Spring 2024 – Week Fourteen – Temple Law School Student Post

COMMUNITY REMINDERS

Complete your Student Feedback Forms: April 15th – May 1st

The Spring 2024 student feedback forms (SFFs) for the Law School will begin on Monday, April 15th and end at 8:00 am on Wednesday, May 1st. Please complete your SFFs at sff.temple.edu.

July 2024 Bar Prep: Start Date and Summer Support (Survey – Please Complete!)

As the spring semester winds down and we start to think about summer, we want to see how we can help with your summer bar prep study plan. Graduating students who anticipate taking the July 2024 bar exam should begin their bar prep course by Wednesday, May 15^th, 2024. This allows you the opportunity to take some time off for commencement without getting behind in your bar studies.

We will continue to offer our summer bar support programs as we have in past summers and encourage you to take advantage of these programs. Highlights of our summer programs are listed in the BAR EXAM & MPRE section of the Student Post below. We know that students who complete 90% of their bar prep course consistently throughout the summer have an extraordinarily high pass rate, and we want to help support you as you complete this rigorous prep work.

Please take the time to let us know what we can do to support your efforts by completing this short survey. If you are not currently signed up for a summer bar prep course, please complete the survey linked above and email nurmson@temple.edu. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us plan for how we can best support you!

PA Board of Law Examiners – Information Meeting: Bar Exam and Character & Fitness

If you were unable to attend this session, please email Senior Director Walden at walden@temple.edu for a copy of the recording.

Join the Philadelphia Bar Association Today!

Did you know that you can join the Philadelphia Bar Association for free? The Philadelphia Bar Association makes an important investment in students’ professional development by paying for your membership.

Once you activate your membership, you become part of our Young Lawyers Division, a diverse, dynamic and engaged group of law students and young practitioners. We hope you will take advantage of all the Young Lawyers Division and the Association have to offer, including networking events, CLEs and other educational programming, community outreach projects, mentoring programs and more.

To get started, fill out this online form. You must use your temple.edu email address. If you are already a Philadelphia Bar Association member, you do not need to create a new account. Membership questions can be directed to membership@philabar.org or (215) 238-6300.

Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania – Free Student Membership

Law student membership to the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania is completely FREE. The HBAP has a robust Legal Education Fund organization which provides generous scholarship opportunities for Latinx law students. For more information, go to https://www.hbapa.net/.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bridging the Gap: The Practice of Law and the Practice of Compliance & Ethics – Monday, April 22nd at 12PM

Lunch & Litigate – Susan Lin – Wednesday, April 24th at 12pm in K1C

The Temple Law Trial Advocacy Program is proud to host Philadelphia criminal defense and civil rights attorney Susan Lin. Lunch will be served, but please sign up here so we can have an accurate food order.

2024 Arlin & Nyesa Adams Lecture with Richard C. Visek – Wednesday, April 24th at 4PM

Join us for the 2024 Arlin and Neysa Adams Lecture featuring Richard C. Visek from the US Department of State. He’ll discuss how international law applies in cyberspace, exploring key issues like the prohibition on the use of force and human rights. With cyber threats on the rise globally, understanding these rules is crucial for protecting rights and ensuring a safe internet. These remarks will be an official statement of the United States government and published in the Temple Law Review.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
4:00 PM
Shusterman Hall
Reception to Follow

Fireside Chat with U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero – Wednesday, April 24th at 6:15 PM

You are invited attend an informal meet/greet and “fireside chat” session with Jacqueline Romero, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. U.S. Attorney Romero is an experienced trial attorney who is the first woman appointed by a president and confirmed by the Senate to hold the position of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, in addition, she is also the first woman of color and first LGBTQIA+ person to become U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District. She is committed to community engagement, serving our Philadelphia and surrounding communities, and is a former adjunct professor here at Temple Law!

The session will be held during Adjunct Professor Monique Myatt Galloway’s Civil Procedure II class on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:15 pm in K1C.

The sign up link can be found here: US Attorney Romero – 6:15 p.m. 4-24 We have room for up to 25 attendees, so please register. Jacqueline Romero is a remarkable lawyer/leader.

The Justinian Society Law Student Networking Happy Hour – Thursday, April 25th at 5:30PM

Rosen, Schafer and DiMeo are pleased to host The Justinian Society Happy Hour which will be held on the Rooftop Patio and Lounge located on the 30th Floor of 123 South Broad Street. Light fare and drink will be provided.

Join members of the Justinian Society, members of the Bench and area law students as we enjoy one of the best views of our wonderful City and renew old friendships while creating new ones.

Event Details: The Rooftop Patio and Lounge at 123 South Broad Street, 30th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19109, on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Students interested in attending must RSVP by close of business on April 15, 2024. Tickets can be obtained online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-justinian-society-law-student-networking-happy-hour-hosted-by-rsd-tickets-867678117607?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

National Second Chance Month: Reentry Simulation – Tuesday, April 30th from 4-7PM

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation/Philadelphia Bar Association is hosting a Reentry Simulation at the end of April as part of National Second Chance Month. Faculty and students are invited to attend and learn more about the challenges individuals face upon returning home. For those who do not know about Reentry Simulations, an overview of the experience can be found below.

Philadelphia Bar Foundation / Philadelphia Bar Association

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 — 4:00PM – 7:00PM

Location: BNY Mellon Center 1735 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19103, 5th Floor

Part of this event will include a panel discussion with some of the Reentry Court team members and a reentry graduate. We hope to raise awareness about the Luongo Fund and we are also looking to engage with members of the legal community so that we can get more lawyers to assist with providing legal aid to Reentry Court participants.

The April 30 event is open to the public. Registration is required. For more information or to register, scan or click on the QR code above.

FINAL EXAM INFORMATION – SPRING 2024

Spring 2024 Exam Schedule

As you know, the last day of spring classes is Monday, April 29, 2024. The exam period begins Wednesday, May 1, 2024 and ends on Monday, May 13, 2024. If you do not see an exam listed on the SP24 Exam Schedule, please check the Sp24 Take-Home Schedule and the Sp24 Free Slot Schedule.

Students with a Sp24 Free Slot exam can take the exam at any Free Slot on the Sp24 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 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.

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

We are administering exam sessions on Saturday, May 4 and Saturday May, 11, 2024 at 9AM.

All evening division students (1LE-4LE) may move exams from the originally scheduled date as long as 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 a Free Slot exam OR 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.

The form closed on April 10, 2024. If you missed this deadline, please email Senior Director Walden at walden@temple.edu.

Exam Reminders

Password for all mock exams: TU123
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, 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 Session Slides

The slides from the exam information sessions can be found F23 Final Exam Info Session. Send any questions or concerns to Senior Director Walden (walden@temple.edu).

WRITING COMPETITIONS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOURNAMENTS

Looking for more information on available scholarships, writing competitions, contests, and tournaments? Check out our Student Post Scholarship Page! If you’d like to explore opportunities 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: new opportunity; next deadline April 30th

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

AccessLex Scholarship Databank

Are you seeking additional financial support during your law school career? Check out the AccessLex Scholarship Databank! AccessLex Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to helping talented, purpose-drive students find their path from aspiring lawyer to fulfilled professional. Their focus is wide-ranging, and includes academic and bar success, diversity programs, and financial education. We encourage you to explore the Scholarship Databank if and as needed.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TA POSITIONS

Environmental, Energy, and Climate Justice Fellow Positions – Application Deadline April 29th

Temple Law is in the midst of expanding its offerings and programming around Environmental, Energy, and Climate Justice, and is seeking one or more inaugural Environmental, Energy, and Climate Justice Fellows for the 2024-25 academic year. The Fellow(s) will work with affiliated faculty to support the expansion of this work, contributing to event planning, website content creation, communications, and program development. The position will involve approximately 8-10 hours per week of work for the duration of the 2024-25 academic year; the Fellow will be paid at the standard Temple Law RA rates. This position is open to law students who will be enrolled as upper-level students in 2024-25. Interested students should submit a one-page statement of interest, a resumé, and an (unofficial) transcript to Professor Amy Sinden at amy.sinden@temple.edu. Applications are due April 29, 2024.

iLIT Summer RA Opportunity – Application Deadline April 30th

The Temple University Institute for Law, Innovation & Technology (iLIT), based at the Law School, is a collaborative hub with a mission to deliver equity, bridge academic and practical boundaries, and inform new approaches to technological innovation in the public interest. iLIT is seeking to hire full-time and part-time research assistants for the summer, these positions are work-study eligible and available to rising 2Ls and above.

As an iLIT research assistant, you will assist iLIT staff in researching and drafting reports, papers, and other materials in relation to various iLIT projects. iLIT projects touch upon many legal subjects such as immigration law, international law, privacy law, and human rights law. This summer will focus on:

National Legislation of Digital Identity in the US and other countries
UN Human Rights Mechanisms & Digital Identity
Emerging state positions on the application of international law to cyberspace
Emerging corporate self-regulation and accountability laws impacting high tech industries
…and More!

You can learn more about iLIT and iLIT projects by contacting Executive Director, Laura Bingham (laura.bingham@temple.edu or ilit@temple.edu).

Application deadline: April 30, 2024

Application materials: Please submit a resume, transcript, and a short cover e-mail indicating interest to ilit@temple.edu

Applications are reviewed and offers are extended on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

iLIT’s mission is to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in technology-related fields and professions, including the legal profession. Members of minority groups, women, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented communities within technology fields are strongly encouraged to apply for summer positions and other opportunities available through iLIT.

Summer 2024 Research Assistant – Professor Epstein

Professor Epstein is looking for one or two summer research assistants. Work will be focused on the following:

Creating teaching materials for Criminal Law I – an entire course of readings in lieu of a textbook
Evidence textbook annual updates
Research for an article on memory and Evidence law
Evidence law course materials update

Interested students should send a resume, transcript, work study status and any periods of unavailability during the summer directly to Professor Epstein at jules.epstein@temple.edu.

The Bar Trip: Seeking Student Ambassadors!

The Bar Trip, is a lawyer-led travel company that offers specially curated travel packages for both individuals and groups, ensuring that every law graduate can have an unforgettable trip that aligns with their preferences and budget. Additionally, the Bar Trip organizes engaging study halls and provides resources for mental health care, including care packages. We are searching for student ambassadors! If you are a current law student who loves to travel, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS REMINDERS AND EVENTS

Free Individual Therapy through Temple Hillel

Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) is partnering with Temple Hillel to offer free individual therapy to Temple students at Temple Hillel! If you would like to sign up for a session, please scan or click on the QR code above.

Spring 2024 Temple Law Wellness Events – Mark your Calendar!

Below is our calendar of wellness events for the Spring 2024 semester. We hope you will join us!

Knitting Club: begins 1/29 (biweekly) from 12-1PM:Want to learn a new skill and be more mindful? Come join the knitting club! All knitting abilities are welcome! Snacks will be served.
Housing Hunt: 2/1 from 7-9PM: Looking for housing options after the spring semester? Not sure where to start? Summit Park Housing is hosting an open house to tour their apartments! Games, drinks, and food will be served! A shuttle will pick you up at 6:30 pm and bring you back to Klein Hall at 9 PM.
Rec & Relax: 2/21 from 12-2PM: Join us as we relax and rec together! Come and create your own stress ball, relax with mindful coloring, and make your own trail mix!
LCL Virtual Student Office Hours: 2/26
Let’s Hike! 3/16 (Rain Date 3/23) from 11 am – 2 pm:Come join us for a spring hike/walk on Saturday 3/16! Take this time to enjoy the beauty of Fall and connect with other Temple Law Owls! Everyone is welcome, no hiking experience required! We hope to see you all there!
Wellness Fair: (Specific Date TBA):Interested in what the rec centers offer? Need to see a doctor or a counselor? Temple’s wellness team will be here to answer all your questions!
Walk Philly! 4/13 from 10:30-12:30 PM: Enjoy the spring cherry blossoms and get your steps in with other Owls! The meeting location will be the Art Museum steps!
End of Semester Lemonade and Cookies! 4/29 from 10-12:30:Congratulations! You did it! Enjoy a cup of lemonade and a cookie to celebrate the end of the semester!

TUSafe App – download today!

Temple University’s Department of Public Safety has launched the TUSafe app, a one-stop personal safety app that will be available via mobile device. The new TUSafe app includes enhanced features such as the ability to link to new key resources within the app. It also retains all of the features that were available in RAVE Temple Guardian, including the ability to chat with Temple Police, call Temple Police, call 911 or start a virtual safe walk. Users are also able to report crimes; provide emergency contacts; access real-time tracking for Flight, Temple’s fixed-route shuttle loop service that transports students around the Main Campus patrol zone; and access the university’s walking escort service.

For more information on TUSafe, please visit the university’s Public Safety website for the new application. If you have any questions regarding the use of the app, contact Information Technology Services. Additional details on how to use the app are also available here.

Bike Temple: Register your Bicycle; Free U-locks

Students, staff and faculty can register their bicycles online using Campus Safety’s Bike Registration Form. Just complete and submit the online form, and then visit one of the following Campus Safety locations:

Main Headquarters: 1101 W. Montgomery Avenue
Center Station: Beasely and Pollett Walks
Morgan Hall Mini-Station: 1600 N. Park Avenue

At one of these locations, an officer will inspect your bike and place a sticker to the frame that corresponds to your file in the police database. This way, if your bicycle ever turns up without you on it, the police will be able to get in contact with you to return it. The information is also shared with the Philadelphia Police Department, in case your bike is found outside of the campus area.

Every semester, Campus Safety provides a free U-lock to the first 500 students to register their bicycles with the Temple Police. The U-Lock will be given when you bring your bike to a Campus Safety location for inspection by an officer.

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.

BAR EXAM & MPRE

Temple Law Summer Bar Prep Support Programs: Preview

Let’s Get Started! General Bar Prep Session for Class of 2024

All students should plan to attend our information session about getting started with bar prep, scheduled for Tuesday, May 14^th at 6 pm via Zoom. This session will cover how to make the most of your summer bar prep course.

Supplemental Bar Prep on MEE Topics

We encourage all students to attend supplemental bar support lectures on specific topics (over Zoom). Members of the faculty will present on MEE topics, work through sample problems, and answer your questions. As you know, there are some essay topics that can be challenging and new to test-takers. These sessions are designed review key concepts, apply the concepts in sample problems, and answer your specific questions. Results from the survey above will be used to determine the topics of the lectures offered this summer.

Simulated In-Person Practice Exam

We will hold an in-person, two-day bar exam in early July to provide bar candidates the opportunity to complete a full simulated bar exam in test-like conditions. Lunch will be provided for each day of the practice exam.

Private Tutoring Sessions

This year the law school will again offer private tutoring sessions as needed for assistance in addition to their bar prep course. Information will be sent in the coming weeks on how to sign up for tutoring sessions.

Bar Exam Loans for Graduating Students

Students who are expecting to graduate in 2024 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

Notary for Bar Application

Are you planning on taking the bar exam in July and need any part of your bar application notarized? Professor Mandelbaum has agreed to notarize bar application documents for students free of charge! To schedule an appointment for notarization, please email Professor Mandelbaum at kathy.mandelbaum@temple.edu.

“Esquire Bound”: Bar Exam and Admission Information Series – Spring Calendar

Join us for “Esquire Bound” – our series of virtual information sessions on admission to practice and how to pass the bar exam. These sessions will be held on Sunday evenings from 7 – 7:45 pm via Zoom. You can access the Zoom link for every session here: https://temple.zoom.us/j/6398848836. These sessions will be recorded.

The Esquire Bound events for the spring semester are as follows:

~~January 28th~~ February 4th: Reorientation to the Bar Exam – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
~~February 11th~~ February 18th: Mechanics of Bar Application; Character and Fitness – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
February 25th: Creating your Bar Study Plan – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
~~March 24th~~ March 31st: Bar Prep Panel with Recent Graduates – Recording
April 14th: Bar Exam Help Desk and AMA

The Esquire Bound events from the fall semester, along with the recordings and PowerPoint slides, can be found below:

September 17^th: Admission by Bar Exam Part 1 – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
October 1^st: Admission by Bar Exam Part 2 – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
October 15^th: Tools to Tackle the Bar Exam – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
October 29^th: Course Planning for the Bar Exam – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
November 12^th: Winter Break Review and To-Do – Recording – PowerPoint Slides
November 26^th: Bar Exam & Application Help Desk

Bar Application Virtual Help Desks – Sundays after “Esquire Bound” events at 8PM via Zoom

Do you have specific questions about the bar application process – or anything bar exam related – that aren’t covered by our Esquire Bound series? Drop by our virtual help desks from 8-9 PM after our spring Esquire Bound events. Students will be brought into the waiting room one at a time so we can address your questions and concerns confidentially. Any student in the waiting room by 9PM will be seen. You can access the Zoom link for each help desk here: https://temple.zoom.us/j/6398848836.

2024 MPRE Dates and Registration 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. The 2024 test dates for the MPRE have been released, and can be found below:

TEST ADMINISTRATION	RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION DATE TO APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATIONS	REGISTRATION DEADLINE FEE: $160
March 26 or 27, 2024	December 5, 2023	~~January 25, 2024~~ (NOW CLOSED)
August 13 or 14, 2024	April 24, 2024	June 12, 2024
November 7 or 8, 2024	July 24, 2024	September 18, 2024

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.