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Virtual Events<\/h2>\n

What Critical Race Studies Teaches Us About Racism, Resistance & Policing – Webinar<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You are invited to the upcoming webinar, What Critical Race Studies Teaches Us About Racism, Resistance & Policing, on Tuesday, July 7th<\/strong> from 3:00 to 4:30 pm<\/strong> EST (12 to 1:30 pm PST), moderated by the CRS (Critical Race Studies program at UCLA School of Law) faculty director Laura E. G\u00f3mez and featuring CRS faculty members E. Tendayi Achiume, Devon W. Carbado, and Cheryl I. Harris. You may RSVP here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Supplemental Bar Support – Session on Evidence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Each week (Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm<\/em>) for ten weeks, faculty experts will present and answer questions on an often tested topic covered in your bar course. We look forward to seeing you over Zoom on July 9th at 5:30 pm <\/strong>to discuss Evidence: https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/99528522587.<\/a> General questions or questions you would like answered on Evidence? Contact Mai Le at mai.le@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Bar Association Weekly Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Each Thursday until August 6th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Law School Outreach Committee is offering a brown bag series on a variety of topics. Please note that each registration is required for each individual meeting.<\/p>\n

7\/9<\/strong> – Criminal Law and Prisoner’s Rights\/Sentencing<\/a>
\n7\/16<\/strong> – Cultural Competency in Public Interest Practice<\/a>
\n7\/23<\/strong> – Direct Services\/Community Lawyering<\/a>
\n7\/30<\/strong> – Policy and Impact Litigation<\/a>
\n8\/6<\/strong> – Case Study in Advocacy<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Graduation Application for July 2020 Graduates<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please contact Ms. Laura Frisby-Selby at lfrisby@temple.edu<\/a> if you are planning on graduating this July 2020. The graduation application (available through TUPortal) is now open.<\/p>\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

The National Conference of Bar Examiners regularly posts updates on their site<\/a>; please visit to keep up to date on the upcoming administration. Also available for free are sample MBE questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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