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Virtual Events<\/h2>\n

Systemic Racism in U.S. Law & Politics – Three Part Webinar Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please join The Center for Security, Race and Rights<\/a> in its three-part webinar series entitled Systemic Racism in U.S. Law and Politics<\/em> featuring Professors Anthony Farley, Benjamin Davis, Jeena Shah and Vernellia Randall. Each webinar is on a Wednesday at 4:00 pm<\/strong> on June 17th, 24th, and July 1st<\/strong>. Free registration is at: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y6ufdrbq<\/a><\/p>\n

Title IX Debate <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Join the Philadelphia Chapter of the Federalist Society on Thursday June 25th at 5:30 pm<\/strong> for a virtual debate between Samantha K. Harris, Esq. and Brett A. Sokolow, Esq. on whether the recently revised Department of Education Title IX regulations were needed, and if so, whether the revised regulations will result in fairer Title IX disciplinary proceedings. David R. Struwe, Esq. will moderate the debate. Please register here<\/a>.
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Law Student Support Group with Tuttleman\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tuttleman Counseling Services counselors are here to support you as we navigate the pandemic and the inevitable changes to our daily lives. This is an open group for Temple Law students to come together and discuss current thoughts, feelings, and struggles related to the coronavirus and to your personal and academic lives. While this is not a therapy group, TCS counselors hope this can be a supportive and therapeutic space and we look forward to hearing how you as students have been coping while also sharing any skills or coping strategies we believe may be beneficial. Additionally, while confidentiality is not guaranteed, we ask all members joining the conversation to be in a private setting and to be respectful of those in group. Join weekly on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm<\/strong> via Zoom<\/a> with password: 507348<\/p>\n

Virtual Office Hours with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

LCL continues to remain available for virtual student hours via Zoom or FaceTime. You are welcome to contact Ms. Laurie Besden directly at laurie@lclpa.org. Please also refer to LCL’s law student brochure<\/a>, which outlines LCL\u2019s safe, free, confidential, and supportive services.<\/p>\n

Community Reminders<\/h2>\n

Stipends for Summer & Fall – Meltzer Social Justice Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Sheller Center has received a generous contribution to support stipends for students interested in engaging in social justice projects this summer and\/or fall. All students at the Law School (not just those connected to the Sheller Center) are eligible to apply to this fund, in accordance with these guidelines<\/a>. As you’ll see, the focus is on student-led projects aimed at benefiting disadvantaged communities in Pennsylvania, conducted in partnership with a community, policy, or advocacy organization and under the guidance of any faculty member. We are looking forward to seeing your applications!<\/p>\n

Fall 2020 School Designed Practicum Courses<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A Practicum combines an experiential learning project with supervision and evaluation by a member of the full time faculty. Please review the Fall 2020 School Designed Practicum Courses<\/a> to\u00a0see individual descriptions, what material to submit, to whom you should submit the material, and the respective deadline. Some deadlines have been extended and there are a few new opportunities.<\/em> Questions? Contact Mai Le at mai.le@temple.edu. We look forward to seeing your applications!<\/p>\n

ABA Virtual Resources for Graduating Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The ABA published a guide to virtual resources for graduating students, which may be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lockers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

No need to clean out your lockers! All lockers will remain as is. Returning JD and LL.M students may keep the same locker for the upcoming academic year.<\/p>\n

Access to Tech Post Graduation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please see here<\/a> information on accessing Temple Tech resources after graduation (such as TUportal and OWLbox).<\/p>\n

Summer & Post Graduation Library Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Law Library has put together library guides detailing access to Lexis, Westlaw, and other resources over the summer and after graduation. The alumni access guide is at https:\/\/guides.temple.edu\/c.php?g=1037448&p=7521899<\/a>. The summer access guide is at https:\/\/guides.temple.edu\/c.php?g=1037041&p=7518512<\/a>. If you have any questions, please send them to tulawlib@temple.edu.<\/p>\n

Book Rentals & Returns<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Book refunds are only<\/em> done during the first week of classes. For book rental returns, students can log on to their account on the website or follow the link in their most recent email regarding rentals. When you log on, you can use your order number and print a UPS label.<\/p>\n

JD Spring Semester Abroad Program in Japan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For over 26 years, Temple University\u2019s international law program in Japan has offered law students a unique opportunity to study in Tokyo for an entire spring semester. The law program in Japan is designed to educate the next generation of lawyers to practice in the global marketplace and to provide aspiring lawyers with the opportunity to become intimately familiar with the international practice of law and legal community. The program also provides participants with an invaluable chance to experience Asia and an opportunity to become distinguished in a competitive legal market. The Spring 2021 application is due October 15, 2020<\/strong>. You may find details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Writing Competitions<\/h2>\n

Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Pursuit of Justice” Legal Writing Competition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Philadelphia Bar Association is pleased to announce the procedures for the Association\u2019s annual Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg \u201cPursuit of Justice\u201d Legal Writing Competition. For more than a decade, the Association has awarded a $2500 cash prize and publication of a \u201claw review quality submission on any topic relating to rights, privileges and responsibilities under federal law\u201d to a full or part-time second- or third-year law student at one of the area\u2019s six law schools.<\/p>\n

Please see here<\/a> the flyer about this year\u2019s competition, which includes deadlines and a link to the rules of the competition. Both rising 3Ls as well as those who have just graduated are eligible to submit papers completed during the 2019-20 academic year. Please note that in view of the pandemic and the other challenges that our communities are facing, the student deadline this year has been moved from June to 5 p.m. on Monday, July 20th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Bar Exam & MPRE Information<\/h2>\n

Bar Exam Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Review the website of the state you intend to take the bar for past exam question and answers. It is an invaluable resource for understanding what the bar examiners are looking for. You may find past exam question and answers for PA here<\/a> and for NJ here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keep a look out for bar tips delivered to you each week this semester in the Post!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

New York Bar Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The New York Court of Appeals\u00a0announced<\/a> that\u00a0the exam will be\u00a0rescheduled to September 9-10. Due to limits expected on the number of large venues the Board typically uses to administer the exam,\u00a0the Board\u00a0will not be able to test all candidates typically applying to take a July exam; it will prioritize groups of candidates and expects to announce a staggered schedule for and necessary limits on applications. The Board additionally encourages candidates to consider sitting for the UBE at a later date or in other jurisdictions.<\/p>\n

JD students should feel free to email Dean Bretschneider and Professor Shellenberger in a single email (jennifer.bretschneider@temple.edu<\/a> and jshell@temple.edu<\/a>) to set up a Zoom meeting to discuss potential alternative UBE states if interested. LL.M students should feel free to email Dean Smagula (john.smagula@temple.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Important Changes to the 2020 MPRE\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are some important changes to the 2020 MPRE that all students should know about.<\/p>\n