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

ReOrientation<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Did you miss the Fall 2023 ReOrientation? The slides are here<\/a> and you can watch the recording at this link<\/a>. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Director Walden at walden@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No Stickers on Lockers<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

As a reminder, do not stick any items (like stickers<\/span>) inside or outside of your locker.<\/p>\n

Academic Core Enrichment (ACE) Counselor Interest Form<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Are you a 1L student still trying to navigate how best to prepare for and participate in class? Complete the ACE Counselor Request Form<\/a> to let us know how we can best help you! Once you’ve completed the form, we will pair you with an ACE Counselor to work with them one-on-one to develop the tools and skills you need to succeed. (Note: you will need to be logged into your Temple AccessNet account to complete the form linked above).<\/p>\n

Questions? Contact Associate Director Urmson at nurmson@temple.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Temple Sports Law Negotiation Competition Teams – Now Accepting Applications!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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The Temple Sports Law program sends teams to negotiation competitions that are typically modeled after the salary negotiation process for professional athletes (including baseball and football players). We are accepting applications for students to compete with us for a local competition on November 3rd & 4th, and for other competitions in the spring. Please send a resume and statement of interest (email format is fine) to briana.quinn@temple.edu<\/a> by 9\/25.<\/p>\n

Spring 2024 Practicum with United States Attorney\u2019s Office: Civil Division \u2013 Deadline Friday, October 6th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

We are now collecting applications for our School Designed Practicum with the United States Attorney\u2019s Office \u2013 Civil Division for the Spring 2024 semester. A description of this practicum opportunity and application instructions can be found below. Additional practicum opportunities will be posted in later in the semester.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>More information on practicums can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

There are up to three slots available for third- and fourth-year law students in this 3-credit Practicum.<\/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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u00a0lawpract@temple.edu<\/a>\u00a0by 12:00 pm on\u00a0Friday, October 6, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n

PA Voter Registration Deadline for November 7th Election \u2013 October 23rd<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do you need to register to vote in PA? October 23rd is the last day to register before the November 7th election. Complete your\u00a0Voter Registration Application<\/a>\u00a0online today!<\/p>\n

Volunteer Judges Needed for Haverford College Mock Trial Tournament – November 11th & 12th<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Haverford Mock Trial is hosting their annual undergraduate mock trial tournament, the Black Squirrel Invitational, on the weekend of November 11-12, 2023<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<\/strong>, and are seeking judges for the tournament. For more information, or to sign up to volunteer as a judge, see this link: https:\/\/forms.gle\/2v129QkmtonkQtWT6<\/a><\/p>\n

Professor Ken Jacobsen: Article on NCAA policies on name, image, and likeness<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Interested in sports law? Check out this recent article by Professor Ken Jacobsen: Has the NCAA Not Learned NIL Policy Lessons of the Past?<\/a><\/p>\n

The Temple 10-Q \u2013 Random Advice for First-Year Law Students (2023-2024) \u2013 We Encourage You to Read!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The Temple 10-Q’s annual Random Advice for First-Year Law Students is now available! You can check it out here: https:\/\/www2.law.temple.edu\/10q\/10-q-random-advice-for-first-year-law-students-2023-2024\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Sign up for your FREE PA Bar Association membership today!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Chester County Bar Association<\/span>: Join for free today!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Free Federal Bar Association Law Student Membership<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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The Federal Bar Association (FBA) is now offering its Law Student Membership to new applicants for\u00a0free<\/strong>.\u00a0This membership includes\u00a0up to three years of associate membership while the student is enrolled in law school (up to four if in a part-time program) and the first year of their professional membership after graduation. Students may apply for their free membership at\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/www.fedbar.org\/join<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The FBA is\u00a0the premier professional association for judges and lawyers involved in federal practice.\u00a0 It is a nonpartisan national voluntary bar association with more than 15,000 members, including more than 2,000 members of the Judiciary. The FBA also has nearly 100 professional chapters across the United States tasked with building partnerships with their local law schools and developing affiliated law school student chapters that cater specifically to students considering federal practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Temple Law Alumni in the News<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

We’re excited to introduce our new feature page of the Student Post, Temple Law Alumni in the News<\/strong><\/a>. Here, you’ll find news features and announcements on some of Temple Law’s alumni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Pathways to Employment in International Law – September 26th at 12PM<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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2023-2024 Moot Court Team Information Session – Wednesday, September 27th at 12PM in the Moot Court Room<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Summer in Rome Information Session: Thursday, September 28th at 12PM<\/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 27 \u2013 June 21, 2024, and have plenty of time to return home to complete an 8-week summer internship.<\/p>\n

In this information session, we will describe the Rome summer program in detail. Professors Kristen Murray and Mark Rahdert will discuss the courses they will teach next summer, and a current student will share her experience studying abroad in Rome.<\/p>\n

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

Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023<\/p>\n

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

Location: K1C<\/p>\n

Or join us on Zoom:\u00a0https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJwsd-msrDstE9faf_2_HmdEAHxJ7EjG4s0k<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession Conference – September 29th – 30th, 2023<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in partnership with the University of Idaho College of Law, the University of Washington School of Law, and Ballard Spahr is hosting the Cutting Sign to the Legal Professions event. This program will be held in person from September 28 to October 1 in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is open to law students of Native American\/American Indian, Alaska Native, First Nations, and North American Indigenous heritage. Student registration is due Wednesday, September 13<\/b>.<\/p>\n

You can find more information on this event here: Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Esquire Bound Series: Admission by Bar Exam Part 2 \u2013 Sunday, October 1st at 7PM via Zoom<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Join us for our next \u201cEsquire Bound\u201d event on Sunday, October 1st from 7 \u2013 7:45 pm via Zoom<\/strong>.\u00a0 You can access the Zoom link for every session here: https:\/\/temple.zoom.us\/j\/6398848836<\/a>. This session will be recorded.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Esquire Bound series, including dates for upcoming events and a copy of the recordings for the vents, see the\u00a0BAR EXAM & MPRE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0section of the Student Post below.<\/p>\n

Lunch with Litigators Series – next event Monday, October 2nd at 12PM<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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The Temple Law Trial Advocacy Program will host five events in their “Lunch with Litigators” series during the Fall 2023 semester.\u00a0 Each event will have extraordinary litigators, people who will discuss their careers, offer advocacy lessons, and give you a chance to ask your questions and network.<\/p>\n

Below are remaining events for the semester. Some will be bring-your-own lunch, while pizza will be provided for others. No sign-up required! Just show up!<\/p>\n

Monday, October 2nd<\/strong>: Kristen Gibbons-Feden https:\/\/www.smbb.com\/attorney\/kristen-m-gibbons-feden\/<\/a> and Marni Berger – https:\/\/www.smbb.com\/attorney\/marni-s-berger\/<\/a> , two leading lawyers in litigating on behalf of victims of abuse (and Ms.\u00a0 Gibbons-Feden previously prosecuted on behalf of sexual assault victims, including in the prosecution of Bill Cosby)<\/p>\n

Monday, October 30th<\/strong>: Zoe Littlepage – https:\/\/www.littlepagebooth.com\/meet-the-team\/attorneys\/zoe-littlepage<\/a> and https:\/\/www.athealaw.com\/attorneys\/zoe-littlepage\/<\/a> , one of the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ lawyers and a founding member of Athea Law, a group of collaborating women lawyers<\/p>\n

Monday, November 13th<\/strong>: Members of the firm MGM https:\/\/www.mgmlaw.com\/The-Firm<\/a> a national litigation firm, including managing partner Amaryah Bocchino https:\/\/www.mgmlaw.com\/amaryah-bocchino<\/a> and at least one member of the litigation team<\/p>\n

Monday, November 27th:<\/strong> Exoneree Steven Lazar and his civil rights counsel (Temple alum, Grace Harris)<\/p>\n

Questions?\u00a0 Please contact Professor Epstein at jules.epstein@temple.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

PA Superior Court at Temple Law – October 3rd and 4th in the Moot Court Room<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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The Superior Court of Pennsylvania will be sitting in session at Temple Law on October 3rd and 4th. Oral Arguments will be held in the Moot Court Room.<\/p>\n