{"id":2084,"date":"2021-02-22T14:56:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T14:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=2084"},"modified":"2021-02-22T23:04:18","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T23:04:18","slug":"spring-2021-week-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/spring-2021-week-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2021 &#8211; Week 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>COMMUNITY REMINDERS<\/h1>\n<h3><em><strong>Halfway There Celebration<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Welcome to Week 7! The semester is flying by so let\u2019s celebrate all that hard work and resilience. Stress Owls and water bottles will be at the Help Desk. Only 7 more weeks to go!<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Admissions Housing Survey &#8211; We Hope You Can Participate<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The Law School Admissions Office is asking for your help in responding to an anonymous survey to obtain information about our current students\u2019 housing experiences. This information will be distributed to admitted students and will help them locate the housing that best suits their needs. Securing housing is often listed as one of the biggest stressors in the transition process for new students and given the current climate, providing your feedback on this survey will help the incoming class make a confident housing decision.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the Link to the Housing Survey:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veryapt.com\/survey\/302df37d-a9b7-422a-b7ef-75cb38ceea77\/\"> Temple University Beasley School of Law &#8211; Housing Survey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Again, the survey is anonymous and should take approximately five minutes to complete. The housing guide is being put together with the help of VeryApt, an emerging startup in the real estate tech industry. Please contact Shauna Ware, Director of Law School Admissions, at <a href=\"mailto:shauna.ware@temple.edu\">shauna.ware@temple.edu<\/a>, if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your participation.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>How to Request Materials from the Law Library for Contactless Checkout<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>If you would like to request an item from the Law Library please complete this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdybFuzWDFPBjMN-SlLhc0gaszPYH2tMALif8cMOAp0jmQYiQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">form<\/a>.\u00a0 You will receive an email from a staff member at the Law Library when your item is ready for pick up. Please allow at least 2 hours for your request to be processed during normal library hours. Requests received outside library hours will be processed the next working day.\u00a0 You will be able to pick up your items from a cart on the second floor of Klein Hall. Items not picked up in seven days will be returned to the collection.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Study Aids Available through the Library<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Have you signed up for online access to CALI, Quimbee, the West Academic Study Aid Library, and the Wolters Kluwer Online Study Aid Library?\u00a0 \u00a0Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.temple.edu\/lawlibraryonline\/study\">link<\/a> for more information about these resources and how to sign up.\u00a0 If you have any questions just ask by emailing <a href=\"mailto:tulawlib@temple.edu\">tulawlib@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Summer Work Study Application Process &amp; Deadlines<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now is the time to apply for summer work study.\u00a0 Even if you don\u2019t know where you will be working this summer, or if you will even need work study, you should still complete the process and make sure your application is filed on time.<\/p>\n<p>Summer Work-Study Application Deadlines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>March 1st:\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA<\/li>\n<li>Complete the 2021-2022 Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form (make sure to complete the Summer Work-Study Request section)<\/li>\n<li>Links to both applications can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/applying\/\">https:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/applying\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employer information is not required to complete the financial aid forms. We will begin reviewing applications after the March 1st deadline has passed. Students who are eligible for Summer Work-Study will be notified via email. If you will be working with an off-campus employer (must be non-profit or government), you will need to complete a separate application for matching funds which will be available April 12th.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>April 12th:\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the Law Foundation Matching Grant Application<\/li>\n<li>After your matching grant application has been reviewed and approved you will receive an email with instructions to complete the Summer Work-Study payroll process prior to your start date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Summer Work-Study period begins May 10th, 2021\u00a0 and ends August 13th, 2021.\u00a0 A more detailed explanation of what Summer Work-Study is and how you can apply for it can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/summer\/work-study\/\">https:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/summer\/work-study\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Upcoming Financial Aid Deadlines<\/strong> <\/em><\/h3>\n<p><em>Application for Financial Aid for the 2021-2022 Academic Year \u2013 DUE 3\/1\/2021<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now is the time to begin the financial aid application process for the 2021-2022 academic year. The financial aid application process can be completed entirely online.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>STEP 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fafsa.ed.gov\/\">www.fafsa.ed.gov<\/a>. Click FAFSA Renewal if you would like your 2021-2022 FAFSA information to be -re-filled with basic information from your 2020-2021 FAFSA record. School code &#8211; 003371<\/li>\n<li>STEP 2: Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form. This online should be completed by students who are interested in borrowing student loans for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. The application can be accessed here\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www4.law.temple.edu\/FinancialAidRequests\/ReturningStudent\">https:\/\/www4.law.temple.edu\/FinancialAidRequests\/ReturningStudent<\/a><\/li>\n<li>STEP 3: Student Loans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o Unsubsidized Loan: If this is your first time borrowing student loans as a Temple Law Student you will need to complete an electronic Master Promissory Note or complete a new online entrance interview. Returning Temple Law borrowers are not required to complete these applications again.<\/p>\n<p>o Graduate PLUS: A credit application is required regardless if you borrowed in previous semesters. The credit check application can be completed at\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/app\/launchPLUS.action?plusType=gradPlus\">https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/app\/launchPLUS.action?plusType=gradPlus<\/a>. The 2021-2022 credit check application will not be available until May 1st, 2021. We will send an email reminder in early May letting you know when it is time to complete the application process. If you will be a new Direct Graduate PLUS loan borrower for 2021-2022, you should refer to the application instructions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/loans\/\">Federal &amp; Private Loans page<\/a> of the law school website for details on applying for this loan.<\/p>\n<p><em>Summer 2020 Class Session \u2013 DUE 3\/1\/2021\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Please review the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/Pages\/Current_Students\/Summer_Financial_Aid.aspx\">Summer Financial Aid Options<\/a> on the Law School website for detailed information about summer financial aid process and requirements.\u00a0 The Law School Financial Aid Office will contact you to schedule an appointment once you have completed all of the required forms. Summer financial aid appointments will start on March 6th and continue throughout the spring semester.<\/p>\n<p><em>Summer Work-Study Grants \u2013 DUE 3\/1\/2021\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you plan to apply for summer work-study you need to complete the Summer Work-Study Request section of the 2021-2022 Temple Law School Financial Aid Application. All students who anticipate they will need summer work-study should be sure to read the information posted on the law school website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/Pages\/Current_Students\/Current_Work_Study.aspx\">http:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/Pages\/Current_Students\/Current_Work_Study.aspx<\/a> .<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2021-2022 Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form and Summer Work-Study Request which is available online at\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www4.law.temple.edu\/financialaidrequests\">http:\/\/www4.law.temple.edu\/financialaidrequests<\/a>. Please select the application for Returning Students, even if this is your first time applying for financial aid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions or if you need any additional information. Also, please remember that the Law School has its own Financial Aid Office which handles all financial aid and billing questions for law students. Many university communications will direct students to contact the University Student Financial Services (SFS) with questions, but as a law student, you should always contact the Law School Financial Aid Office with your questions.\u00a0 We can be reached by email at lwfinaid@temple.edu or you can visit us during our virtual office hours listed on our website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/\">https:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/resources\/financial-aid\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Temple Library Podcast Series<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Announcing the new Temple Law Library Podcast series: This new podcast series from the Law Library delivers bite-sized episodes with helpful information from experts. Each five- to seven-minute discussion covers a different area which will help students to become better legal researchers. Listen on <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3e2WjWLR2fsgjYBrIc96DN\">Spotify<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1><strong>FELLOWSHIP, TA, RA, JOB OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3><em><strong>Compliance Summer Fellows Program<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>We encourage you to apply to the Compliance Summer Fellows Program to work as a paid intern for 8-10 weeks this summer at first class organizations like Lincoln Financial Group, Tabula Rasa Healthcare, Olympus, and Novo Nordisk. <a href=\"https:\/\/law-temple.12twenty.com\/job-postings\/31999904724469\">https:\/\/law-temple.12twenty.com\/job-postings\/31999904724469<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>SCHOLARSHIPS &amp; WRITING COMPETITIONS<\/h1>\n<h3><strong><em>WADA Scholarship<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Washington Attorneys with Disabilities Association is thrilled to offer a scholarship to be granted this academic year to a law student who has shown commitment to helping promote meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the legal profession and by sharing the personal experience of a person with disabilities while pursuing a legal career. Please see the attached for additional information or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/wadaweb.org\/2020\/10\/02\/washington-attorneys-with-disabilities-association-wada-2020-2021-scholarship\/\">https:\/\/wadaweb.org\/2020\/10\/02\/washington-attorneys-with-disabilities-association-wada-2020-2021-scholarship\/<\/a>.\u00a0 Applications and supporting materials are due March 30, 2021.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Elk County Community Foundation Greiner\/Roof Memorial Scholarship<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Any students who graduated from any high school in Elk (Elk County Catholic, Johnsonburg, Ridgway, St. Marys High Schools) or Cameron County and is current enrolled an an accredit law school is encouraged to apply using <a href=\"https:\/\/elkcountyfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/21-GREINER.ROOF_.pdf\">this link<\/a>. All applications must be returned to the Foundation by March 1, 2021 to Box 934, St. Marys PA 15857 or emailed to scholarships@elkcountyfoundation.org.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to contact Ms. Kris Kroenwetter at 814-834-2125 or email <a href=\"mailto:scholarships@elkcountyfoundation.org\">scholarships@elkcountyfoundation.org<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts ($5000 Writing Contest) &#8211; &#8220;Why Should Pennsylvania Focus on Increasing Diversity in its Appellate Courts&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmconline.org\/\">Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts<\/a> sponsors an Annual Law School writing contest (2000-2300 words) and awards $5,000 to the best essay.\u00a0 This year the topic is &#8220;Why Should Pennsylvania Focus on Increasing Diversity in its Appellate Courts&#8221;. The deadline has been extended to February 26<sup>th<\/sup>.\u00a0 We encourage you to consider this opportunity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2043\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PMC-2021-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PMC-2021-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PMC-2021.png 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em><b>The New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) Hon. William C. Conner Intellectual Property Law Writing Competition<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The Hon. William C. Conner Writing Competition was established to recognize exceptionally written papers that are submitted by law students and is presented each year at the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. The competition is open to students enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program (day or evening). The subject matter must be directed to one of the traditional subject areas of intellectual property, i.e., patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair trade practices, antitrust, and data security\/privacy issues. Entries must be submitted electronically by Sunday, February 28, 2021, to Richard Brown, <a href=\"mailto:rbrown@daypitney.com\">rbrown@daypitney.com<\/a>. Further information can be found on their website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyipla.org\/nyipla\/ConnerWritingAwards.asp\">https:\/\/www.nyipla.org\/nyipla\/ConnerWritingAwards.asp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>VIRTUAL EVENTS<\/h1>\n<h3><em><strong>Spring 2022 &#8211; Spring Semester Abroad in Japan &#8211; Information Session<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Interested in studying abroad while in law school? Temple Law School&#8217;s Spring Semester Abroad in Japan is the only full-time J.D. semester study abroad program in Japan accredited by the American Bar Association. The program is open to 2L-4E students in good academic and disciplinary standing at an ABA-accredited law school.\u00a0Do you want to learn about this exciting opportunity to study in Tokyo and expand your law school experience? Please join our online information session for the Temple Law Japan Spring Semester Abroad and learn what you need to know about the program and Tokyo! All students are welcome to attend the session.<\/p>\n<p>Date: Tuesday, February 23<\/p>\n<p>Time: 7:00 p.m. EST<\/p>\n<p>Register for the Information Session<a href=\"https:\/\/tuj.wufoo.com\/forms\/scei8oy0qvajqs\/\"> Here<\/a>. After submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a Zoom link for the program information session.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2070\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-Post-TUJ-300x255.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-Post-TUJ-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-Post-TUJ.png 685w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Pennsylvania Legal Research Training \u2013 February 24 at Noon<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Join reference librarian Julie Randolph for a crash course in Pennsylvania legal research to get ready for your assignments this summer and after graduation.\u00a0 The session will be held on 2\/24\/21 at 12PM at this Zoom link: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98244160734\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98244160734<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2071\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-Post-PA-Legal-Research-211x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-Post-PA-Legal-Research-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-Post-PA-Legal-Research.png 514w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>American Bar Association &#8211; Infrastructure &amp; Regulated Industries Section Virtual Law School Visit &#8211; February 25 at Noon<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The American Bar Association\u2019s Infrastructure &amp; Regulated Industries Section is hosting a virtual law school visit. This will be a very informative event for anyone interested in learning more about how the ABA can help law students advance in their careers, what a career in energy and\/or environmental law might look like, as well as have any general questions addressed about law school, the field, and\/or being an attorney. There will be wonderful speakers who are ready to network with law students.<\/p>\n<p>Link to the event registration can be found here:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/career-advice-networking-with-energy-environmental-lawyers-tickets-141058201879\"> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/career-advice-networking-with-energy-environmental-lawyers-tickets-141058201879<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>In-House Clinic Information Session &#8211; March 1 at Noon<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Learn about our In-House Clinics and how to apply before the March 17, 2021 deadline.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2097\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Information_Session_Clinics_2021-Flyer-rev0221-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Information_Session_Clinics_2021-Flyer-rev0221-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Information_Session_Clinics_2021-Flyer-rev0221-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Information_Session_Clinics_2021-Flyer-rev0221-768x1077.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Information_Session_Clinics_2021-Flyer-rev0221-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Information_Session_Clinics_2021-Flyer-rev0221-1460x2048.jpg 1460w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Information_Session_Clinics_2021-Flyer-rev0221.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Spring Legal Research Workshops With the Law Librarians<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Join the Law Librarians for a series of workshops to improve your legal research skills.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Wednesday February 24th at Noon &#8212; Learn about PA legal research. \u2013 The Zoom link for this session is: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98244160734\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98244160734<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wednesday March 24th at Noon \u2013 Looking up business information. &#8211; The Zoom link for this session is: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98244160734\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98244160734<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wednesday March 14th at Noon \u2013 Getting more from your citations.\u00a0 \u2013 The Zoom link for this session is: <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98244160734\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98244160734<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><em>Temple Law Review Symposium, Friday, February 26th<\/em> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Temple Law Review Symposium, co-sponsored by the Center for Progressive Reform, will be held virtually on Friday, February 26th from 10AM-4:30PM. The symposium, &#8220;A Gathering Wave: Emerging Legal and Policy Implications of Climate Migration&#8221;, should be a terrific event and we hope you will attend some or all of this program. Please register at: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Xaw3kE\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Xaw3kE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2036\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021-TLR-238x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021-TLR-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021-TLR.png 659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>A Panel Discussion: Implicit Bias in the Law &#8211; BLSA Black History Month Event &#8211; February 26 at 5PM<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Join BLSA for a panel discussion with alumni on Implicit Bias in the Law.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2091\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BLSA-2021_-Good-Trouble-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BLSA-2021_-Good-Trouble-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BLSA-2021_-Good-Trouble-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BLSA-2021_-Good-Trouble-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BLSA-2021_-Good-Trouble-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/BLSA-2021_-Good-Trouble-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Rome Study Abroad<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Study abroad in Rome this summer! Join us for a Zoom info session to learn more about Temple law school&#8217;s Rome Summer 2021 Program: the courses, opportunities, and benefits of studying abroad at Temple Rome! You&#8217;ll also meet the faculty who will be teaching in the program this year: Professors Alice Abreu (international fiscal policy) and Ken Jacobsen (international sports law) who will describe the program and courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 5 p.m. |\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/97799689239&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1610487627336000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3445Ri81nXQSqfJgluv5IN\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q%3Dhttps:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/97799689239%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1610487627336000%26usg%3DAOvVaw3445Ri81nXQSqfJgluv5IN&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1610732264104000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHml3sKRpu2KWHj2iuU-fnxR9XtcA\">https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/97799689239<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting at a different time, please contact Ally Lamson at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ally.lamson@temple.edu\">ally.lamson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><em><b>YOU\u2019RE INVITED &#8211; SPIN Presents: The <span class=\"il\">Deans<\/span>\u2019 <span class=\"il\">Cup<\/span>: Talent Show Edition!!!<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<div>Every year SPIN hosts an Auction to raise money for student grants. This spring, SPIN will be celebrating the start of the Auction with a virtual party, and you all are invited!! SPIN is excited to announce that the <span class=\"il\">Deans<\/span>\u2019 <span class=\"il\">Cup<\/span>: Talent Show Edition will take place on March 19th at 7PM. The show will feature performances by faculty and students, and we are sending out invitations to all members of the Temple Law Community, alumni included! We would like to invite you to submit a short video (or tiktok) of yourself and your talent to be included in the show! In terms of talents, the sky is the limit. Cooking, juggling, dancing, impersonations, reenacting your favorite cases, whatever you can think of! There will be prizes, as voted on by your peers, professors, and Temple Law alumni. To enter, just send a video of your talent to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:spin@temple.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spin@temple.edu<\/a>. Tickets to the Talent Show can be purchased\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytlawconnection.com\/s\/706\/rd\/interior.aspx?sid=706&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=2294&amp;content_id=1718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.mytlawconnection.com\/s\/706\/rd\/interior.aspx?sid%3D706%26gid%3D1%26pgid%3D2294%26content_id%3D1718&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1613682944238000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFFddw6AUXXjROdx7m22r8uLMkUXw\">here<\/a>. The Show will be prerecorded and professionally edited, with all proceeds going directly to student grants. Please send us an email if you have any questions about the show or how to submit a talent! And please, please submit your talent videos to us by March 1st!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>We are excited to see your talents and look forward to seeing you at the show!<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2088\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spin-ad-3-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spin-ad-3-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spin-ad-3-729x1024.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spin-ad-3-768x1079.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spin-ad-3-1093x1536.jpg 1093w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spin-ad-3-1458x2048.jpg 1458w, https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Spin-ad-3-scaled.jpg 1822w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>WELLNESS PROGRAMMING<\/h1>\n<h3><strong><em>Mindful Mondays<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Everyone is invited to participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice. Mindfulness meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgment. No experience is necessary. Watch this <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/play\/vF2PJIyDElr7V5ShWdVPYP0Y4bWCux_XK1Kcy5fad07qLD_Q2DLAoMSXfrpFcNQsuy9w7RORkRKZbwd0.4GT49DLNNsn9Xt6T?startTime=1599581327000\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/rec\/play\/vF2PJIyDElr7V5ShWdVPYP0Y4bWCux_XK1Kcy5fad07qLD_Q2DLAoMSXfrpFcNQsuy9w7RORkRKZbwd0.4GT49DLNNsn9Xt6T?startTime%3D1599581327000&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1610732264104000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFw_30gi8Q7HzFjZY17-kYNCl8RtA\">great video<\/a> from Professor Meg deGuzman as she gives a brief presentation about mindfulness and engages in a short meditation practice. This is a great primer for Mindful Mondays.\u00a0 Join us on <a href=\"https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/472765393\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/472765393&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1610732264104000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHmhwZNqeRcWiwrWCRZb-YKUr-kAg\">Zoom<\/a>, every Monday at noon<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Wellness &#8211; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Confidential Office Hours<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ms. Laurie Besden, Esquire, Executive Director of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lclpa.org\/\">Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers<\/a> (LCL), will be hosting confidential student office hours (times listed below). Students can meet with Laurie to talk confidentially about addiction, alcohol issues, mental health, gambling, stress, depression or ethical and bar related questions related to any of these issues.\u00a0 If you have concerns about another law student or a family member, you can also speak with Laurie about that. This is an opportunity to receive help and we encourage you to utilize this vital resource. Please schedule an appointment with Laurie by emailing her at <a href=\"mailto:laurie@lclpa.org\">laurie@lclpa.org<\/a>.\u00a0 As always, LCL is available at any other time.\u00a0 To reach LCL please call 1-888-999-1941. \u00a0Please note that Laurie does not share any information with faculty or administration \u2013 this is completely confidential.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 11:30 &#8211; 4:00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>BAR EXAM and MPRE INFORMATION<\/h1>\n<h3><strong><em>Essential Mental Health, Physical Health, and Wellness Resources for Bar Exam Prep<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs and the ABA Law Student Division have compiled some essential resources as you prepare for the bar exam. Those resources can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/abaforlawstudents.com\/2021\/02\/02\/mental-physical-health-wellness-resources-bar-exam\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Bar Support &#8211; Care taking while Studying<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Will you be studying for the bar while taking care of children or loved ones? Would you like to connect with other similarly situated students? Let us know so we can connect you! Email Britt at <a href=\"mailto:walden@temple.edu\">walden@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>The Community Fund for Black Bar Applicants<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/blackbarapplicantfund.com\/\">Community Fund for Black Bar Applicants<\/a> was founded by Octavia Carson, J.D.\u00a0 The mission is to provide $500 grants to Black bar exam applicants across the United States. This mission stems out of a desire to diversify the legal profession and raise the percentage of Black attorneys in the United States from 5% to 20% by 2024.\u00a0 Students can register for the fund <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfROiEn2LUprQGcyOwwsA3jvrRy_sX26VhMV2NGLysxl0nU8g\/viewform\">here<\/a> and each time the fund has $500 they will donate it to the first applicant in line to receive a grant. Students can apply multiple times but may be moved to the end of the list after they receive the first grant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"Spring 2021 &#8211; Week 7\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/spring-2021-week-7\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Spring 2021 &#8211; Week 7\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"coauthors":[7],"class_list":["post-2084","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2084"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2098,"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084\/revisions\/2098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2084"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=2084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}