Quimbee Access<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nOver the winter break, Quimbee ended a legacy domain authentication system.\u00a0 This change should not impact most students, but if your access has been interrupted, please complete this Google\u00a0Form<\/a> and the library will arrange for you to receive a new invitation to the Temple Quimbee Group account.\u00a0 Please allow two business days to receive a new invitation.\u00a0 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Charlie Perkins at\u00a0charles.perkins@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\nApplication for\u00a0Financial<\/span>\u00a0Aid<\/span>\u00a0for the\u00a0<\/b>2022-2023\u00a0Academic Year\u00a0is DUE 3\/1\/2022<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nNow is the time to begin the\u00a0financial<\/span>\u00a0aid<\/span>\u00a0application process for the\u00a02022-2023\u00a0academic year. The\u00a0financial<\/span>\u00a0aid<\/span>\u00a0application process can be completed entirely online.<\/p>\nSTEP 1:<\/strong>\u00a0The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a><\/p>\nClick FAFSA Renewal if you would like your 2022-2023 FAFSA information to be re-filled with basic information from your 2021-2022 FAFSA record.\u00a0School code \u2013 003371\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
STEP 2:<\/b>\u00a0Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form<\/a><\/p>\nThis online form should be completed by students who are interested in borrowing student loans and\/or federal work study for the 2022-2023 Academic Year\u00a0and is also the form required to apply for a\u00a0summer work study<\/b>\u00a0grant.<\/p>\nFederal Judicial Clerkship Honors Clinic: 2022-2023 Application Now Open<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nThe application<\/a> for the 2022-2023 Federal Judicial Clerkship Honors Program is now open!<\/p>\nThe FJC Honors Program is a 6-credit year-long experiential program in which students work for federal judges and participate in the practical aspects of jurisprudence. Students draft orders, research issues, prepare bench memoranda, and observe judicial proceedings. Students are expected to spend approximately ten hours per week in chambers and attend a bi-weekly classroom seminar taught by the Honorable Mitchell Goldberg. The seminar meets Wednesday mornings at the Federal Courthouse. The Honors Program is open to rising 3L Day, 4L Part-Time Day, and 4L Evening Division Students. Students will be selected by a committee of law school faculty and administrators. Upon selection, you will be matched with a federal judge located in Philadelphia or Camden. Both Philadelphia and Camden judges are easily accessible via car or public transportation.<\/p>\n
If you are interested in this program, please complete and submit the application linked above to Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu<\/a> by 12:00 pm on Monday, February 14, 2022<\/b>.<\/p>\nJoin the Philadelphia Bar Association – Membership Cost is Funded by Temple Law<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nThe Office of Career Services has worked to partner with the Philadelphia Bar Association and we are happy to announce that the law school will now cover your membership to the Association. You can join the Association by clicking on this link<\/a> and filling out the short form.\u00a0 Once you activate your membership, you become part of the Young Lawyers Division and we encourage you to take advantage of all the Young Lawyers Division and the Association\u00a0have to offer, including networking events and other educational programming, community outreach projects, mentoring programs, and more. Please use your temple.edu email address to register. If you are already a Philadelphia Bar Association member, you do not need to create a new account. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to membership@philabar.org<\/a>\u00a0or (215) 238-6300.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Academic Success Session Recording<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nIf you were unable to attend the \u201cWhat to Do After First Semester Grades\u201d Academic Success Session on January 21st<\/sup> and would like a link to the recording, please email Associate Director Urmson at\u00a0nurmson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\nJohn S. Bradway High School Mock Trial Competition – Volunteers Needed<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nOrganized by the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association and Temple, the Bradway Mock Trial Competition is looking for volunteer judges for their virtual high school mock trial competition! Law students are eligible to serve as judges and no prior experience or coursework is required. The competition needs judges for the next few weeks. The training and instructions are provided by the competition \u2013 volunteers just show up to their committed time over Zoom!\u00a0<\/span>Additionally, the coordinator of the program is happy to sign off for any pro bono requirements that students might have.<\/p>\nThe link to sign up, along with more information, is available on the Bar Association website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.philadelphiabar.org\/page\/YLDMockTrial<\/a><\/p>\nUPCOMING EVENTS<\/h2>\nSocial Justice Advocacy in Japan: JD Semester Abroad Internships and Opportunities<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nFebruary 8, 2022 | 6 pm | Meeting ID:\u00a0951 2408 8475 \u00a0<\/a>Join Professor Tina Saunders, Director of Temple Law\u2019s Japan programs, for an online discussion on social justice advocacy and activism efforts by lawyers in Japan and Temple University Japan students and faculty. We will discuss opportunities for J.D. students participating in the Japan spring semester abroad program to intern with NPOs and other organizations doing human rights advocacy work and to volunteer with TUJ\u2019s diversity and inclusion group, LEAD| Leading in Equity, Acceptance and Diversity. We will also talk about the importance of pro bono work in legal practice.\u00a0 For questions, contact Tina Saunders: tsaunders@tuj.temple.edu<\/a><\/div>\nMaking Connections: A Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event for Law Students<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nThursday, Feb. 17, 2022 5-6PM.\u00a0 Come and connect with law students and attorneys from the Pennsylvania Bar Association Minority Bar Committee! The goal of the event is to provide a forum for law students, especially law students who identify as BIPOC and\/or students of color, to meet with attorneys across Pennsylvania to discuss different career options and paths, including:
\n\u2022 Government
\n\u2022 Public Interest
\n\u2022 Solo and Small Firms
\n\u2022 Mid-size and Large firms<\/div>\nPlease register in advance for this meeting: https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJUpceCtrzkrGdA4ti89JGyx1uVPO-Eqd31D<\/a>\u00a0 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.<\/em><\/div>\nRome Summer 2022 Information Sessions<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nStudy abroad in Rome next summer! Join us for an information session to learn more about Temple law school’s Rome Summer 2022 Program: the courses, opportunities, and benefits of studying abroad at Temple Rome! You can apply now. <\/a>\u00a0You’ll also meet the faculty who will be teaching in the program this year: Professors Susan DeJarnatt and Ken Jacobsen.<\/div>\n\n\n- Wednesday, February 16 |\u00a012:00pm\u00a0–\u00a01:00pm |\u00a0Klein Hall – Room: K7A |Add to your calendar <\/a><\/li>\n
- Wednesday, March 2 |\u00a05:00pm\u00a0–\u00a06:00pm| Klein Hall – Room: K7B |\u00a0Add to your calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To attend either session using Zoom<\/a>, using Meeting ID:\u00a092859808285.\u00a0If you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting at a different time, please contact Ally Lamson at\u00a0ally.lamson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\nTemple Law’s Spring Lecture Series – Save the Dates!<\/strong> <\/em><\/h3>\nThese lectures will be held in the Moot Court Room. More information on each lecture\u00a0will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n
\n\n- The Edward Ross Lecture in Litigation on March 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Guest Speaker: Mike Papantonio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n- The Arlin and Neysa Adams Lecture on March 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Join First Amendment scholars Dean Erwin Chemerinsky from the University of California, Berkeley Law School and Professor Laura Little, the James G. Schmidt Professor at Temple University Beasley School, for a discussion moderated by JoAnne A. Epps, Senior Advisor to the President and Professor of Law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n- The Honorable Clifford Scott Green Lecture on April 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Guest Speaker: JoAnne A. Epps, Senior Advisor to the President and Professor of Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
COVID-19 REMINDERS AND UPDATES<\/h2>\n\nMASKS RULES<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\nTemple\u2019s mask guidelines have changed. Cloth masks alone are no longer adequate for protecting yourself and others. You now have three options for how to mask while on campus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Good:<\/b><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a surgical mask with multiple layers of non-woven material.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Better:<\/b><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a surgical mask with a cloth mask over it.\u00a0<\/span>Best:<\/b><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a KN95 mask. \u00a0<\/span>To get you started, a limited number of KN95 masks will be made available on Main Campus next week. Students can swipe their OWLcards to receive one mask each. Masks will be distributed at the Charles Library security desk, 1101 W. Montgomery Ave. (Bell Building), Howard Gittis Student Center Information Desk, and TECH Center security desk.\u00a0<\/span>We will also distribute KN95 masks at the Klein Hall Help Desk Monday-Thursday 12PM-1PM (one per student).<\/span>
<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDESIGNATED EATING AREAS IN KLEIN HALL AND BARRACK HALL:<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/u>The only places in Klein Hall and Barrack Hall (other than the library carrels) that are designated for eating\/drinking are: the 1st Floor Cafe Area, the second alcove on the second floor of Klein Hall (the Exam Central location), and the 3rd\u00a0floor of Barrack Hall in the Student Lounge.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You are not permitted to eat and drink in classrooms.<\/span><\/p>\nCOVID TESTING.<\/b><\/u><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Before you return to campus, you are strongly encouraged to get a COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccine status.\u00a0Testing appointments can be scheduled using the\u00a0<\/span>patient health portal<\/a>. If you have received either a PCR or rapid COVID-19 test outside of the university, please upload your results into the\u00a0<\/span>patient health portal<\/a>. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, upload that test result and do not test again unless you are symptomatic. Please note that any students granted a COVID-19 vaccine exemption for the fall semester are required to resume regular testing if they will be on campus for classes or other activities. Failure to comply with the testing program may result in loss of access to campus buildings.<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\nDRS ACCOMMODATION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS:<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>A<\/span>ny student who seeks an academic accommodation related to the pandemic through the\u00a0<\/span>Office of Disability Resources and Services<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>can start the process at any point in the semester. Students who need assistance should reach out to Associate Director of Academic and Professional Success Noeleen Urmson (urmson@temple.edu<\/a>).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nJOB OPPORTUNITIES & TA POSITIONS<\/h2>\nProfessor Amy Sinden – Research Assistant Position Available<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nProf. Amy Sinden is looking for interested second-, third-, or fourth-year work-study eligible law students to do part-time RA work between now and Spring Break.\u00a0 The work involves drafting brief summaries of recent federal environmental cases.\u00a0 Please send resume and transcript (unofficial) to Amy.Sinden@temple.edu<\/a>.\u00a0 Decisions will be made on a rolling basis.<\/p>\nFall 2022 Internship Opportunity with Federal Trade Commission\u2019s Bureau of Competition<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nThe Federal Trade Commission\u2019s Bureau of Competition is now accepting applications for its Fall 2022 legal internship program. The Bureau of Competition offers fall and spring semester legal internships to second- and third-year law students at its Washington, D.C. offices. Semester legal interns work closely with attorneys, economists, and other investigative staff on actual law enforcement investigations, and federal and administrative court litigations. Typical assignments include conducting legal and factual research, interviewing witnesses, writing legal memoranda, and preparing documents and exhibits. The divisions that participate in the semester legal intern program include Mergers, Anticompetitive Practices, Health Care, and Technology Enforcement. For Fall 2022, the application period is January 24 \u2013 March 31, 2022. Interviews are scheduled and offers are extended on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline. Students should apply directly to each division in which they have an interest. The following application materials are required: cover letter, resume, law school transcript, seven-page writing sample (seven-page maximum; excerpts of a longer sample permitted), and three academic or professional references. All semester interns must be U.S Citizens and receive course credit for completing their internship. If you are interested in applying, or would like additional information, please email Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\nLaw Library Research Assistant\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nLaw Library Research Assistants will work in the Temple Law Library\u2019s Public Services Department assisting on the public service desk, providing research assistance for faculty scholarship,\u00a0 and participating in special projects that support reference activities.\u00a0\u00a0Training will be provided.\u00a0\u00a0 Students are expected to work 10 hours\/week during the semester, but scheduling is flexible.\u00a0 Qualified candidates will have completed a law school first-year legal research and writing class.\u00a0 Work-study students are preferred.\u00a0 The Law Library may opt to renew this position for future semesters.\u00a0 Interested students should contact Charlie Perkins at\u00a0charles.perkins@temple.edu<\/a>\u00a0with a cover letter and resume.<\/p>\nResearch Assistant for Professor deGuzman<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nProfessor deGuzman<\/span> is accepting applications for 1-2 research assistant positions this summer. Work will involve research and writing related to international criminal law and transitional justice. Please send a resume, transcript and brief statement of interest to deguzman<\/span>@temple.edu<\/a> by February 20th. Students with working knowledge of Spanish are particularly encouraged to apply.<\/p>\nWELLNESS PROGRAMMING<\/h2>\nWeekly Wellness Tip – <\/strong>Mindful Mondays – Every Monday!<\/em><\/h3>\nWe invite everyone to participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice.\u00a0 Mindful meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgment.\u00a0 No experience is necessary.\u00a0 Join us at noon in K5A every Monday at noon.<\/p>\n
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Confidential Office Hours <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nMs.\u00a0Laurie\u00a0Besden, Esquire, Executive Director of\u00a0Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers<\/a>\u00a0(LCL) will be hosting student office<\/span> hours<\/span> on February 8th.\u00a0 Students can meet with Laurie to talk confidential<\/span>ly about stress, depression, or ethical and bar related questions.\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. Email Laurie at laurie@lclpa.org in advance to meet with her. As always, LCL is available at any other time.\u00a0 To reach LCL please call 1-888-999-1941. \u00a0Please note that\u00a0Laurie\u00a0does not share any information with faculty or administration \u2013 this is completely confidential<\/span>.<\/u><\/div>\n<\/div>\nSCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n2021-2022 American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nThis year\u2019s American Indian Law Review<\/i>\u00a0national writing competition is now welcoming papers from students at accredited law schools in the United States\u00a0and Canada.\u00a0 Papers will be accepted on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples. \u00a0Three cash prizes will be awarded: $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place, and $400 for third place.\u00a0 Each of the three winning authors will also be awarded an eBook copy of\u00a0Cohen’s Handbook of Federal Indian Law<\/i>, provided by LexisNexis.\u00a0 The deadline for entries is Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.\u00a0 Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Law, the American Indian Law Review<\/i>\u00a0has proudly served Native and legal communities since 1973.\u00a0 Each year at this time we encourage law students nationwide to participate in this, the longest-running competition of its kind.\u00a0 Papers will be judged by a panel of\u00a0Indian\u00a0law scholars and by the editors of the\u00a0Review<\/i>.\u00a0 For further information on eligibility, entry requirements, and judging criteria, see the AILR writing competition website at http:\/\/www.ailr.net<\/span>\/writecomp<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPIDC – D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nApplications for the 2022
Application for\u00a0Financial<\/span>\u00a0Aid<\/span>\u00a0for the\u00a0<\/b>2022-2023\u00a0Academic Year\u00a0is DUE 3\/1\/2022<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nNow is the time to begin the\u00a0financial<\/span>\u00a0aid<\/span>\u00a0application process for the\u00a02022-2023\u00a0academic year. The\u00a0financial<\/span>\u00a0aid<\/span>\u00a0application process can be completed entirely online.<\/p>\nSTEP 1:<\/strong>\u00a0The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a><\/p>\nClick FAFSA Renewal if you would like your 2022-2023 FAFSA information to be re-filled with basic information from your 2021-2022 FAFSA record.\u00a0School code \u2013 003371\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
STEP 2:<\/b>\u00a0Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form<\/a><\/p>\nThis online form should be completed by students who are interested in borrowing student loans and\/or federal work study for the 2022-2023 Academic Year\u00a0and is also the form required to apply for a\u00a0summer work study<\/b>\u00a0grant.<\/p>\nFederal Judicial Clerkship Honors Clinic: 2022-2023 Application Now Open<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nThe application<\/a> for the 2022-2023 Federal Judicial Clerkship Honors Program is now open!<\/p>\nThe FJC Honors Program is a 6-credit year-long experiential program in which students work for federal judges and participate in the practical aspects of jurisprudence. Students draft orders, research issues, prepare bench memoranda, and observe judicial proceedings. Students are expected to spend approximately ten hours per week in chambers and attend a bi-weekly classroom seminar taught by the Honorable Mitchell Goldberg. The seminar meets Wednesday mornings at the Federal Courthouse. The Honors Program is open to rising 3L Day, 4L Part-Time Day, and 4L Evening Division Students. Students will be selected by a committee of law school faculty and administrators. Upon selection, you will be matched with a federal judge located in Philadelphia or Camden. Both Philadelphia and Camden judges are easily accessible via car or public transportation.<\/p>\n
If you are interested in this program, please complete and submit the application linked above to Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu<\/a> by 12:00 pm on Monday, February 14, 2022<\/b>.<\/p>\nJoin the Philadelphia Bar Association – Membership Cost is Funded by Temple Law<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nThe Office of Career Services has worked to partner with the Philadelphia Bar Association and we are happy to announce that the law school will now cover your membership to the Association. You can join the Association by clicking on this link<\/a> and filling out the short form.\u00a0 Once you activate your membership, you become part of the Young Lawyers Division and we encourage you to take advantage of all the Young Lawyers Division and the Association\u00a0have to offer, including networking events and other educational programming, community outreach projects, mentoring programs, and more. Please use your temple.edu email address to register. If you are already a Philadelphia Bar Association member, you do not need to create a new account. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to membership@philabar.org<\/a>\u00a0or (215) 238-6300.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Academic Success Session Recording<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nIf you were unable to attend the \u201cWhat to Do After First Semester Grades\u201d Academic Success Session on January 21st<\/sup> and would like a link to the recording, please email Associate Director Urmson at\u00a0nurmson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\nJohn S. Bradway High School Mock Trial Competition – Volunteers Needed<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nOrganized by the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association and Temple, the Bradway Mock Trial Competition is looking for volunteer judges for their virtual high school mock trial competition! Law students are eligible to serve as judges and no prior experience or coursework is required. The competition needs judges for the next few weeks. The training and instructions are provided by the competition \u2013 volunteers just show up to their committed time over Zoom!\u00a0<\/span>Additionally, the coordinator of the program is happy to sign off for any pro bono requirements that students might have.<\/p>\nThe link to sign up, along with more information, is available on the Bar Association website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.philadelphiabar.org\/page\/YLDMockTrial<\/a><\/p>\nUPCOMING EVENTS<\/h2>\nSocial Justice Advocacy in Japan: JD Semester Abroad Internships and Opportunities<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nFebruary 8, 2022 | 6 pm | Meeting ID:\u00a0951 2408 8475 \u00a0<\/a>Join Professor Tina Saunders, Director of Temple Law\u2019s Japan programs, for an online discussion on social justice advocacy and activism efforts by lawyers in Japan and Temple University Japan students and faculty. We will discuss opportunities for J.D. students participating in the Japan spring semester abroad program to intern with NPOs and other organizations doing human rights advocacy work and to volunteer with TUJ\u2019s diversity and inclusion group, LEAD| Leading in Equity, Acceptance and Diversity. We will also talk about the importance of pro bono work in legal practice.\u00a0 For questions, contact Tina Saunders: tsaunders@tuj.temple.edu<\/a><\/div>\nMaking Connections: A Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event for Law Students<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nThursday, Feb. 17, 2022 5-6PM.\u00a0 Come and connect with law students and attorneys from the Pennsylvania Bar Association Minority Bar Committee! The goal of the event is to provide a forum for law students, especially law students who identify as BIPOC and\/or students of color, to meet with attorneys across Pennsylvania to discuss different career options and paths, including:
\n\u2022 Government
\n\u2022 Public Interest
\n\u2022 Solo and Small Firms
\n\u2022 Mid-size and Large firms<\/div>\nPlease register in advance for this meeting: https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJUpceCtrzkrGdA4ti89JGyx1uVPO-Eqd31D<\/a>\u00a0 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.<\/em><\/div>\nRome Summer 2022 Information Sessions<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nStudy abroad in Rome next summer! Join us for an information session to learn more about Temple law school’s Rome Summer 2022 Program: the courses, opportunities, and benefits of studying abroad at Temple Rome! You can apply now. <\/a>\u00a0You’ll also meet the faculty who will be teaching in the program this year: Professors Susan DeJarnatt and Ken Jacobsen.<\/div>\n\n\n- Wednesday, February 16 |\u00a012:00pm\u00a0–\u00a01:00pm |\u00a0Klein Hall – Room: K7A |Add to your calendar <\/a><\/li>\n
- Wednesday, March 2 |\u00a05:00pm\u00a0–\u00a06:00pm| Klein Hall – Room: K7B |\u00a0Add to your calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To attend either session using Zoom<\/a>, using Meeting ID:\u00a092859808285.\u00a0If you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting at a different time, please contact Ally Lamson at\u00a0ally.lamson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\nTemple Law’s Spring Lecture Series – Save the Dates!<\/strong> <\/em><\/h3>\nThese lectures will be held in the Moot Court Room. More information on each lecture\u00a0will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n
\n\n- The Edward Ross Lecture in Litigation on March 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Guest Speaker: Mike Papantonio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n- The Arlin and Neysa Adams Lecture on March 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Join First Amendment scholars Dean Erwin Chemerinsky from the University of California, Berkeley Law School and Professor Laura Little, the James G. Schmidt Professor at Temple University Beasley School, for a discussion moderated by JoAnne A. Epps, Senior Advisor to the President and Professor of Law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n- The Honorable Clifford Scott Green Lecture on April 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Guest Speaker: JoAnne A. Epps, Senior Advisor to the President and Professor of Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
COVID-19 REMINDERS AND UPDATES<\/h2>\n\nMASKS RULES<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\nTemple\u2019s mask guidelines have changed. Cloth masks alone are no longer adequate for protecting yourself and others. You now have three options for how to mask while on campus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Good:<\/b><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a surgical mask with multiple layers of non-woven material.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Better:<\/b><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a surgical mask with a cloth mask over it.\u00a0<\/span>Best:<\/b><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a KN95 mask. \u00a0<\/span>To get you started, a limited number of KN95 masks will be made available on Main Campus next week. Students can swipe their OWLcards to receive one mask each. Masks will be distributed at the Charles Library security desk, 1101 W. Montgomery Ave. (Bell Building), Howard Gittis Student Center Information Desk, and TECH Center security desk.\u00a0<\/span>We will also distribute KN95 masks at the Klein Hall Help Desk Monday-Thursday 12PM-1PM (one per student).<\/span>
<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nDESIGNATED EATING AREAS IN KLEIN HALL AND BARRACK HALL:<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/u>The only places in Klein Hall and Barrack Hall (other than the library carrels) that are designated for eating\/drinking are: the 1st Floor Cafe Area, the second alcove on the second floor of Klein Hall (the Exam Central location), and the 3rd\u00a0floor of Barrack Hall in the Student Lounge.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You are not permitted to eat and drink in classrooms.<\/span><\/p>\nCOVID TESTING.<\/b><\/u><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Before you return to campus, you are strongly encouraged to get a COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccine status.\u00a0Testing appointments can be scheduled using the\u00a0<\/span>patient health portal<\/a>. If you have received either a PCR or rapid COVID-19 test outside of the university, please upload your results into the\u00a0<\/span>patient health portal<\/a>. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, upload that test result and do not test again unless you are symptomatic. Please note that any students granted a COVID-19 vaccine exemption for the fall semester are required to resume regular testing if they will be on campus for classes or other activities. Failure to comply with the testing program may result in loss of access to campus buildings.<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\nDRS ACCOMMODATION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS:<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>A<\/span>ny student who seeks an academic accommodation related to the pandemic through the\u00a0<\/span>Office of Disability Resources and Services<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>can start the process at any point in the semester. Students who need assistance should reach out to Associate Director of Academic and Professional Success Noeleen Urmson (urmson@temple.edu<\/a>).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nJOB OPPORTUNITIES & TA POSITIONS<\/h2>\nProfessor Amy Sinden – Research Assistant Position Available<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nProf. Amy Sinden is looking for interested second-, third-, or fourth-year work-study eligible law students to do part-time RA work between now and Spring Break.\u00a0 The work involves drafting brief summaries of recent federal environmental cases.\u00a0 Please send resume and transcript (unofficial) to Amy.Sinden@temple.edu<\/a>.\u00a0 Decisions will be made on a rolling basis.<\/p>\nFall 2022 Internship Opportunity with Federal Trade Commission\u2019s Bureau of Competition<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nThe Federal Trade Commission\u2019s Bureau of Competition is now accepting applications for its Fall 2022 legal internship program. The Bureau of Competition offers fall and spring semester legal internships to second- and third-year law students at its Washington, D.C. offices. Semester legal interns work closely with attorneys, economists, and other investigative staff on actual law enforcement investigations, and federal and administrative court litigations. Typical assignments include conducting legal and factual research, interviewing witnesses, writing legal memoranda, and preparing documents and exhibits. The divisions that participate in the semester legal intern program include Mergers, Anticompetitive Practices, Health Care, and Technology Enforcement. For Fall 2022, the application period is January 24 \u2013 March 31, 2022. Interviews are scheduled and offers are extended on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline. Students should apply directly to each division in which they have an interest. The following application materials are required: cover letter, resume, law school transcript, seven-page writing sample (seven-page maximum; excerpts of a longer sample permitted), and three academic or professional references. All semester interns must be U.S Citizens and receive course credit for completing their internship. If you are interested in applying, or would like additional information, please email Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\nLaw Library Research Assistant\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nLaw Library Research Assistants will work in the Temple Law Library\u2019s Public Services Department assisting on the public service desk, providing research assistance for faculty scholarship,\u00a0 and participating in special projects that support reference activities.\u00a0\u00a0Training will be provided.\u00a0\u00a0 Students are expected to work 10 hours\/week during the semester, but scheduling is flexible.\u00a0 Qualified candidates will have completed a law school first-year legal research and writing class.\u00a0 Work-study students are preferred.\u00a0 The Law Library may opt to renew this position for future semesters.\u00a0 Interested students should contact Charlie Perkins at\u00a0charles.perkins@temple.edu<\/a>\u00a0with a cover letter and resume.<\/p>\nResearch Assistant for Professor deGuzman<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nProfessor deGuzman<\/span> is accepting applications for 1-2 research assistant positions this summer. Work will involve research and writing related to international criminal law and transitional justice. Please send a resume, transcript and brief statement of interest to deguzman<\/span>@temple.edu<\/a> by February 20th. Students with working knowledge of Spanish are particularly encouraged to apply.<\/p>\nWELLNESS PROGRAMMING<\/h2>\nWeekly Wellness Tip – <\/strong>Mindful Mondays – Every Monday!<\/em><\/h3>\nWe invite everyone to participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice.\u00a0 Mindful meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgment.\u00a0 No experience is necessary.\u00a0 Join us at noon in K5A every Monday at noon.<\/p>\n
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Confidential Office Hours <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nMs.\u00a0Laurie\u00a0Besden, Esquire, Executive Director of\u00a0Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers<\/a>\u00a0(LCL) will be hosting student office<\/span> hours<\/span> on February 8th.\u00a0 Students can meet with Laurie to talk confidential<\/span>ly about stress, depression, or ethical and bar related questions.\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. Email Laurie at laurie@lclpa.org in advance to meet with her. As always, LCL is available at any other time.\u00a0 To reach LCL please call 1-888-999-1941. \u00a0Please note that\u00a0Laurie\u00a0does not share any information with faculty or administration \u2013 this is completely confidential<\/span>.<\/u><\/div>\n<\/div>\nSCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n2021-2022 American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\nThis year\u2019s American Indian Law Review<\/i>\u00a0national writing competition is now welcoming papers from students at accredited law schools in the United States\u00a0and Canada.\u00a0 Papers will be accepted on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples. \u00a0Three cash prizes will be awarded: $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place, and $400 for third place.\u00a0 Each of the three winning authors will also be awarded an eBook copy of\u00a0Cohen’s Handbook of Federal Indian Law<\/i>, provided by LexisNexis.\u00a0 The deadline for entries is Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.\u00a0 Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Law, the American Indian Law Review<\/i>\u00a0has proudly served Native and legal communities since 1973.\u00a0 Each year at this time we encourage law students nationwide to participate in this, the longest-running competition of its kind.\u00a0 Papers will be judged by a panel of\u00a0Indian\u00a0law scholars and by the editors of the\u00a0Review<\/i>.\u00a0 For further information on eligibility, entry requirements, and judging criteria, see the AILR writing competition website at http:\/\/www.ailr.net<\/span>\/writecomp<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPIDC – D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\nApplications for the 2022
STEP 1:<\/strong>\u00a0The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a><\/p>\n Click FAFSA Renewal if you would like your 2022-2023 FAFSA information to be re-filled with basic information from your 2021-2022 FAFSA record.\u00a0School code \u2013 003371\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n STEP 2:<\/b>\u00a0Temple Law School Financial Aid Request Form<\/a><\/p>\n This online form should be completed by students who are interested in borrowing student loans and\/or federal work study for the 2022-2023 Academic Year\u00a0and is also the form required to apply for a\u00a0summer work study<\/b>\u00a0grant.<\/p>\n The application<\/a> for the 2022-2023 Federal Judicial Clerkship Honors Program is now open!<\/p>\n The FJC Honors Program is a 6-credit year-long experiential program in which students work for federal judges and participate in the practical aspects of jurisprudence. Students draft orders, research issues, prepare bench memoranda, and observe judicial proceedings. Students are expected to spend approximately ten hours per week in chambers and attend a bi-weekly classroom seminar taught by the Honorable Mitchell Goldberg. The seminar meets Wednesday mornings at the Federal Courthouse. The Honors Program is open to rising 3L Day, 4L Part-Time Day, and 4L Evening Division Students. Students will be selected by a committee of law school faculty and administrators. Upon selection, you will be matched with a federal judge located in Philadelphia or Camden. Both Philadelphia and Camden judges are easily accessible via car or public transportation.<\/p>\n If you are interested in this program, please complete and submit the application linked above to Noeleen Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu<\/a> by 12:00 pm on Monday, February 14, 2022<\/b>.<\/p>\n The Office of Career Services has worked to partner with the Philadelphia Bar Association and we are happy to announce that the law school will now cover your membership to the Association. You can join the Association by clicking on this link<\/a> and filling out the short form.\u00a0 Once you activate your membership, you become part of the Young Lawyers Division and we encourage you to take advantage of all the Young Lawyers Division and the Association\u00a0have to offer, including networking events and other educational programming, community outreach projects, mentoring programs, and more. Please use your temple.edu email address to register. If you are already a Philadelphia Bar Association member, you do not need to create a new account. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to membership@philabar.org<\/a>\u00a0or (215) 238-6300.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you were unable to attend the \u201cWhat to Do After First Semester Grades\u201d Academic Success Session on January 21st<\/sup> and would like a link to the recording, please email Associate Director Urmson at\u00a0nurmson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Organized by the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association and Temple, the Bradway Mock Trial Competition is looking for volunteer judges for their virtual high school mock trial competition! Law students are eligible to serve as judges and no prior experience or coursework is required. The competition needs judges for the next few weeks. The training and instructions are provided by the competition \u2013 volunteers just show up to their committed time over Zoom!\u00a0<\/span>Additionally, the coordinator of the program is happy to sign off for any pro bono requirements that students might have.<\/p>\n The link to sign up, along with more information, is available on the Bar Association website:\u00a0https:\/\/www.philadelphiabar.org\/page\/YLDMockTrial<\/a><\/p>\n To attend either session using Zoom<\/a>, using Meeting ID:\u00a092859808285.\u00a0If you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting at a different time, please contact Ally Lamson at\u00a0ally.lamson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n These lectures will be held in the Moot Court Room. More information on each lecture\u00a0will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n MASKS RULES<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Temple\u2019s mask guidelines have changed. Cloth masks alone are no longer adequate for protecting yourself and others. You now have three options for how to mask while on campus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Good:<\/b><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a surgical mask with multiple layers of non-woven material.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Better:<\/b><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a surgical mask with a cloth mask over it.\u00a0<\/span>Best:<\/b><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a KN95 mask. \u00a0<\/span>To get you started, a limited number of KN95 masks will be made available on Main Campus next week. Students can swipe their OWLcards to receive one mask each. Masks will be distributed at the Charles Library security desk, 1101 W. Montgomery Ave. (Bell Building), Howard Gittis Student Center Information Desk, and TECH Center security desk.\u00a0<\/span>We will also distribute KN95 masks at the Klein Hall Help Desk Monday-Thursday 12PM-1PM (one per student).<\/span> DESIGNATED EATING AREAS IN KLEIN HALL AND BARRACK HALL:<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/u>The only places in Klein Hall and Barrack Hall (other than the library carrels) that are designated for eating\/drinking are: the 1st Floor Cafe Area, the second alcove on the second floor of Klein Hall (the Exam Central location), and the 3rd\u00a0floor of Barrack Hall in the Student Lounge.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You are not permitted to eat and drink in classrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n COVID TESTING.<\/b><\/u><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Before you return to campus, you are strongly encouraged to get a COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccine status.\u00a0Testing appointments can be scheduled using the\u00a0<\/span>patient health portal<\/a>. If you have received either a PCR or rapid COVID-19 test outside of the university, please upload your results into the\u00a0<\/span>patient health portal<\/a>. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, upload that test result and do not test again unless you are symptomatic. Please note that any students granted a COVID-19 vaccine exemption for the fall semester are required to resume regular testing if they will be on campus for classes or other activities. Failure to comply with the testing program may result in loss of access to campus buildings.<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n DRS ACCOMMODATION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS:<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>A<\/span>ny student who seeks an academic accommodation related to the pandemic through the\u00a0<\/span>Office of Disability Resources and Services<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>can start the process at any point in the semester. Students who need assistance should reach out to Associate Director of Academic and Professional Success Noeleen Urmson (urmson@temple.edu<\/a>).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Prof. Amy Sinden is looking for interested second-, third-, or fourth-year work-study eligible law students to do part-time RA work between now and Spring Break.\u00a0 The work involves drafting brief summaries of recent federal environmental cases.\u00a0 Please send resume and transcript (unofficial) to Amy.Sinden@temple.edu<\/a>.\u00a0 Decisions will be made on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n The Federal Trade Commission\u2019s Bureau of Competition is now accepting applications for its Fall 2022 legal internship program. The Bureau of Competition offers fall and spring semester legal internships to second- and third-year law students at its Washington, D.C. offices. Semester legal interns work closely with attorneys, economists, and other investigative staff on actual law enforcement investigations, and federal and administrative court litigations. Typical assignments include conducting legal and factual research, interviewing witnesses, writing legal memoranda, and preparing documents and exhibits. The divisions that participate in the semester legal intern program include Mergers, Anticompetitive Practices, Health Care, and Technology Enforcement. For Fall 2022, the application period is January 24 \u2013 March 31, 2022. Interviews are scheduled and offers are extended on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline. Students should apply directly to each division in which they have an interest. The following application materials are required: cover letter, resume, law school transcript, seven-page writing sample (seven-page maximum; excerpts of a longer sample permitted), and three academic or professional references. All semester interns must be U.S Citizens and receive course credit for completing their internship. If you are interested in applying, or would like additional information, please email Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Law Library Research Assistants will work in the Temple Law Library\u2019s Public Services Department assisting on the public service desk, providing research assistance for faculty scholarship,\u00a0 and participating in special projects that support reference activities.\u00a0\u00a0Training will be provided.\u00a0\u00a0 Students are expected to work 10 hours\/week during the semester, but scheduling is flexible.\u00a0 Qualified candidates will have completed a law school first-year legal research and writing class.\u00a0 Work-study students are preferred.\u00a0 The Law Library may opt to renew this position for future semesters.\u00a0 Interested students should contact Charlie Perkins at\u00a0charles.perkins@temple.edu<\/a>\u00a0with a cover letter and resume.<\/p>\n Professor deGuzman<\/span> is accepting applications for 1-2 research assistant positions this summer. Work will involve research and writing related to international criminal law and transitional justice. Please send a resume, transcript and brief statement of interest to deguzman<\/span>@temple.edu<\/a> by February 20th. Students with working knowledge of Spanish are particularly encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n We invite everyone to participate in a 20-minute guided mindfulness meditation practice.\u00a0 Mindful meditation involves paying attention on purpose to the present moment without judgment.\u00a0 No experience is necessary.\u00a0 Join us at noon in K5A every Monday at noon.<\/p>\n Applications for the 2022Federal Judicial Clerkship Honors Clinic: 2022-2023 Application Now Open<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n
Join the Philadelphia Bar Association – Membership Cost is Funded by Temple Law<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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John S. Bradway High School Mock Trial Competition – Volunteers Needed<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
UPCOMING EVENTS<\/h2>\n
Social Justice Advocacy in Japan: JD Semester Abroad Internships and Opportunities<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n
Making Connections: A Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event for Law Students<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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\n\u2022 Mid-size and Large firms<\/div>\nRome Summer 2022 Information Sessions<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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Temple Law’s Spring Lecture Series – Save the Dates!<\/strong> <\/em><\/h3>\n
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COVID-19 REMINDERS AND UPDATES<\/h2>\n
<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nJOB OPPORTUNITIES & TA POSITIONS<\/h2>\n
Professor Amy Sinden – Research Assistant Position Available<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Fall 2022 Internship Opportunity with Federal Trade Commission\u2019s Bureau of Competition<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n
Law Library Research Assistant\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Research Assistant for Professor deGuzman<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
WELLNESS PROGRAMMING<\/h2>\n
Weekly Wellness Tip – <\/strong>Mindful Mondays – Every Monday!<\/em><\/h3>\n
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Confidential Office Hours <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
SCHOLARSHIPS & WRITING COMPETITIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2021-2022 American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n
PIDC – D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n