{"id":2715,"date":"2022-09-23T18:50:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T18:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/?p=2715"},"modified":"2022-09-26T12:44:04","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T12:44:04","slug":"fall-2022-week-four","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/studentpost\/fall-2022-week-four\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2022 – Week Four"},"content":{"rendered":"

COMMUNITY REMINDERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Justinian Society Networking Happy Hour – Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 5 pm<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Rosen, Schafer and DiMeo are pleased to host the The Justinian Society Happy Hour which will be held on the Rooftop Patio and Lounge located on the 30th Floor of 123 South Broad Street. Light fare will be provided by Santucci’s Original Square Pizza along with complimentary Wine and Beer.<\/p>\n

Join members of the Justinian Society, members of the Bench and area law students as we enjoy one of the best views of our wonderful City and renew old friendships while creating new ones.<\/p>\n

This will be a great networking event to meet attorneys and Judges. Tickets are limited.<\/p>\n

Event Details:<\/strong> The Rooftop Patio and Lounge at 123 South Broad Street, 30th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19109, on Thursday, September 29, 2022<\/strong>, from 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/p>\n

FREE ADMISSION FOR LAW STUDENTS!<\/em><\/strong> Tickets can be obtained online here: eventbrite.com\/e\/the-justinian-society-rooftop-happy-hour-hosted-by-rosen-schafer-dimeo-tickets-409530836757<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Law School Mental Health Day Virtual Program for Legal Professionals – October 10th at 12 pm<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University is hosting a free virtual program in celebration of Law School Mental Health Day on Monday, October 10th from 12 – 1 pm. Detailed information about the virtual program can be found below. You can register for the event by clicking here<\/span> <\/a>or on the information flyer below.\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Early Deadline for Spring 2023 Practicum – United States Attorney’s Office: Civil Division<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

We are now collecting applications for our School Designed Practicum with the United States Attorney’s Office – Civil Division for the Spring 2023 semester. A description of this practicum opportunity and application instructions can be found below.\u00a0Additional practicum opportunities will be posted in mid- to end-October.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>More information on practicums can be found here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

CIVIL LITIGATION PRACTICUM (UNITED STATES ATTORNEY\u2019S OFFICE \u2013 CIVIL DIVISION)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are up to three slots available for third- and fourth-year law students in this 3-credit Practicum supervised by Professor Marian Braccia.<\/p>\n

This Practicum with the Civil Division of the United States Attorney\u2019s Office in Philadelphia supplements traditional classroom study by offering students the opportunity to hone their legal skills by working with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) toward the resolution of cases in litigation or at the pre-complaint stage. Students will have the opportunity to deepen their substantive knowledge, sharpen essential lawyering skills, and appreciate professional values of the legal profession. Under the supervision of one or more AUSAs in the civil division of the United States Attorney\u2019s Office in Philadelphia, students will engage in and observe all phases of work of the civil side of the United States Attorney’s Office\u2014to include both affirmative and defensive litigation\u2014in subject areas including, but not limited to: torts, employment discrimination, civil rights, disability rights, environmental law, and healthcare fraud. Students will assist civil division AUSAs with a variety of casework, the nature of which depends upon the needs of each case. Assignments may include legal research, analysis, and writing; attending meetings and court hearings; assisting with witness interviews and taking\/defending depositions; drafting and responding to discovery; and participating in all aspects of arbitrations and trials (including witness examination). Externs will have regular opportunities for feedback.<\/p>\n

Students will need to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week to this Practicum. To participate in this Practicum, students must also be eligible for court certification. A security clearance must be obtained prior to the start of the semester’s work. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume, a copy of your transcript, a writing sample, and a letter of interest addressed to the \u201cUnited States Attorney\u2019s Office \u2013 Civil Division Practicum Selection Committee\u201d to lawpract@temple.edu<\/a> by 12:00 pm on Monday, October 10, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free Webinar for Students on Legal and Compliance Career Opportunities in the Asset Management Industry – October 19<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Investment Company Institute<\/span><\/a>, the Washington, DC-based association representing regulated funds globally (mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and closed-end funds), is offering a free webinar on Wednesday, October 19, from 3:00 \u2013 4:00 pm ET to introduce law students from diverse backgrounds to legal and compliance career opportunities in the asset management industry.\u00a0<\/strong>Detailed information about the webinar, including a registration link<\/span><\/a> and the names and affiliations of our speakers, is below. At the conclusion of the webinar, we will encourage attendees to upload their resumes into ICI\u2019s resume collection<\/span><\/a>, which is accessible for review only by ICI member firms (i.e., asset management companies).<\/p>\n

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PA Voter Registration Deadline for November 8th Election – October 24th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Do you need to register to vote in PA? October 24th is the last day to register before the November 8th election. Complete your Voter Registration Application<\/span><\/a> online today!<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Virtual Law Student Event – Monday, October 24<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Family Law Section is hosting a free virtual informational event for law students interested in landing a job in family law on Monday, October 24 at 4:30 pm.<\/strong> This one-hour program provides an overview of how the Family Law Section can help students launch a career in family law and the chance to hear about scholarships available to attend the 2023 Family Law Section Winter Meeting. Registration is required.<\/p>\n

See the below brochure for additional details and registration information. You can register by clicking on the brochure below or at this link: https:\/\/www.pabar.org\/site\/Events-and-Education\/Event-Info\/sessionaltcd\/FLST10242022<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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New York Times – Unlimited Access Available<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Temple University now has unlimited access to The New York Times via NYTimes.com.\u00a0 Access is available to current students, staff, and faculty after creating an account using your @temple.edu email address.\u00a0 If you already have a personal account with your @temple.edu email address, you need to contact the New York Times to cancel your existing account and set up a new Temple account.\u00a0\u00a0Full details are available on this Topic Guide:\u00a0https:\/\/guides.temple.edu\/nyt<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Temple 10-Q \u2013 Random Advice for First-Year Law Students (2022-2023)\u00a0\u2013 We Encourage You to Read!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/10q\/10-q-random-advice-for-first-year-law-students-2022-2023\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Student Loan Debt Relief – Information and Webinars by AccessLex<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Want to learn more about the Student Loan Debt Relief? AccessLex has all the information you need on their website here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0They are also hosting webinars<\/a><\/span> over the next few weeks where you will hear an overview of the program and then have the opportunity to ask your specific questions.<\/p>\n

Did you hear about the student loan announcements? Scammers did, too!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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In light of the recently announced Student Debt Relief Plan<\/a><\/span>, The FTC issued a Consumer Alert<\/span><\/a> on how to avoid student loan forgiveness plans. You can report any suspected fraud related to student loan forgiveness to https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Flyer Policy<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Do not post flyers on the glass doors leading to K2A\/K2B and K1E\/K1D. The tape leaves unsightly residue. Thanks for helping keep our law school looking great!<\/p>\n

PA Bar Association EELS Mentorship Program<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Pennsylvania Bar Association\u2019s Environmental and Energy Law Section (EELS) is in the process of launching this year\u2019s EELS Mentorship Program (the “Mentorship Program” or the “Program”).<\/p>\n

Since its inception several years ago, the EELS Mentorship Program has paired law students and attorneys interested in the practice of environmental and\/or energy law with experienced practitioners in these fields, who serve as mentors. Mentees and Mentors will be paired based on a variety of factors, such as geographic location and practice area\/area of interest as indicated on the Mentee\/Mentor application attached to this email.<\/p>\n

Through planned in-person and\/or virtual meetings or activities sponsored by the Mentorship Program, as well as\u00a0 one-on-one in-person and\/or virtual meetings, as determined by the Mentees and Mentors, Mentees will have the opportunity to interface with their own mentor, as well as other experienced practitioners, and gain insight into a number of topics such as developing the necessary skills for successful entry into the practice area of interest, networking tips and career development strategies. The duration of the Program is approximately twelve (12) months.<\/p>\n

Students interested in participating can complete this application<\/span><\/a> and email it directly to Pam Kance at Pam.Kance@pabar.org<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Temple Advocacy – “Lunch with Litigators Series” – Monday, September 26 K1E at Noon<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Temple Advocacy Programs is excited to present the second eveng in their “Lunch with Litigators” series. This event will be held on Monday, September 26th at 12 PM in K1E. This program is a brown bag lunch and learn and Q&A format. Our three litigator guests for Monday, September 26th are featured below.<\/p>\n

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We hope to see you there! Questions? Please email jules.epstein@temple.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Civil Engagement Fair – Wednesday, September 28th at noon in K2B<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Sign up to volunteer on election day! Learn about election protection with our non-profit partners the Committee of Seventy, Common Cause PA, and One PA. Sign up to be a poll worker or poll monitor. Phone and text bank on election day. People make democracy work. Join us and learn about doing your part.<\/p>\n

Event Details:<\/strong> Wednesday, Sept 28th<\/sup> from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in K2B<\/p>\n

Moot Court Competition Team Tryouts – Information Sessions on 9\/28, 9\/29, and 10\/3<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Temple Law Moot Court Competition Team is excited to announce that tryouts will be the weeks of October 10th & 17th. Details can be found in the flyer below. Use the following zoom link to attend the Zoom information sessions: https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/9080366302<\/span><\/a>. Question? Contact Professor Mary Levy at marylevy@temple.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Summer in Rome Information Session: September 29, 12-1 pm<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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Study law in Rome for four weeks for an unforgettable, international experience to enhance your legal education and career opportunities! Join us at Temple Rome from\u00a0May 29 \u2013 June 23, 2023, and have plenty of time to return home to complete an 8-week summer internship.<\/p>\n

At this information session, we will describe the Rome summer program in detail. Professors Tavares and Mehra will discuss the courses they will teach next summer, and the Temple Rome campus’s Associate Director Barbara Caen will Zoom in from Rome to answer questions on life in Rome, housing, and internships.<\/p>\n

Pizza will be served.<\/p>\n

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022<\/p>\n

Time: 12-1 pm<\/p>\n

Location: K1C<\/p>\n

Or join us on Zoom:\u00a0https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/97804959886<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hispanic Heritage Month Events – September 29th and October 4th at 12 pm<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Temple\u2019s Latin American Studies program has organized a university-wide Hispanic Heritage Month with a range of terrific events from September 15 to October 15.\u00a0 You can find the full calendar here<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0 We are hosting two great events at the law school co-sponsored by LALSA and the Sheller Center for Social Justice:<\/p>\n