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COMMUNITY REMINDERS<\/h1>\n
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Temple Law Library<\/span> Student Survey<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Want a chance to win a textbook or bar prep material?\u00a0 Complete the Temple Law Library<\/span> Student Survey by April 5 to be entered into a drawing for a course textbook or WoltersKluwer bar prep study aid.\u00a0 The survey takes about 6 minutes, and 2 lucky students can win!\u00a0 Visit the Temple Law Library<\/span> website or access the link directly at https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/VQ5V5FW<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Request Materials from the Law Library for Contactless Checkout<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

If you would like to request an item from the Law Library please complete this 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

Study Aids Available through the Library<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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 link<\/a> for more information about these resources and how to sign up.\u00a0 If you have any questions just ask by emailing tulawlib@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Temple Library Podcast Series<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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 Spotify<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The SBA Wants You – Run for Board of Governors<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Hello Temple Law! Are you ambitious, full of ideas, and a good leader? (Of course you are, you’re a law student.) We want YOU to run for SBA Board of Governors 2021-2022!<\/p>\n

All non-graduating JD students are eligible to run! There are seven positions available: President, Day Division Vice President, Evening Division Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, and ABA Representative. Information about all of these roles, along with other information and the application materials, are available on our website at\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/2QjRAr1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Applications to appear on the ballot are due by Friday, April 2, at 5pm!<\/b>\u00a0Feel free to email questions to sarah.connor@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Good luck to all!<\/p>\n

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES\/RA & TA POSITIONS<\/h1>\n

The Temple 10-Q (Temple<\/em> Law School’s Business Law e-Magazine) is Hiring – Apply Now<\/strong>
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The The Temple 10-Q<\/a> was founded in 2014 by Professor Jonathan Lipson, originally as a quarterly print publication.\u00a0 It converted to an electronic weekly within several years.\u00a0 Professors Lipson, Monroe and Broder are the Faculty Editors, who work with a Senior Student Editor, as well as a fairly large team of Student Editors and Law School Staff.\u00a0 The 10-Q has recently started a podcast series of interviews with members of Temple\u2019s business law community, The Temple 10-Q&A. The Temple 10-Q features\u00a0regular contributions by alumni, students, and faculty on various aspects of their business law related work. The The Temple 10-Q <\/a>is hiring for four positions: (i) Senior Student Editor; (ii) Digital and Social Media Coordinator; (iii) Novel Content Editor; and (iii) Student Editor.\u00a0 Details about the positions can be found here<\/a>.\u00a0 The 10-Q hires one of each of the first three, and can hire up to three of the last position (Student Editor).\u00a0\u00a0 These are all part-time jobs, which generally require a year’s commitment, from May-May.\u00a0\u00a0For more information, or if you have questions on the roles and responsibilities of students who work with The 10-Q, please reach out to Andrew LeDonne (aledonne@temple.edu<\/a>).\u00a0 If you wish to apply for one or more of these positions, please email your resume and transcript to The 10-Q at temple10qjobs@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Please indicate in the subject line which position or positions you wish to apply for (you may apply for more than one).<\/p>\n

SCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS<\/h1>\n

Patti Rose Scheimer Bednarik Memorial Scholarship<\/em><\/h3>\n

The Pennsylvania Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the application opening of the Patti Rose Scheimer Bednarik Memorial Scholarship with applications being received through May 21, 2021.\u00a0 More information and the link to the application details can be found on the Foundation\u2019s website at: https:\/\/www.pabar.org\/site\/Foundation\/What-We-Do\/Patti-Rose-Scheimer-Bednarik-Memorial-Scholarship-Fund<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WADA Scholarship<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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 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

Public Citizen 2021 Law Essay Writing Competition<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

This year\u2019s topic is \u201cWhat is the role of the liability system in addressing Covid-19?\u201d\u00a0 The prize for best student essay is $5,000.\u00a0 Essays must be submitted by emailed on or before Friday, April 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, to Amanda Fleming at afleming@citizen.org<\/a>.\u00a0 For more information, including specific issues essays may cover, please visit http:\/\/www.citizen.org\/law-school-contest<\/a> or call Amanda Fleming at 202-588-7734.<\/p>\n

VIRTUAL EVENTS<\/h1>\n

Law Library Training “Locating Business Information” – Wednesday March 31 at Noon<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Law Library will present a session om 3\/31\/21 at 12PM to help you learn to locate company information you might use for business development, researching a merger and acquisition deal, or even picking which stock to invest in.\u00a0 This session will cover how to locate company information using Edgar, Westlaw, Lexis, and Bloomberg.\u00a0 The Zoom link is: https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/98244160734<\/a><\/p>\n

SWA – Brown Bag Lunches – April 1st – Noon<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Student Wellness Association’s Brown Bag Lunches continue next week with Professor Tavares. More information is on the attached flyer. Please join us on Thursday, April 1st, from 12pm-1pm. Zoom link: https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/99411293259<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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WELLNESS PROGRAMMING<\/h1>\n

Mindful Mondays<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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 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 Zoom<\/a>, every Monday at noon. We will not meet on March 8 because of Spring Break, but will resume March 15, 2021.<\/p>\n

SPRING 2021 EXAM INFORMATION<\/h1>\n

Spring 2021 Exam Schedule<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Exams<\/span> will begin on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 and end on Monday, May 10, 2021.\u00a0 The spring 2021 examination\u00a0schedule\u00a0is attached to this email and posted here<\/a>.\u00a0 If you do not see your exam<\/span> on the “Exam<\/span> Schedule” document, please check the “Free Slot Exams<\/span>” document and the “Take-Home Exams<\/span>” document. All exams<\/span> will again be administered remotely this semester.\u00a0 Information about remote exams<\/span> can be found here: https:\/\/www.law.temple.edu\/academics\/exams<\/span>\/<\/a>. If you have a conflict please complete this form<\/a> and\u00a0email it to Ms. Kathy Wilson (kilson@temple.edu<\/a>) by April 2, 2021. If you are an evening student requesting to take an exam<\/span> on Saturday please fill out the form that\u2019s located here<\/a>. Submit this form no later than April 23, 2021.<\/p>\n

BAR EXAM and MPRE INFORMATION<\/h1>\n

Marina Kats (LAW \u201988) Temple Law Bar Prep Scholarship<\/i><\/strong><\/i><\/h3>\n
Marina Kats LAW \u201888, LL.M. \u201895 and her firm, Kats, Jamison & Associates, are proud to announce the Marina Kats (LAW \u201988) Temple Law Bar Prep Scholarship. This scholarship will award $1,000 each to five recipients from Temple Law, with applications accepted until April 1, 2021. You can apply for the Bar Prep Scholarship here<\/a>. To read more about this scholarship, visit the Temple Law Newsroom<\/a>.<\/div>\n

Essential Mental Health, Physical Health, and Wellness Resources for Bar Exam Prep<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bar Support – Care taking while Studying<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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 walden@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Community Fund for Black Bar Applicants<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The 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 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

AccessLex Bar Success Webinar Series<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Road to Licensure
\n<\/b>Becoming a licensed attorney goes beyond graduating with your J.D. This session will walk you through the steps to licensure and help you find the information you\u2019ll need to meet all of the requirements for your specific jurisdiction.<\/p>\n