot on the SP23 Exam Schedule. You do not need to need to notify us beforehand – just come to Exam Central and we will have the exam ready for you.

Please also note that occasionally a faculty member changes the format or length of an exam, or sometimes we change the exam room.  Although these schedules are as accurate as we can make them, we ask that you please check the exam schedule online in the weeks leading up to the exam period. More information on exams, including the links to the most recent exam schedules, can be found here.

Saturday Exam Option (Upper-Level Students and 1LE Students)

We are administering exam sessions on Saturday, May 5, 2023 and Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 9AM.

All evening division students (1LE-4LE) may move exams from the originally scheduled date to either/both Saturday(s) as long as the Saturday is subsequent to the original date of the exam (you are not permitted to take an exam before the originally scheduled date.)  If you are an evening student requesting to take an exam on Saturday please fill out this form.

Any upper-level student who would like to take an exam that was already approved as a conflict on a Saturday may do so and should complete this form. Again, please note that you are not permitted to take an exam before the originally scheduled date.

Exam Reminders

  • Password for secure mock exam: tlaw1234
  • Password for unsecure mock exam: LAW123
  • Most in person exams are secure. That means any study materials you plan to use for an open book exam must be in hard copy.
  • You are not permitted to talk to your professor about the exam after the day the exam is scheduled even if your exam is deferred and you are studying for it later.
  • Any questions about a take home exam must be directed to the administration. Do not contact your professor.
  • Secondary devices (tablets, e-readers, additional monitors, etc) are not permitted.
  • You will not receive a confirmation email when submitting take home exams.
  • If your in person exam has a word limit, you can check the word count in Examplify by clicking on the document icon next to the character count on the bottom of the screen.
  • If you are taking a Free Slot exam, Saturday exam, or testing in Barrack Hall, you must keep your own time.

Exam Information Sessions & Slides

The slides from the Fall exam information sessions can be found here. Send any questions or concerns to Director Walden. In addition, we will be offering the below Spring sessions:

  • April 25 at 4:30PM in K1E – Take Home Exam Information Session
  • April 27 at 4:30PM in K1C – General Exam Information Session

Parking and Commuting for Final Exams

Commencement ceremonies for a number of Temple’s colleges and schools are scheduled for May 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. This may result in increased traffic and parking near the law school. Please plan accordingly to ensure you arrive to campus timely for your final exams. If you have a parking permit for one of the university lots or garages, keep an eye out emails from parking@temple.edu with important updates and notifications regarding parking during this time. For more information, see the Temple University Spring 2023 Graduation Ceremonies Schedule.

COURSE REGISTRATION – SUMMER 2023 AND FALL 2023

The summer 2023 and fall 2023 course schedules are available on the law school website. As registration approaches, please review the dates below and mark your calendars accordingly.

Fall 2023 Registration Dates

  • Registration for fall 2023 courses will take place over 3 weeks, in 3 stages, and run from March 29-April 14.
  • Please note, a PIN is needed for fall registration. The PINS are listed on the schedule posted online.
  • Unlike summer registration (during which you register according to your current class), fall registration is according to your rising class.
  • Stages:
    • Stage 1: Clinic/externship course registration
      • For rising 4L, 3LD, 3LE students will take place from March 29 though March 30.
      • For rising 2LD and 2LE students will take place from March 30 though March 31.  
    • Stage 2: Priority course registration – when students select course(s) they most want or need for graduation. It will take place in a staggered format from April 3 through April 7. Each cohort will pick one or two classes depending on your year as follows:
      • Rising 4LEs select 2 courses – Monday
      • Rising 3LEs select 2 courses – Tuesday
      • Risings 3LDs select 1 course – Wednesday
      • Rising 2LEs and 2LDs select 1 course – Thursday
    • Stage 3: General registration – all students register for the remainder of their courses as follows:
      • Rising 4LEs – Monday
      • Rising 3LEs – Tuesday
      • Rising 3LDs – Wednesday
      • Rising 2LEs and 2LDs – Thursday

Fall 2023 Academic Advising Appointment Request 

Course selection is an important part of making sure you are making the most of your time at Temple Law.  We encourage you to meet individually with a member of our faculty or administration to seek advice on upper-level course planning.  If you would like to schedule an appointment, please complete the Upper-Level Academic Advising Request Form by Monday, April 10th at 12 pm. You must log into your Temple AccessNet account to complete the request form.

WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS

New Student Post Feature: Scholarship Page

We’re excited to introduce our new Student Post Scholarship Page! If you’d like to check out the scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments that are currently accepting applications or submissions, you can find them sorted by submission deadline here: https://www2.law.temple.edu/studentpost/scholarships/.

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:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS

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

HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS

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.

For more information, please contact Dave Mooring at dave.mooring@kaplan.com.

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:

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

Students can now access official NCBE practice questions for free! The newly released BarNow Demo Pack includes a sample of MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE questions at no cost for 30 days. All that’s needed to participate is an active email address; no purchase is required. Learn more by visiting NCBE’s Study Aids Store today.